30+ Last-Minute Gender-Neutral Gifts That Anyone Will Love
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Much like fashion, or kids’ toys, gifts shouldn’t have a gender. Shopping for anyone can be difficult when you’re dealing with personal preferences in mind, and it’s always a balancing act considering if something is a gift someone might already have — or if they’ll even actually use it.
The good news is that you don’t need to rely on tired gendered stereotypes to find the best gifts online that any loved one will thank you for. No more wading through guides where it seems like all men do is grill and shave, and all women do is spritz perfume. Many brands these days, especially LGBTQ-owned ones, have started to recognize this, from releasing unisex clothing lines to simply eliminating gendered language from their marketing. Humans are human, and while it’s the thought that always counts (yes, your parents were right), there are some failure-proof presents that are sure to hit the mark with anyone.
If you do want to get specific, we’ve got some great gift ideas for women and men, but no matter who you’re shopping for, don’t limit your possibilities. We chose these picks based on 4.0+-star ratings online (from no specific gendered category), combined with products our diverse team has personally tested ourselves. Get them a last-minute gift like any of these high-end tech gadgets, useful kitchen gear, workout tools — all of which will ship fast on or before Christmas.
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Therabody Wave Roller
For someone who likes to go hard at the gym (or is just trying to get on on their ‘New Year, New Me’ kick), this high-tech roller from Therabody can certainly do a lot.
For starters, it gives you less of a standard foam rolling session and more of an experience — the roller uses powerful vibrations, with wave-shaped grooves to provide full body support.
Additionally, the roller is Bluetooth-enabled and can be paired with the Therabody app, where you can set personalized recovery routines and automate speed control. The three hour battery life also gives you time for a full-body, tension-relieving sesh.
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AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
Apple’s latest totally wireless earbuds are one of the hottest tech gifts this year, and a must-have for music lovers.
They deliver clear sound, offer up to six hours of music playback per charge, and that’s with ANC on (their charging case provides an additional 24).
The earbuds’ standout feature is the updated active noise cancellation, which uses microphones to block intense outside sounds in real time — like traffic or construction — from interrupting music.
Anyone who prefers earbuds to bigger headphones deserves a pair of the second generation AirPods Pro.
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Brümate Hopsulator Insulated Can Cooler
It’s tailgating season, and who doesn’t love cracking open a cold one before kick-off? Give the gift of a brew that’ll stay frosty for hours on the lot with Brümate’s Hopsulator TRíO of stainless steel insulated can coolers.
Look, we all know that craft beers ain’t cheap, but Brümate says their patented tech can keep your drink up to 20 times cooler than standard insulators, and all without the pesky metallic taste. It has a fully leakproof locking lid, and can fit 16oz cans, 12 oz cans, and can be used as a tumbler.
Bonus: it’s cupholder friendly and has a non-slip base, so you can sip more and waste less.
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Bombas Gripper Slippers
Festive on the outside, fluffy-as-a-cloud on the inside, Bombas has created the best gift for everyone who needs a little extra aaah in their day.
The fluffy sherpa lining of the Gripper Slippers provides a good amount of warmth, and they come with little grippers on the bottoms to help prevent slips while you wear them around the house. Bombas has also updated the fit so they’re a little longer, meaning they won’t just feel like flimsy socks.
The cushioned bottoms also gives you extra support for your soles. Halfway between slippers and a fuzzy socks, this is as comfortable a gift as they come.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera
We’ve know someone who’s aggressively analog, but if they still want to be able to capture all the fun you have together, get them the latest Fujifilm Instax 40 camera.
Evolving the concept of the classic Polaroid, it includes a built-in flash, and an auto-exposure mode that substantially improves the lighting in your photos. The pictures will get printed on photo paper inserted into the back of the camera, and pop through a slot on the top.
The camera’s prints are 2 x 3 inches — great for tucking into your wallet, framing on your desk, or sticking on the fridge. You’ll need to get film seperately, but a 10-pack is only $11.99.
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Crocs Echo Stucco Boots
SPONSOREDFor the giftee who wants to keep their streetwear style without sacrificing comfort, Crocs’ Echo Stucco Boots are the ultimate footwear gift that meets in the middle. With bold sculpting and sporty inspiration, your trendier friends who want to skip the Jibbitz will love how versatile these are — pair them with some baggy skater jeans for a party, or with a vest and long sleeve shirt for drinks after work.
They’re incredibly lightweight for a pair of boots, with “Croslite” construction and a puffy adjustable shaft, but durable enough to maintain traction on snowy or rainy streets thanks to the exaggerated rubber tread. Bottom line? They’ll stay comfortable when they hit the street any time of year.
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Atelier Eva x Mad Rabbit Soothing Tattoo Gel
If you know someone who’s newly-inked, there’s no better way to help them care for their skin than with Mad Rabbit’s latest collaboration with luxe Williamsburg tattoo studio Atelier Eva.
This limited-edition, ultra-soothing, cooling gel works fast to combat any irritability and itchiness from their fresh ink, and helps anywhere on the body in need of relief. While some other tattoo ointments contain petroleum jelly, that can actually prevent proper airflow to your tattoo while it heals.
Instead, this gel is packed full of hydrating and anti-inflammatory ingredients like aloe vera, argan oil, and bisabolol. We’ve personally tested Mad Rabbit’s products on our latest ink and can attest to the vibrancy of our tattoos and less itchiness during the aftercare process. And if they’re jonesing for more, the next best gift might be a gift card for another tattoo to add to their sleeve.
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Homesick Candles
Even if you’re far apart from someone you love, Homesick’s States and Cities candles will add a familiar scent of home no matter where you are.
Homesick says its candles have a burn time of between 60 and 80 houses — and that’s been true in our experience. The natural soy wax candle has different notes depending on the location (New York City, for example, smells like Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and not hot garbage).
Homesick’s candles have a smell that’s pleasant without being overpowering. We were able to burn it through an entire workday without getting a headaches. There’s dozens of other optional scents to choose from, all which hopefully bring you back to some good times.
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Bang Olufsen Beosound A1 Wireless Speaker
Give someone who’s always taking over the aux cord the gift of total group hang musical control, aka, the Beosound A1 Bluetooth speaker from Bang & Olufsen. It also happens to be one of our favorite portable speakers currently on the market.
As expected from the Danish brand, it delivers on two fronts: sound quality and design. These two elements actually work together, as the modern domed shape disperses sound uniformly in all directions for room-filling audio quality.
Even for people who are clumsy with their tech, it’s dust and water-resistant, lightweight at 1.23 pounds and lasts 18 hours on one charge, making transportation to your next party very easy.
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Rolling Stoned Tee
For the stoner on your list — or the fan of our magazine — pick up this “Rolling Stoned” tee. It’s a tongue-in-cheek remix of our iconic logo that typically inspires a double-take, if not a chuckle from friends and passersby.
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Twelve South AirFly Pro
Jetsetters rejoice! Twelve South’s AirFly Pro is an essential accessory for anyone with a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that just wants to zone out on their next flight.
The wireless transmitter allows you to connect headphones to wired sources, like a plane’s in-flight entertainment center, or modern gym equipment.
We’ve test out this accessory on flights, and it’s incredibly easy to use. You can also connect it to your TV’s headphone jack, so you can watch videos on the big screen without interrupting the people you live with.
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Bokksu Gift Box
Bokksu delivers to your door authentic Japanese snacks, candies, and teas sourced directly from centuries-old family makers. It’s a great way to try out local snacks if you can’t travel internationally right now.
Like your enthusiastic best friend coming back from a year abroad, you’ll get seasonal and regional picks like Hiroshima Seaweed Tempura Chips to Kyoto Matcha Chocolate Cake, for example.
Purchase individual snacks and teas (even kitchenware) from the Bokksu market, or gift a monthly subscription. Each box is curated for a certain theme, and comes with a booklet that explains where your snacks come from, as well as providing cultural facts.
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PhoneSoap 3
Neat freaks and frequent travlers know, using a UV (ultraviolet) sanitizer is one of the best ways to clean your phone, and PhoneSoap’s Pro sanitizer is our favorite option.
In just 5 minutes, it blasts your phone with UV light on the front and back of your device. It can kill up to 99.99% of germs, including bacteria that transmit diseases — half the time as our other phone sanitizers.
There is no definitive proof UV light can kill bacteria associated with COVID-19, but it can get rid of other nasty germs. The sanitizing bay can fit more than just your smarphone, too, cleaning accessories like your keys and wallet.
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MEATER+ Wireless Meat Thermometer
Grilling isn’t exclusively for burly dudes who insist on total BBQ control. Meater developed a Bluetooth thermometer anyone can use in an oven and on the grill.
Just stick the thermometer inside your meat, and you’ll receive a notification from the Meater app (iOS and Android) when it’s reached your desired temperature. We’ve used earlier versins of Meater’s thermometer before, and they’ve always given us accurate temps.
But where Meater+ really shines in its extended range. Even if you’re in the kitchen with the grill going outside, the thermometer can keep a Bluetooth connection from up to 165 feet away. Meater+ also factors in the time meat continues to cook after it’s been taken off the stove or grill. We’d like to see traditional thermometer do that.
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Victrola Revolution GO
If you know someone with a massive record collection who’s been looking for an easy way to take their vinyl on the go, it doesn’t get easier for retro sound-lovers than Victrola’s Revolution GO.
Victrola’s first portable record player has more under the hood you can expect, with a rechargable 12-hour battery and Bluetooth streaming compatibility for listening to your tunes whenever, wherever. In terms of specs, records will sound great on its 3-speed belt driven turntable with an Audio Technica moving magnetic cartridge.
The built-in, anti-vibration Bluetooth speaker has stereo sound and a passive bass radiator, so you’ll enjoy every note without worrying about sound distortion or needle skips. You can also stream your records to any external Bluetooth speaker, so the Revolution GO can get any party started.
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Always Pan 2.0
This Instagram cult-famous nonstick cookware is one of the few gifts that your anyone will appreciate, regardless of how many cookware pieces they’re already stocked up on.
The Always Pan 2.0 supposedly replaces “10 traditional pieces of cookware,” and are up to any task, from braising the perfect short rib, or steaming dumplings, all in a lightweight, 2.6 quart package.
Bonus: it’s compatible with all cooktops (yes, induction, we’re looking at you), and conveniently includes an integrated spoon rest for the nesting beechwood spatula.
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Cameo Message
Cameo is the not-so-secret way to send someone a shoutout from their favorite celebrity, and there’s truly something for everyone.
Log onto Cameo.com to browse through hundreds of stars, from A-list athletes, actors, reality stars and more. You can even serenade your loved ones with personalized tunes from saxophonist Kenny G, 90s icon Lisa Loeb or rock legend Melissa Etheridge.
Tell Cameo who the message is going out to, and jot down a few things you’d like the celeb to say (top tip: make it specific and give talking points, so you’ll get more than just a “Hey there X!” message). Then hit “send” and wait for your video message to be delivered to your recipient.
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Edifier STAX Spirit S3
Edifier’s STAX Spirit S3’s are one of the best pairs of Bluetooth headphones we’ve ever heard, and the ultimate gift for audiophiles.
They’re ultra comfortable, provide rich, detailed sound, and support highly responsive active noise cancellation and hi-res audio.
Edifier says the STAX Spirit S3 can get up to a whopping 80 hours of music playback per charge, and that’s been our experience.
It’s a premium piece of audio gear, but Edifier’s STAX Spirit S3 will impress any serious music fan you gift them to.
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Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light
Save your bookworm buddies from having to squint in the dark with their own personal LED light for reading, knitting, camping, and more.
Unlike bulky headlamps, this neck reader has bendable arms to wrap around your neckm, so you can go totally hands-free. These LED lights aren’t so bright they’re blinding, either, with three colors (yellow, warm white, and cool white) and six brightness levels you can adjust to your preference.
Up to 80 hours of battery life ensures that you’ll be able to light up whenver you want.
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57 Hours Adventure Excursions
57 Hours makes the perfect gift for any outdoor enthusiast who love adventure, or just anyone who’s hard to shop for and wants “experiences” instead of items.
For both beginners and pros alike, you can experience activities like outdoor rock climbing, surfing, mountain biking, and more. We took one of their historical hiking day trips to Bear Mountain in New York recently, and it was the perfect amount of time for someone who only has so many hours during the weekend.
57 Hours gift cards are delivered immediately and are available for any price. Then your recipient can search by location to see some of the best out-of-bounds territories in their own area, or pack up and head off to a must-see destination. They’ll get guidance from a local, certified instructor, so they don’t have to worry if they’re new to the sport.
There’s three different levels of excursions, from half- and full-day lessons, to multi-day, bucket list-type retreats, ensuring the most fun (and most safe) adventure possible for everyone.
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Bearaby Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets work great as a way for anyone to unwind their tension after a long day. We love Bearaby’s Cotton Napper, which is hand-woven using organic cotton yarn that’s naturally weighted. You won’t have to worry about glass beads or artificial stuffing here. They’ve also added a touch of spandex to help the blanket stretch and mold to your body.
What we like: the cotton is naturally soft and breathable, unlike other weighted blankets that can get and hot and stuffy. Toss it on your couch for movie night, or even sleep with it for an extra bit of relaxation.
The Napper is fully machine-washable (although you should air dry it to help maintain its shape). Choose from six different colors and four different weights. Sizing is on the smaller side, ranging from 40 x 72 inches to 48 x 72 inches.
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Fitbit Versa 4
The Versa 4 is Fitbit’s latest smartwatch, and it’s an excellent present if someone you’re shopping for is trying to get into better shape. It comes with two bands, so it’ll fit on anybody’s wrists, and can last up to seven days on a single charge.
The band can track key health metrics like steps and calories burned, plus track your heart rate or sleep. This data is collected into Fitbit’s app, so you can track progress over time. This information can’t make you healthier on its own, but can help guide you to make better choices, which can have positive results.
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Breville Bambino Plus
Ah, the great equalizer — the necessity of having a great cup of Joe first thing in the morning. Brevile’s compact, countertop Bambino Plus espresso and cappuccino maker not only sets up in seconds, but is one of the easiest ways to make cafe-quality espresso drinks at home.
We’ve tested it ourselves, and it delivers perfect pressure and extraction every time. You’ll get rich, creamy frother just from the manual too, no need to buy any extra attachments.
The machine has buttons for one or two espresso shots two shots, in addition to letting you adjust the milk temperature and texture, depending on your preference. Especially if your giftee has more than one person sipping bean juice at home, this Breville machine maintains the optimal temperature after each brew, so you can make cup after cup instantly.
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The Sill Plant Delivery
Everyone likes plants, even if some of us aren’t blessed with the green thumb to keep them alive that long! But The Sill makes it easy to send someone a natural piece of decor (and the gift of plant parent responsibility).
Known for stylish plant-and-pot pairings that include sleek ceramic planters, The Sill lets you can choose from low-maintence greens, to bouquet kits and blooms that are fancy enough for special occasions. The company’s site thankfully has both faux and preserved options, and also offers tips on seasonal plant care and more.
You can choose from multiple planter styles and colors, and each listing tells you what the plant care will look like off the bat, so there are no surprises. There’s always stopping at the grocery store to panic-buy a bundle of flowers, but we think The Sill offers up a much more thoughtful present for nature-lovers everywhere.
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Aēsop Igneous Gift Kit
Skin and body products can be difficult to gift, because you never know if someone’s got a 12-step nightly routine, or if they only use 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner. But Aēsop is a skin care brand that we can get behind, with simple, non-nonsense products for every level of skin obsession.
If you want to give someone just a taste of what they have to offer, we like The Rousing Rhythms gift kit, a low-foaming body cleanser and a highly-absorbent hydrating body balm. Both are infused with Geranium Leaf for a refreshing aromatherapy wake up that will smell as good as it feels.
The Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Body Balm both come in 3.4 fl oz bottles, and we give them bonus sustainability points for wrapping everything up in recyclable packaging. A win for the evironment, and your skin.
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Überlube Luxury Lubricant
Let’s talk about lube—yes, lube. If you want a truly personal and intimate gift for someone of any gender, this is one that anyone can enjoy, as opposed to just guessing someone’s sex toy preferences.Ü
Überlube’s silky, minimalist formula doesn’t leave any sticky residue, with added Vitamin E for soft, moisturized feel that dissipates on the skin.
Not only is it latex safe, but the water-friendly formula also makes it great for having fun in pools, lakes, and tubs. It’s scentless and completely flavorless, too, so you won’t get distracted how terrible of a berry flavor someone infused into the lube.
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Modern Mixology Bartender Kit
For anyone you know who fashions themself an amateur Tom Cruise in Cocktail, Modern Mixology’s Bartender Kit gives you all the tools they need to make that ‘signature cocktail’ for their next dinner party.
The eight-piece set comes with sleek matte black essential bar accessories and a leak-proof cocktail shaker, so messes, spillage, or getting your measurements wrong won’t be a problem while you’re still getting the hang of things. Speaking of which: it comes with cocktail recipe cards, so you can put your own spin on the classics, or come up with something new.
Everything comes with a stylish wooden stand, so you can display your new cocktail tools, no shoving-into-junk-drawer necessary.
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Monos Metro Duffel
This isn’t a regular duffel bag — it’s a cool duffel bag, and all of your travel-savvy friends will love that it’s both sleek-looking, and durable.
Crafted from slick vegan leather, the Monos Metro Duffel also has a built-in trolley sleeve so your giftee can slip it securely on the handle of their suitcase and get rolling. It’s roomy enough keep all your essentials organized, with a 15-inch laptop leeve and inner side pockets for your water bottle, or umbrella.
What we like best though is that you can snap one of Monos’ Metro Kits to the duffel and change them out to suit your needs, so you can switch out your toiletries depending on where you’re jet-setting off to.
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iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Vacuum
It seems like no matter how much you sweep up, the floor inevitably just gets dirty again the next day — so gift someone a hands-free clean with the iRobot Roomba Combo i5, the smartest vacuum/mop model at its value.
Roomba Combo i5 learns the ins and outs of your home, making a Smart Map so you can direct it to clean any room you want. Not only that, but it can detect the dirtiest areas of your home and increase the suction accordingly. The Combo i5 even converts into mop with the simple switch of a bin for more thorough cleans during peak pollen or pet fur-shedding season.
Sometimes the best gift is the practical choice you need the most, and the iRobot Roomba Combo i5 can do it all without breaking the bank.
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Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Bose’s Smart Soundbar is an audiophile upgrade for any TV.
We’ve had hands-on time with it, and it’s delivered rich, deep surround sound whether we were watching movies, listening to music, or playing video games.
Hooking the Smart Soundbar 900 up to your TV requires one cable, and you can audio to it wirelessly over Bluetooth. It even supports Amazon’s Alexa, so you can control it toally hands-free.
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Wander + Ivy Mixed Varietals Set
For wine lovers who are concerned about our food systems, feel good about getting them Wander + Ivy’s Mixed Varietals set of chic, single-serve wines.
Wander + Ivy is a minimal intervention maker with wine-by-the-glass offerings from family-owned vineyards that grow certified organic grapes, without the use of harsh herbicides or pesticides. The pack includes 8, 16, or 24 no added sugar bottles of Wander + Ivy’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend, Chardonnay, Rosé, and Sauvignon Blanc wines, so you can try them all.
From the bright, buttery Chardonnay to the full-bodied, fruity Red, Wander + Ivy makes it easy and fun to make the switch to more sustainable wine while providing the full California wine tasting experience (minus all the additives you don’t want).