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The Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas

No time to ponder the perfect gift? Here are some easy options for anyone.

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Didn’t give yourself quite enough time to get all your shopping done? Here are some gifts that you can snag with minimal effort, including a bunch that don’t require any pesky shipping time. As we get closer to the end of the holiday shopping season, we’ll be updating this guide regularly with up-to-date shipping estimates, so keep a watchful eye to make sure you’ll get these gifts delivered in time for gifting.

An Apple gift card is always a great bet for any iPhone owner but it’s even better now your giftee can use it towards any one of Apple’s growing suite of subscription services in addition to apps or hardware.

Order By: December 24th

With access to lecturers that include the likes of Nas, Yo-Yo Ma, Wayne Gretzky, Chris Hadfield, and Bob Iger, a MasterClass membership gives someone the ability to better themselves across a wide number of categories via learning from the best of the best.

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Whether your giftee of choice likes Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Disney or some combination therein, they can access it all streaming on the Disney+ platform.

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If you’ve got a coffee nut in your life, this is the ultimate gift. They can choose from dozens of beans and get fresh bags delivered basically as often as they want.

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If they have an Xbox, a month (or more) of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will get them full access to a whole library of games.

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Especially if the person you’re buying for has a long commute, audiobooks can be a great means of killing time while staying entertained and educated. And that’s made simpler with a subscription to Audible, Amazon’s audiobook service.

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Get meal kits delivered straight to your door. Because no one likes to worry about dinner.

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There’s no waiting for this tech gift to arrive in the mail; just sign up, and it can be protecting your friend or family member’s online privacy in no time.

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Equipped with a fire starter, screwdriver and more, this isn’t your average carabiner.

A wool watch cap is something every guy should have in his wardrobe and when it comes to quality it doesn’t get much better than Filson.

This is an excellent and incredibly thin wall adapter for a MacBook or USB-C laptop. Yes, this tiny thing can actually power a laptop, making it a fantastic travel device.

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Plastic has become a pariah amongst the outdoors-loving crowd. Stasher provides a guilt-free alternative in the form of non-toxic, reusable silicone bags. Use them for snacks on the trail, or sous vide in the kitchen back at home.

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Truff makes hot sauces that do more than just add spice. Infused with white and black truffles, these will take any meal to the next level.

Need a last-minute gift for someone with a sweet tooth? Oreos. They’re easy to find, and always delicious.

To go with that upgraded pen, a classy hardbound pocket notebook that can satisfy the needs of any writing.

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Everyone can use a simple, yet elegant pen upgrade. This one has a smooth click action and a hexagonal shape.

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Socks are an oft-mocked gift for a reason, but if you’re going to go for it, go big with some versatile high-quality hikers from Smartwool.

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Grab one of Yeti’s bulked-up koozies and fill it with the recipient’s favorite microbrew; voila, the perfect easy gift.

This pack of reusable masks is made from pre-consumer textile waste that’s turned into fresh denim. Each mask is washable, and features elastic ear straps for a comfortable fit.

Hand sanitizers generally don’t put much thought into UX. This one is actually a joy to use, thanks to its thoughtful blend of essential oils that smell like you’ve just driven through a freshly watered forest instead of a doctor’s office.

The time-tested multi-tool classic. The MiniChamp Swiss Army Multi-Tool is tough to beat for a keychain addition that can get nearly any job done.

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GU is the leader in on-the-go energy gels. And this 24-serving box of electrolyte-loaded 100-calorie packets is the ultimate stocking stuffer for the IPA-loving endurance athlete.

Order By: December 18th

Whether he loves a glass of whiskey to finish off the night, is constantly entertaining or is just enamored with the mountains, these glasses are a great gift.

For sippers and cocktail fanatics alike, getting a monthly delivery of spirits can be a huge boon. And that means that a membership through Mash & Grape on monthly deliveries of bourbon, scotch, rum, tequila, gin, etcetera is a great gift.

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