Stocking Stuffers (for Last Minute Scoffers)
Christmas 2020 is its own thing, we understand it’s a tough year for a lot of people. We also know that shipping times and waits are a real pain in the keester. If you’re anything like us, you’re a last-minute shopper. With that being said, we put together a list of items both easy on the wallet and quickly available (through Amazon and the like). Watch along to the podcast episode for this guide if you want more details and superfluous commentary. We’ve included gifts at different price points from $6 to $99 (at the time of this post.) And considering the uncertain times of COVID, you’ll find a lot of survival and preparedness items here, as well as useful novelties. Enjoy!
We adore Phoenix Shaving products. They have tons of unique and masculine grooming products that will turn heads and make the Mrs. wanna cozy up to you by the fire on a bearskin rug. This kit comes with everything you need for an emergency wet shave, and it also comes in a badass tactical stocking… just in case you need to go out into the apocalypse in style (and it happens to be Christmas time). You get to pick your own fragrance profile when adding it to your cart, but we recommend Cavendish, for obvious reasons. - $99
Just like many people this year, we’ve gotten into a lot of hobbies. One of them is wood carving! This kit comes in a great little roll-up pouch with all the items you need to start carving spoons, mugs, or bowls. These high-quality blades are made by Beavercraft in Ukraine and come highly recommended by seasoned woodcarvers. If you’re just getting into Bushcrafting, you’ll need to carve your own Kuksa. Or you can get yourself one of these Hobby Pipe blocks and carve your own freehand tobacco pipe. Both the tools and items you create with them will serve you for years to come. - $39
When sh*t hits the fan, you’re going to need to know how to start your own fire. Or perhaps you just wanna light the fireplace with some badassery this Christmas. Why not learn how to do it the old-fashioned way? This kit from PSKOOK comes with everything you need to make your own char cloth and start a fire with a traditional flint and steel. There are multiple designs to choose from, but this steel just looks like someone would have had it during the Revolutionary War… we’re also pretty sure you can use it as brass knuckles in a pinch, but you didn’t hear that from us. Comes in a tin box, with flint, steel, tinder, char cloth, and a collapsible bellow. - $16
If you’re an old fogie, you probably long for the good old days of simpler gaming, where Italian stereotypes trip on mushrooms and smash bricks hoping for some action from a Princess. This Retro Gaming emulator runs off a Raspberry Pi computer, and when it’s set up, can play every video game ever made for the Nintendo and Super Nintendo systems. This takes just a little computer savviness, but the instructions are easy to follow. And this system comes with a housing that looks like an NES and as well as SuperNES-like controllers. So you get the best of both retro worlds.- $79
Every man needs a good tool toll. Whether it’s to pack up cables and chargers, tools for the day, or to store all your Pipesmoking accessories, you need something functional that also looks badass. These tool rolls from OneTigris fit that description. We love the Multicam color, as well as the industrial-strength velcro on the outer edges so you're not losing a damn thing when this roll is packed with your precious cargo. - $15
Whether you’re camping or hiking in the bush one afternoon and need to stop for a hot meal, or want to make sure your water is safe to drink (Lord knows having the squirts in the woods is no picnic), this little cook set is ideal for any outdoorsman. It’s a simple steel pot, with a straining lid, folding handle, and two nesting cups. This little cup has a solid reputation in the Bushcrafting community, with many articles and videos on the internet with custom mod ideas. Pair it with a little pocket stove and you have everything you need for a 1-2 person cookout. We were surprised to see this on Amazon for under $10 right now with an additional 10% coupon. You won’t beat that price, ever. You can also find these in any store that has a camping section.
- $10
It’s that time of year, and you need one of these for all the parties you will not be attending because of the ‘Rona. Our Scofflaw logo, the mustachioed skull smoking a pipe, has been reimagined into a knit pattern graphic, available in 3 different colors (red, green, or navy) on both sweatshirts and t-shirts. This design is a modern take on the classic Ugly Christmas Sweater, perfect for those who maybe enjoy the Holidays with a little too much egg nog and burley in their blend. So go ahead and show off your Scofflaw pride with a little festive flair. You can also get some of our badass shirts or gaiters. - $25
If you’re someone who shaves like your grandpa with a traditional safety razor, you know how inexpensive blades are, and you probably buy them in 100 Bulk Packs! Which is amazing savings for us cheapskates. The only issue is they take up a lot of room, and the boxes are hard to fiddle with. Enter the Razor Blade dispenser from Frugal Shave. You can fit 100 blades in this contraption, and the new blade just springs and slides out the top. There’s even a warning to buy more blades when you’re down to your last 10. This item is also available in a version with a blade bank in the back to safely dispose of all your used blades. - $15
Now, this is not one specific gift purchase, but a gift idea, combining two inexpensive items to make a custom set for the gentleman in your life. Everyone needs a deck of cards, it’s the most portable and versatile gaming system anyone could have. But old school playing cards are boring! So we recommend getting a set of Premium playing cards here from Theory 11. They have over a dozen different styles you can pick to fit the person you’re buying for. Then buy a leather magnetic Playing Card case from Luck Lab to protect the set and give it a little more premium flair, available in black or brown. This will look great out on the coffee table or in the home office. Pictured here is the Nomad Hotel Edition with a brown leather case. - $25
Sometimes as a pipe-smoker you just wanna have all your tools in one place, and readily available. Enter the Screw Pop Pipe Lighter Keychain tool. This little tool is similar to the Czech Pipe tool you already know and love, but it’s been upgraded with a bottle opener, and not to mention a heavy-duty clip that will hold a standard Bic (or similar) lighter. Clip this to your bag, keys, throw it in your pocket or bag and know you have everything you need for your next Lunting Adventure. - $12
Writing letters was, unfortunately, a thing of the past, until a resurgence in recent years with people feeling a need to connect offline, away from gidgets and gadgets and things that light up. We always recommend writing personal Thank You notes whenever you can, but if you really wanna add some personal flair, you just gotta get a Wax Seal. Everyone is excited to open a letter with a wax seal. You can get them with your initial, monogram, special symbols, or get a custom seal made with your logo or insignia. There’s a long history behind the etiquette of wax seals, but whatever you do, make sure you use proper sealing wax. - $11+
4) Morale Patches
Soldiers, Ruckers, Tactical or Outdoor Enthusiasts often display morale patches on their rucks, hats, or gear. This is a fun and often hilarious way to show off your personality or interests. You can display a saying, movie reference, country or state flag, various symbols or colors. This is another opportunity to find a gift that really suits the recipient, find out what they like, and find a morale patch that fits them. Make sure you get the patches with the hook backing so that they can easily stick on to various tactical accessories. Iron-On is for the boy scouts.- $6+
It’s winter, so in some parts of the world, you need a shovel in the trunk to literally dig you out of trouble. Why not get a badass shovel while you’re at it? This shovel is modeled after the Russian Special Forces Trench Shovel. It has sharpened edges and was designed to double as a battle axe. This shovel can be used as a hatchet, weapon, in addition to a trenching tool. Soldiers have even used it as a frying pan to cook eggs on. If that doesn’t convince you, Fowler, the winner of ALONE Season 3 used it as one of his few allotted survival items. It made many appearances on the show. - $30
If you’re like a lot of people during this year’s quarantine and you found yourself binging “ALONE” on the History Channel, you’ve probably thought about what you would do with a complete breakdown of modern society. Dave Canterbury (Cohost of Dual Survival) wrote the quintessential texts on Bushcrafting, living off-grid, and surviving in the wilderness. This book is a fantastic introduction to the world and will help get you set up with a good base of skills and knowledge. - $10
1) Grip6 Belt
For many outdoor enthusiasts that wear real pants, belts are a constant source of frustration. Having done several GORUCK Challenges and hiking adventures, I had yet to find a lightweight but heavy duty belt that would stay tight and keep my pants up. Most of the web belt options always slide loose over time and require readjusting. With these Grip6 belts, there are no moving parts or mechanisms to futts with, just a simple buckle, and webbing. The key is how the webbing grips BEHIND the buckle, making it next to impossible to ever slide loose. These don’t only work great with hiking pants, with the variety of options of web colors and buckle designs, they can look at-home in the corporate office as well. We prefer the gunmetal original buckle, as well as the wood grain version, because, well, look at this site. Get a couple of belts and a couple of buckles and mix and match to your heart’s content! - $35
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