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72 Cool AF Holiday Gifts

By the Editors of The Advocate
Something for everyone on your list.
Something for everyone on your list.

Sure, you could send them all gift cards again (or worse, a stale fruitcake from the gas station), but we have some better ideas for travelers, drag queens, fur babies, fashionistas, and so much more. (Hint: click "more" for prices and links.)

The waterproof Aquio Bottle Speaker also keeps things cold up to 24 hours. ($70, AquioBottles.com)
The waterproof Aquio Bottle Speaker also keeps things cold up to 24 hours. ($70, AquioBottles.com)
This Lightweight Leather Hip Pouch is lesbian AF. ($70, Hammacher.com)
This Lightweight Leather Hip Pouch is lesbian AF. ($70, Hammacher.com)
Frequent flyers love the Airhook, a stable drink holder and mount for an electronic device. ($20, TheAirHook.com)
Frequent flyers love the Airhook, a stable drink holder and mount for an electronic device. ($20, TheAirHook.com)
A modern twist on the flap backpack, the Topo Y-Pack fits a big laptop. ($79, TopDesigns.com)
A modern twist on the flap backpack, the Topo Y-Pack fits a big laptop. ($79, TopDesigns.com)
No more losing keys, phone, wallet at the bottom of your bag with the vegan leather Bag Branch Pocket Folio.($29, BuyBagBranch.com)
No more losing keys, phone, wallet at the bottom of your bag with the vegan leather Bag Branch Pocket Folio.($29, BuyBagBranch.com)
The super-cool, lightweight, and compact Portable Solar Camping Lantern, Phone Charger, and Flashlight can charge a 8 phone and fold up to fit into the palm of a hand to be used as a flashlight. ($29, EverythingTechGear.com)
The super-cool, lightweight, and compact Portable Solar Camping Lantern, Phone Charger, and Flashlight can charge a 8 phone and fold up to fit into the palm of a hand to be used as a flashlight. ($29, EverythingTechGear.com)
The wireless Volt Heated Travel Pillow is an airplane must. ($50, VoltHeat.com)
The wireless Volt Heated Travel Pillow is an airplane must. ($50, VoltHeat.com)

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Brooklyn Easy Baby Traveler Starter Set takes the stress out of packing up baby necessities. ($55, EasyBabyTravelers.com)
Brooklyn Easy Baby Traveler Starter Set takes the stress out of packing up baby necessities. ($55, EasyBabyTravelers.com)
Ingenious Wonderbag cooks without electricity or fire (after initial boil) so you can arrive on the slopes with dinner ready.
Ingenious Wonderbag cooks without electricity or fire (after initial boil) so you can arrive on the slopes with dinner ready.

It combats deforestation and reduces rape (82 percent of rape in Africa happen while women and girls are gathering firewood) because for every bag sold in the West, a bag goes to the developing world. ($39, WonderbagWorld.com)

Industrial designer Marion Excoffon’s father refused to lend her his boat, so she decided to build her own and make sailing accessible to all.
Industrial designer Marion Excoffon’s father refused to lend her his boat, so she decided to build her own and make sailing accessible to all.

The result: Tiwal 3 Inflatable Sailing Dinghy, a sailboat that can be assembled in under 20 minutes and transported in a small car. ($5,400 and up, Tiwal.com)

This innovative Two- Way Live Conversation Speaking Translator provides instant, two-way verbal communication between people that don’t share a common language.
This innovative Two- Way Live Conversation Speaking Translator provides instant, two-way verbal communication between people that don’t share a common language.

Unlike other translators that require one to stop and enter each sentence word for word, one simply talks into this device as if engaging in real conversation. ($350, Hammacher.com)

This neoprene Java Sok will keep their Frappuccinos cold and hands dry. ($10 JavaSok.com)
This neoprene Java Sok will keep their Frappuccinos cold and hands dry. ($10 JavaSok.com)
The versatile Kubie can be transformed into a poncho, sleeping bag, pillow, ground cover, or hammock (complete with hammock straps) making it a great addition to camping.
The versatile Kubie can be transformed into a poncho, sleeping bag, pillow, ground cover, or hammock (complete with hammock straps) making it a great addition to camping.

But, hey, even if you just take it to outdoor concerts, it'll l keep you warm and cozy, and comfortable. ($80) www.kijaro.com/kubie

Love gay-owned MGBW’s Hammered Metal and Walnut Pitcher. ($128 MGBWhome.com)
Love gay-owned MGBW’s Hammered Metal and Walnut Pitcher. ($128 MGBWhome.com)
Cuisinart Chef’s Style Stainless Tabletop Grill combines power & portability. ($200, Cuisinart.com)
Cuisinart Chef’s Style Stainless Tabletop Grill combines power & portability. ($200, Cuisinart.com)
Adorably kitschy Handprinted With Love Tea Towels like Beet It. ($18, TheNeighborgoods.com)
Adorably kitschy Handprinted With Love Tea Towels like Beet It. ($18, TheNeighborgoods.com)
11 Ravens exquisite new Air Hockey tables. ($12,800+, 11Ravens.com)
11 Ravens exquisite new Air Hockey tables. ($12,800+, 11Ravens.com)
EcoLunchbox Bento Boxes are good for the environment too! ($23+, EcoLunchboxes.com)
EcoLunchbox Bento Boxes are good for the environment too! ($23+, EcoLunchboxes.com)
A decadent & quirky Adorabella “Mr. P” pillow. ($110, Adorabella.com)
A decadent & quirky Adorabella “Mr. P” pillow. ($110, Adorabella.com)
Secret Message Candle says “I’m flaming gay” when burned. ($12, Us.54Celsius.com)
Secret Message Candle says “I’m flaming gay” when burned. ($12, Us.54Celsius.com)
The 6-Slot Nuni Tortilla Toaster is yum! ($99, NuniToaster.com)
The 6-Slot Nuni Tortilla Toaster is yum! ($99, NuniToaster.com)
The cool gender- neutral Mimish Storage Pillows fit remotes, devices, note pads, or extra clothing. ($55, MimishDesigns.com)
The cool gender- neutral Mimish Storage Pillows fit remotes, devices, note pads, or extra clothing. ($55, MimishDesigns.com)
Pawscout Smart Pet Tag tracks their movements via an app. ($20, Pawscout.com)
Pawscout Smart Pet Tag tracks their movements via an app. ($20, Pawscout.com)
The Razor Turbo Jetts electric heel wheels (and lighted DLX version) let you roll at speeds up to 10 mph. Ages 9 and way up. ($130, Razor.com)
The Razor Turbo Jetts electric heel wheels (and lighted DLX version) let you roll at speeds up to 10 mph. Ages 9 and way up. ($130, Razor.com)
Osmo Super Studio, the game system for the iPad, lets kids draw and animate their favorite Disney characters ($19, PlayOsmo.com)
Osmo Super Studio, the game system for the iPad, lets kids draw and animate their favorite Disney characters ($19, PlayOsmo.com)
This Rose Gold Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone with song app will unleash their inner rock star. ($35, EverythingTechGear.com)
This Rose Gold Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone with song app will unleash their inner rock star. ($35, EverythingTechGear.com)
With Kabook! you can use your smart phone to create storybooks featuring your kids. ($24 and up, MyKabook.com)
With Kabook! you can use your smart phone to create storybooks featuring your kids. ($24 and up, MyKabook.com)
Send in old tapes, VHS, films, photos, and cassettes and Legacybox digitizes it all to a DVD, thumb drive, or the cloud. Tissues not included. ($88 and up, LegacyBox.com)
Send in old tapes, VHS, films, photos, and cassettes and Legacybox digitizes it all to a DVD, thumb drive, or the cloud. Tissues not included. ($88 and up, LegacyBox.com)
Kids love LampyPets Adjustable Desk Lamp and Nightlight ($60, LampyPets.com)
Kids love LampyPets Adjustable Desk Lamp and Nightlight ($60, LampyPets.com)
Buy a personalized Audrey’s Bear Watercolor Rainbow Swaddle Blanket and the company donates one to a neonatal intensive care unit. ($29+, audreysbear.com)
Buy a personalized Audrey’s Bear Watercolor Rainbow Swaddle Blanket and the company donates one to a neonatal intensive care unit. ($29+, audreysbear.com)
Kids can't help but adore Ozobot's new Evo, an app-connected, coding robot that kids can program themselves using simple computer code.
Kids can't help but adore Ozobot's new Evo, an app-connected, coding robot that kids can program themselves using simple computer code.

A little larger than a golfball, Evo uses optical sensors to follow lines that kids make with just markers and plain paper, so they don't even need a screen to start their STEM education. Evo works on a color-coded language so kids use colored markers or stickers to tell it what to do. (Red green red green, for example, is the tornado code and makes Evo spin around.) Add a computer or smartphone and kids can use Ozobot's programs to do advanced codes (that create sounds, lights, routines). There are two new wearable skins (unicorn and racer)  that Ozobot and Mark Hanna (America's Got Talent alum) created (if your niece is like mine, she'll dig the YouTube videos of Hanna's fluidly, funky robotic moves in a dance-off with Evo, with its own dance pattern programmed completely with Ozobot's OzoBlockly visual code editor).  ($99 Evo, $10 Skins, ozobot.com)

With the Rocketbook Everlast, you can upload your notes, add water, and it magically erases so you can reuse it again. ($34, GetRocketBook.com)
With the Rocketbook Everlast, you can upload your notes, add water, and it magically erases so you can reuse it again. ($34, GetRocketBook.com)
The Aiwa Arc-1 Bluetooth Headphone offers a stellar listening experience. ($199, Aiwa.co)
The Aiwa Arc-1 Bluetooth Headphone offers a stellar listening experience. ($199, Aiwa.co)
Soul’s Emotion Wireless Earbuds are lightweight & affordable with easy pairing. ($50, SoulElectronics.com)
Soul’s Emotion Wireless Earbuds are lightweight & affordable with easy pairing. ($50, SoulElectronics.com)
The Tablo DUAL 64GB DVR lets then record and stream local broadcast TV to their devices. ($220, TabloTV.com)
The Tablo DUAL 64GB DVR lets then record and stream local broadcast TV to their devices. ($220, TabloTV.com)
An updated childhood classic, Tudor Sports’ Electric Football Game includes everything they need to start playing. ($60 and up, TudorGames.com)
An updated childhood classic, Tudor Sports’ Electric Football Game includes everything they need to start playing. ($60 and up, TudorGames.com)
Ever spent 20 frustrating minutes frantically searching for your keys?
Ever spent 20 frustrating minutes frantically searching for your keys?

The Foundmi Collectible Bluetooth Tracking Keychain (in Star Wars, Marvel, and DC Comics characters) are fun and functional trackers to prevent that. (Foundmi.com)

Moshi’s styling Avanti Air Wireless On-Ear Headphones let them share music with friends. ($300, Moshi.com)
Moshi’s styling Avanti Air Wireless On-Ear Headphones let them share music with friends. ($300, Moshi.com)
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for the musical genius in your life?
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for the musical genius in your life?

Look no further than the Spire Studio, a portable recording studio with built-in mic, wi-fi, one-touch soundcheck, and no annoying cables. Working with its mobile app featuring loads of recording and editing tools, Spire Studio helps you record up to eight tracks, mix them in the Spire app, and produce professional-quality sounds with ease—whenever and wherever inspiration may strike. ($349, spire.live)

Stuff his stocking with Tame the Beast’s Nut Butter Edibles (yep, stuff for your junk), Butter Shave Soap, and Ginseng Shampoo & Caffeine Conditioner. (Nutt Butter $19, GetBeast.com)
Stuff his stocking with Tame the Beast’s Nut Butter Edibles (yep, stuff for your junk), Butter Shave Soap, and Ginseng Shampoo & Caffeine Conditioner. (Nutt Butter $19, GetBeast.com)
Only have time for a card? StoryChips are greeting cards you create, deliver, and receive on a smart phone. Add your own video, sound, text, and more. ($3 and up, StoryChips.com)
Only have time for a card? StoryChips are greeting cards you create, deliver, and receive on a smart phone. Add your own video, sound, text, and more. ($3 and up, StoryChips.com)
A Star is Born: Judy Garland and the Film that Got Away, by her daughter Lorna Luft, is a must-read about comeback. ($21, Shop.TCM.com)
A Star is Born: Judy Garland and the Film that Got Away, by her daughter Lorna Luft, is a must-read about comeback. ($21, Shop.TCM.com)
Sink your teeth into the vampy teen saga that ignited Kristen Stewart’s career and life as an outspoken queer woman—with Twilight 10th Anniversary Edition on Blu-Ray. ($23, BestBuy.com)
Sink your teeth into the vampy teen saga that ignited Kristen Stewart’s career and life as an outspoken queer woman—with Twilight 10th Anniversary Edition on Blu-Ray. ($23, BestBuy.com)
The genius premise behind the award-winning, Not Parent Approved Card Game (letting the kids behave inappropriately) is a great way to the get the entire family’s noses out of their devices and connect.
The genius premise behind the award-winning, Not Parent Approved Card Game (letting the kids behave inappropriately) is a great way to the get the entire family’s noses out of their devices and connect.

 ($25, Amazon). Or, try Vertellis Conversation Cards, which has family, holiday, or relationship editions. ($20, Vertellis.com)

Shirtless leather daddy or purse-hater? NiK Kacy’s GenderFree Utility Holster with Wallet is sleek and practical. ($172, NiKKacy.com)
Shirtless leather daddy or purse-hater? NiK Kacy’s GenderFree Utility Holster with Wallet is sleek and practical. ($172, NiKKacy.com)
Beloved by athletes like Manny Machado, Nokona Leather ShowBelts are fun. ($100 and up, ShowBelts.com)
Beloved by athletes like Manny Machado, Nokona Leather ShowBelts are fun. ($100 and up, ShowBelts.com)
Buy these Statement Peace Wood Triangle Earrings and they plant a tree. ($45, WearStatementPeace.com)
Buy these Statement Peace Wood Triangle Earrings and they plant a tree. ($45, WearStatementPeace.com)
Treehut’s Bali-inspired Wooden Watches are stylish & customizable. This Zebrawood and Maple Burl is gorg and can be engraved. ($95, Treehut.co)
Treehut’s Bali-inspired Wooden Watches are stylish & customizable. This Zebrawood and Maple Burl is gorg and can be engraved. ($95, Treehut.co)
The cozy but chic Laetly All-Natural Wool Scarves are unisexy.($68 and up, Laetly.com)
The cozy but chic Laetly All-Natural Wool Scarves are unisexy.($68 and up, Laetly.com)
One Tough Bitch’s Dual-Sided Necklace gives women props. ($25, OneToughBitch.com)
One Tough Bitch’s Dual-Sided Necklace gives women props. ($25, OneToughBitch.com)
Gap trained all staff on LGBTQ issues so buy swag. Best bets: this dope Men’s Warmest Vest ($50), Men’s Stripe Long John PJ Pants ($50), and boss Women’s Leather Moto Jacket ($498), all from Gap.com
Gap trained all staff on LGBTQ issues so buy swag. Best bets: this dope Men’s Warmest Vest ($50), Men’s Stripe Long John PJ Pants ($50), and boss Women’s Leather Moto Jacket ($498), all from Gap.com
They’ll flip their lid for this handsome black Tribeca Straw Fedora by Brooklyn Hats. ($72, TenthStreetHats.com)
They’ll flip their lid for this handsome black Tribeca Straw Fedora by Brooklyn Hats. ($72, TenthStreetHats.com)
Banana Republic’s Pewter Metallic Oxfords go glam. ($128, BananaRepublic.com)
Banana Republic’s Pewter Metallic Oxfords go glam. ($128, BananaRepublic.com)
The Manic Panic Amplified 12 Eyeshadow Palette’s mirror says “life’s too short to be normal.” ($10 and up, ManicPanic.com)
The Manic Panic Amplified 12 Eyeshadow Palette’s mirror says “life’s too short to be normal.” ($10 and up, ManicPanic.com)
The wooden Clean Shave Crate includes a Parker straight razor, badger brush, oil, and bergamot aftershave. ($139 each, ManCrates.com)
The wooden Clean Shave Crate includes a Parker straight razor, badger brush, oil, and bergamot aftershave. ($139 each, ManCrates.com)
Lilu Lip Care’s cute reloadable hand-cast necklace hides lip balm. ($89 and up, LiluLipCare.com)
Lilu Lip Care’s cute reloadable hand-cast necklace hides lip balm. ($89 and up, LiluLipCare.com)
Legendary Apothecary’s secret recipe Smooth Feet is sweet! ($35, LegendaryApothecary.com)
Legendary Apothecary’s secret recipe Smooth Feet is sweet! ($35, LegendaryApothecary.com)
Gillette’s Limited Edition Razor Gift Packs are easy gifts for hairy folks.($20, Walmart.com)
Gillette’s Limited Edition Razor Gift Packs are easy gifts for hairy folks.($20, Walmart.com)
Manic Panic’s queer faves: temporary unicorn hair colors! ($10 and up, ManicPanic.com)
Manic Panic’s queer faves: temporary unicorn hair colors! ($10 and up, ManicPanic.com)
Rejuvenate with Be Pure Beauty Bath Bomb 6-Pack or their Charcoal Masque ($37 and up, BePureBeauty.com)
Rejuvenate with Be Pure Beauty Bath Bomb 6-Pack or their Charcoal Masque ($37 and up, BePureBeauty.com)
Fancy soaps are much better hostess gifts than wine bottles and these Honey Belle Loofah Soaps are the best. ($8 and up, HoneyBelleShop.com)
Fancy soaps are much better hostess gifts than wine bottles and these Honey Belle Loofah Soaps are the best. ($8 and up, HoneyBelleShop.com)
The buckwheat and memory foam make the Walden Cushion perfect for meditation. ($115, Walden.us)
The buckwheat and memory foam make the Walden Cushion perfect for meditation. ($115, Walden.us)
CocoRoo Total ReJavanation Coffee Bean Scrub made with Arabica coffee beans and cold-pressed nut oils. ($27, CocoRooBody.com)
CocoRoo Total ReJavanation Coffee Bean Scrub made with Arabica coffee beans and cold-pressed nut oils. ($27, CocoRooBody.com)
A microbead-weighted eye pillow, the Nodpod provides gentle pressure to help you sleep. ($25, Nodpod.com)
A microbead-weighted eye pillow, the Nodpod provides gentle pressure to help you sleep. ($25, Nodpod.com)
Crated with Love’s date night subscription service gets you both talking. ($20 and up, CratedWithLove.com)
Crated with Love’s date night subscription service gets you both talking. ($20 and up, CratedWithLove.com)
Love that The Good Chemist Youth Boost Serum is made only of scientifically-proven elements and the company donates $1 of every purchase to support STEM education programs for girls. ($65, TheGoodChemist.com)
Love that The Good Chemist Youth Boost Serum is made only of scientifically-proven elements and the company donates $1 of every purchase to support STEM education programs for girls. ($65, TheGoodChemist.com)
The world’s most comfortable headphones for sleeping, SleepPhones.
The world’s most comfortable headphones for sleeping, SleepPhones.

SleepPhones (that come wireless with cordless induction charger) are thin speakers tucked within a padded headband so there’s nothing in your ears but perfect sound. ($40 and up, SleepPhones.com)

The secret weapon behind J-Law’s bodacious bod, trainer Kit Rich packs a celeb-worthy workout (and equipment) in KICHGO, a bag weighing less than two pounds. ($65, Kichgo.com)
The secret weapon behind J-Law’s bodacious bod, trainer Kit Rich packs a celeb-worthy workout (and equipment) in KICHGO, a bag weighing less than two pounds. ($65, Kichgo.com)
Chocoholics will love FINE & RAW chocolate bars with sassy illustrations. ($8.50, FineAndRaw.com)
Chocoholics will love FINE & RAW chocolate bars with sassy illustrations. ($8.50, FineAndRaw.com)
DeLallo’s delicious Gourmet Charcuterie and Cheeseboards come already artfully arranged on a slate serving tray. ($35 and up, DeLallo.com)
DeLallo’s delicious Gourmet Charcuterie and Cheeseboards come already artfully arranged on a slate serving tray. ($35 and up, DeLallo.com)
Eggless, flourless, and gluten-free coconut macaroons smothered in premium Belgian chocolate make Michelle’s Maccs hostess gift musts. ($16, FreshBakedNY.com)
Eggless, flourless, and gluten-free coconut macaroons smothered in premium Belgian chocolate make Michelle’s Maccs hostess gift musts. ($16, FreshBakedNY.com)
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffees are infused with nutrient rich superfoods. Try Dark Roast Mushroom Coffee or Mushroom Mocha Mix. ($10, FourSigmatic.com)
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffees are infused with nutrient rich superfoods. Try Dark Roast Mushroom Coffee or Mushroom Mocha Mix. ($10, FourSigmatic.com)
Harpoon Rec. League Beer is brewed with buckwheat, chia seeds, and sea salt so drink with impunity (prices vary HarpoonBrewery.com)
Harpoon Rec. League Beer is brewed with buckwheat, chia seeds, and sea salt so drink with impunity (prices vary HarpoonBrewery.com)
Got a foodie on your list?
Got a foodie on your list?

Rice's Local Hive Honey lets you treat honey like fine wine, with 16 different local varietals of raw, unfiltered honey. Each region (including Florida, Northeast, Southern California, Colorado, and more) brings something new to the tasting menu. A great hostess gift, too. ($5.99 and up, LocalHiveHoney.com)

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