The 45 Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Husband, No Matter What He's Into

Add the finishing touches with these tiny but mighty gifts.
The Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Husband
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Updated Nov 13, 2024
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While choosing a great holiday gift for your husband is probably your priority for the festive season, it's not the only way to show him some love. Picking out stocking stuffers for your husband can make holiday shopping feel more fun, while allowing you to flex your creative muscles. Need some ideas on how to surprise him on Christmas morning? We'll be sharing our top tips for what to put in your husband's stocking below.

Our advice for finding great stocking gifts for him is to make your picks feel personal. Take inspiration from his interests and what he would actually use, as well as the size of the gifts (think: small yet thoughtful). You can also include a handwritten Christmas message for your husband for a sweet touch. Finally, keep in mind that you'll likely pick up more than one present to fill his stocking, so you'll need to consider your budget too. Here are our top stocking stuffer ideas for husbands (with most picks coming in at $30 or less).

1. Something for the Beer Lover

Frothing beer stones beer stocking stuffer idea for husband
Photo: Uncommon Goods

If your husband loves the taste of beer straight from the tap, these stones will give his brew a foamy boost. And, unlike a bulky keg, they'll fit in his Christmas stocking. The soapstone nucleators do more than enhance the beer's flavor, though. He can also store them in the freezer and use them as ice cubes to keep his pint cold.

2. Something He Can Wear Outside

Orange beanie gift
Photo: Huckberry

Beanies make good stocking stuffers for husbands for the holidays and beyond. This knitted cap is made from a blend of wool, acrylic and nylon, with the Huckberry tag on the brim. Choose from a wide array of colors, including charcoal, navy, rust and teal to suit your S.O.'s personal style.

3. Something for His Beard

Beard oil gift
Photo: Nordstrom

Grooming essentials are one of our favorite go-to husband stocking stuffers. If his morning routine revolves around his beard, he'll love this nourishing oil from Kiehl's. It's infused with fresh sandalwood, cedar and eucalyptus essential oils that soften and smooth facial hair. Whether he has slight stubble or a full-grown beard, it'll help him start the new year feeling fresh.

4. Something for the Sports Fan

Sports trivia games for the best stocking stuffers
Photo: Uncommon Goods

Your hubby may consider himself an expert on his favorite sports franchise, but does he know everything about them? Test his knowledge with this fun trivia set. Each deck of cards has more than 500 questions and little-known facts about sports in Boston, Dallas, Chicago and beyond. Choose his hometown or another city of significance for a super fun stocking stuffer for your husband.

5. Something to Look Forward to

Experience gift card
Photo: Tinggly

Looking for luxury stocking fillers for him? Splurge on an experience gift so he'll have something to look forward to in the new year. Tinggly's "Adventure Awaits" gift voucher is worth $69 that he can put toward an exciting activity, like surfing lessons in Australia or a food tour in Italy. With over 12,000 experiences worldwide (and closer to home) to choose from, he'll certainly find something to get excited about. Bonus: The voucher comes in a gift box, which is perfect for putting into his stocking.

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6. Something for the Devoted Dad

Mini photo album key ring for the best stocking stuffer
Photo: TeriCraftsShop

Stocking stuffers for dads are an excellent opportunity to get sentimental with your gifting. This cool keyring doubles as a mini photo album filled with up to a dozen snapshots of your choice. You can also add his name to the cover for the perfect finishing touch. Now he can carry reminders of his family with him when he's traveling or away from home.

7. Something to Challenge His Brain

Mind puzzle games
Photo: Uncommon Goods

So you need a stocking stuffer idea for the man who has everything… aka your husband, who got to marry you. Some creativity is required, which is why we recommend this handheld wooden puzzle. A fun and interactive gift that'll keep him entertained for hours, this option challenges users to move a ball through a complex maze of gears, corridors and tiers until it "escapes" at the end. (Warning: He probably won't be able to put this down).

8. Something for His Sweet Tooth

Gourmet chocolate bar
Photo: Compartés

Not all stocking stuffers for guys have to be clever gadgets or sentimental keepsakes. They can be as simple as a bar of chocolate. Compartés elevates this classic stocking filler idea to another level with their handmade confectionery. This decadent chocolate bar is sprinkled with coffee grounds and donut chunks for a unique flavor. We love the colorful packaging too.

9. Something for His Underwear Drawer

Men's underwear gift
Photo: Lovehoney

Let him know that he's the greatest present of all with these silky boxer shorts. They'll add a spicy twist to your holiday celebrations and the classic design means he'll wear them again. Just wait until you're home from the family gathering to give your husband this cheeky stocking stuffer.

10. Something for His Smile

Whiskey infused toothpicks
Photo: Uncommon Goods

Sometimes, the best stocking stuffers for your husband are the most unexpected. Who knew that whiskey-infused toothpicks even existed? This gift set includes four tubes, each flavored with a different whiskey blend. He can keep his smile in check while enjoying a hint of his favorite beverage. What's not to love?

11. Something for the Chef

Desert Dust seasoning stocking stuffer for husband
Photo: Desert Dust

Your husband will want to show off his skills in the kitchen when he opens this foodie stocking stuffer. The Original Desert Dust is an all-purpose, date sugar-based seasoning that perfectly balances sweetness and spice to add a kick to a wide range of dishes. From steak to popcorn to avocado toast, he'll want to sprinkle it on everything he eats.

12. Something for the Mixologist

Cocktail mixers for the perfect holiday gift
Photo: Huckberry

If he's more into mixing drinks than cooking, check out this booze-themed stocking stuffer idea. This barrel-aged mixer is designed especially for Old Fashioned cocktails and comes with the bitters, sugar and orange peel already mixed in. Just remember to stow a bottle of bourbon in his stocking, so he can make his favorite cocktail right away.

13. Something for the Trivia Nerd

Useless trivia game stocking stuffer for husband
Photo: Brass Monkey Goods

Married to a trivia nerd? This game will give him a chance to add to his trove of useless facts, while also providing some family fun over the holidays. Suitable for two to eight players, it includes 200 unique trivia questions he won't have encountered before, and can be played in three different ways for hours of entertainment.

14. Something He Can Wear

Personalized belt gift
Photo: NovaLeatherGoods

Finding a gift for husbands who don't want anything can be tricky, but we've come up with the perfect solution: a wearable present with a surprisingly thoughtful feature. This leather belt comes in brown, black and tan, and can be personalized with your very own message on the inside. Roll it up and stash it in his stocking for a practical gift he can wear with his favorite pair of jeans.

15. Something for the Golfer

golf ball shaped ice cubes for the best holiday gift
Photo: Uncommon Goods

Combine two of his favorite things (golf and whiskey) with this cool stocking stuffer for your husband. These golf ball-shaped chillers will keep his drink cool without diluting it, so he can enjoy a post-game sip after a day on the green. Bonus: They come in a handy velvet pouch, so you won't need to worry about them rolling out of his stocking.

16. Something to Hang on the Tree

Custom tree ornament
Photo: Personalization Mall

Shopping for classic Christmas stocking gifts for him? It's hard to go wrong with a tree ornament. This circular bauble is made from porcelain and can be personalized with his name and monogram in a festive plaid design. Note: You'll need to attach the ribbon yourself before placing this thoughtful gift in your husband's stocking.

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17. Something for the Coffee Lover

Grounds & Hounds coffee blend stocking stuffer for husband
Photo: Grounds & Hounds

If your husband can't start his morning without coffee, he'll appreciate an extra bag of beans in his stocking. Grounds & Hounds has dozens of coffee flavors in light, medium or dark roasts, so you'll find one to suit his tastes. They also sell delicious espresso caramels if he likes something sweet with his brew. As an added bonus, 20% of each purchase goes toward animal rescue organizations.

18. Something for the Music Lover

Music CD coasters
Photo: Uncommon Goods

Add some vintage charm to his desk with these retro coasters. They're made from labels cut from actual vinyl records that are then sealed to prevent moisture from reaching the surface. Each set of six includes a variety of song genres, making them a great stocking stuffer for a husband who loves music.

19. Something to Keep His Kicks Clean

Sneaker cleaning kit gift
Photo: Nordstrom

Did you get him new sneakers for Christmas? Pop this cleaning kit into his stocking so he can keep them looking fresh. It includes a bottle of cleaning solution, a bristle brush, a sponge and a microfiber cloth… all presented in a retro tin box. Plus, it's travel-sized, so he can restore his kicks no matter where he wears them.

20. Something That Smells Nice

Rituals shower foam
Photo: Rituals

When it comes to stocking stuffer ideas for men, we had to include something that smells nice. This luxurious foam is infused with notes of musk and amber, and will turn the quickest shower into a spa-like experience. It also has cedar and vitamin E to nourish his skin. Our advice? Grab two, because he'll get through these pretty quickly.

21. Something Hot and Spicy

Liquor-infused hot sauce stocking stuffer for husband
Photo: Uncommon Goods

If your hubby believes spice makes everything better, he'll savor a set of hot sauces. Each sauce in this set of three is infused with a different liquor—tequila, bourbon and moonshine—for complex and delicious flavors. It's the perfect stocking stuffer for any husband who can take the heat.

22. Something for Your Relationship

Conversation starter deck
Photo: BestSelf Co.

No matter how long you've been with your husband, there's always more to learn about each other. Spark new conversations and build deeper connections with this couple's card game which boasts 150 different prompts. It's one of the most creative stocking filler ideas for him that you can both use for cozy date nights over the holidays and beyond.

23. Something for His Daily Commute

Man pouring a hot drink into a YETI flask
Photo: YETI

Here's a practical (and thoughtful) stocking stocker for a husband who commutes regularly: a YETI tumbler. Available in a variety of colors, this trendy mug is splash-resistant and double-wall vacuum insulated to keep his coffee hot for ages (OK, fine, hours). Choose from three sizes for a practical gift he'll reach for on cold winter mornings.

24. Something Silly for the Holidays

Christmas themed socks with secret pocket
Photo: Tipsy Elves

Socks make great stocking stuffers for guys as they're generally small and inexpensive. Tipsy Elves offer a variety of fun and festive designs that he can wear during the holiday season. Our absolute favorites are the "Ho ho ho" socks which feature a tiny pocket on the side, so you can stash something inside his stocking within his stocking. How cool is that?

25. Something He Can Play With

Model motorbike gift
Photo: Amazon

No, your husband is not too old to receive toys for Christmas, especially as a fun stocking stuffer. This model bike with a sidecar is made from wood and can be assembled without glue. That said, putting it together isn't easy—it can take up to eight hours to finish! It even has a wind-up key so he can race it across the living room floor.

26. Something to Help Him Destress

Stress ball gift
Photo: Bearaby

If he's the type of guy who always puts others first, how about treating him to a small self-care gift? Bearaby's sensory knot pillows are perfect for anyone dealing with stress in their daily lives. The smallest one is palm-sized and works like a stress ball, massaging reflex points to relieve tension in the body. It's an especially fitting stocking stuffer for a husband who is always on the go or needs a reminder to relax.

27. Something Classic for the Holidays

Hot cocoa mix gift
Photo: Harry & David

No holiday season is complete without a steaming mug of hot chocolate. If you're searching for a classic stocking stuffer for your husband, this flavored cocoa is one of the best. The powder mix is infused with delicious caramel and can be mixed with hot water or milk for an instant treat. It even comes with marshmallows that he can stir in for extra sweetness. Bonus points for the cute packaging.

28. Something from the Heart

What I Love About You fill-in-the-blanks book stocking stuffer for husband
Photo: Knock Knock

A romantic stocking stuffer for your husband will get you on his nice list. This fill-in-the-blank book is your chance to tell him all the things you cherish about his personality. Just complete each prompt with what you love about him, like his sense of humor or taste in music. Trust us, this personal keepsake will give him all the feels.

29. Something for the Hiker

Passport cover
Photo: Letterfolk

Married to a hiking enthusiast? This stocking stuffer idea is ideal for a husband who loves the great outdoors. The hiking "passport" is filled with blank pages where he can add notes, photos or sketches from each excursion. It's a simple yet thoughtful gift that'll help him track his adventures.

30. Something for the Avid Reader

Quote bookmark gift
Photo: SugarCreekLane

Need ideas for stocking stuffers for a husband who reads a lot? Get him this personalized bookmark to celebrate his favorite hobby. The page marker is made from genuine leather and can be engraved with his name or a much-loved literary quote. It even comes in a complimentary gift box.

31. Something to Spice Up Date Night

Sexy truth or dare sticks
Photo: Uncommon Goods

Why wait until Valentine's Day to give your husband a naughty gift? This sexy truth or dare game will spice up your date nights over the holidays and beyond. It contains 50 double-sided sticks printed with seductive prompts to help you build intimacy in your relationship. We can't think of a better stocking stuffer idea to get his heart racing.

32. Something for the LEGO Fan

Fast & Furious LEGO set for the best holiday gift
Photo: Amazon

LEGO stocking stuffers aren't just for kids, you know. If your husband still loves building things with these colorful blocks, this cool set will appeal to his playful side. The kit includes over 300 pieces required to make a miniature of the Nissan Skyline GT-R racing car—one of the motors featured in the 2 Fast 2 Furious movie.

33. Something for the Film Buff

Scratch off film wall poster
Photo: Uncommon Goods

If you and your hubby have loads of movies lined up for the holidays, this stocker stuffer idea will save you from agonizing over what to watch. (You're welcome). The scratch-off poster features 100 iconic films—from The Godfather to Mean Girls—with movie-related artwork hidden behind each foil square. It comes rolled up in a tube so even if it peeks out of his stocking the surprise won't be revealed.

34. Something for the Fisherman

Marine multi tool gift
Photo: Gentlemen's Hardware

Here's a great stocking stuffer idea for your favorite fisherman: a handy multi-tool that hides eight implements in one. He'll be well equipped for his next angling adventure with a fish scaler, hook remover, shackle key, knife blade, screwdriver, bottle opener and marlin pike in his pocket. It's easily one of the best stocking stuffers for men who enjoy sailing and fishing during their downtime.

35. Something He Won't Expect

A piece of coal from Santa Claus for the best Christmas gag gift
Photo: NaughtyListCoalCo

Feel like playing a prank on your husband? Slip a lump of coal into his stocking for a gift he definitely won't expect. This funny stocking stuffer is actually a real piece of coal mined from Pennsylvania and comes in a small canvas bag tied with a candy cane string. It's guaranteed to get a reaction from the joker in your life.

36. Something to Help Him Sleep

Compression sleep mask
Photo: Amazon

If your hubby has a busy schedule, he'll love the gift of more sleep. This light-blocking eye mask will help him relax (almost) anywhere, whether he's on a long-haul flight or napping after the night shift. The contoured cups block out light and fit snugly without adding pressure to the delicate eye area. It's a great stocking stuffer idea for a husband who works irregular hours or travels a lot.

37. Something for the New Year

Calendar of good notes
Photo: Ban.Do

A calendar is an excellent stocking stuffer for your husband—and a constructive way to celebrate the new year ahead. This spiral-bound one acts like a gratitude journal, with space to jot down a note for each day. It's a thoughtful gift that'll help him give thanks for the simple things in life, like a good cup of coffee or sharing a joke with you.

38. Something for the Serial Snacker

Spicy nut snack
Photo: Uncommon Goods

There's no doubt about it: snacks make great stocking stuffers for guys. This spicy nut set is ideal for a husband who likes to mix things up and try something new. The tin holds five packets of flavored nuts from around the world, including Caribbean jerk, Mexican spiced cocoa, coconut curry Thai, African piri piri and Moroccan harissa lime.

39. Something for His Travel Kit

Metal luggage tag
Photo: Mark & Graham

Planning and taking upcoming trips? Add a luggage tag to your husband's stocking to help him prepare for your upcoming travels. This shiny tag is made from stainless steel with a vegan leather strap to attach it to his suitcase. Have it engraved with his monogram and name for a small (but thoughtful) gift he can use for any vacation.

40. Something for the Runner

Sweat sport headband
Photo: Brooks

Whether he's a regular on the marathon circuit or a run-around-the-block kind of guy, he'll appreciate this useful stocking stuffer. This thermal headband will keep his ears warm and his face dry while he works up a sweat. Choose from three colors for a practical accessory he can wear on his morning jog.

41. Something to Charge His Devices

Wireless charger for phone
Photo: Uncommon Goods

Stocking stuffers for your husband are the perfect way to give him less romantic gifts that he really needs, like a phone charger. This wireless charging pad will help him power up his favorite devices while reducing clutter on his nightstand or office desk. It's covered in linen (in a choice of two neutral hues) for a stylish finish.

42. Something for His Car

Car scent diffuser
Photo: Pura

If your husband drives a lot, his car probably needs a little TLC. Pura's fragrance diffuser will ensure his motor smells fresh inside even after lengthy commutes and multiple takeaway coffees. The smart device detects motion, meaning it will automatically turn on when he moves or shut off when he stops—saving the fragrance for when he actually needs it. Pair it with the Capri Blue Volcano scent so he can try it out right away.

43. Something to Keep Him Warm

Personalized plaid scarf
Photo: Personalization Mall

We couldn't write a list of the best stocking stuffers for your husband without including something cozy for the holiday season. This gorgeous scarf will keep him warm when temperatures drop and can even be personalized with his name. The outside is woven from classic plaid fabric, while the reverse side is made from soft faux sheepskin.

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44. Something Fun for Games Night

Personalized card deck
Photo: Zazzle

If his favorite holiday tradition is playing games with his family, he'll love showing off this fun stocking stuffer. These personalized playing cards feature his name and monogram in black and gold on an elegant paisley background. He'll be breaking them out for games night all year long.

45. Something to Help Him Make Decisions

Food choice dice
Photo: SeptemberAndGraceINC

Is he the type of guy who takes ages to make a decision? Then this stocking stuffer for your husband is something you'll both benefit from. The wooden dice is engraved with different cuisines to help you figure out what to make for dinner or order for takeout. You can pick from over 20 options (like pizza, Thai, steak and sushi) to suit your palate.

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