The best gifts don’t just sit on a shelf—they get used, loved, and make you feel better in the process. That’s why our editors spent the past several months testing everything from high-tech recovery tools to sparkly water bottles and yoga mats that actually hold up. The result: a guide full of the health gear, fitness gadgets, and wellness finds we’ll be giving this year.
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer
From body scrubs and masks to insulated jars and recovery tools, here are our editors’ favorite stocking stuffers. And with options listed by product category, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for everyone on your list.
The Kitsch Charcoal Satin Pillow Eye Mask
After an impulse buy at the grocery store, Outside Health editor Ayana Underwood spent a full week testing this eye mask and documenting how it benefited her sleep. Consider her a sleep-mask convert—and consider this gift for anyone in your life who needs a little more R&R.
An Air Purifying System
A good air purifying system is a must-have for a family the size of mine. We have pets and smelly sports gear and two kids with severe allergies. There are many great systems available with more than one purifier to cover more space in the home, but we prefer ionizers, like the LabCharge Ionic Air Purifier, to filter-style systems—they have a larger coverage area and don’t have to be constantly maintained. Pro tip: because of the different way they clean, regular mopping and surface cleaning are a must!
—Emilee Coblentz, packages editor, Outside
A Classic Piece of Gear That Lasts Forever
For our Sweat Science columnist, a pattern has recurred over his lifetime: he’s too cheap to buy the good stuff himself, only to discover that it’s totally worth it after receiving it as a gift. Here are some examples of great gear he’s trusted over the years and will happily pay retail for—and what he suggests you give as gifts for a lifetime of use.
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