Cost effective Christmas gifts?

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Hello all, I've been lurking in the gadgets and gear section a bit lately, as I have gotten into gear after getting into knives, and being in college not always having enough to spend on a knife, looked into other things that didn't (always) cost as much. I still live at home, and my mom asked for Christmas ideas, I have her a list, but she asked for more ideas, within the $15-25 range (to supplement larger mor expensive things) so it got me thinking, as I've been looking into those priced items...

What "cost effective", useable, be benficial gear items do you have/ know of in that range, $15-25? I think many people can often give gifts of that price to people they aren't real close to, but often don't have many options. Let me know what you guys have/suggest! All gear is available here, but standalone ices are probably best, as key danglers and things similar often require other pieces to make them useful.
 
- Transparent toiletry bags
- Consumables you know the person in question likes/needs
- Socks
 
Swiss Army knives,
Dr Bronner's soap,
bright orange pari-cord,
wool socks and liners,
outdoor books and Backpacker magazine,
water bottles,
bug spray and sunscreen,
maps,
 
exoficcio underwear, really good socks like darn tough.

you should be able to find the fenix single AAA lights like the E01 and E05. headlamp like the blackdiamond gizmo

humangear gotubes, any of the spork or cutlery combos (liking the look of humangear's new cutlery)

Omega synthetic shaving brush.
 
I've been thinking about this too. There are a couple people at work that are very cool and I'd like to get them something so my partial list of things to choose from is the following:

Coast lights AA - $10
Fenix E05 lights - $15
Field Notes writing pads - $10-$15
Zebra Pens - $4-$6
Opinel/Mora knives - $10-$20
Carabiner for keys - $5
 
Calendars
LED flash lights in general
fishing stuff > lures, line, boxes/containers, reel lube, general accessories
Gun stuff > gun oil, 22 ammo, cleaning supplies
Throw away ponchos or rain gear in general
Camping/hiking > water proof matches, fire starters, containers, eating cutlery, socks (as mentioned), tarp (always useful even the cheap blue ones), dry bags, water proof containers
Umbrella
mittens/gloves, scarfs
Kabar Dozier knife, Mora's etc.
 
field notes are great fun. I use them for different things, gear and car logs, I like the expedition ones, keep one on me for taking notes at work.

smallish dry bags

shower or beach bags.
a pound of really good coffee.
 
In that price range I give bottles of liquor, wine, brandy beans.
 
Any of several SAKs.

I give them away all the time, and they are almost always very well received.
 
Mora knives
fishing tackle
military surplus
small bags to organize kits
quality wool socks
thermals
foods that you like
quality cordage
flashlights/batteries
books on hobbies
camo for hunting
open stock tools
gift cards to favorite resturaunts
gift cards to favorite retaillers
opinel knives
sharpening supplies
gun cleaning supplies
ammo
memberships to here/other forums/magazines
the list goes on
 
A good compass $10
Fire steel $7
Couple pairs of socks $10
New water bladder and bite valve $20
One of the best $20 gifts I ever got was a 2,000 ft spool of 550 cord!!!
 
365 Dogs Color Page-A-Day Calendar 2016 (Workman Publishing). $10.35 shipped was the best price I found online. No stock photography, all photos sent in by pet owners the year before. Oh yes, and there is a cat edition . . .

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