Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Gifts Under $50

As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones, colleagues, and friends can feel overwhelming. To help you out, the Urban Gear team has curated a selection of affordable gifts that are sure to impress. Our carefully chosen list features practical, colorful, and unisex items all priced under $50, making them ideal for everyday use. From stylish belts and trendy water bottles to cozy socks and unique stocking stuffers, we have something for everyone. Additionally, we've included some creative packaging ideas to make your gifts even more special. Explore our list and discover the perfect present for your friends and family!

Arcade Stretch Adventure Belts

Arcade Belts are versatile, stylish, and adjustable, making them suitable for both men and women. These belts feature eye-catching designs and are made from durable elastic stretch webbing, which offers the flexibility you need, just like your holiday appetite. The low-profile plastic buckle ensures comfort and avoids the discomfort that metal buckles can cause, especially during airport security checks. With a simple design, these belts are easy to use and machine-washable, making them perfect for outdoor activities and everyday wear.

• Arcade Ranger Slim Adventure Belt: Fits narrow belt loops (3.2cm or less), one size fits most (up to 101.6cm waist).
• Arcade Ranger Adventure Belt: Fits standard belt loops (3.8cm or more), one size fits most (up to 101.6cm waist).
• Arcade Ranger Long Adventure Belt: Fits waists up to 127cm and belt loops of 3.8cm or more.

Gift idea: Wrap the belt around the recipient's favourite bottled or cased beverage like a ribbon or use it as a ribbon on a box or gift.

Reusable Water Bottles

Looking for a practical and environmentally conscious gift? Reusable water bottles are perfect! Available in a variety of fun colours, stylish designs, and sizes, they make an ideal unisex gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list. These bottles help reduce plastic waste and encourage hydration. Plus, they eliminate the need to constantly buy bottled water. At Urban Gear, we recommend Camelbak and Nalgene for their durability and reliability. Give the gift of sustainability this holiday season and make a positive impact on the environment!

• CamelBak Tritan Renew 750ml Bottles: Great for the everyday for just about anyone on your gift list this year. Made from 50% recycled plastic, free of BPA, BPS, and BPF. Available in various sizes and colours, dishwasher-safe.
• Camelbak Eddy Plus Kids 400ml Tritan Renew Drink Bottle: Fun and unique designs, just for kids! Camelbak Eddy+ Kids 400ml Tritan Renew Drink Bottle, recommended for children aged 3 and above.
• Camelbak Chute Magnetic Cap 1.5L Tritan Renew Water Bottle: Bring this along to a family outing to refill bottles, or gift to the tradie or sports lover this year. With a magnetic cap and wide, leak-proof lid.
• Camelbak Podium Chill 600ml Insulated Water Bottle: Cyclist on your gift list this year? This bottle fits into most water bottle bike cages, and backpack pockets. Insulated so drinks stay cooler longer. 
• Nalgene Water Bottles: BPA and BPS-free, sturdy, with either a wide mouth for easy addition of ice or narrow-mouth opeing. Dishwasher-safe for convenience. Use the Nalgene Easy Sipper attachment for a spill-free experience in the wide mouth bottles.

Gift idea: Fill the bottle with the recipient's favourite candies, chocolates, or snacks for an extra sweet touch of thoughtfulness.

Merino Wool Socks

Socks make an excellent gift, and Urban Gear provides a wide selection for runners, hikers, cyclists, and everyday wear. If you’re unsure of someone’s foot size, it's best to choose Medium for women and Large for men. The Urban Gear team recommends Smartwool, Wrightsock, and XTM premium socks for their quality and comfort.

• Smartwool Socks: Made of Merino Wool, designed for longevity, comfort, and support. They wick moisture, dry quickly, resist odours, and regulate temperature.
• Smartwool No-Show Socks: Great for shoe wearers who don't want their socks to show or suffer from foot odour.
• Smartwool Run Socks: Available in men's and women's fits, with padding and support no matter how many kilometers they run.
• Smartwool Hike Socks: Padding and support where adventurers need it most.
• Smartwool Cycle or Bike Socks: Range of fun, stand out socks with minimal padding for optimal breathability.
• Smartwool Everyday Socks: Perfect gift for the office, lounging at home, and everyday wear.
• XTM Socks: Ideal for alpinists, including XTM Sochi ski socks or XTM Half Pipe Slope snowboard socks. Designed to cushion pressure points in ski or snowboard boots without being bulky.

Gift idea: Roll socks up and put them inside water bottles or mugs. For a fun twist, place rolled socks inside balloons and make it a contest to pop them without using anything sharp.

Best Stocking Fillers for Christmas 2024

Are you searching for the perfect stocking fillers this Christmas? We've put together a list of the best gifts to delight your friends and family. Here are our top picks: Granger Care Products, Rumpl Beer Blankets, Sea to Summit Gear, Ticket to the Moon Pocket Frisbee, and Eagle Creek Travel Accessories.

• Granger Care Products: Perfect for maintaining down, leather, or rainwear.
• Rumpl Beer Blankets: Keep canned beverages cool and hands dry, a must-have for beer enthusiasts.
• Sea to Summit Gear: Essential for staying clean on adventures.
• Ticket to the Moon Parachute Fabric Sand-filled Rim Pocket Frisbee: Packable and fun for all ages.
• Eagle Creek Travel Accessories and Toiletry Bags: Ideal for travelers.

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