Holiday Gift Guide 2018

To make your lives a little easier in 2018, we’ve tapped into the collective knowledge of The Verge to put together a list of great gifts for all manner of ages, sizes, and budgets. Note: we sometimes pin affiliate links directly to the best deals, so we may earn a commission if you buy something. You can find our ethics policy here: https://www.theverge.com/ethics-statement

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Timbuk2 Smith Briefcase

Timbuk2 is best known for its messenger bags designed to last forever and be comfortable while riding a bike, but lately its ventured into more stylish bags for everyday commuters. The new Smith Briefcase is sharp-looking, carries a ton of stuff, doesn't weigh a lot, and is comfortable to wear while running to catch the subway.

Tie Mags Magnetic Tie Clip

Chances are you'll need to wear a tie at some point, and these magnetic tie clips are a good way to spice up a boring old look with some magnets. When have magnets ever made anything less cool?

Peak Design Travel Bag

Peak Design's latest bag takes everything the company has developed for its other bags and scales it up to a 45L capacity. Like other Peak Design bags, the Travel Backpack has a ton of convenient features like side-access pockets, multiple strap anchor points, and a customizable interior to adapt to whatever you need to carry.

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Look, slippers may be the most stereotypical holiday gift for dads, but LL Bean's fleece slippers are so good you'll wish you were giving them to yourself. Not only will they last for years, they'll keep your feet warm without getting sweaty, which makes them worth every penny.

Glider Gloves Touchscreen Gloves

Sometimes the best "wearable devices" help people use electronics they already own. Glider Gloves are shot through with conductive copper thread, and their palms have a non-slip texture, so you can keep a friend or relative from dropping their phone in the snow.

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Fitbit Charge 3

Fitbit's Charge 3 might be the best fitness tracker the company has ever released, with a week-long battery life, an improved design, and added waterproofing. Plus, Fitbit's automatic workout tracking means that all you have to do is remember to wear it, and it'll do the rest.

The name might be a pun, but these socks are anything but funny. They're durable, made in the US, and are incredibly comfortable to wear. Darn Tough Socks, Merino Wool Socks, Wool Socks, Vermont, For Life, Merino Wool, Baby Shoes

Darn Tough socks

The name might be a pun, but these socks are anything but funny. They're durable, made in the US, and are incredibly comfortable to wear.

Smartwatches may be all the rage these days, but there's still nothing like a good, old-fashioned wristwatch. Citizen's Eco Drive not only looks great with a stainless steel case and clean face design, but it's solar-powered, too, so you'll never need to remember to get the battery changed. Mens Gadgets, Field Watches, Daily Fashion Inspiration, Citizen Eco, Eco Drive, Clean Face, Face Design, Solar Powered

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Citizen Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watches

Smartwatches may be all the rage these days, but there's still nothing like a good, old-fashioned wristwatch. Citizen's Eco Drive not only looks great with a stainless steel case and clean face design, but it's solar-powered, too, so you'll never need to remember to get the battery changed.

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Apple Watch Series 4

The new Apple Watch Series 4 is a significant upgrade to the Series 3. It's got battery life and now will inform emergency services if you've taken a fall. The screen is also 30 percent bigger, which is great for those of us with thick fingers or poor eyesight.

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Sony Playstation Classic

This tiny version of the original Sony Playstation lets you play twenty different classic games on your modern HD television. Included on the system are games like: Final Fantasy VII, Grand Theft Auto, Resident Evil: Director's Cut, and Metal Gear Solid

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Nintendo Switch Console

Nintendo Switch

Originally it was a must-have console for playing Nintendo's own titles, but now the Switch is just as likely to play host to the best third-party games. Big publishers and indie developers alike have embraced the console, and maybe this holiday you should, too.

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Nintendo Labo

The Labo is an incredible educational tool that's school curriculum-approved, so you can rest assured your kids are learning something while having fun, too.

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Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Microsoft's accessibility-focused controller kicks open the door for custom control schemes, at long last. No matter your setup of triggers, pads, or switches, the Adaptive Controller will help you get in the game.

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Marvel's Spider-Man

It's rare to find one feature that single-handedly justifies the price of a game, but Spider-Man's web-slinging does exactly that. There's a sizable story here, and a lot of depth to the combat if you hunt for it, but nothing will match the sense of momentum and flow of zipping along New York's skyline