The 15 best stocking stuffers for men under $20

AirTags are a pretty spendy stocking stuffer, so here's my suggestion: Wrap up a four-pack and stick it under the tree, then stick a couple of these holders in his stocking. That way, he can clip 'em onto his keys, backpack or dog's leash for easy tracking. 

The next time his tire pressure light comes on, he can power up this compact gauge to find out just how low he's riding. It measures tire pressure in .1 increments to ensure accuracy, with one five-star fan writing that "this gauge was identical to the reading that the technician told me." The screen even lights up, so he can easily read it in the dark. 

These socks really paint a picture ...of your beloved golfer post-tee-off. Kidding, of course. At the very least, they'll give him and his buddies a solid laugh the next time they're out on the links. 

Does he spend a lot of time on his feet? Physical therapists swear by this reflexology roller for anyone dealing with sharp, shooting pains as a result of plantar fasciitis, poor shoe support or hours of standing. One reviewer dubbed it a "miracle worker," writing that it "reduced the swelling in my ankles and feet at the end of my work day." Another exclaimed: "I've tried everything: different shoes, inserts, PT, everything! It normally takes hours for the sharp pain to go away, but this thing? Rolled my foot over it a couple times and the pain disappeared. "

Help him keep his pride and joy (ahem, his car) pristine. Press this slimy gel into air vents, cupholders and other hard-to-clean spots, then pull it away slowly to remove dust and debris.

The hottest, sweatiest days of the year are behind us, but they'll be back (with a vengeance) in a few months' time. When the warm weather starts to get the best of him, he'll be glad to have this towel for some relief — just soak it under water for 10 seconds, wring it out and wrap it around your neck for a long-lasting cool. 

Nature's beauty takes center stage in this delightful deck. There's a different watercolor of a National Park on every card, from the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the swampy Everglades. 

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but phones are dirtier than toilet seats. Luckily, this pocket-size cleaner helps get rid of bacteria, smears, smudges and all kinds of questionable gunk. It has a 2-in-1 system: First, spray the phone with the included cleaning solution, then wipe it down with the microfiber exterior. 

Now, here's a stocking stuffer that'll help him up his golf game. This little tool cleans and sharpens the grooves of all kinds of golf clubs — drivers, fairways, irons, wedges, you name it. "I'm sure there are much more expensive versions of this out there, but this really has fit the bill for maintaining my old wedges," one golfer glowed. "For a low price, you can have a necessary and useful tool to give your irons and wedges some new-life feel." 

He may not think himself a sneakerhead, but he'll be pleased to see these dual-sided sponges make his oldest, dirtiest kicks look like new. Think of them as Magic Erasers but designed specifically to remove scuffs, dirt and other marks from white soles. "Even my grossest pair of sneakers that I use for Frisbee golf in the mud came out much, much brighter than they ever have from throwing in the washing machine and cleaning with a toothbrush," one satisfied shopper wrote, adding that the key is to "keep the sponge moist and use a vigorous but very light buffing motion" 

Now your around-the-house handyman can pick up screws, nuts, bolts or whatever else he drops on the job. More than 20,000 Amazon shoppers snagged one of these in the last month alone, with one writing that it's a "very useful gadget for engineers or those who like to tinker with fixing things." 

I'd go so far as to say that this is the most thoughtful stocking stuffer you can give. Why? Because it guarantees that he'll have clean drinking water, no matter if he's hiking in remote locations, camping in the mountains or traveling to faraway countries. He can just stick the straw in any body of water — no matter how murky — and it'll filter out bacteria, parasites, sand and silt as he sips. 

Is he slowly (but surely) building out his smart home? Then throw this pack of plugs into his stocking, so he can power up (or down) lights or appliances without actually, ya know, flipping a switch. Control whatever's plugged in in all kinds of ways — set a schedule or timer; sync it to Alexa or a Google Home Device or do it manually via the Kasa app. Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida says these bestsellers "have never given me a lick of trouble," which is saying something since he's tried just about every brand on the market. 

As long as he has this on, he'll always have nails, screws and drill bits within arm's reach (actually, even closer than arm's reach, when you think about it!). Thousands of Amazon shoppers say it's a must in any toolbox, including one reviewer who bought it for her husband and raved that it "saves him trips back and forth and he doesn't have to worry about screws or nails falling to the ground."

Meat master, coming right up! A quality thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking steak, chicken or other cuts of meat, and this one gives an accurate reading in three or four seconds tops. It's waterproof, shuts off automatically when the probe is in the closed position, and has a built-in magnet, so he can store it on the fridge on grill.