Gallery: 20 Awesome Gifts for Around $20
Hario0101-Hario-Coffee-Mill-Slim-Grinder-(manufacturer-photo)
A lot of people confuse good coffee with expensive coffee. The fact is, if you roast your own beans and grind them with something like [this travel-friendly Hario mill](http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Mill-Slim-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY) ($21), you can spend hundreds less every year, drink world-class coffee wherever you go, and develop massive forearms. Did we mention it fits perfectly in the mouth of [an Aeropress](http://www.aeropress.com/)?
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What could be better than the gift of toasty fingers and toes? [Zippo's palm-sized pocket furnace](http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Hand-Warmer/dp/B006M5PTOY) ($13) will provide just that. Fill the chamber with lighter fluid, hold a flame to the burner for a few seconds, and you've started a catalytic process that'll produce heat for up to 24 hours.
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Quite simply, it's the best travel mug you can buy. [Zojirushi's double-walled temperature-regulating marvel](http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KHE36NL-Stainless-12-Ounce-Champagne/dp/B005PO9T4Y) ($23) will be a welcome addition to any coffee or tea drinker's arsenal. We've personally sipped piping hot beverages a full six hours after sealing them inside the mug.
Field Notes0404-Field-Notes-56-Week-Planner-(manufacturer-photo)
For that special someone who can't stop downloading calendar and todo apps, [this 56-week planner](http://fieldnotesbrand.com/shop/planner/) from Field Notes ($14) is sturdy, simple, and will save them a chunk of cash. If they seem skeptical, or start going on about "workflows," tell them how the act of writing things down actually helps them remember all the important stuff they need to do.
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The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is goddamn delicious. Help a friend achieve total control over their food universe with these keychain-friendly [Sriracha bottles](http://sriracha2go.com/products/srirachaforyou) ($15 for the set). They're BPA free, TSA friendly, and come with 9-ounces of precious Huy Fong melange.
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Ignore that old superstition about giving knives as gifts. Rather than severing friendships, [this handy little Spyderco blade](http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Slip-Joint-Plain-Knife/dp/B00QFZIUWY) will only serve to strengthen yours. It's sharp as hell, small enough to fit on any keychain, and perfect for cutting through any daily obstacle. If you're really nervous about that friendship thing, toss in a penny with the knife. ($13.78 or $13.79)
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If you thought cabin porn was one of those things only hirsute white guys in their mid-30s were into, well, you're right. But we're guessing you probably have one them on your shopping list! Give him [this exquisite book](http://www.amazon.com/Cabin-Porn-Inspiration-Quiet-Somewhere/dp/0316378216) of carefully curated cabin photos. Then compliment his beard. He loves that. ($19)
American Science and Surplus0808-The-End-is-in-Sight-Electrical-Tape-(manufacturer-photo)
Wanna see someone get really excited about tape? Give them [a three-pack of this stuff](http://www.sciplus.com/p/BLACK-ELECTRICAL-TAPE_55580). It's just normal electrical tape, but with a spiraling double line that runs the length of the roll and lets you know just where you left off. It's life-altering stuff. $3.75 for a 3-pack.
No Starch Press0909-The-Lego-Architect-(manufacturer-photo)
Got a budding architect or LEGO enthusiast (or both) on your list? The 192-page [*LEGO Architect* book](http://www.amazon.com/The-LEGO-Architect-Tom-Alphin/dp/1593276133) covers seven different styles of modern western architecture, including Neoclassical, Prairie, Art-Deco, Modernism, Brutalism, Postmodern, and High-tech. Even better, it teaches you how to build a LEGO model illustrative of each style. $15
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Forget the suction cups, magnets, and all the other fancy phone mount solutions for your car. All you really need is [the Kenu Airframe](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00D901B4W/). It's lightweight, has an expandable grip for phones up to five inches, and adjustable jaws that'll latch onto any air vent in your vehicle. $20
Unofficial Cardboard1112-Unofficial-Cardboard-2.0-(manufacturer-photo)
It's been called [VR's gateway drug](https://www.wired.com/2015/05/try-google-cardboard/), and if you were one of the 1.3 million *New York Times* Sunday subscribers who recently received a Google Cardboard headset, you know why. If you didn't get one, you can find out for yourself [for $20](https://www.unofficialcardboard.com/collections/all)
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Many people you know are going to embark upon some form of self improvement as the holiday season winds down. If one of those people happens to be a slob, they'll appreciate [the ingenious yet simple EZStax organizational system](http://ezstax.com/) for clothes and business papers. 20 dividers for $22
Pocket Bellows1314-V3-Pocket-Bellows-Fire-Tool-(manufacturer-photo)
Don't let wet firewood dampen your spirits. Send some concentrated oxygen through [this collapsible bellowing tool](http://shop.pocketbellows.com/V3-Pocket-Bellows-Collapsible-Fire-Bellowing-Tool-V3-01B-Online.htm?categoryId=1) directly into the heart of that campfire you're trying to start. More oxygen = more heat = fire success. The tool extends to 20 inches and collapses to 3.5 inches, so it's easily pocketable. $15
Stanley1415-Stanley-Adventure-7oz-eCycle-Flask-(manufacturer-photo)
We don't know about you, but our adventures tend to be a lot more adventure-y when there's some easily accessible booze at the ready. [This flask](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00E0E0M9G/) holds seven ounces of liquid courage, more than enough to show your friends how totally easy it is to leap over that frozen stream again. $21.85
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