Stockings are my favorite part of Christmas. Santa tends to go a little overboard at my house, and my family has a long tradition of taking an hour to open and appreciate all the little gifts in our holiday socks.
I’ve spent weeks trying to find the coolest tiny items on the internet. These bite-size gadgets and gizmos will take your stockings to a whole nother level. I have used and tested all of these myself to make sure they’re Christmas-morning-worthy. Just don’t forget to bring your own fruit! Be sure to check out our related gift guides including Gifts for Babies, Gifts for Coworkers, and Gifts for Perpetually Cold People.
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Photograph: Martin Cizmar
A Tiny Light
Olight Baton Turbo
If you’re gifting to someone who’s into flashlights or the everyday carry community, they probably know Olight, the cult-favorite flashlight maker. The baby of the Olight line—in both size and age—is the new Baton Turbo. This is a tiny but shockingly powerful 1,000-lumen flashlight ideal for tucking into your pocket for everyday carry use. It’s just over 3 inches long but will send light 500-plus yards—you’re getting 6,000 inches of visibility for every 1 inch of aluminum alloy. The included lithium battery recharges with the company’s magnetic cable and there’s a dial around the button to make sure you’re powered up before heading out. It’s certified for IPX8 water resistance, a two-way clip, and a strobe function for getting extra attention in a rescue situation. —Martin Cizmar
Photograph: Simon Hill
An Itty-Bitty TV
Tiny Circuits TinyTV 2
Who can resist this teeny televisual treat? The super smol TinyTV 2 has a 1-inch color screen, a wee speaker, rotary knobs for volume and changing channels, and even comes with a fully working mini remote. With 8 GB of storage inside, you can load up to 10 hours of your own videos via USB-C, and there’s a built-in battery that lasts for two hours. With retro styling that includes a blast of static as you channel hop, this TV is adorable. —Simon Hill