The Best Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for $50 or Less | Gear Patrol (2024)

It’s hard to get your hands on a bottle of Pappy, but it’s a bit easier to procure some Pappy & Co. maple syrup, which is barrel-aged in real Pappy barrels.

Hand-made by artisans in Asheville, North Carolina, this East Fork mug will be your beloved’s new go-to, whether they’ve got a meticulous pour-over routine or just like a hot cup of drip in the a.m.

The perfect running hat from our favorite running hat maker: COOLwick fabric minimizes moisture, UPF +40 sun protection shields your dome and reflective detailing keeps you visible on after-dark jaunts.

One of the most iconic beanies around also happens to be one of the most affordable options.

The Goshi towel helps facilitate superior exfoliation in the shower thanks to its combination of thin threads for lather and textured threads for scrubbing.

Smart bulbs are a pretty entry-level smart home gift because they’re affordable and compatible with most smart home ecosystems. Most importantly, these filament bulbs are beautiful, exuding a warm moody light.

A gorgeous wood-handled pocket knife with a blade large enough for picnicking, a corkscrew and a bottle opener too? Yeah, that’ll do the trick.

Regardless of who you’re with, they are probably dehydrated. Yeti’s Tumblers use innovative insulation to keep your drink cold and have clever features like the MagSlider lid to prevent spillage.

Merino wool is the superior coaster material. It looks good, doesn’t get stuck to the bottom of a drink and doesn’t pick up weird wet stains. This variety pack is colorful, too.

A full-grain leather mouse pad will never not have a place on somebody’s desk. It’s elegant, useful and will patina over time.

If you love concocting lattes at home, these handsome cups from Fellow are made specifically to help you pour the perfect latte art.

Aesop’s hand balm uses botanicals and skin-softening emollients to make even the most work-weary hands feel new again.

Timex’s absolutely classic Weekender field watch is a great and inexpensive gift with surprising style. At 38mm wide, it’s versatile enough for all kinds of wrists.

If your partner won’t like the abstract print, pick another from Society6’s hundred-page-long collection. They’re affordable and they’re not Ikea levels of ubiquitous.

This jade roller restores balance and removes puffiness from the face — and it’s actually affordable.

For sippin’ whiskey at home, get some aspirational glasses with the peak of Mt. Everest at the bottom, reminding you both to get out there and live.

Bodum’s staple French presses work, are easy to clean and come nice and cheap. The Brazil line is a little better looking than the standard options.

Carrying around a bundle of wires is a curse of modern day life, but a lovely looking roll can make that more pleasant than a bag full of cables could ever be.

It’s okay to buy chocolates for Valentine’s Day, just make them thoughtful. This is single-origin chocolate made with fresh cocoa butter. It’s on another level.

A fun gift for those on a budget, Casio’s iconic digital watches fit a range of wrist sizes and offer a surprising amount of value for their price — they’re even considered quite stylish, we’re told.

This lightweight, hydrating cream is loaded with vitamins C, E and botanical extracts to nourish lips every day.

The home may not be a temple, but it is a sacred place. These affordable Japanese incense sticks are perfect for your sanctuary.