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Anker 20,000mAh Travel Essential power bank
A 20,000mAh power bank from Anker's Travel Essential line. Check the ports and which devices it charges on the listing.
Gift idea for: Almost anyone with a phone, which covers most of the room
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White Elephant and Secret Santa gift ideas
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Seven gift exchange picks that most adults can use, whoever ends up opening the box. The list: an Anker power bank, a 3-port charger block, a sherpa throw, a Carhartt lunch box, a kitchen scale, a quick-dry towel and a KONG dog toy for the pet owner in the group.
The picks
Each pick has one plain line on what it is, from our list notes. Check the listing on Amazon for current details, sizes and compatibility before you order, and match it to your group's spending limit.
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Anker 65W 3-port USB-C charger block
A compact Anker charger block with 3 ports and up to 65W, so one outlet covers more than one cable.
Gift idea for: Coworkers short on outlets at the desk or in a hotel room
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Eddie Bauer sherpa throw, 50 x 60 in
Reversible, with sherpa on one side, and machine washable. Check the fabric and pattern choices on the listing.
Gift idea for: Office exchanges where you don't know who will open it
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Carhartt soft-shell lunch box
A soft-shell lunch box from Carhartt. Check the size and color choices on the listing.
Gift idea for: Coworkers who pack a lunch, and weekend campers
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Etekcity digital kitchen scale
A digital food scale from Etekcity that reads in grams and ounces.
Gift idea for: The home cook or baker in the group
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Rainleaf quick-dry microfiber towel
A quick-dry microfiber towel made for camping and travel.
Gift idea for: Campers and carry-on travelers
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KONG Classic stuffable dog toy
A stuffable dog toy from KONG's Classic line, made of natural rubber. Check the listing to match it to the dog.
Gift idea for: The dog owner in the group, and the dog
How we picked
Every item here is on one of our Amazon lists for phone gear, camping, packed lunches, dogs and blankets, and passed our last list check. We don't post prices or ratings because they change; check today's details on each listing.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between White Elephant and Secret Santa?
In a White Elephant exchange, everyone brings one wrapped gift, and players take turns either opening a new gift or taking one someone already opened. In Secret Santa, each person draws a name ahead of time and buys a gift for that one person, usually without saying who it's from.
What makes a good White Elephant gift?
Something most adults could use, because you don't choose who opens it. A power bank, a charger block, a throw or a lunch box fits into a lot of people's week. Save the KONG toy for a group where you know there are dog owners.
How do I stick to the group's spending limit?
Most exchanges agree on a limit ahead of time. We don't post prices because they change, so check current details on each listing against your group's limit before you order.
What if I drew a name for Secret Santa and barely know them?
Pick something that fits most people, like the charger block, the towel or the throw. For smaller add-ons, see our stocking stuffer ideas. For the rest of your list, see our holiday gift picks.
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