It’s nearly that time of year again and for those with teenaged or college aged sons, conjuring up some great stocking stuffer ideas can often be pretty hard work. It can seem that all your teenage son wants to do is play video games, but we have a bunch of great stocking stuffer ideas for teenage & college-age boys with some practical ideas, fun choices, and some that everyone in the family is sure to enjoy.
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The teen years can be tricky, as a teenager at the age of 13 is obviously a million years removed from a teenager at the age of 19, despite there only being 6 years in between. This is the most formative time in anyone’s life, rife with all sorts of changes, so it can be a typically difficult age range to try and shop for, be that at Christmas or any other time. It’s also a time where, without trying to be mean, your son can perhaps start to get a tad lazy or bone idle, and perhaps may need some help with finding practical things that they may not think to consider for themselves, especially if they’re soon to be off to college.
So with all this in mind, we present here to you some of what we think to be the best stocking stuffer ideas for teenage & college-age boys.
Bungee Cords for Teenage Boys
Bungee cords can be used for all sorts of surprising practical uses, so everyone should have some laying around somewhere. You’ll notice that a few items ahead in this article will be great for those teenaged boys who are into adventure and enjoy going on camping trips. Well, no camping trip is complete without some bungee cords.
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- Made of super elastic rubber rope, providing strong elasticity, strong and durable. The ABS-coated hook prevents your car from being scratched
- Anti-UV polyester cord jacket for extended outdoor use and vinyl coated hooks prevent scratches to your cars, and the rope's rugged properties allow long-term use.
- Assorted sizes: 6pc 18”, 4pc 24”, 2pc 32”, 2pc 40” bungee cords in 8 mm diameter, 6pc 10"mini cords, 8pc canopy ties and 4pc tarp clips.
Earbuds for Teenage Boys
One unfortunate factor of today’s world is the over-reliance on cheap earbuds that break all the time. But the optimal word in that sentence is cheap, so that’s at least a good thing, and no doubt that by the time Christmas rolls around your teenager is going to need to replace the pair that they got last year. Thanks to their small size, nothing is going to fit into that stocking so perfectly.
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- HIGH-QUALITY SOUND — Powered by the Apple H1 headphone chip, AirPods (2nd generation) deliver...
- EFFORTLESS SETUP — After a simple one-tap setup, AirPods are automatically on and always...
- VOICE CONTROL WITH SIRI — Just say “Hey Siri” for assistance without having to reach for your...
- Active noise cancellation for immersive sound
- Transparency mode for hearing and connecting with the world around you
- Three sizes of soft, tapered silicone tips for a customizable fit
Art Supplies for Teen Boys
Is your teenage son something of a budding artist? Why not throw in some art supplies? Anything from pens, pencils, brushes, or paints can help to awaken and encourage their creative side and get them up and on their way to becoming the next Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, or Salvador Dali.
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- 80-PIECE SET – This deluxe art set includes a wide variety of art supplies for drawing, painting...
- VERSATILE SET INCLUDES - This 80-piece deluxe art kit includes: 24 color pencils, 24 oil pastels, 24...
- COMPACT, PORTABLE CASE – An attractive wooden case with a snap-shut handle holds all the art...
- 【High Quality, Deluxe Art Set】Everything you need to get start creating, all in a compact wooden...
- 【Mega Wooden Art Kits】This Premium drawing set includes 28 Watercolor Pencils, 12 Sketch...
- 【Well Organized Gift Box】All the drawing supplies are well organized and come with a luxurious...
Phone Cases for Male Teenagers
One industry that’s seen a huge boom over the past decade, obviously besides the huge boom to the smartphone industry, is the smartphone case industry. With so many fancy and expensive smartphones out there, we all need equally fancy cases to show off our personalities with a near-infinite range of designs. We don’t need to tell you that teenagers are clumsy; we all know that more than well enough. So a new case for their smartphone could be the perfect stocking stuffer idea for your teenage or college aged boy.
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![Spigen Tough Armor [Military Grade] Designed for iPhone XR Case 6.1 inch - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410Kq+rvA-L.jpg)
- Combination of TPU and Polycarbonate for dual protection from drops and scratches
- Reinforced kickstand with raised lips to protect screen and camera
- Tactile buttons with precise cutouts raised lips to protect screen and camera
- Attachable smartphone ring for improved & drop-free grip
- Doubles as kickstand for hands-free usage on tables
- Includes Hook Mount for docking on car dashboards / Compatible with smartphones with flat &...
Lottery Tickets for Teenage Boys
Who doesn’t love a little bit of light-hearted gambling? Especially when you’re not the one fronting the cash! And who knows, your teenager may even get a winning ticket, and we imagine that becoming a millionaire is just about the greatest Christmas gift anyone could ever get, teen aged or otherwise. Lottery tickets are also the perfect size to stuff into a stocking, so stuff away.
Potty Putter for Male Teenagers
Over our lifetimes we tend to like to have something to entertain ourselves with when we take a trip to the bathroom. Whether it’s a book, a newspaper, our phone, or even our toys as a child, we’ve always wanted something. Well, how about considering getting your teenager a Potty Putter? Whether they’re a golfing nut or not, you can be sure that they’ll have a whale of a time “getting a hole in one while doing a number two,” as Potty Putter themselves put it.
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- Offers extra practice time with every trip to the bathroom,Great gift for golfers
- Includes its own putting green, cup with flag, two golf balls, putter and "Do Not Disturb" door hanger
- This Tee Time Novelty Golf Potty Golf Game is the perfect game for the golf lover. Perfect your technique on your down time.
Personalized Golf Balls for Teenage Boys
Following on with the golfing theme (but leaving behind the bathroom part), how about some personalized golf balls for your future (pre-2009) Tiger Woods? What keen, budding golfer wouldn’t love their own custom golf balls featuring their name, a personal message, words of encouragement, or absolutely anything you can dream up that’s personal to them.
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Swiss Army Knife for Teenage Boys
Is your teen something of an adventurer? Prone to taking camping trips or spending all their time in the woods? Then what could be more handy than a Swiss army knife? Nothing can quite compare to the practicality of a Swiss army knife, and they’ve been around basically forever — with good reason. And is there any time better than now than to teach them about good knife safety?
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- A CUT ABOVE THE REST: Compact, agile and ready to face any adventure head-on. Our range of Swiss...
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Swiss made stainless steel construction encased in our popular scales offers a...
- COMPACT CARRY: Bring this knife with you on your daily adventures without sacrificing space. It...
- The perfect everyday tool to saw wood or strip wire
- Swiss made stainless steel construction encased in our popular scales offers a slimmer profile and...
- Blade type lock blades
Cinema Light Box for Teen Boys
Inexplicably everyone seems to love these. We don’t know why, but they do. So why not get one for your teenager’s stocking? This isn’t just great for teens; college-aged boys can also appreciate a little personalization for their desk.
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Poker Chips for College Aged Boys
Once your teenager starts to reach the higher years of the teenage spectrum, they’ll inevitably come across poker and go through a phase. So why not take advantage of this and throw some poker chips into their stocking? They’re the perfect size, and in the long run, can help teach them some very important lessons about taking greater care of their money.
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- COMPLETE SET – This poker set includes 4 colors for different value holders, 2 standard size decks of cards, and poker buttons for the ultimate Texas Hold’em game. With this set, you can bring a...
- MULTIPLE GAMES – Turn your living room into a Las Vegas vacation with the realistic feel of a single-deck blackjack table. Step up, place your bets, and throw a Casino Royale themed party, host...
- QUALITY CHIPS – These poker chips use a clever pattern detailing of alternating dice and stripes around the edge. Each is carefully constructed with a composite resin and insert to give the weight...
Razors for Teenage Boys
Right about now is the time that your teenage boy will more than likely have either A) just starting to think about shaving or B) just started shaving and need some supplies. Either way, some razors can be a perfect stocking stuffer idea for a teenaged or college aged boy this Christmas.
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- REFILLS FIT ALL GILLETTE 5-BLADE RAZOR HANDLES (excluding GilletteLabs)
- LUBRICATION STRIP fades when you are no longer getting an optimal shave
- 5 ANTIFRICTION BLADES provide a shave you can barely feel
Lost Key Finder for Teenage Boys
This is something we can all stand to benefit from, but teenagers can be especially forgetful. With a lost key finder, you can be sure that they’ll never lose their keys (or anything else they might decide to attach it to) again. There are various key finder products available, each working in their own unique ways with some able to work with apps on the phone. You can be sure that this one will definitely come in handy.
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- Ring your things: Use your smartphone to make your tile pro ring when it’s nearby but out of sight
- Find your phone: Can't find your phone. Simply double press the tile button on your tile Pro to make your phone ring, even when it’s on silent
- Activate community find: If your tile Pro is far away, let other tile community members help. The tile app running on their phones can send location updates to your app
Hand Warmers for Male Teens
Christmas time is, for most of us, also wintertime, so why not throw some hand warmers into your teenager’s stocking? These little things can work miracles – just shake them around for a bit and they’ll rapidly heat up and provide some pretty good warmth for hours and hours. If you live in an especially cold area, these will come in handy for your teenaged boy for sure.
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- VERSATILE: Quick hand warmer & Power bank 2-in-1. It's not only a little handwarmer but also a emergency backup battery. Great gift for girls, kids, youth, boys, mens, women, ladies, teens, elder. USB...
- SAFETY & METAL HAND WARMER: Safety is top-of-mind, this mini hand warmer have built-in intelligent protection system is provided with safeguard of power on, short circuit and over loading, etc....
- DOUBLE SIDE HEATED & 3 DIFFERENT HEAT SETTINGS: This cool gadget heat up within seconds. There are three different temperatures [104~113℉ (40~45℃)], [113~122℉ (45~50℃)], 122~131℉...
Hand Sanitizer for Teen Boys
In today’s germ-infested world, a little hand sanitizer can go a long way. Does your teenager rely on public transport a lot? Perhaps they go to loads of filthy music festivals? Or perhaps you just want to promote a greater level of hygiene. Hand sanitizer is available in incredibly economical little containers that can easily fit into your teen’s pocket so that wherever they go they can keep their hands nice, clean, and sanitized.
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- handmade reproduction arrowheads agate stone
- REAL STONE ARROWHEADS Each of these arrowheads are hand-crafted from natural unpolished stone and...
- IDEAL FOR AN ARRAY OF CRAFTS These arrowheads are perfect for an array of crafts including jewelry,...
- PERFECT FOR HOME DÉCOR Not only are these arrowheads ideal for crafts, they’re great for many...
Arrowheads for Male Teens
Is your teenaged or college aged son something of an archery champ? Or perhaps they love nothing more than to go out for some good old father-son bonding over a nice seasonal hunting session? Or maybe they’re just super into medieval re-enactments and want to re-enact the Norman invasion of Britain. Either way, they’re sure to need new arrowheads, and thanks to their size they make for the perfect stocking stuffer.
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- Made proudly in the USA
- Includes 1 SPF 15 Lip Balm, 1 Hand Sanitizer and 1 SPF 30 Sunscreen
- Mint lip balm SPF 15
- Purell advanced Instant hand sanitizer summer season scents Includes 4 summer in psi red scents with...
- Summer scents include: mandarin medley, coconut beach siesta, blushing Pink orchid, and ocean kiss
- Convenient 1-ounce flip top cap bottle attaches to purses, Backpacks, Key chains, diaper bags or gym...
Fidget Cube for Teenage Boys
Let’s face it – teenagers love to fidget. So why not keep them busy with a fidget cube? It’s the ultimate gadget that will have your teen gliding, rolling, clicking, rubbing, spinning, and flicking away at all of the cube’s different parts. It’s so addictive, and a perfect way to relieve stress, strain, nervousness, or simple boredom that you may even find yourself reaching for it when you’re looking for something to do.
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- 【Upgraded Material & Design】Aluminum alloy infinity cube which stronger and more durable also perfectly weight, grinding surface makes a great sense of touch when play, a perfect gift for adults...
- 【Intelligence Development】 Stimulate Both Left & Right Brains, cultivate a concentration of attention.
- 【Pocket Size & Gift Choice】 Small and portable, only handheld size, no thicker than your wallet when laid flat, best gift for adults and kids.
100 Movies Scratch off Poster for Teenage Boys
Who doesn’t love movies? And what teenaged boy doesn’t love watching movies when they should be doing something more productive? For any movie loving teenager, a 100 movies scratch off poster could be the perfect stocking filler. The stylish poster lists 100 of the greatest movies of all time and encourages your teen to scratch off each silver panel as they tick the movie off and to keep track of all of the important movies that will stay with them in the years to come. Some younger teens may want to wait a few years though before getting to some of the more mature classics.
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- Discover the Best Movies - Our 100 films scratch poster features a list of 100 top-rated films loved by fans and critics worldwide, from classic movie posters to modern blockbusters and award-winning...
- Unique Iconic Illustrations - 100 movies bucket list poster which includes original illustrations that you won't find anywhere else, making it satisfying to find the symbol of that great movie you...
- Timeless Design - Our scratch-off movie poster is designed to be as non-distracting as possible, with a timeless design that perfectly fits A2 size frames (16.5 x 23.4 in).
Scratch off Map for Teenage Boys
Just like with the 100 movies scratch off poster above, perhaps a scratch off map will be a great idea for the budding travelers out there? For those teens that love nothing more than getting out and seeing the world, just like with the 100 movies, they can scratch off and keep track of every place they’ve been to in the world, and all with a stylish, colorful display to show for it. Your teen just has to simply scratch off where they’ve been and relive all the amazing memories they created there.
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- 🌍SET OF TWO - Includes a pack of 2 traveler maps: one World Map (24x17 inches) plus one USA Map (18x13 inches). Scratch off the gold foil of each country and state you’ve visited to reveal a...
- 🎯SUPERIOR SCRATCHING - Our maps are made of premium quality material to scratch off specific places with ease. Unlike our competitors, we also use special coating protection so that no parts will...
- 🎁EXTRA SPECIAL FEATURES - We’ve included bonus accessories that bring more fun, including a guitar pick scratcher and stickers to highlight your travel memories. The United States of America map...
Shower Speaker for Teen Boys
Teenaged boys can be notoriously difficult to coerce into the shower, so maybe this could provide some encouragement and make it less of a chore? A versatile, portable Bluetooth silicone shower speaker, able to receive music transmitted from their phone or their computer with a 10 meter range and stick to the bathroom tiles with ease can help to make showers more fun and interesting and hopefully keep them a bit less smelly when the family arrives for lunch.
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- TAKE YOUR MUSIC WHEREVER YOU GO - Whether you're at the beach, by the pool, or hiking a trail, this...
- CONTROL THE VOLUME, TRACK SKIP, AND EVEN TAKE CALLS! - With its latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and...
- GET AMAZING SOUND QUALITY - This one packs a real punch in the sound department, unlike other shower...
Belt for Male Teens
If there’s one thing that teenagers and college aged boys sure do, it’s wear pants. There are probably few things they’ll do in life as frequently as they wear pants, and everyone knows that every good pair of pants needs a good belt. Not just for the practicality of keeping them up, although that is obviously a bonus, but belts can add something of an air of sophistication, a little class, and something to break up the colors. Let’s face it: it’s a belt or suspenders, and it’s 2019, no one likes suspenders.
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- CASUAL & REVERSIBLE: Because boys also want to have fun, this reversible belt is perfect for a...
- MADE FOR BOYS: They need a belt that makes them feel comfortable and gives them the confidence they...
- BOYS SIZING: For best fit, order a belt two inches larger than his pant size; ex: size 26 would...
- Modern fit
- Printed stripe neck taping
- Stone embroidery
Catch Phrase for Teenage Boys
This is something of a crowd pleaser, and a great party favorite for friends and family. Hasbro’s electronic Catch Phrase Game is an electronic game featuring 5,000 words and phrases for teammates to describe to one another and guess with what are sure to be hilarious results. Featuring all sorts of categories from entertainment, fun and games, everyday life, the world and variety, you’ll want to be sure to get in fast before the buzzer. The first to 7 points wins.
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- 5,000 words and phrases
- Timer keeps track and buzzes when a team's out of time
- Word and scores of each team appear in the display area
Mini Arcade Machine for Teen Boys
With nostalgia seemingly all the rage right now, how about a desktop arcade machine? Send your teen back to the ‘80s in style with games like Tetris, Pacman, Pinball Wizard, and a whopping 237 more, and be sure that they’ll be entertained with the retro fun for hours. The desktop arcade machine features a fully functioning 8 way joystick and 2 buttons, with a 2.5 inch color display and speakers to give the best possible experience in a desktop sized package.
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- 200 Preloaded Retro Style Games - Ready to play games for hours of fun for the kids; Puzzle, racing,...
- 5.75 Inch Height - Miniature arcade cabinet that is perfect for travel or small spaces
- Battery Powered - Operates on 3 AA batteries (sold separately)
Chapstick for Teenage Boys
For most, Christmas comes at unfortunately the coldest time of the year, and with the cold comes chapped lips. Now thankfully we’ve had a solution for as long as anyone can remember in chapstick, but have you ever seen a teenaged or college aged boy buying themselves chapstick? This is where some clever mothering will have to come in and preemptively take care of your teenaged son’s chapped winter lips for him.
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- TASTE THE RAINBOW: Enjoy your favorite Skittles mouth-watering candy flavors in a moisturizing lip balm. Includes: Strawberry, Green Apple, Tropical Strawberry Watermelon, Banana Berry, Mango Peach,...
- LIP BALM: Moisturize your lips with a huge variety of Lip Smacker lip balms! Choose your lip balm from delicious classic flavors like strawberry lip balm or cherry lip balm, or our more creative...
- HYDRATE & PROTECT: Lip Smackers flavored lip balms come in a wide variety of flavors to delight your senses & keep lips smooth, moisturized, & protected. Makes a great party favor!
Gum for Teen Boys
Everyone loves gum, it’s great and something you always want to have in your pocket. It tastes great, makes our breath smell great, does away with annoying hunger pangs, and comes in all sorts of flavors. What’s not to love?
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- THE OFFICIAL BUBBLEGUM - Your favorite chewing gum Big League Chew, now available in the Team Rally Bucket that is perfect for baseball and softball season in the dugout for the team and coaches,...
- GREAT TASTING FLAVOR - Outta’ Here Original flavor is the classic favorite taste for kids, teens, and adults across the country. Chew a piece while grilling at a summer BBQ, enjoying the sun at an...
- BEST VALUE - This convenient 80 count, individually wrapped chewing bubble gum gumballs provides a great value for you and your sports team, family, and friends. Keeps your gum fresh with the perfect...
Travel First Aid Kit for Teenage Boys
If your teenage son likes to travel a lot or is finally out driving on their own, then how about a travel first aid kit? Especially if they’re in college, with all the shenanigans that go on they could be wise to keep one in their dorm room. If, as we covered before, they are something of an adventurous type and like to go camping and spend a lot of time in the woods, a first aid kit could be a great stocking stuffer for them. There are a million and one instances where a travel first aid kit can come in handy, and there’s never once been a situation where someone needed one and they wished they didn’t have one.
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- Comprehensive Emergency Kit: Includes adhesive fabric and plastic bandages, antibiotic ointments, BZK antiseptic towelettes, burn cream packets, aspirin, ibuprofen, gauze roll and pads, wound...
- Convenient Packaging: An ideal workplace and home first aid, it comes in a soft-sided zippered case complete with clear plastic pockets designed to keep first aid supplies neatly organized and easy to...
- Easy Access: This convenient and versatile work, home and car emergency kit features 2 separate layers with individual compartments that make accessing first aid supplies quick and easy
USB Flash Drive for Male Teenagers
It’s been the 21st century for quite a fair while now, and one thing that’s become ever more required in today’s world is a USB flash drive. We all need to move stuff from here to there, and any teenaged boy will no doubt have a ton of music, photos, and videos that they’ll make good use of a USB flash drive with. If your teenager is in college, then even better, as they’ll have a ton of work that they’ll need to be moving all over the place with a USB flash drive.
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- Convenient small, capless, and pocket sized for easy transportability
- Durable metal casing with sturdy ring
- Supports Windows 7, Vista, XP and Mac
Credit Card Powerbank for Teen Boys
Our phones seem to be ever more hungry for power these days, often leaving us short while we’re out and about. But with the leaps and bounds that power banks have come in recent years, you can now get one for your teenage boy that’s no larger than a credit card, and will fit into any credit card slot in their wallet. In today’s world, especially considering how much we all know teenagers love to spend every second of every day on their phones, this is something of a lifesaver.
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- ULTRA-SLIM POWER CARD, Elegant slim and ergonomic design which only 0.44inch thickness 5.6oz 0.35lb, P60 is one of the slimmest 8000mah portable charger.
- FREEING FEELING OF NOTHING, P60 power bank was painted with rubber oil on the surface that keeps you feeling covered and secure during your using, super soft lies flat against your skin.
- FLAT BACK DESIGN, Fits perfectly onto the back of your cell phone for easy charging while the smartphone is in use, easy to carry and charge on the go.
Video Games for Teenage Boys
What does any teenaged boy love more than anything else in the whole entire world, even more than their parents? You guessed it, video games. It’s perhaps a sad fact of life that 99.99% of all teenaged boys will be glued to their video games for the vast majority of their adolescence, but it is what it is. And while usually we would want to encourage them to perhaps play outside like in the good old days, well it is Christmas, and there’s nothing wrong with a bit of indulgence at Christmas. Is there anything better than video games as a stocking stuffer for teenaged and college aged boys at Christmas?
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- Embark on an adventure that spans the Disney universe: Travel across Disney and Pixar worlds to...
- The mysterious and powerful Keyblades can now transform into additional forms with new abilities,...
- Cast visually stunning, powerful magic spells to battle the Heartless. Call upon Disney-Pixar...
- Set includes frostbite outfit, freezing point back bling, chill axe pickaxe and cold front glider....
- Includes install of free Fortnite Battle Royale game
- Does not include save the world mode
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