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December 17, 2025

Don’t panic-buy junk

A gif of some of our favorite buy-it-for-life products
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Christmas Eve is one week away. Shipping deadlines are upon us. You might be feeling compelled to panic-order a bevy of overhyped, overpriced trinkets for stockings, or grab the first synthetic sweater you see come across your feed just to make it through your list. Listen, we get it. But we urge you: Don’t forsake quality in this 11th hour.

We’ve rounded up 23 of our very favorite buy-it-for-life products, many of which would make excellent gifts. Whether you’re still in need of something splurgy and showstopping, like an iconic Barbour jacket, or the very best nail clippers to round out a stocking or a night of Hanukkah — all of these picks should last a lifetime (or very close).

23 of the best buy-it-for-life products→

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