That old maxim is often true: The best things really do come in small packages. The following items not only make for thoughtful gestures but also do double duty as white elephant and Secret Santa gifts that recipients will actually use. Get ready to stuff some splendid stockings.

With the gift of the rechargeable LED lantern that is the BioLite AlpenGlow 250 ($60), you’ll illuminate a loved one’s room or tent with warm, colorful light inspired by mountain sunsets and sunrises. The user will be able to change light modes and speeds with a shake of the wrist. Plus, their cool new light source can charge their phones and other devices.

Give your favorite adventurers the gift of clean water, sans extra weight. Designed to be stashed in pockets and backpacks and deployed quickly, MSR’s compact, five-ounce TrailShot Pocket-Sized Water Filter ($50) allows giftees to easily, one-handedly filter a liter of water in 60 seconds—so they can get back on the trail more quickly.

Chances are, you’ve got some adventure-inclined, eco-minded folks on your list who don’t actually need or even want any more stuff. What’s better than helping them take care of what they’ve already got so their tents, rain gear, footwear, down, and much more last another season? Nikwax is a carbon-balanced company that has never used persistent PFAS, and all of its product bottles ($12 to $30) are made from 100 percent recycled and recyclable plastic. Oh, and these bottles fit snugly into stockings!

Made from recyclable, nontoxic plastic, the very fetching Third Eye Headlamps ($50) are designed by contemporary artist and adventure junkie Sean Anderson. These waterproof, 168-lumen gems come in more than a dozen rad designs (tie-dye, mushroom, and galaxy prints) to suit your giftees’ personal flair. To further sweeten the deal, the company is now offering four-packs of AAA rechargeable batteries and microUSB cords ($27+) that are compatible with any Third Eye headlamps your loved ones may already own, plus several fun new headband designs ($12). The result: Old headlamps can be revitalized with new bands and rechargeable batteries (and thus don’t have to end up in landfills).

The textile mavens at Arvin Goods use recycled and discarded apparel scraps to create soft, comfy socks ($8.40 to $18/pair) and beanies (pictured, $30). Their process requires little water and zero harmful chemicals or dyes. Hats off to 'em, we say.

Handmade by artisans in Vietnam who earn fair-trade wages while preserving their traditional silk-production methods, this eye-catching, dip-dyed “Wrapped in Hope” silk scarf ($100), available through World Vision Fund, comes in vibrant coral, white, and gray. It’ll look great on a wide variety of giftees, and every tax-deductible purchase helps vulnerable families.

Pour-over coffee in the backcountry? Sea to Summit’s collapsible X Brew Coffee Dripper ($20) folds down smaller than a beverage coaster and comes with a reusable mesh filter. Meaning, you can easily give the gift of a toasty, alert morning at camp or in a van. Hallelujah.

Got avian-minded loved ones with a sense of humor, or an open-minded reader with a soft spot for an underdog? Renowned bird-lover, science communicator, and cartoonist Rosemary Masco’s A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World’s Most Misunderstood Bird ($15 from Workman Publishing) is brimming with fascinating facts (did you know pigeons play ping-pong and can detect malignant tumors?), surprising history, and very charming cartoons. You’ll turn recipients into dedicated pigeon watchers (or at least change the way they relate to the world around them).

Fact: There’s virtually no one who couldn’t use an extra pair of skivvies. Recently launched from Royal Robbins, the ReadyDry Essentials line of underwear for active men and women—including briefs, panties, bras, tanks, and tees ($20 to $40)—is stitched from sustainable fabrics and yarn made from upcycled plastic bottles plus post-consumer coffee grounds. Interestingly, these conversation-sparking ingredients also help control odor and regulate body temps. 

The secret to getting through long, cold winters? Wool everything. Ibex’s 100 percent Merino Neck Gaiter ($42) will keep loved ones’ faces and necks toasty while shielding them from the elements with super-soft (not to mention naturally breathable, moisture-wicking, and antibacterial) comfort. What’s more, this is one piece of winter outerwear that won’t get wet and smelly. (Because wool is kinda magical like that.)

Keep the dog walkers, runners, and hikers in your orbit safe from slips and falls in icy, snowy weather with the gift of footwear traction ($50 to $70) from Kahtoola. These sets are lightweight and easy to attach to shoe and boot soles; they will keep wearers upright and moving no matter how inclement things get along sidewalks, roads, and trails this winter. 

Class up giftees’ next camping trips with help from High Camp Flasks’ new 20-ounce vacuum-insulated Highball Shaker ($79). This three-piece stainless-steel and copper gizmo sleekly converts into a highball tumbler and comes with an innovative strainer, meaning your loved ones can shake drinks at home or pack cocktail fixings to go. It’s leak-proof, comes with a silicone seal, and performs double-duty as an insulated beer holder. Cheers!