
Have you heard of the Space Pen? The Space Pens make a great gift. It’s a special writing instrument that allows you to write no matter what angle you are writing at – even upside-down! The trick is that this pen doesn’t rely on gravity – instead it is sealed with pressurized nitrogen gas. They are quite durable and nothing beats the compact design. This is one of the coolest pens ever.

If your 13 year old does a lot of camping and woodwork, this Swiss Army Knife is a handy all-in-one tool. It’s like having a little toolbox in your pocket.

If you play a lot of Call Of Duty, you probably love using the butterfly knife in melee combat. It’s extremely fun to open up a butterfly knife. Unless you want to lose your fingers, it is best to practice using a butterfly knife trainer. It has a dull blade so there is no real way that you can really cut yourself. This one from Analado is really smooth, balanced, and weighted so you can flip it around just like a real butterfly knife.

The Leatherman Wingman Multitool features 14 different tools in one. It packs everything from pliers and wire cutters to scissors, screwdrivers, a ruler and more for everyday adventures. It’s one of the best multitools you’ll own in your life. The craftsmanship on this guy is nothing short of amazing! It really comes in handy and it makes for a great gift idea.

This SwissCard is a great tool to have at your disposal for everyday adventures. Stored inside the SwissCard is a blade, ball point pen, ruler, and scissors. It’s a credit card-sized kit that can easily be slipped into a wallet and they really come in handy. This is one thing your teen boy will never want to leave home without! Makes a great gift.

The Wallet Ninja is the world’s truly flat 18-in-1 multitool for your wallet. That means you can always have it at your disposal. Made of heat treated steel, this multitool features 4 screwdrivers, bottle/can opener, cell phone stand, 6 hex head nut and bolts, and more for a variety of jobs. The best part? It won’t ever rust, bend, or dull. It’s the perfect gift for repairmen, mechanics, hobbyists and more.

Don’t you hate carrying so many keys in your pocket? This might look like a Swiss army knife but it is not. This clever invention holds up to 14 keys in a very compact form, reducing all the bulkiness. It not only stops your keys from jingling, but also makes it more comfortable to sit without your keys pointing in all different directions.

This might look like a bug but it is actually a pretty nifty flashlight. It has 3 different light settings from high to low. The coolest part? The bendable rubber legs allow you to position the light just right when you are working on something. It has tons of uses. You can even wrap the legs around something. It makes a very cool gift.

Now you can have 12 different tools packed right in your wallet with Pocket Monkey. This multitool has an orange peeler, screwdriver, letter opener, and more. The best part? It’s about the size of a credit card.

There is no reason for messy hair anymore. Made out of metal, the credit sized Go Comb fits in your wallet so you don’t have to worry if you forgot your comb at home.

Is your son a treasure hunter? Equipped with the Bounty Hunter Metal Detector IV, your son will find all kinds of cools things. It’s super easy to use even for beginners. You might not find gold but it is sure fun trying. That’s worth more than gold.

What thirteen year old boy wouldn’t love his own tool set? With 168 pieces, this set includes pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and more. There is nothing like fixing up your own bike or helping dad with the race car with your own set of tools.

The Stanley Powerlock 25 ft Tape Rule is a tool that is real handy to have around the house. You never really know when you’ll need. But it comes in handy for all sorts of DIY projects. It’s really rugged and durable and built to last for years to come. The best part? It takes accurate measurements, is easy to read and doesn’t move while you are taking your measurements.

This Tactical Pro Flashlight emits a bright LED light of 300 lumens and extends out 600 feet away. This is not your ordinary torch, it’s rugged, heavy duty, and lightweight – weighing in under a pound. It’s the perfect tool for teens who love camping, hunting, and exploring the Great Outdoors. What’s great is its ability to focus and change the intensity of the light. Most people love that it’s powered by just one AA battery. Great value on a great flashlight.

This is not your ordinary flashlight. The Renogy E.Lumen Flashlight is a solar-powered flashlight with up to 7 hours of light. It features 3 headlight and 4 sidelight modes and can be recharged via the included USB cable or sunlight. In addition to serving as a lighting source for emergencies and other times, it also features a seat belt cutter and glass window breaker. How’s that for a novel gift idea? Are you ready for adventure?

Would you like to see in the dark? A headlamp is crucial for outdoor activities or home repair projects. Running on 3AAA batteries with a brightness of 300 lumens, this is one of the brightest headlamps. With several different levels of brightness and a white and red light, it can turn pitch darkness into daytime.

The light bulb just got reinvented! This inflatable solar powered light is completely powered by the sun. Simply put it under the sun for 7 hours to charge it and you get 12 hours of light. Great for emergencies or even on a camping trip, it’s completely waterproof too. Thomas Edison would be so proud.

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could take an LED light strip wherever you go? Forget flashlights and lanterns! This is way cooler. Powered by a USB battery pack, this rope light is fully portable. The coolest part? You can drape it around anything from a tree branch to your dog.

When the electricity goes out, you don’t want to be stuck in the dark. Flashlights are great if you only need a direction light, but if you want to light up a room, there is this collapsible lantern. It runs on 3AA batteries. When you want to turn it on, you just pull it out. Giving off 500 lumens, it is bright enough to light a room. While it is great for emergencies, it’s great for camping too.

For beginners and most casual fishers, the Shakespeare Ugly Stick GX2 is the most versatile fishing rod. It’s strong and durable enough to handle most salt water fish like salmon, but versatile enough for even trout. The best part? It’s very affordable.

LifeStraw is a personal filtration unit. When you stick it into any body of water out in nature and sip out of it, it filters bacteria and parasites out of the water. If she loves spending time outdoors backpacking, hiking, or climbing this little straw is a necessity for her survival kit.

It doesn’t matter if you’re spotting wildlife or looking at your favorite player at a game, these binoculars from Nikon are perfect for 13 year old boys. It offers great optics, magnification from 10-22x, and range at an affordable price. You won’t believe what you can see. Just don’t look through the neighbor’s window.

When the winter rolls around, this pocket sized hand warmer, which runs off flameless heat, can keep the cold away. Zippo probably makes the most popular hand warmer and it can provide 12 hours of heat. It works by burning a special fluid and is completely flameless. After the fluid runs out, you can refill the tank.

Does he love tools? Get him a power tool. Powered by a 20 Volt battery, the Dewalt power drill has enough power to complete any DIY project. It features 2 different speeds so you can tackle just about every project. With an ergonomic handle and lightweight design, the drill feels well balanced in your hands. The best part? It is completely cordless and comes with two batteries.

Give him a new minimalistic backpack with this super popular backpack for teens by Hershel. You have probably seen these backpacks everywhere. With a throwback design and one large compartment, it’s got plenty of room for him to stash his books and even laptop. Along with the padded laptop sleeve, there’s a small front pocket which is perfect for his wallet and keys. Choose from a wide assortment of colors and styles.

When you’re outdoors, how do you plan on charging your devices? This solar powered bank is perfect for charging all types of devices when you venture to the Great Outdoors. From iPads and iPhones to Android phones and more – it charges them all. It taps into the power of solar energy to deliver the power you need to fuel your devices. It’s charging with no boundaries.

We’d rather not talk about what happens at college parties. With all the crazy stuff that happens at college parties, it is a good idea to have a first aid kit. This 85 piece kit has everything you need in case of an emergency.

When the Zombies take over, you are going to need tools survive. Just don’t let the zombies bite you. Luckily, you will have everything you need in this zombie survival kit that includes 25 tools including a multi tool, fire starter, and paracord bracelet. Everything is packaged in a tin that is covered in fake blood. Or maybe it’s real?
It is kind of insulting on how the male section for thirteen year old gifts holds actual useful and exciting gifts that stimulate the brain. The female section is fairly vapid with most of the gifts merely affecting physical appearance. The games suggested were “Just Dance” in the female list but games that are more fully enriched with action such as “Fallout and Halo” which I as a girl play myself along with a large portion of my friends play. Also the athletic section for female held yoga pants and a fitness tracker but the male list had a punching bag and things that actually help you work out. Another complaint is that there was no “scientist section” for girls. The chemistry set C3000 I received in second grade and completed it before I started my third grade year. So overall my complaint is that the female and male lists are vapid, stereotypical and seemingly just based off of assumptions.
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good list =P
I have the UE BOOM and I love it super loud
Just enough to get in a Lil trouble ;p
Amazing list – thanks!
10/10
This list is lit to the max
Great
Omg thx sooooo much I definitely have this Christmas planned
This is lit
Yup, lit to the max.
Thanks!!!
Thank you for helping me – a 47 year old aunt – find a cool gift for my 13 yo nephew! And I found cool gifts for many adults on my list too 🙂
Hi Aunt Chrissi, thanks for the comment! Glad you found so many super cool gifts.
I found several things from this list that I purchased for my son. By far the most relevant list of this type. Thanks!
Hi Sarah! Thanks for your feedback. Hope you and your family have a very Happy Holiday!
Overall a great list!! A couple items, like the “f#*k off socks” are not appropriate for a 13 year old, and should not be on this list.
Hi Mom of many boys! Thanks for you comment and feedback. When the list is next updated, we will take your comment into consideration.
Ann Onymous here, I think that if you were working on a Christmas list, you could scrool through this and add stuff that seems appealing to you to your list