Best power backup

Anker Nano 10,000mAh 45W Power Bank with Retractable USB-C Cable

A compact high-capacity charger with a built-in retractable cable and display.

$50–$100 · about $70 CAD

Best item finder

Life360 Tile Mate and Slim Bluetooth Tracker Starter Pack

A two-piece tracker set for commonly misplaced keys, wallets or bags.

Under $50 · about $47 CAD

Best slim wallet

Bellroy Card Sleeve

A slim leather card holder for someone who prefers a minimal wallet.

$50–$100 · about $75 CAD

Best lightweight bottle

Nalgene Sustain 32 oz Narrow-Mouth Bottle

A durable reusable bottle made partly from recycled plastic waste.

Under $25 · about $18 CAD

Best excellent socks

Darn Tough Stride Merino Wool Micro Crew Socks

Lightweight merino-blend socks intended for walking or running.

Under $50 · about $28 CAD

Best compact screwdriver

BLACK+DECKER 4V MAX Cordless Screwdriver with LED Light

A compact rechargeable screwdriver with an integrated work light.

Under $50 · about $30 CAD

Best driver-bit set

DEWALT 20-Piece FLEXTORQ Drive Bit Set

A compact magnetic driver-bit set in a stackable hard case.

Under $50 · about $46 CAD

Best starter tool kit

Hi-Spec Home Hand Tool Kit

A compact set for everyday tightening, hanging and small repairs.

Under $50 · about $33 CAD

Best emergency flashlight

Xiaomi Multifunction Emergency Flashlight

A rechargeable 1000-lumen flashlight with magnetic and emergency functions.

Under $50 · about $45 CAD

Best powered detail scrubber

Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber

A small powered scrubber for grout, fixtures and other awkward cleaning jobs.

Under $25 · about $21 CAD

Best tiny cleaning brushes

OXO Good Grips Deep Clean Brush Set

Two detail brushes for grout, fixtures, tracks and tight household spaces.

Under $25 · about $13 CAD

Best electronics brush

OXO Good Grips Electronics Cleaning Brush

A compact two-ended brush for dust and debris around keyboards, screens and small electronics.

Under $25 · about $16 CAD

Best fine grater

Microplane Premium Zester Grater – After Dark Gray

A fine stainless-steel zester and grater for everyday kitchen prep.

Under $50 · about $36 CAD

Best mini tongs

OXO Good Grips Mini Tongs

Compact mini tongs for cooking and serving.

Under $25 · about $10 CAD

Best mini whisk

OXO Good Grips Mini Whisk

A compact whisk for dressings, eggs, hot chocolate and other small-batch jobs.

Under $25 · about $9 CAD

Best tiny strainer

OXO Good Grips 3-Inch Mini Strainer

A genuinely useful tiny sieve for tea, citrus, powdered sugar and small portions.

Under $25 · about $13 CAD

Best jar-emptying tool

OXO Good Grips Silicone Jar Spatula

A narrow flexible spatula that reaches the last spoonful in jars and blender cups.

Under $25 · about $15 CAD

Best small measure

OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup

A compact liquid measure that can be read from above for sauces and small recipes.

Under $25 · about $13 CAD

Best sheet pan

Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet – 1-Pack

An aluminum half-sheet pan for baking and roasting.

Under $25 · about $21 CAD

Best instant thermometer

ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer

An instant-read digital food thermometer for cooking and grilling.

Under $25 · about $20 CAD

Best cable organizer

BAGSMART Double-Layer Electronics Organizer

A double-layer travel pouch for cables, chargers and small tech.

Under $25 · about $18 CAD

Best compression cubes

BAGSMART Compression Packing Cubes – 6-Piece Black

A six-piece set of compression packing cubes for luggage.

Under $50 · about $38 CAD

Best flight-seat organizer

Travelon Seat Pack Organizer

A compact organizer that keeps flight essentials accessible at the seat.

Under $25 · about $22 CAD

Best cable tray

Cinati No-Drill Under-Desk Cable Tray

A clamp-on tray that lifts power bars and cables off the floor.

Under $25 · about $22 CAD

Best monitor light

Quntis Computer Monitor Light Bar

A USB monitor-mounted task light with dimming and auto adjustment.

Under $50 · about $41 CAD

Best desktop note board

TSJ Office Desktop Glass Whiteboard

A keyboard-width dry-erase board with a storage drawer.

Under $50 · about $34 CAD

Best reusable notebook

Rocketbook Fusion Reusable Notebook – Executive Size

A reusable notebook combining planning templates and erasable note pages.

$50–$100 · about $50 CAD

Best book light

Vekkia Warm Rechargeable Book Light – Elegant White

A rechargeable warm clip-on light for reading print books.

Under $50 · about $44 CAD

Best jar opener

OXO Good Grips Jar Opener

A useful, giftable choice selected for this particular kind of recipient.

Best handheld vacuum

BLACK+DECKER dustbuster BDH2000L Handheld Vacuum

A useful, giftable choice selected for this particular kind of recipient.

Best wallet multitool

Victorinox SwissCard NailCare

A single flat object that consolidates several small tools.

$100+ · about $119 CAD

Best keychain multitool

Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife

A tiny tool that is more useful than novelty filler.

Under $50 · about $46 CAD

Best real-jobs multitool

Leatherman Skeletool CX

A focused seven-function tool for actual repair work.

$100+ · about $135 CAD