Holiday gift guides work for other days, too.

Jason's friend, Caroline, hiked the Long Trail last summer and compiled a short list of gifts for people who get outdoors. She loves Smartwool's Thermal Merino Reversible Cuffed Beanie.

In December of every year a lot of thoughtful people compile a lot of thoughtful gift guides. And every year since 2013 Jason Kottke has posted a master holiday gift guide that he has curated from the best of those.

File under: Gift ideas for any occasion

Article: The 2024 Kottke Holiday Gift Guide

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