Christmas is coming, and students and friends everywhere are on the hunt for roommate gifts for their dorm partners and housemates. If you’re looking to grab Christmas gifts for your roommates, our top list includes some awesome options at a variety of price points. No matter what their interests might be, we’ve got something that will make you a holiday hero this year! Find the best Christmas gifts for our roommate in our list below.
With holiday parties right around the corner, many people will be looking for a way to track their drinking and make responsible choices. This portable breathalyzer estimates when your BAC will return to 0.00%, allowing you to effectively plan your evening and get home safely.
It will also, of course, be useful for after the holidays; drinking and driving is no joke, and this is a great tool to stay safe and out of trouble. Roommates have to look out for each other, but you won’t always be there to give your pal a friendly reminder to drive safe, this pocket-sized device will be a useful tool.
Bluetooth connectivity to smartphones and user-friendly controls make it easy (and kind of fun) to operate – no doubt a solid gift that will see some use!
The YETI Daytrip Packable Lunch Bag is a safe go-to gift idea that anyone would be delighted to own for virtually any application.
Built with Coldcell Flex Insulation, this handy lunch bag does an excellent job of keeping its contents nice and cold (or warm!). The food safe liner wipes clean with ease, while the brand’s Thermosnap magnetic closure ensures the bag stays securely cinched up all day.
YETI has even engineered this lunch bag with an adjustable grid for controlling the total deployed size, so you can expand it when you need all the space you can get, or collapse it to a smaller size when you’re just packing a few snacks. The Daytrip is also built with a fold-and-go packable design, so it folds nearly flat for easy storage when it’s time to stash it.
Offered in several sharp color options, selecting a Daytrip for anyone’s aesthetic preference is made easy!
Ok – no explanation needed here, this is perhaps the coolest and most hysterical roommate gift you could buy depending on your relationship with your housemate(s). The Kulana Lua Tandem Adult Beach Cruiser Bike will make for a thoughtful, practical, and hilarious gift idea that’s bound to be a smash hit!
Offered as both a single and seven-speed bike, this tandem cruiser is a ton of fun to ride and will undoubtedly turn heads anywhere your roommate goes for a ride. Best of all, it’s the kind of gift that you can enjoy and make memories with together, so this is in part a wholesome gift to yourself as well!
Built with 26-inch wheels, this bike fits riders from 5’4″ to 6’2″ in height, and features easy-reach cruiser handlebars and rise stems for upright, relaxed riding positions. Equipped with extra-large cruiser spring saddles for enhanced comfort, this is furthermore quite a luxurious ride.
The half wrap front and rear fenders not only add to the vintage style aesthetic here, but also protect both riders from splashes in damp or wet weather. Most important of all, the Hi-Ten steel Kulana tandem frame is built with high integrity and will hold up wonderfully in the long run as long as your roommate takes proper care of this bike.
Built with all stainless steel components, this is a high-quality set of bar tools that’s very well reviewed by mixology amateurs and veterans alike. Including all of the necessary tools for a proper cocktail station and some, this nicely inclusive kit is furthermore quite aesthetically striking.
Including a handsome and functional mahogany stand, your roommate will be instantly excited to get this gift on display and start shaking and pouring drinks.
This is essentially a modern-day polaroid camera, instantly popping out crystal clear film photographs at the touch of a button. Compatible with Instax Mini style film, your roommate will be able to simply point and shoot with this neat little camera in order to capture photo-worthy moments.
Equipped with three color filters, a selfie mirror, and a macro lens for closeups, the Instax Mini 9 has some impressive capabilities for such a simple and easy-to-use device. Best of all, this camera employs automatic exposure measurement, so amateur photographers won’t have to doubt their judgment. The camera signals the recommended aperture setting with a flashing LED light allowing the user to manually adjust the dial to the recommended setting – pretty neat!
Offered in a wide array of cool color options, you can even personalize the aesthetic of this unique gift idea specific to your roommate’s style preference.
So maybe your roommate’s taste in music isn’t exactly compatible with your favorite tunes. Give them these headphones, and they can rock out to their favorite artists without driving you nuts!
These wireless Bluetooth headphones are also great for frequent flyers since they have noise-canceling properties. In addition, the Bluetooth function means no annoying wires to get all tangled up in a bag or backpack.
An expensive roommate gift idea no doubt, but this is a seriously awesome prize that will be cherished for years. If you want to blow your roommate away this year, a thoughtful gift like this oughta do the trick!
If you’re shopping for a car buff, automotive enthusiast, or simply someone who loves getting behind the wheel of their beloved vehicle, a dash camera could make for a killer gift idea. The Nextbase 422GW Dash Cam is an entry-level option that’s perfect as an introduction to the world of dash cams, while still offering an impressive level of functionality and performance for the price point.
In the words of the brand, “The 422GW has been designed to provide high quality, detailed images of your journey on the road with the option of 1080p/60fps and 1440p/30fps front recording with a Glass F1.6 lens. The 140° wide viewing angle ensures that a wide coverage of the road ahead will be recorded for fantastic footage.”
Loaded with features such as emergency S.O.S. response, motion detection parking mode, GPS enabled recording of locations, speed, and time, and more, the capabilities of the 422GW go on and on. This device is furthermore touchscreen-equipped and has Alexa built-in, so you can effortlessly and safely make calls, play music, request directions, find parking, check weather forecasts, and more while at the wheel.
If your roommate is highly capable when it comes to technology within this realm, or if they already own an introductory-level dash camera, consider the 622GW Dash Cam with 4K recording capabilities, image auto-stabilization, and a plethora of other advanced features.
The shortest days of winter and lack of full-spectrum sunlight can be wearing on one’s body and mind. Verilux’s HappyLight Touch UV-Free LED Therapy Lamp is a brilliant solution to mitigating the effects of seasonal depression and will make for a thoughtful and much-appreciated gift no matter who your roommate is.
Light therapy has been gaining momentum in the medical world for years now with countless testimonials to its effectiveness in combatting SAD (seasonal affective disorder), otherwise known as the winter blues. The general premise is that during the winter months (particularly at latitudes that are far from the equator) the strength of the sun is greatly diminished, as are the various health effects it provides us with. Light therapy devices put out wavelengths of light that mimic natural sunlight, and therefore restore our bodies with the types of light we lack during the winter months.
Christmas time is when we lack the sun’s beneficial effects the most, so it’s the perfect time of year for this gift to shine (pun intended).
This model delivers up to 10,000 lux for effective, safe, and natural light therapy while also featuring customizable settings (brightness and light hue) for maximizing comfort during operation. Built with an ultra-thin tablet design and featuring a detachable stand and wall mount, the brand has gone on to ensure this device is both easily portable, and a piece of cake to mount where you plan on using it most.
Give the gift of self-care with a HappyLight from Verilux and promote wellness in your household this Christmas season!
The Kodiak Maltby Wedge Chukka Boots are an aesthetically razor-sharp and exceedingly comfortable lifestyle boot for men that will turn heads and remain a wardrobe staple for many years to come. If your roommate is in need of a new pair of all-season kicks, or simply likes owning dapper footwear for every occasion, this is a great go-to gift idea.
Built with rugged Saddleback leather construction and featuring a premium suede tongue and shaft, the Maltbys are truly a classy boot option offering a handcrafted, heritage feel. A removable leather EVA and OrthoLite® comfort foam footbed and shock absorbing EVA midsole go on to provide awesome all-day support and rebound, while slip-resistant rubber outsoles ensure a rock solid grip over varied terrain and weather conditions.
Kodiak has a wonderful lineup of boots for both men and women spanning virtually all categories from casual wear to wilderness performance, so be sure to check out some of their other offerings no matter who your roommate is!
What better time of year than Christmas to give the gift of a nice new toasty jacket? Available in both men’s and women’s sizing, the Super/DS StretchDown Hooded Jacket by Mountain Hardwear will make for a thoughtful and practical gift idea that will no doubt be cherished for many winter seasons to come.
Built with 700-fill RDS-certified, lightweight, breathable goose down, this is an exceptionally warm for its weight garment that can be utilized as either a mid, or outer layer. The brand has engineered this jacket for active hiking pursuits in which you want highly packable, streamlined, and unrestrictive warmth, so the StretchDown series of garments will make a particularly awesome gift for outdoorsmen and women, and active folks in general.
Equipped with a stretch woven body for nonrestrictive movement and enhanced durability, as well as a continuous channel design intended to trap more heat than standard built down garments, Mountain Hardwear has truly gone above and beyond here. Zippered hand pockets for storage of your essential items and a trim alpine fit for easy layering go on to ensure this jacket will be a knockout gift idea!
If you like this gift idea then be sure to check out our list of the best packable down jackets for some additional options.
Some new pants from DU/ER will make for an incredible Christmas gift if you’re shopping for a guy. All of the brand’s offerings are truly exceptional garments, but their selection of pants is more or less unrivaled when it comes to comfort, style, and function in my opinion.
The N2X No Sweat Pant is a shining example of the brand’s superiority, offering a relaxed fit and an astounding degree of stretch and overall comfort for a pair of pants this aesthetically sharp. Built with DU/ER’s signature invisible seat gusset for enhanced range of motion while preventing crotch blow outs as well as reinforced stitching in order to promote longer lifespan, these pants will be a wardrobe staple for quite some time.
The No Sweat Pant is remarkably versatile in its applications, wearing wonderfully in both casual and formal settings, as well as performing with flying colors when it comes to travel and adventure pursuits.
Designed with the integration of COOLMAX fibers for wicking moisture from the body as well as a Silvadur treatment for effectively combatting odor, it’s worth noting that these pants will make for an excellent travel gift if your roommate is known to be a nomad.
Offered in an array of sharp color options, selecting just the right pair for a deserving roommate is made easy.
Here’s a fun and inevitably rowdy gift idea for anyone in your household that’s bound to trigger some raucous competitions and hilarity. The Carrom Table Top Shuffleboard Game is a fantastic gift for game-lovers that’s fun and easy to play, yet highly technical and nearly impossible to truly master.
This is simply a shuffleboard game scaled down to tabletop size so you can play it in the home and even bring it along to a friend’s for game night.
Built with a solid 0.75-inch thick wood frame and screen printed with high quality, wear-resistant, lead free ink, this is a well built game that’s far from being a cheapo toy. Measuring 44.75 inches by 12.75 inches, the gameboard is furthermore nice and spacious for exciting gameplay that doesn’t feel too scaled-down, while still remaining very much portable.
Including eight roller-bearing pucks, your roommate will be ready to play as soon as they unbox this bad boy. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Does the roommate you have in mind have a passion for and or crippling addiction to coffee? This coffee grinder from Krups is a great gift option because it has a sharp aesthetic, is easy to clean, and yields enough grounds for up to 15 cups of coffee.
This is a great gift for both your roommate, and your household or apartment that will see regular use.
In addition to grinding beans for your coffee, you can also use this grinder to pulverize roasted spices, making this a great for foodies as well! It also works great for chopping fresh herbs or whole nuts. Definitely something to consider if you’re shopping for a culinary fanatic.
This is also a killer roommate gift because of its low cost. Pair this device with a Starbucks gift card or some beans from your local roaster and you’ll have come up with a seriously awesome (and thoughtful) gift!
Here’s a knockout gift idea for a diehard lover of coffee and all things caffeine that will become an instant favorite kitchen appliance in your roommate’s arsenal. The De’Longhi 15 bar Pump Espresso Maker is a very reasonably priced and overall impressive machine considering its range of capabilities and quality of craftsmanship.
Compatible with pods or ground coffee with the convenient patented filter holder, this righteous espresso maker can craft cappuccinos or lattes with the patented easy to use frothier. The device automatically self primes, and also features a water level indicator for even greater ease of operation.
Equipped with a twin brewing cycle for making two cups at once, you can furthermore enjoy a cup of joe with your roommate – that is, if you ask nicely.
Simple and intuitive to operate, a breeze to clean, and capable of acing a number of coffee creations, this is one seriously rad gift idea for coffee lovers.
If your roommate is obsessed with frozen cocktails, look no further for an absolutely legendary gift. The Margaritaville blender is one of the top-rated blenders on Amazon, receiving praise from all sorts of icy libation enthusiasts.
This is an excellent blender for both playing mixologist and for regular use, so it won’t take up space in your kitchen just for the sake of boozing!
It operates easily and cleans up with ease, no doubt a killer blender with a long lifespan. You’re whole household will end up using this unit for all sorts of drinks, smoothies, and culinary creations! Pair this blender with a bottle of tequila and this gift will be the highlight of the holiday!
Looking for a cheap waterproof speaker for the roommate who always sings in the shower? This highly affordable waterproof speaker from SoundBot is a great option if budget is your primary concern – but don’t worry, it has excellent customer reviews for quality!
This is another rad gift idea that your whole household will get a chance to use and sing along to; unless of course, you’re shopping for your college dormmate in which case the rest of the dorm might not be so thrilled.
This rechargeable unit is available in a variety of different colors and prints, making it easy to find something that matches your roomie’s personality. This particular speaker suction cups to the shower, offers easy controls and has about six hours of playtime. Not too shabby!
If any of your roommates have a serious passion for beer, a home brewing starter kit could be a great way to say Merry Christmas!
This starter kit lets you choose between four different beers so make sure to choose a type of beer that you know your roommate enjoys. For each different brew, there are walk-through instructions and curated ingredients to ensure the brewing process is simple and successful. This is a beginners kit, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great gift for experienced brewers as well!
There are two premium large glass bottles (carboys) for two-stage fermentation included along with all the other brewing essentials – it’s all included! No doubt a great value gift that will result in some tasty, home brewed beer for your entire household!
Does your roommate have the draftiest room in the house? A space heater may not be the most exciting Christmas gift, but your roomie will thank you when they are toasty warm during the dead of winter.
Both affordable and low profile, the Comfort Zone Oscillating Space Heater is equally good at both heating a whole room, or just “spot heating” a given area. It’s a great unit if energy conservation is important to you (and your utilities bill) that can be cranked up for some serious heat output or kept on a lower, controlled setting.
Is it a bottle opener that also charges your phone, or a phone charger that happens to be a bottle opener? Either way, it’s a pretty cool accessory for iPhone owners who need to sync or charge their device on the go.
This is a hilarious, but honestly highly practical roommate gift idea, especially if who you’re shopping for is known to love to crack open some cold ones. This accessory works with any newer Apple device that receives the pictured charging cable! You can’t go wrong with this simple and affordable gift idea!
Targus makes an awesome universal foldable keyboard that is specifically designed to work with Android devices. If your roomie needs to turn their tablet or phone into a makeshift laptop, this handy keyboard is an awesome accessory for cranking out term papers or just getting some work done on the go.
The case converts into a stand for your device, and the keyboard is foldable for maximum portability. It’s a killer little portable system that essentially turns your tablet or phone into a laptop! The battery is even conveniently rechargeable!
If you and your roommate love playing video games together, then a shiny new Xbox One S bundle might be the perfect addition to your shared living space. If you think about it, buying a game console as a roommate gift is kind of a gift for you, too.
This is a great bundle for roomies who share a room, a suite, or an apartment. This bundle comes with the 1TB Console, a wireless Controller, 3 months of Xbox game pass, 3 months of Xbox live Gold, an HDMI cable (4K Capable), and AC power Cable – it’s all here!
Game Pass gives access to over 100 games so you and your roommate can decide what you want to purchase after the three-month trial expires!
