Gifts for a friend under $50

A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

For someone who would rather open a phone, controller or laptop and replace a battery than bin it; the bits cover most consumer electronics.

A simple stocking gift for a partner who spends winter outside.

A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.

Handy for travel days, short hikes or walking around a city with a phone, keys and wallet.

A practical winter pick for a runner or skier.

A low-risk December gift for a tea drinker who likes trying new blends.

A dependable pick for ice fishing, job sites or early ski mornings.

A popular, useful gift for a teen or student who carries a drink everywhere.

A practical top-up for anyone who already shoots a 35mm film camera.

Suits a traveller who wants to mark places they have been with photos or tickets.

A pretty, low-cost stationery gift for a teacher or coworker.

For someone starting out in film who wants wide travel and landscape shots without learning settings.

A tidy home for the chargers that rattle around a backpack or carry-on.

An easy, crowd-pleasing coffee for a coworker or teacher from a well-known Canadian roaster.

Good for a student or traveller who wants one charger in the bag instead of three.

Works for households with a mix of iPhone and Android users who keep losing keys or bags.

A small add-on or stocking gift for someone who already paints with Beam's refills.

A host gift that gets used within the week rather than sitting on a shelf.

For someone who still has a Wii and rhythm games but whose old guitar has worn out.

A small token for a musician who has everything, or a stocking filler for a guitar-playing friend.

A small, reusable dust tool for a vinyl listener who plays records often.