Stocking Stuffers: 20 Gifts Under $50

A funky backgammon board that rolls up. A lip balm that smells like your favorite cocktail. A brand-new guidebook with all the latest intel on traveling through the Southwest. We found the perfect gifts for grab bags and stocking stuffers.

For the budding hiker who wants to take a stab at navigation without a smartphone.

Available at bestmadeco.com, $38

A book of luscious photographs that Fathom pal Amanda Marsalis took during her year documenting Alice Waters' acclaimed restaurant. Bonus: 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Edible Schoolyard Project.

Available at shopspring.com, $48

Make your house guests feel like they're staying in a fancy hotel with a selection of colorful soap slivers in five different scents.

Available at amazon.com, $24

Keep nails looking fresh on the go. A bottle of nail polish remover won't make it through security, but these sure will.

Available at nordstrom.com, $12 for a box of six

Can't a light sleeper get some shut-eye on the red-eye? Etymotic Research originally designed these earplugs for musicians to use during performances and recording sessions.

Available at amazon.com, $20

For taming tresses or beards on the road, this little comb slips easily into a wallet and comes in a variety of designs, colors, and materials.

Available at amazon.com, from $14

Made with hand-harvested salt from the Pacific Northwest and Italian white truffles, the Jacbosen Salt Co. blend will impress everyone around your holiday table.

Available at jacobsensalt.com, $35

Let shower time transport you to the Mojave Desert through scents of plants, bark, sun, and sand inspired by (and, in some cases, harvested from) the southwestern destination.

Available at amazon.com, $30

Hydrated lips are happy lips. Prime and plump your pout the natural way with rose flower oil, cherry extract, and vitatmin E.

Available at kncbeauty.com, $25

Hide grays or refresh highlights between color treatments. A must for those traveling for weeks at a time. Shades come in black, dark brown, light brown, and blonde, all with Oribe's killer signature fragrance.

Available at nordstrom.com, $29

A face mask for the tired and dehydrated. Try it before a night out or, if you dare be seen, toward the end of a long flight for refreshed, glowing skin.

Available at macys.com, $6

When your hotel's iHome only connects to an iPhone 4, you'll be glad you brought a very packable little speaker by Luckies of London.

Available at nordstrom.com, $38

Yes, like the cocktail. One of their best-sellers, the essential and organic oils will make you feel like you're sitting in a swanky New York bar. Not a whisky fan? Try one of their other cocktail-inspired salves.

Available at shopfollain.com, $8

A colorful twist on two classic board games. The portable cloth board rolls up easily for fast packing, and when you're tired of backgammon, flip it over and play checkers. Never get bored on the road again.

Available at amazon.com, $30

For all the words and phrases you won't learn on Duolingo. Featuring sayings in dozens of languages, you'll able to tell people off across the globe. Use sparingly, and hide it from the kids.

Available at amazon.com, $8

A decadent treat to keep around for when you're not quite ready to leave the house. Made from organic Bolivian cocoa beans and organic sugar, the kit comes with instructions and makes two to four cups, depending on the intensity you're craving.

Available at mouth.com, $12

New from one of our favorite guidebook series. Whether you're on the hunt for authentic Navajo rugs, mapping out the most scenic route through New Mexico, or trying your hand at desert photography, Wildsam has all the intel you'll need to plan your ideal trip though the Southwest.

Available at amazon.com, $18

Made in collaboration with Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, the chocolate bar contains single-origin Tanzanian cocoa, malted milk powder, and organic sugar. That's 85 grams of creamy, malted goodness.

Available at askinosie.com, $9

Whether you're hitting the black diamond or the bunny slope, prevent numb fingers with a sleek, reusable hand warmer that lasts up to six hours and comes in chrome or pink.

Available at amazon.com, from $17

Get to know your travel buddies a little bit better with the portable, packable game you can only learn by playing.

Available at kitandace.com, $28