Tool and Outdoor Holiday Gifts for ContractorsTool and Outdoor Holiday Gifts for Contractors

It’s clear that we at Pro Tool Reviews love our tools. In addition to seeing some truly amazing new tools this year, we also witnessed the release of equally impressive outdoor gear. That makes for lots of great gifts and ideas for this holiday season. We gathered up some of our favorite tools, products, and gear this year to present you with a “cheat sheet” of the best tool gifts for Christmas 2024. I’ve organized everything by price to keep it simple and make it easy to pick a gift for that special tradesman or outdoorsman in your life.

Best Products Under $50

Berkley PowerBait Clatter Craw

The $10 Berkley PowerBait Clatter Craw offers freshwater anglers a powerful, pre-rigged bait with built-in rattles in its claws, mimicking realistic sound and action to attract fish. Its compact 3.5-inch, 1/2-ounce design is versatile for various depths. Available in multiple colors, it features Berkley’s signature PowerBait formula, which they say increases fish bite retention by 18x. The Clatter Craw also comes with a sharp Fusion19 hook and a fluorocarbon weed guard, making it easy to use and effective in snag-free presentations.

Skil Twist 2.0 Cordless Rechargeable Screwdriver

The $30 Skil Twist 2.0 Cordless Screwdriver is one of the handiest tools you can add to your toolbox for a wide range of light-duty screwdriving jobs. The possibilities are near endless: IT, furniture assembly, RC and drone repair, electrical installation… and the list goes on and on. Skil’s attractively low price tag makes this one of the best tool gifts for under $50, so give it a shot—we bet you’ll be reaching for the Skil Twist 2.0 more than you might think!

Klein Tools 11-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver

Why I Recommend It: The $30 Klein Tools 11-in-1 ratcheting impact-rated screwdriver/nut driver includes impact-rated components for use with a cordless impact driver. The ratcheting feature includes forward, fixed, and reverse settings which you adjust using the collar. You get 7 driver bits, including Philips, slotted, square, and T25, as well as four nut drivers (1/4, 5/16, 3/8, and 1/2). It has a nice cushioned handle, making it not only easy to use but comfortable as well.

Gerber Prybrid Utility Knife

Why I Recommend It: While it lacks a pocket clip, the $30 Gerber Prybrid Utility tool leaves very little to complain about. You get lots of functionality in a very small package without sacrificing durability. The tool delivers a sharp end for slicing and cord-cutting and a back end for prying, screw driving, wire stripping, and bottle opening. It’s basically like carrying around a toolbox—if your toolbox could fit in your pocket!

5.11 Fix It, Everyday, and Covert Gift Sets

Why I Recommend It: The $30 5.11 Covert Gift Set combines several EDC items, including a reverse Tanto Icarus RT Mini folding knife, steel jacket money clip, EDT hex bit driver, and Hardpoint M1 + MD that add an attachment point to any MOLLE or 1” webbing. 5.11 calls it “Santa’s worst-kept secret” for the holiday season! We just like that you get so much fun in a relatively affordable package. 5.11 does a great job with these kits, and getting several useful products in one makes for a fun gift for any outdoor enthusiast.

Matador FlatPak Toiletry Bottles and Soap Bar Case

Why I Recommend It: Made for minimalist travel and ultralight adventures, this $38 package of three Matador FlatPak Toiletry bottles is up to 5 times lighter and 3.5 times more compact than traditional silicone travel bottles. Made from nylon with a proprietary Matador coating, these bottles offer leakproof durability. Each can hold liquids, gels, and pastes, and the flexible fabric design adapts to the size of the contents. It’s also TSA-approved, so you can travel worry-free. Our general manager just got back from an adventurous trip overseas, and a solution like this comes in handy when going from hotel to hotel.

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