Stocking Stuffers

Small, cheap and genuinely useful: gasket packs, a hose cap, a plug and brass barb two-packs. All fit in a palm and still get used later.

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Small, cheap, and still in use by spring

A stocking stuffer has two jobs: to be small enough to disappear into a stocking, and to not be rubbish by February. These are the rare parts that manage both. Nothing here costs much, everything here solves a real problem, and none of it needs explaining.

What fits a stocking

ItemWhat it is for
Gasket washer packEnds the drip at any faucet, hose or nozzle — the most-used consumable in the shed
Hose capCloses a male outlet on a splitter so it stops leaking
Hose plugCloses a female end such as an unused hose or coupler
Brass barb two-packA spare adapter for the drip line or hose repair, ready when needed

Frequently asked questions

Is a washer pack too small to give as a gift?

It is a consumable, which is what makes it work as a stocking filler — the recipient will use it and then want another next year.

Do small parts need special packaging to post?

No. They are flat, light and unbreakable, so they post in an envelope and take up barely any space.

See the full set of recipients in Gifts, or the parts themselves in Washers & Gaskets.