The best gifts for 17 year olds in 2026: Skullcandy open earbuds, a Ridge wallet, a KODAK Step Slim photo printer, Loop concert earplugs, a Rocketbook, Glow Recipe and rhode beauty, plus Spikeball and card games. Gifts for high school juniors and sen...
Open earbuds that leave room to hear traffic on runs, walks and bike rides. About $100.
Skullcandy Push 540 Open Earbuds
Slim metal wallet; a good first "real" wallet for a new driver's license. About $76.
Ridge Wallet (Royal Black)
Prints phone photos with sticky backs for dorm walls, lockers and scrapbooks. About $90.
KODAK Step Slim Instant 2x3 Photo Printer
The big tumbler they'll carry everywhere; fits most car cup holders. About $45.
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler (40 oz)
Reusable notebook; scan notes to the cloud, then wipe the pages clean. About $35.
Rocketbook Core
Glow Recipe's popular products in one set. About $48.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Best-Sellers Kit
Travel-size set of the famous-smelling Bum Bum line. About $34.
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set
Inexpensive, no-bounce polarized sunglasses for running and driving. About $30.
goodr Sunglasses (I'm Wearing Burgundy?)
Adjustable laptop stand for a senior-year or dorm desk. About $80.
Twelve South Curve Flex Laptop Stand
Spikeball set for the park, beach or quad. About $75.
Spikeball Weekender Set
Pirate trick-taking card game for game nights with friends. About $20.
Skull King
Three pairs of everyday crew socks. About $35.
Stance Icon 3 Pack
Reusable earplugs that lower volume about 17 dB while keeping music clear; for concerts, games and festivals. Comes with a carry case. About $30.
Loop Experience 2 Earplugs
Sheer, glossy tinted lip treatment from Hailey Bieber's brand; an easy add-on. About $20.
rhode Peptide Lip Tint (Toast)
Small origami-themed card game for 2-4 players that fits in a backpack; quick rounds for hangouts. About $18.
