$50 Dollar Gifts for Paramedics and EMTs

Klean Kanteen Wide 40 oz Water Bottle A durable 40-ounce single-wall stainless steel bottle with a wide opening for filling and cleaning and a leak-resistant loop cap. It is intentionally non-insulated, making it a straightforward high-capacity water bottle rather than a bottle for keeping drinks hot or cold. View on Amazon →

Innovo Fingertip Pulse Oximeter A well-reviewed personal pulse oximeter with a clear display, plethysmograph, and perfusion index. A practical option for a home or personal response kit, without presenting it as a substitute for clinical assessment. View on Amazon → Read our review →

CRKT Drifter Knife I have carried the CRKT Drifter since first reviewing it in 2016 and still strongly recommend it. The available plain-edge version is slim enough to clip inside a pants pocket, opens with either hand, sharpens well, and remains a durable, practical everyday knife without unnecessary bulk. View on Amazon → Read our review →

PEET Boot Dryer I've used a PEET Boot Dryer for 20 years to dry sweaty summer boots, damp mud-season footwear, and to take the chill out of winter boots. It quietly handles everything from ski boots and work boots to running shoes, making it one of those practical gifts that keeps earning its place year after year. View on Amazon → Read our review →

Hydro Flask Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle This thing can keep coffee hot for 12 hours. It can keep things cold even longer! It's a little expensive, but it really works. The lid is easy to remove, and it's been durable so far. It took a flyer off the roof of my Jeep and has survived even that. When the lid got ground up in the sink disposal I was even able to order a new lid replacement. View on Amazon →

Protac Tactical Flashlight A powerful and sturdy little light with a pocket clip and a very bright LED bulb. It's a nice compromise between a spot light and flood pattern and provides lots of useful light. It's powerful enough to be really useful and small enough so that your aren't "That Guy". I mean, I get it - I love having ridiculous looking tactical lights that can shine like the Batman sign, but this is a reasonable, useful, everyday carry flashlight. View on Amazon →

Conterra Trauma Pro EMS/Radio Holster Heavy duty nylon and smart design makes this a durable EMS holster. It holds trauma shears, gloves, and a radio or cellphone. A small pocket can hold a miniature flashlight, pen, or window punch. This is a useful piece of equipment, and it's hard to beat the quality of Conterra manufacturing. View on Amazon →

Darn Tough Tactical Extra Cushion Socks A heavyweight tactical boot sock with extra cushioning for people who spend long shifts on their feet. The merino-wool blend manages temperature and moisture, while the dense knit and unconditional lifetime guarantee make this a practical upgrade over ordinary work socks. View on Amazon → Read our review →

Petzl Tikka Headlamp A compact 350-lumen headlamp with three white-light levels and a red mode that preserves night vision for map reading. I've kept a Tikka in my ski-patrol and climbing packs for years; the different brightness levels make it useful for close work as well as finding a route in the dark. View on Amazon → Read our review →