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When you’re in a time crunch, you need great gift ideas fast—and some help from Amazon Prime doesn't hurt.

Not to stress you out, but we're nearly down to the wire until Christmas Day, so if you haven't crossed everyone off your gift list, better get a move on. There's no need to put yourself through a last-minute wrapping frenzy, though, with Amazon's fast shipping and a huge selection of gift cards.

We’ve handpicked some of our favorite tech, outdoor gear, and tools that make great holiday gifts. If you don't have an Amazon Prime membership, now is the time to sign up for the free 30-day trial as plow through holiday shopping. Read on to see our picks for quick-turnaround gifts to slide under the tree this year.

Need more presents for people on your holiday list? Be sure to check out our other 2022 holiday gift guides, including the best travel gifts, the best gifts for DIYers, and the best gifts for men.

This vintage-style set of four posters, with renderings of classic Star Wars ships and vessels, is a little more highbrow, and make attractive wall art. Images are printed on archival paper and fit in an 8-by-10 frame, sold separately.

Uncommon Goods is an online marketplace with high-quality products from artisans, craftspeople, and designers, with a slew of categories to suit everyone on your list. There's jewelry, games for kids, items for the home, and more. Choose from a physical or digital gift card available in dollar amounts from $5 to $1,000.

For hot sauce with a high-end spin, look no further than Truff, which adds—you guessed it—truffles to the spicy stuff. This gorgeous gift set includes black truffle hot sauce, white truffle hot sauce, and truffle oil, and all are made using only organic ingredients.

We’re big fans of Rocketbook's smart spiral-bound notebooks, which make a great gift for all ages. They’re available in 17 colors and patterns, and each includes 32 dot-grid pages to fill, plus a Pilot Frixion pen and color-coordinated microfiber cloth.

There never seems to be a good place to store snow-removal tools for the car—especially if you like to keep them inside. This kit solves the problem, with a telescopic rod that extends to more than 5 feet, plus attachments that include an ice scraper and snow brush that store in a drawstring pouch.

Having fresh herbs indoors is easy peasy with an AeroGarden on your kitchen countertop. The hydroponic system comes with everything you need to grow six common kitchen herbs, including dill, Thai basil, and parsley, under its LED light. Simply drop the seed pods into the slots, fill the reservoir with water, and you're ready to go.

The control panel gives you a heads-up when it's time to refill and add included plant food, plus the light operates on an automatic timer.

This inconspicuous camera mounts next to your car's side mirror to record incidents while you’re driving. Video is uploaded to your smartphone via app and the camera features a 140-degree wide-angle lens and 1080p resolution.

You can watch footage from up to four cameras, with each requiring an 8GB micro SD card (class-10 or faster) that's sold separately.

This kit puts you in the pilot's seat to fly a regular paper, foam, or balsa wood airplane using your smartphone as the remote control. It’ll travel up to 20 mph doing hammerheads, barrel rolls, and loops for 10 minutes of flight time on a full charge, with an impressive range of up to 230 feet.

All that's required to make a fabulous mug of brew is to add coffee grounds in the strainer and water in the heatproof glass bottle, and then give it a good shake. The coffee bottle has a five-cup capacity and works for both hot and iced coffee.

It's an ideal Christmas gift for men who love to camp or travel, as it weighs about a pound. It works equally well as a kitchen staple to simplify anyone's morning caffeine routine. It's available in dark brown or light mocha.

No one likes to hover over the barbecue, doused in sweat while constantly checking the meat's temperature. With the ThermoPro smart thermometer, you’ll never have to, as it features an impressive 300-foot range to ping you when your sirloin or ribs are cooked to perfection, plus the dual probe registers the temperature of two pieces of meat simultaneously.

There are nine preset USDA-recommended temperature settings, which can be changed to suit individual tastes, along with a belt clip to keep it close.

Fun Dip, Runts, and Sour Patch Kids? Yes, please. This giant gift box is filled with candy that was popular in the ’80s, back leg warmers, oversized sweatshirts, and Walkmans were all the rage. There are 58 individually packaged pieces of loot inside, wrapped with a colorful 1980s-themed band.

Portable chargers are an essential accessory to carry in your backpack—for yourself or a friend whose phone runs out of juice. Anker is known for making some of the best in the market, and this ultra-compact model packs 10,000mAh of power into a form factor that's a little larger than a credit card and weighs roughly 6 ounces. It doesn't deliver as much power as some of the brand's pricier chargers, but it's still solid and for the size and price.

Stonewall Kitchen's jams, dry mixes, and condiments never disappoint, and this lovely gift basket includes everything needed for a carb-loaded (and boozy) holiday brunch.

There's raspberry peach Champagne jam, mimosa jam, and bellini jam, plus blueberry scone mix, pancake and waffle mix, and raspberry syrup. To spice it up, Bloody Mary drinkers will love Stonewall Kitchen's regular mixer along with the hot peppadew and sriracha mixer.

These Ugg slippers are the perfect last-minute gift for anyone on your list. They come in 13 colors and feature sheep fur on the inside, water-resistant suede on the outside with decorative stitching, and a rubber sole for indoor-outdoor use, like going for a dog walk or on quick errand.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Pendleton has been making textiles for more than 100 years, and today is best-known for their blankets and clothing.

This wool throw is available in several attractive colors, woven with cotton for extra softness. It's a twin, but it also comes in queen and a throw. The blanket gets rave reviews, with an average 4.9 stars from more than 1,200 customers.

This well-designed porcelain teapot comes in a rainbow of bright colors and is another customer favorite, with an average 4.6 stars from more than 2,000 reviewers. It has a two-cup capacity and features an extra-fine stainless steel strainer and a spout designed to prevent drips, plus it's dishwasher-safe.

Anyone can use an extra umbrella, and this classic wooden handle option is a practical last-minute gift that can add some color to rainy days. The cane umbrella features eight fiberglass ribs and is designed to right itself if it inverts in high wind, and the wooden shaft, j-handle, and ferrule are all the same wood tone.

Herschel's Seventeen hip waist pack is an affordable last-minute gift for anyone on your list. It can be worn around the waist, and the strap is adjustable so it also be carried crossbody. There's a small pocket in front with a waterproof zipper and key clip and the pack features the brand's signature striped liner.

Customers give this Bluetooth speaker from JBL rave reviews, with an average of 4.8 stars from more than 40,000 reviewers. It has an IPX7 waterproof rating and approximately 12 hours of playtime on a single charge, plus it can be paired with a second speaker for stereo sound. It's available in a rainbow of colors and a few fun camo-print options.

An immersion blender is a super-versatile kitchen tool that does a lot more than make smoothies. In winter, you can use to make blended soup, like butternut squash or potato leek. This cordless option from KitchenAid gets high marks from customers, with an average 4.7 stars from more than 11,500 reviewers.

Rachel Klein is a Senior Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, where she writes about everything from garden hose reels and patio furniture to mesh wifi systems and robot vacuums. She started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and was a travel editor for more than a decade before she started testing and reviewing luggage, noise-cancelling headphones, and other travel-related products. Fast-forward another five years and her area of expertise includes home decor, appliances, tech, and outdoor adventure gear. In her spare time, you'll find her planning her next trip, reading historical fiction, and seeing as much art as she can squeeze into a weekend.

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