16 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2025)

16 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold

From a backyard hot tub to the warmest slippers, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.

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It’s getting cold outside, and it’s even worse for a person who’s always cold. The first crisp morning of the season sends your poor, perpetually cold loved one diving under the bedsheets, digging for the fuzzy socks, or fiddling with the thermostat when your back is turned.

Here are 16 gift ideas that will help keep the cold at bay.

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### 1. Xero Shoes

If you came to me, a perpetually cold person, and asked for tips on how to stay warmer in your house, I would say to start with your feet. Don a pair of thick wool socks and then put on a pair of house slippers.

I’m somewhat clumsy and perpetually cold, so I’ve started wearing Xero’s Pagosa Cozy wool slippers instead of my Teva ReEmbers. The snug fit and thinner sole make me more sure-footed as I sprint around my house with loads of laundry. The heels are designed to be stomped down for quick slipping on, and the faux shearling lining hasn’t gotten smelly or dirty after a month. (I always wear them with socks.)

At 4.8 ounces, they’re light and slim enough to shove into a suitcase pocket—perfect for cold hotel rooms too.

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### 2. The Best Space Heater: Dreo Whole Room Heater

You have to get your loved one a space heater because otherwise, they’ll sneak around when you’re not home, turning the heat up to 75 degrees, leaving you wondering why you’re suddenly sweating while trying to watch TV.

The Dreo Whole Room Heater is our top space heater pick. It’s compact, good-looking, and safe—it won’t tip over or burn your loved one. It swivels side to side and up and down to heat the entire room evenly. The housing stays cool to the touch, and while it’s not silent, it’s quieter than a refrigerator with squeak-free oscillation.

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### 3. A Little Fleece Scarf: Skida Fleece Scarflette

When you’re walking or biking somewhere, a full-sized scarf can be a lot to manage, but a tiny scarflette that you can tie is just right.

This hyper-charged bandana can be tied around your neck when cold or over your hair when it’s raining. I’ve also used it to wipe rosin off my violin in a pinch! Skida is an independent, women-owned brand, and its products are made in the USA.

If you’re ever in a mountain town, you’ll spot many women wearing Skida headbands or hats because of their practical cuts and fun prints.

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### 4. The Best Upgraded Firepit: Breeo X24 Series Smokeless Fire Pit

As a perpetually cold person, I’m also a raving pyromaniac. Both WIRED reviewer Martin Cizmar and I have a Breeo fire pit.

This 62-pound, aerated, smokeless fire pit has optional attachments to turn it into a grill or pizza oven. Wood burns hot and clean, and it fits full logs without chopping. If your loved one doesn’t want to come inside, this is the perfect outdoor heat source.

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### 5. Tiny Hot Cups for Sharing: Yeti 6-oz Stackable Cups

These tiny stackable mugs from Yeti are unbearably cute and dishwasher-friendly. The ceramic lining keeps your Fireball whiskey or hot cocoa tasting just right.

Perfect for slipping into a bag or jacket pocket when you need a quick hot drink on the go. I use them in cold Oregon winters to entice my kids out of bed with hot cocoa.

They don’t come with lids, but the smallest Yeti Magslider lid fits perfectly.

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### 6. The Best Sleeping Bag: Rumpl Wrap Sack

If you’re perpetually cold, you probably avoid camping when temperatures drop below freezing. That’s why the Rumpl Wrap Sack is perfect for car camping.

It’s a double-layered sleeping bag that lets you zip under one layer to start, add the second when colder, or unzip to use as a quilt. It’s roomy and comfortable—much better than mummy bags for cold-natured sleepers.

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### 7. A Learning Thermostat: Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)

Your favorite cold person probably checks the thermostat multiple times a day. Sometimes the thermostat’s location doesn’t warm the room they want—my old one left my bedroom freezing.

The 4th-gen Nest Thermostat includes a temperature sensor you can place anywhere. It adjusts to heat the room you want, learns your schedule, and even suggests changes via its app.

Plus, it looks fantastic on the wall.

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### 8. Cozy Flannel Sheets: The Company Store Legends Hotel Velvet Flannel Sheet Set

If you share a bed with a perpetually cold person, consider cozy flannel sheets.

Crisp cotton is nice for summer, but winter calls for snuggling into fluffed-out flannel fibers. Bonus points if you add a hot water bottle at the foot of the bed to warm those toes faster.

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### 9. The Best Sweater: Finisterre RNLI Polperro Jumper

Cold people probably have a sweater addiction. This fisherman’s sweater is warm enough to withstand heavy activity while remaining easy to layer.

Made from an 80% wool and 20% recycled polyamide blend, it retains heat and supports sustainable practices like transport by land and sea.

Perfect as a midlayer for camping or everyday wear.

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### 10. A Backyard Hot Tub: Intex PureSpa Bubble Massage Inflatable Hot Tub

Some winter days the cold sinks into your bones, and nothing beats hot water—internally in tea or externally in a hot tub.

While communal hot tubs work, having one in your backyard is a dream. Though it requires maintenance and costs, it’s the ultimate gift for staying warm and relaxed through cold months.

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### 11. The Best Tea Brewer Mug: The Tea Spot Mountain Tea Tumbler

Nothing keeps you warmer than boiling hot water in a thermos.

This insulated, double-walled mug has a built-in tea basket, so you can steep tea anywhere. I make tea before hikes and warm up with it hours later in the car.

It has a sipping lid but sometimes is so hot you need to remove it. Pair it with some tea for a thoughtful gift.

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### 12. Books About Being Cold: *In the Kingdom of Ice* by Hampton Sides

Cold people love being warm and reading about those who endure much worse.

If you like polar expeditions and Siberian tales, this gripping history of the USS Jeannette’s two-year ice entrapment is chilling—in the best way.

Other favorites include *Owls of the Eastern Ice*, *The Worst Journey in the World*, and *Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube.*

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### 13. A Heated Vest: ActionHeat 5V Heated Vest

ActionHeat offers a slim, unobtrusive heated vest with a battery that lasts about four hours and three heat settings.

Great for layering under a jacket when you need extra warmth but don’t want bulky layers.

Note: Chargers use micro USB, which feels outdated, but the vest’s performance makes up for it.

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### 14. The Best Gloves: North Face Etip Recycled Glove

Cold people always need more gloves. The North Face Etips fit perfectly, are touchscreen-compatible, and thin enough to handle keys or zippers easily.

For rainy weather, Showers Pass knit gloves have waterproof membranes to keep hands dry.

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### 15. The Best Insulated Pants: Wild Rye Payette Pant

Many cold folks have plenty of warm tops but lack insulated pants.

Wild Rye Payette Pants are made from recycled polyester, insulated with Primaloft, and have a comfortable, relaxed fit with elastic waist and adjustable cuffs.

If you prefer more tailored options, check out Snow Peak’s insulated pants or Eddie Bauer’s fleece-lined jeans.

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### 16. A Big Old Puffer: Fjällräven Expedition Down Lite Jacket

For the coldest days, nothing beats your biggest jacket.

This Fjällräven parka is an updated 1974 design with synthetic fill to protect goose down, a large hood, and durable, recycled materials with a PFAS-free DWR finish.

Huge pockets keep your hands and accessories warm.

Gift this, and your loved one will never be cold again.

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*Stay warm and cozy this season with these thoughtful gifts perfect for anyone who’s perpetually cold!*
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