--- title: "Shopping Guide: There Is No Better Gift Than Navy Gear" description: As you make your holiday lists, know that REAL Navy gear and Navy apparel from Navyonline.com don’t just make great gifts; their proceeds give back to the midshipmen. --- [NStar Articles | Official U.S. Naval Academy Store ](https://go.navyonline.com/blog) # [Shopping Guide: There Is No Better Gift Than Navy Gear](https://go.navyonline.com/blog/shopping-guide-no-better-gift) Written by [Bill the Goat](https://go.navyonline.com/blog/author/bill-the-goat) | Dec 6, 2024 1:30:00 PM If you’re like us, you’re still trying to figure out something special for the most special people on your holiday list. Whether they are young or old, more inclined to watch a football game or more inclined to cozy up with a magazine, you’ll find something perfect for everyone at [Navyonline.com](http://navyonline.com/). We’ve restocked for the holiday season and we have unique REAL Navy gear and Navy apparel in store. ## Give the Gifts That Are Twice as Nice Purchases from these Naval Academy campus and online stores help fund the extracurricular activities like cultural arts, theater, music, and club sports that build essential teamwork and camaraderie among the Brigade. So when you buy your gifts here, you’re giving twice: once to the lucky recipient, and once to the midshipmen who support our freedom. And with so many options, you’re bound to find the best gifts for your Navy fans here. Get them something you know they’ll love! Here are some of our favorite picks: ### Drinkware Glassware: Looking for something that stands out? Something to get the conversation started at the next get-together? This [Gnarly Goat Glass ](https://shop.navyonline.com/Gnarly-Goat-Glass?location=3&quantity=1)is a great contender. Melted into the shape of a soda can, it’s brimming with Bill swagger, and finished off with Go Navy Beat Army spirit, ready for hoisting at the next tailgate or party. Grab a set you can share with friends, and you just might get the greatest gifter award this year! Mug: Want to wow that hard-to-gift person? Any USNA Dad would love to have this hefty 17 ounce [USNA Dad Mug](https://shop.navyonline.com/USNA-Dad-Mug?location=3&quantity=1) for his morning coffee or tea. A great reminder that he’s the proud pop to a member of the Brigade, this well-crafted ceramic mug has been updated with a more modern look, and is a great way for him to feel close to his mid. We also have a [USNA Mom Mug](https://shop.navyonline.com/USNA-Mom-Mug?location=3&quantity=1) and [USNA Grandparent Mug](https://shop.navyonline.com/USNA-Grandparent-Mug?location=3&quantity=1), sure to make their mornings (and afternoons). And if you want to reward a USNA alumnus with a treat, this 15 ounce [El Grande Alumni Medallion Mug](https://shop.navyonline.com/El-Grande-ALUMNI-Medallion-Mug?location=3&quantity=1) with raised plaque is another great present. It also comes in various versions. ### Toys and Kits [Blue Angels Balsa Wood Plane](https://shop.navyonline.com/Blue-Angel-Balsa-Wood-Plane?location=3&quantity=1): An iconic style of toy for a true Navy icon, this kit lets you build a balsa wood replica of a Blue Angels aircraft. Easy to assemble but hard to put down, this toy is sure to be a hit during the holidays! Model Kits: A[USS Midway Metal Earth Model Kit](https://shop.navyonline.com/USS-Midway-Metal-Earth-Model-Kit?location=3&quantity=1) will let your littlest Navy fan be a part of the big action. This 1:1410 scale model is meticulously detailed, with a plane lineup that will delight young pilots. No glue or solder is necessary, and the kit comes with fully painted, highly detailed parts cut from steel sheets that are easy to put together. Let them set up their own Navy with this kit and the entire set of models from Metal Earth, including the [F-14 Tomcat](https://shop.navyonline.com/F-14-Tomcat-Metal-Earth-Model-Kit?location=3&quantity=1), [V-22 Osprey](https://shop.navyonline.com/V-22-Osprey-Metal-Earth-Model-Kit?location=3&quantity=1) and many more realistic aircraft, ships, and other vehicles. ### Useful Keepsakes Adult Games: Here’s something for that hard-to-buy-for person. As the weather turns colder and the games move indoors, having a handy [USNA Crest Laramie Poker Set](https://shop.navyonline.com/USNA-Crest-Laramie-Poker-Set?location=3&quantity=1) is a gift that keeps on giving. It features a leatherette covered case with a bold gold USNA seal, with handle, two decks of cards, 100 poker chips, and five dice - everything they need to get the game night going strong. Clutch: This [Fossil Logan RFID Tab Clutch](https://shop.navyonline.com/Fossil-Logan-RFID-Tab-Clutch-Brown?location=3&quantity=1) in brown is a special gift that’s also a wonderful keepsake. They’ll love the convenience of keeping everything close without having to carry a full purse. It was designed with the best features of all Fossil wallets, like double-stitch details. It also displays a simple foil Fossil logo with the USNA seal to make it both classic and casual. With one back slide pocket, one back zipper pocket, slots for up to 12 credit cards and one ID, and four bill compartments, it’s slim but super spacious! This is a gift they never knew they needed (until now). ## More For Your List We have even more for the special people in your life! Check out [Navyonline.com](http://navyonline.com/) to find special gifts for everyone on your list (including your pets). When you gift something from Navyonline.com, you’re giving right back to the Brigade. 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