Halloween's cutest tradition

Build a boo basket they'll actually scream about

A boo basket is candy, cozy things and small Halloween treats, left for someone you love during October. We explain the format, the themes and the realistic budget — so you can build one that fits the person, not the algorithm.

What goes in the basket

Filler picks this season

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Worn, not displayed Merino wool beanies

Merino wool beanies

Fills volume with something that leaves the house on his head rather than going in a drawer. Merino sizes loosely, so it is one of the few wearables with no fit risk.

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Worn, not displayed Leather work gloves

Leather work gloves

For anybody who rides, splits wood or works outside in October. Sizing is coarse and forgiving, and a worn pair is visible evidence the last pair was used up.

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Objects with mass Grill tool sets

Grill tool sets

Real mass, real handle length, and it replaces the bent supermarket tongs he has been using for three summers. Buy it for somebody who already grills.

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New to boo baskets?

The tradition is simple: you fill a basket with candy, something cozy and a couple of small Halloween treats, leave it on someone's doorstep during October, and they "boo" someone else in turn. There is no rule about the container, no minimum spend and no obligation to keep the chain going.

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