Looking to “unwrap” some gifts that start with the letter U? We had fun with our search of U-themed gifts and unturned some winners. Fortunately, there are both practical and fun options. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, family member, or significant other, there are plenty of gifts that start with U that are sure to make them smile.
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Gift basket filled with presents beginning with letter U
How about a letter U themed basket? Tuck in both practical, thoughtful, and tasty gifts:
- Foods shaped like letter U
- U-shaped gift box
- Letter U-shaped home decor gifts
- Letter U mini-cake
- Jewelry with initial U
- Monogrammed letter U gifts
- Foods that start with U: unsalted pretzels or nuts, unsweetened applesauce
Ultimate gaming desk
In this situation, “ultimate” and “gaming” naturally go together! If you have a gamer friend or family member, splurge and get them an ultimate gaming desk. If you can’t afford the whole desk, consider accessories.
As far as gaming decor goes, both girls and guys are fanatics. Tailor your gift specifically to them: gaming desk decorations for women and gaming desk decorations for men. Of course there will be some crossover goodies both will want!
Here are the important “coolness” features when shopping for a gaming desk:
- Gaming desk with LED lights
- Gaming desk decorations
- Curved, U-shaped or L-shaped gaming desk
- Top notch gaming computer
- Computer speakers
- Gaming monitors
- Gaming desk mouse
- Gaming headphones
- Gaming chair for desktop
- Mat for gaming chair
- Desk gaming mat or gaming desk pads
- Gaming desk with storage or drawers
Perk up your ears for any special requests from your giftee. They might want something very specific, like a pink, purple, or green gaming desk. Gamers can be very particular about their gaming setups. Although gaming is an expensive hobby, cheap gaming desks can still be found. For the extreme gamer or professional gamer, they may even want a custom gaming desk.
Ultimate Sack bean bag chair
The Ultimate Sack fits the bill for a gift that starts with the letter U. Since there are so many bean-bag style chairs on the market, they’re bound to be compared to each other. In a nutshell, the Ultimate Sac specializes in oversized bean bag chairs that are designed to provide maximum comfort and support.
From a product listing: “Ultimate Sack bean bag chairs are stuffed with a 100% virgin shredded, soft, brand new memory foam blend that is high quality to give you comfort levels you have never experienced for the Ultimate Sack Family Comfort.”
The Ulimate Sack website says that the materials are eco-friendly and can be recycled. I encourage you to read their web page because they really do go in-depth about the materials. Overtime, they have shifted to the highest quality materials that are proven to hold their shape.
Ultimate Sack does point out that some of their products contain expanded polypropylene beads which are prone to burning and risky around a fireplace. It looks like they offer both foam and bead products, so this would just apply to the bead-filled bags.
The material fill makes the chairs lightweight – this allows for some super big “buddy” chairs perfect for sharing with a friend. They also come with foot chairs. Attractive colors means that they make a great decor addition to a family room or theatre room.
Ultimate Sack decision list:
You have a few decisions to make for your giftee when buying any type of beanbag style chair.
- Foam or bean bag
- Height (heights of 24-28 inches – taller ones are easier to get out of)
- Size (is it a two-person, or a lounge type of bed Ultimate Sack)
- Weight (weigh 35-40 pounds to easily move around, bigger sizes weigh more!)
- Exterior color choice
Lovesac vs Ultimate Sac
Lovesac is known for its modular furniture, including its signature Sactionals, which are modular couches that can be rearranged into different configurations. Lovesac also offers a variety of bean bag chairs, including its popular Sac, which comes in different sizes and materials.
Ultimate Sac, on the other hand, specializes in oversized bean bag chairs that are designed to provide maximum comfort and support. Its flagship product is the Ultimate Sack, which comes in a variety of sizes and colors and is filled with shredded foam that conforms to your body.
Chill Sack vs Ultimate Sack
Chill Sack is known for its soft, microsuede covers that come in a variety of colors and are machine-washable. Its bean bag chairs are filled with shredded memory foam that conforms to your body for ultimate comfort.
Ultimate Sack, on the other hand, uses a proprietary blend of foam that is designed to provide maximum support and durability. Its covers are made from a soft, microfiber material that is also machine-washable.
Both brands offer a range of sizes and colors to choose from, but the Ultimate Sack tends to be a bit more expensive than the Chill Sack.
Ultimately, the choice between Chill Sack and Ultimate Sack comes down to personal preference. If you’re looking for a bean bag chair with a soft, machine-washable cover, Chill Sack might be the better choice. If you’re looking for a bean bag chair with maximum support and durability, Ultimate Sack might be the way to go.
Comfy Sack vs Ultimate Sack
Comfy Sack and Ultimate Sack are both popular brands that offer large, comfortable bean bag chairs, but there are some differences between them.
Comfy Sack is known for its high-quality microsuede covers that come in a variety of colors and are machine-washable. Its bean bag chairs are filled with memory foam that conforms to your body for ultimate comfort.
Ultimate Sack, on the other hand, uses a proprietary blend of foam that is designed to provide maximum support and durability. Its covers are made from a soft, microfiber material that is also machine-washable.
Both brands offer a range of sizes and colors to choose from, but the Ultimate Sack tends to be a bit more expensive than the Comfy Sack.
Ultimately, the choice between Comfy Sack and Ultimate Sack comes down to personal preference. If you’re looking for a bean bag chair with a high-quality microsuede cover, Comfy Sack might be the better choice. If you’re looking for a bean bag chair with maximum support and durability, Ultimate Sack might be the way to go.
Unusual umbrella gifts
Whether it’s umbrella hats or chairs with umbrellas, umbrellas are seriously practical gifts. People use umbrella hats to protect themselves from the rain or the sun while keeping their hands free. They are especially useful for outdoor activities such as gardening, hiking, or fishing. They can also be used for fun and novelty purposes, such as for costumes or party favors.
Here are popular chair-styles with umbrellas:
Beach chairs with umbrellas double for good fishing chairs and camping chairs. I’ve seen parade watchers also grab a good chair with an umbrella. Whatever your friend or family member’s outside sunny needs are, an umbrella chair (or hat!) could really help out.
Umbrella hats
Umbrella hats are useful wherever there is a need to work in the sun while keeping hands free. This goes for rain, too. FYI, some people search for “spinning umbrella hat” when they are really searching for the words to describe “hat with propeller.”
The hats all function the same except for the hard hat umbrella. The hard hat umbrella is a device that is designed to slip over a hard hat and provide brim and sun coverage. This makes complete sense where workers are mandated by law to wear hard hats on the job.
Hard hat umbrellas don’t look like umbrellas at all, they just happen to get labeled as such. They are actually quite sporty with a slim line design. They come with brim only, or additional flaps that fold down to protect the neck to keep the outdoor worker cool.
Hard hat umbrellas are more commonly known as “helmet caps”. They are a go-to accessory for people outside of the construction industry as well. For example, they also work with climbing helmets or safety helmets. Here’s one style of attachable hard hat brim with neck shade that shows the mesh design that fits over the head; you barely know that you are wearing a second hat!
The attachable brim style might even work to pair up with other types of hats. It doesn’t take up much room and you can easily throw it in a glove box. If you did not want to keep a big sun hat around all the time, grab one of these for yourself or a friend!
Speaking of cool, go ahead a splurge for an umbrella hat with fan. Admittedly, there will be fewer choices, but they are out there. Some even have fans and misters!
Umbrella hats come in very conservative tan colors, loud and proud bright primary colors, camo umbrella hats (great for hunting) and solid bright colors.
Unique candy and snacks
Give the gift of a flavor experience! I love this idea to get to taste foods that one has ever heard of or tried before. Double points because it’s the gift that doesn’t stay around and add more clutter to the house!
Fill a basket up with weird, strange and unusual candy from around the world (or just weird to us). International boxes of unique candies are only a click away on Amazon. Even rare candy such as vintage gum can be part of a fun and random gift box.
Ultimate Irish
No, I’m not talking about ultimate Irish shirts or party decorations for St. Patrick’s Day. There is a whole marketing phenomenon of Ultimate Irish products. There are ultimate sing-alongs, pub music, drinking and party music to buy. Don’t forget about the Ultimate Irish Dance workout and clogging.
So if you’re not partying you’re dancing your butt off – or both. All of that I get, but let’s move on to Ultimate Irish in the kitchen.
There are now “seen on TV” products for Ulimate Irish. All of these products and those mentioned previously are from different companies and sources. Apparently “Ultimate” goes hand-in-hand with anything Irish!
Best active outdoor underwear
Neither man nor woman likes being sweaty in the underwear zone. Anyone active in the outdoors can attest to the uncomfortable feeling of swamp butt. The Dulute Trading Co. built a whole product and campaign around it.
Quality breathable underwear may be the best gift ever received or given. Sweaty people (that would be all of us), need moisture wicking underwear, especially for physical activities such as: hiking, working out, for heat, gym, yoga, cycling, skiing, golfing, camping, trekking, football. jogging, working ou/working outdoors.
Look for breathable and moisture wicking underwear, that dries fast and doesn’t retain odors. Synthetic materials help the wearer stay dry and comfortable. Here are companies that specialize in underwear to keep you dry:
- Smartwool merino underwear
- Under Armor.
- Culprit boxers
- Tommy johns air underwear
- Patagonia
- Duluth Trading’s line of Buck Naked underwear.
- LaSenza “sexies” underwear
- Puma Women’s Sport Hipsters
- Fruit of the Loom wicking synthetic undies
- Ibex
- Icebreaker products.
- Saxx underwear
Give your friend, family member, husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend the gift of underwear. Make sure to look them in the eye and tell them that you loved them enough to give them the very best!
Charcoal underwear
…speaking of stinky and underwear – ever hear of charcoal underwear? Charcoal underwear is supposed to absorb smells from the body – very specific body odor from “down under.”
People with anti-flatulence, gas, intestinal problems seek out charcoal underwear. Sounds funny? It’s not. Picture trying to contain smells in tight quarters, such as traveling on long flights or at the office. Some of these gas issue are the result of medication, medical conditions, bean-induced, and who knows what else – but they’re out of the control of the person.
The DiscreetZ product goes on to provide an extensive list of reasons to use their charcoal product: Effective Flatulence Relief, End Odor & Noise Up to 100%! Bad Gas Relief, Charcoal Flatulence Pads. Low Carb Diet, Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS, Diverticulitis, Colitis, Crohns, Leaky Gut.
Many a woman has been embarrased over odors related to menstrual cycles/period smells. Both men and women can emit body odors for different reasons and seasons of life.
Active charcoal underwear, charcoal liners, AKA “fart underwear” “medical underwear” or a flatulence pad is a solution to these embarrasing situations. The charcoal filters out smells and deodorizes your immediate privates environment, safely saving your pride.
USA Today even had an article on charcoal-lined underwear. There are mutliple solutions from full underwear to pads. Here are companies that sell charcoal smell-absorbing products:
By the way, you do not need to have whole underwear made out of activated charcoal for your gas problems. An activated charcoal cloth pad (or a Flat-d) put in your underwear, and placed at the source of the gas is all you need (this is the most economical and comfortable). – from the Flat-D site.
Funny gifts that start with U
If you’re looking for a gift that will make your recipient laugh, consider a funny or gag gift that starts with the letter U. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Ugly Christmas sweaters
The granddaddy of ugly: ugly Christmas sweaters! This has turned into one booming business. Who thought that our cringe-worthy holiday sweaters from the past would turn into such an embraced holiday tradition today?
Funny underwear
Everyone needs underwear, so why not make it funny? Consider gifting your recipient a pair of underwear with a humorous message printed on them, such as “Butt Quack” or “Sweet Cheeks.” There are also fun prints to choose from. Does your friend like Cheeze-its? Yep, there’s Cheeze-It novely boxers.
Unicorn meat
This canned unicorn meat product is labeled as “the other white meat” and claims to be made from “free-range unicorns.” It’s a silly and unexpected gift that’s sure to make your recipient chuckle.
Don’t stop there, explore the other fun gag gift meats: Creamed Possum, Armadillo, Raccoon and Squirrel Gumbo!
The gift wrap up
Congratulations! You have a good start finding gifts that start with the letter “U.” From unique umbrellas to practical underwear to ultimate gaming desks and accessories, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your loved ones.
We hope this UNUSAL and UNCOMMON list of gifts that start with U has been helpful. Don’t forget to check out the complete A-Z gift ideas on the alphabet gift exchanges page.
