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Marshawn Lynch x Solo Stove Holidays 2026
Every family has one person who gives bad gifts. It might be the uncle who brings a candle from the pharmacy checkout line. It might be the aunt who buys everyone the same fleece vest. I’m not too proud to admit I’ve definitely been “that guy” a few times. If you can’t think of who it is in your family, it might be you.
Solo Stove decided to put numbers on this. The brand ran a national survey of 5,000 people, and 62% admitted they’ve faked excitement while opening a present. Almost a third said they got a gift they didn’t like in the past year. More than 70% said they could name the worst gift-giver in their life without thinking about it.
So our friends at Solo Stove brought in Marshawn Lynch.
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This is the same man who once got through Super Bowl media day by answering every question with “I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” This time he’s actually showing up to talk. Solo Stove has named him its “All-Pro Gift-Giver,” and the two have launched a holiday campaign called Gifts That Don’t Suck. The idea is to skip the forgettable stuff and give something that gets people together outside.
For Lynch, it goes back to how he grew up.
“We didn’t have a bunch of gifts or anything like that, but we always had and still have each other,” Lynch said. “That’s what really stays with you. So when you gift somebody something that brings their folks together, it makes a real difference.”
He also offered some practical advice. “Give somebody something they’re actually going to use and enjoy TOGETHER,” he said. The capital letters are his.
Marshawn’s Solo Stove Picks
Solo Stove pulled together a Marshawn-approved gift guide built around the backyard. These are the ones we’d point you to first.
Infinity Flame Teak Steel Propane Fire Pit ($799.99)
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This is the grown-up pick. It has the look of teak but it’s actually steel, so you don’t have to oil it every spring. The propane tank hides inside, and you set the flame with a dial. It’s also table height, which means there’s somewhere to put your drink.
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Summit 24″ Smokeless Fire Pit ($499.99)
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This is Solo Stove’s most advanced wood-burning pit. A new Quick-Strike Cone helps you light it with a single spark, and it has a built-in stand so you can set it on grass or a deck. It seats five to seven people. Best of all, the smoke won’t chase anyone around the circle all night.
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Steelfire 30″ Griddle + Stand Bundle ($899.99)
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This is a whole outdoor kitchen on locking wheels. It fits about 16 burgers at once, and the stainless top never needs seasoning. If you’re the guy who hosts the block every Saturday, this one’s for you. You can add the Smashburger Kit and get the burger press, steam dome and apron too.
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Pi Prime Propane Pizza Oven ($399.99)
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It gets past 950 degrees and cooks a pizza in about 90 seconds. It handles steaks well too. The delivery guy is going to wonder what happened to you.
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Windchill 30 Cooler + Mobile A/C ($449.99)
This is a 48-can cooler with a battery-powered air conditioner and a mister built in. Solo Stove calls it “the first cooler that cools you.” Your tailgate crew is going to fight over who gets to sit next to it.
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For smaller gifts, there’s the Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit S’mores Bundle and the Mesa Torch 3-pack. There’s also a Chiminea Topper ($179.99) that sends up to 30% more heat outward from your Summit or Bonfire. Right now Solo Stove has up to 20% off select early holiday gifts, and shipping is free on orders over $199.
Your Worst Gift Story Could Win You a Backyard
This is the fun part. Solo Stove wants to hear about the worst gift you’ve ever given or gotten. Submit your story on the campaign page and you’re entered to win the Beast Mode Dream Backyard.
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The grand prize winner gets their choice of the Infinity Flame Teak Steel Fire Pit or the Summit 27″ Smokeless Fire Pit. The package also includes a Pi Prime Pizza Oven and cart, two Adirondack chairs, a Vista Projector Screen, two Mesa Torches, and a football signed by Marshawn himself. Second- and third-place winners will get Steelfire Griddles, Pi Prime ovens and projector screens.
The stories go up in what Solo Stove is calling the “Hall of Lame.” Somebody has already confessed that their sister got them Packers pajamas. We have a feeling yours is worse.
Giving Back, Beast Mode Style
The partnership also reaches past the holidays. Solo Stove is giving $50,000 worth of product to Lynch’s Fam1st Family Foundation, helping more kids and families spend time together outside around a fire.
That fits with everything Marshawn has said about the campaign. The point is to get people together.
If you’re still stuck on what to buy, start with Marshawn’s picks and save the socks for someone else’s stocking.