The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Outdoors Lover
Dearest Santa, I’ll take one of everything.
The holidays are right around the corner, and we wanted to put together the ultimate gift guide for the outdoors lover in your life. Here are 50 gift ideas that I think would be pretty rad to get in your stocking or under the tree! May the next year to come be extra merry and bright (we all deserve it)!
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Quite possibly the coziest socks EVER (they are the warmest socks we own), and every product purchased United By Blue removes 1 pound of trash from the ocean. 64% merino wool, 17% bison down, 16% nylon, 2% polyester, 1% spandex. Responsibly made in North America.
2. Paddywax – Bottle of Matches – $12
Now you don’t have to get off the couch to get that ugly lighter from the drawer. You don’t even have to go to a different website to make sure your Paddywax candles stay lit. This luxe glass bottle is full of 75 wooden matches with white tips (also available in red tips). And on the back of this aesthetically pleasing bottle is a strike strip where you can light your match!
3. Paddywax – National Park Candle – $34
These vessels are uniquely textured and finished to represent five of our country’s finest landscapes and filled with fragrances you’d experience in the parks. For the first time ever, these candles come with cherry wood dustcovers and crackling wood wicks! Plus, you can light strike-anywhere matches right on the vessel to really bring that campfire feeling home.
Best of all, we are proud to support the National Park Foundation with a minimum donation of $25,000. Our commitment will help the National Park Foundation protect more than 84 million acres of national parks through conservation and preservation.
4. Retreat Drinks – Peppermint Hot Cacao Jar – $20
Warm up with a delicious and cozy mug of peppermint hot cacao! This hot chocolate is “healthy hot chocolate” made with organic ingredients! Made in Gig Harbor, Washington! They also come in individual packets for the perfect adventure companion to throw into your backpack for a warm pick me up on the trail!
5. Nineteen 27 – S’mores Kit – $18
A classic and delicious treat! We invite you, no encourage you, to partake in our artisanal, mouth-watering version of this classic American treat. All grahams and marshmallows are handcrafted from scratch using ingredients from local purveyors that provide extraordinary products.
6. United by Blue – Salvaged Hemp Face Masks (3 Pack) – $20
For each 3 pack purchased, one mask will be donated to Chosen 300 to benefit Philadelphia residents experiencing homelessness. Crafted to CDC specifications for cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. These are not medical grade face masks.
7. Daughter of the Land – CBD Balm – $42
Perfect for those post hike (or post peloton ride) sore muscles! Your new favorite eco-friendly and multi-functional CBD balm stick. This balm stick is blended with cypress, douglas fir and mint, a cool trio of essential oils known for their invigorating and refreshing properties for soothing, muscles, joints, lips and skin. The blend of organic beeswax and argan oil applies smoothly, absorbs easily and doesn’t leave a waxy or oily residue.
8. Cabin Porn Table Book – $32
Created by a group of friends who preserve 55 acres of hidden forest in Upstate New York, Cabin Porn began as a scrapbook to collect inspiration for their building projects. As the collection grew, the site attracted a following, which is now a huge and obsessive audience.
9. UO Super Chunky Knit Pom Beanie – $34
For those super cold days, this chunky UO beanie has you covered. Made of a thick acrylic knit with an oversized cuff and pompom top. Also comes in red, light blue, light pink, and beige.
So many color and pattern options! Handwoven by our Artisan Weaving Team in Mexico, this blanket is incredibly durable yet soft enough to cuddle up with. It’s perfect for outdoor adventures or as an accent piece inside your home.
11. Fjallraven – Kanken Mini Backpack – $65
A scaled-down version of the Kånken backpack with long shoulder straps that can be adjusted to fit both children and adults. Small front pocket, removable seat cushion and a reflective logo.
12. Turn Around Time – A Walking Poem for the Pacific Northwest – $22
Most outdoor enthusiasts understand the phrase “turn around time” as that point in an adventure when you must cease heading out in order to have enough time to safely return to camp or home–regardless of whether you have reached your destination. For award-winning novelist David Guterson, it is also a metaphor for where we find ourselves in the middle of our lives, and his new narrative poem explores this idea through a lyrical journey along a trail, much like those in Washington’s mountain ranges he hiked while growing up.
13. Evergreen Tree Necklace – $39
Perfect for the outdoorsy lady in your life. A beautiful handmade evergreen tree necklace.
14. United By Blue – Buffalo Check Women’s Responsible Flannel – $98
So thick, so cozy, AND IT HAS POCKETS! Responsible, yet relaxed: a new spin on our famous Responsible Flannel. This one has a roomier fit, handwarmer pockets, corduroy cuff detail, and a classic buffalo check.
15. Glerup – Slip-On Slippers – $135
This flexible, easy-on slipper has a natural rubber sole, allowing you to keep them on while you take the trash out or get the mail. Glerups are made from 100% natural wool, which means they’re breathable, soft, and temperature-regulating. Perfect for WFH or to wear around camp!
16. Camp: Stories and Itineraries for Sleeping Under the Stars – Table Book – $17
With tales from the trail, arresting images, and helpful instruction, this wild guide reveals what calls people to camp: under all the gear, it’s as much about living off the grid as it is about the thrill of staying alive. Whether you love car camping with kids, rock climbing with friends, or roughing it solo in a lean-to, you’ll find there’s always somewhere new to explore—even if it’s just in your backyard.
17. Keep Nature Wild – Twine Pines Cuffed Beanie – $24
The perfect every-day beanie for getting outside AND staying in. With super-comfy all-day wear, you’ll never want to take this beanie off! Every product purchased, Keep Nature Wild picks up 1 pound of trash! Also comes in orange, green, blush, and blue!
18. Bridge & Burn – Women’s Lined Ragg Wool Mitten Oatmeal Saddle – $48
Plush wool knit mitten with a supple genuine Deerskin palm. 85% wool, 15% nylon with a moisture resistant, super soft interior. Designed for warmth, comfort and durability.
19. Oxford Pennant – Keep it Wild Championship Banner – $100
Designed by Keep it Wild Co., this custom Keep it Wild championship banner is perfect for anyone itching to explore the great outdoors and get a little dirty.
20. Moonstruck Hot Cocoa – $12.50
They also have other delicious flavors like dreamy dark chocolate, cozy milk chocolate golden milk, horchata, mint, and milk chocolate! Also their packaging is super cute!
21.Vuori – Performance Jogger – $84
Meet the pants you’ll never want to take off. (Seriously I don’t think I have taken mine off all quarantine)! The Performance Joggers have a slim but relaxed fit with a slightly cropped leg, side pockets and a drawstring. Designed with our softest premium stretch fabric, they’re your new go-to. Great for traveling, yoga, training and chilling. WORTH THE SPLURGE!
22. #1914 Blundstone Boots – $190
From dawn to dusk, the Original #1914 boots combine legendary comfort and durability with modern versatility. Built for all walks of life.
23. Wild Standards – Handmade Flag – $38-$63
24. Swift Cup Instant Coffee – 6 cup – $15
Fancy instant coffee for the mountains! Or in the comfort of your own home.
25.Bridge & Burn – Ragg Wool Watch Cap Charcoal – $32
Marled wool beanie with a touch of nylon to reduce itchiness. Fits snug and will form perfectly to your head size.
26. Fieldwork Co. – Camera Strap – $48
This camera strap is designed for the minimalist.No buckles or straps to get tangled. It is hand cut from a durable6oz high-grade genuine leather, with solid brass components.Perfect for film style cameras
27. Hydroflask – 12 oz Insulated Food Jar – $35
Perfect gift for the outdoor lover! Take it backpacking or hiking and keep food hot/cold!
28. Bloomscape – Live Norfolk Pine
Bring the outdoors inside! Take care of this live plant babe and turn your home into an indoor nature oasis. Hold the Christmas Vacation squirrel please!
29. Rawspicebar – Mulling Spices 2oz – $6
Organic mulling spices with hibiscus, cardamom pods, orange peel, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and star anise. Each 2 oz pouch makes 2 bottles of wine. Makes a perfect hostess gift or party favor!
30. Patagonia – Women’s Los Gatos 1/4 Zip – $99
So cozy! Perfect to snuggle up by the fire, or hike up a mountain in!
31. Skeem Design – Sweet Balsam Scented Incense – $25
Our Sweet Balsam collection stylishly brings the outdoors inside. Candles, incense, and matches are all scented with our classic Sweet Balsam exclusive scent, a blend of evergreens highlighted with top notes of spring bulbs and pinecones.
Enjoy drip coffee, espresso drinks and tea on-the-go. Crafted with durable ceramic and wrapped in protective matte silicone, this reusable mug is a high-quality replacement for disposable, plastic or metal to-go mugs.
33. Fjallraven Kanken Belt Bag – $50
Playful yet practical little bag that extends the definition of what Kånken can be, made from the same durable fabric that has contributed to the longevity of the original backpack. Kånken Hip Pack lets you carry your most essential items in compact format. It has an inside pocket and key clip, plus two zippered pockets on the outside. Just fasten it around your hips and off you go.
34. Camp Brand Goods – Peak Logo Sweatshirt – $68
35. Saltyface – Clean Gradual Face Tan – $26
Us vampire skinned Washingtonians need some extra sun in our lives! Saltyface clean gradual face tan is a tanning water made with clean ingredients – lightweight on your skin. You decide the depth of colour based on the frequency of use. Designed for fair to medium skin tones.
36. Trail Toddy – Classic 4-Pack – $19
Take a cozy hot toddy with you on the trails! Best made with Irish whiskey.
37. Wilder & Co. – Bath Soak Mahogany and Coconut – $22
A unique blend of mahogany layered with coconut, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Relax and relieve stress, melt away tension and soothe aching muscles and pains with our sea salts.
39. Vuori Alpine Sherpa Fleece Jacket – $138
38. Uberleben Wooden Camp Cup – $32
Boasting a generous 12oz. capacity, the Lore is 50% larger than your standard Kuksa. Oh, and being crafted from a solid chunk of hardwood doesn’t hurt either. Drinking from a hand-carved wooden vessel may be considered a luxury to some… though, we’d consider the Lore 12 an absolute essential.
39. Slowtide Badlands Towel – $30
Made using sustainably-sourced cotton, the Slowtide Badlands Towel is your go-to from coast to coast. Prints are designed in collaboration with artists, photographers, and brands from across the globe.
40. Indygena – Hiti Half Zip Sweater – $120
The HITI half-zip sweater is made from POLARTEC® knit fabric, which offers warmth without weight. While being highly breathable, its fleece back allows the fabric to dry quickly. This sweater is also made of premium quality polyester yarn with 77% REPREVE® recycled polyester fibers from post-consumer plastic bottles.
41. Ecologyst – The Camp Utility Pot – $38
Lightweight handcrafted enamelware.
42. Field Notes Graph Memo Book – 3-Pack – $10
Put pencil to paper with the Field Notes Original Kraft Graph 3-pack notebooks. Keep all of your info organized with 3/16″ × 3/16″ graph grid paper to impress even the strictest of detail-oriented people. Perfect to place all of your 3-D adventures on a 2-D surface.
43. The Ecologyst – The Woolies Socks – $16
Wool hiking socks, made in Canada. Our best long-wearing socks for sliding into your hiking boots and hitting the trails. Ecologyst’s pick for the best wool hiking socks; cushy and durable. Made in Canada in Quebec. Made from a naturally temperature-regulating and odour-resistant wool blend, using merino wool and sheep’s wool.
44. Topographia – Topographic National Park Maps – $18-$172
Choose your favorite national park or place you’ve been to! Topographia prints every piece on professional quality matte heavyweight paper, which is acid-free and will not yellow or fade over time. They then hand-cut each piece precisely to its final size. Get it framed for the ultimate piece of art!
45. Letterfolk – Hike Passport – $10
46. Indygena – Heidi Pullover Sweater – $160
The HEIDI sweater with kangoroo pocket is made from POLARTEC® fleeced sherpa fabric. With respect to warmth, comfort and breathability, this fabric is both efficient and verstatile for cold climates.
47. Salt & Stone – Lavender & Sage Deodorant – $18
A safe and nontoxic alternative to traditional products, the Salt & Stone Natural Deodorant also works well for sensitive skin. It’s an aluminum free blend of herbs, essential oils and nourishing ingredients that will keep you feeling fresh and, oh yeah, stink-free on your adventures!
48. Mountain Hardware – Stretch Down Hooded Jacket – $165
Stretchdown™ weaves pockets of down insulation from a single stretch fabric, giving you freedom to move. A durable material blend comes together with the highest quality goose down insulation in an ultra-engineered construction to combine warmth and movement for the full range of winter activities. From trailhead to summit, over bases or under a waterproof shell: this layer is made to mobilize.
49. Beaumont Suede Band Felt Hat – Free People
Classic wool felt hat with a suede belt across the top and a rounded brim.
50. Hydro Flask Water Bottle – Wide Mouth Straw Lid 2.0
New Hydro Flask water bottle design does not feature a registered trademark symbol next to the logo. Dishwasher safe water bottle allows quick and easy cleaning; Slip-free powder coating won’t sweat. Hydro Flask metal water bottles keep the coldest drinks icy cold and hot drinks piping hot for hours. Reusable water bottle is BPA-free, phthalate-free, and made of stainless steel; lid not leak-proof. Hydro Flask water bottles come with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
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