The holiday season is upon us once again which means it’s a gift-giving time! Do you have an outdoor enthusiasts in your life and wonder what would be the perfect gift for them? As two outdoor lovers ourselves, we can tell that gifts that would make us happy are those that fuel the adventure! That being said, choosing a gift for outdoorsy people can be tough! They most likely already have so much gear and you don’t know what else they would appreciate. But don’t worry, we’re here to help with our Ultimate Guide to 20 Best Outdoorsy Gifts For Adventurers.
Personally, we believe that most of the outdoorsy people prefer picking their own gear since everyone has different needs and expectations. So what is it that you should give them then? Well, we’ve seen a lot of outdoorsy gift guides on the internet and while there are some great ideas out there, we felt like most of them lack ideas for some cool experiences. We don’t know about you, but we’ll always prefer making memories over things. So we wanted to make this guide a bit different and cover gift ideas that aim to create lasting memories. While we’re big on experiences, we understand the joy of unwrapping a thoughtful, physical gift too! So, in addition to inspiring experiences, our guide will also feature some great material gift ideas. Whether your pals are adventure seekers or just love a good hike, let’s have a look on some outdoorsy gift ideas that’ll bring smiles to their faces.
GIVE EXPERIENCES INSTEAD OF THINGS: BEST INTANGIBLE OUTDOORSY GIFTS
» Tinggly
Tinggly is all about giving the gift of experiences. It is basically a gift box that allows the recipient to choose from a wide array of unique and memorable experiences around the world. Whether it’s a hot balloon ride, adventurous outdoor tour, hotel stay or spa treatment, there is something for everyone. Currently, there is 10 000+ experiences from around the world that are organized into different categories. There are multiple Tinggly options. You can either purchase single experience, but we like the idea of the gift boxes better. Collection is essentially a themed gift card with variety of adventures that the recipient can choose from. Adventure Awaits or Bucketlist collections seem to be the perfect gifts for outdoorsy lovers! Alternatively, you can purchase Tinggly e-Gift card in various amounts and let the recipient choose completely. And the best news? It is the only global present solution delivered anywhere in the world in 2-5 days or emailed instantly! There is no expiration date, so they can redeem it any time, making it one of the best outdoorsy gifts out there.
» National Park Pass
Gifting a national park pass to an outdoorsy person is one of the best outdoorsy gifts as it gives the recipient the opportunity to visit beautiful places. The pass typically covers entrance fees for national parks and federal recreation sites, making it an excellent gift for someone who loves to explore the great outdoors. Not only does it encourage them to embark on new adventures, but it also supports the preservation and maintenance of these beautiful natural areas. Look for Discovery Pass if you’d like to give a getaway to Canada’s nature, history and and national parks. The America The Beautiful Pass is a ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the US.
» AllTrails Pro Membership
There is a good chance that your outdoorsy friend or family member likes to hike. If you haven’t heard about AllTrails before, it is one of the most helpful hiking apps out there. AllTrails Pro allows users to download maps for offline use, which is incredibly useful and important in areas with limited or no internet connectivity. Give the gift of adventure with AllTrails+ Gift Subscription. All you need is a recipient’s e-mail where AllTrails delivers the redemption code and link. Don’t worry if they already have a subscripton. They can apply it for their next renewal!
» Wren
How about gifting a climate action this holiday season? Wren is a climate subscription that helps to calculate and offset carbon footprint through a monthly subscription that supports climate projects. This is an amazing gift for outdoorsy person that is enthusiatic about environment and ecology.
» Glamping Experience or Cozy Stay
Glamping makes for a delightful outdoorsy gift idea for the nature lover in your life, especially for those who also enjoy a touch of comfort. It combines the experience of being outdoors with elevated “camping” style lodging. There are many different types of glamping accommodations and they’re typically pretty unique. In fact, some of our all time favourite stays we’ve done were glamping stays. There’s just something about connecting with nature while staying in a cozy cabin, dome or treehouse. But honestly, any cozy stay is a win. Search for glamping and unique style accommodations in your area on Booking.com or Vrbo.
» Guided Tours
Is the person you want to give a gift to planning a trip? Or are you planning a trip together? How about adding a guided tour to the itinerary? They can be really fun – even for the most independent travellers. Viator or Get Your Guide are amazing online marketplaces that offer diverse range of guided tours and outdoor activities. Search by the location or simply filter nature/outdoor tours.
» Surprise Trip
Whether it’s a weekend getaway, roadtrip, sunset picnic or a local hike, we can’t imagine someone wouldn’t like a little time away. Plus, spending quality time together is priceless in today’s fast-paced world. Handle the “logistics” and expenses of the trip so your company can just relax. And if you need some inspiration, head to our travel guides category.
» Outdoor Education
Outdoor education courses can be an excellent gift for someone who likes to gain new skills. Think something like wilderness survival course or avalanche training. These courses provide valuable information, knowledge, and experiences that can enhance outdoor activities.
THOUGHTFUL MATERIAL GIFTS FOR ADVENTURERS
» Adventure Journal
Journaling is becoming more and more popular because it helps us remember what we expeirenced. Adventure journals can be a beautiful part of daily self-care routine for the adventure lover in your life. We love this hiking journal on Amazon Canada or this bucketlist journal on Amazon US.
» Hammock
There’s nothing quite like hanging in a hammock in the great outdoors! We’ve been using Nakie hammock this past year and can’t even count how many times we took it out! It’s packable, lightweight, recycled and it fits 2 people. And they ship worldwide. Can’t get much better than that. Plus, here’s a little something: Use our code ADVENTURERS10 to get 10% discount on your order.
» Outdoor Blanket
Outdoor blanket is such a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves camping, picnics or just hanging out outside with good views. Wylde Brigade makes beautiful high quality hand-crafted artisan blankets and ship worldwide.
» Photo Album
We know it’s been done before, but photo album always make for such a nice gift. Especially if you made some memories together and feel like you took way too many photos that need to be organized. That being said, creating a custom album can be quite time-consuming. Popsa makes the whole process easy though! You just upload your photos and Popsa app generates beautiful photo book, calendar or prints. They deliver to 32 countries!
» Portable Outdoor Games
Board games bring people together and even better if they’re the outdoor ones! Elakai Outdoor makes beautiful wooden outdoor games (like cornhole, social pong etc.) that you can pack into a backpack. They ship to US and Canada.
» Outdoorsy Phone Cases
There are things we certainly don’t need in life, but they just simply warm our hearts. Look how cute are these outdoorsy phone cases (Amazon Canada or Amazon US). Be right back – busy choosing the cutest ones for our phones!
» Canon Mini Photo Printer
If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves to snap memories along the way, have a look on this portable mini photo printer from Canon (shop on Amazon Canada or Amazon US). It’s a small pocket-size printer that makes it easy to print photos right from your phone using Bluetooth.
» Outdoor Snack Box
Every adventure needs to be fueled up with some snacks, so gifting a package with non-perishable food items will certainly be a success! You can try making home-made trail mix with nuts, seeds & dried fruits. You can make a package with different energy bars (we love Clif bars and always buy them in big packages on Amazon). Or give someone a cup of happiness with Kuju Coffee that is perfect for outdoor adventures. The options are endless!
» Water Filtration System
Clean drinking water is crutial for any trip into the great outdoors. While that’s not a problem to ensure for most of the day hikes, water filtration system is a must for multi-day trips when you can’t carry all of the water you need. Platypus offers multiple filtering systems for different needs. Available on Amazon Canada and Amazon US.
» Merino Baselayers & Socks
We know we said that outdoorsy people prefer to choose their gear themselves. However, there is a few exceptions! Can’t imagine someone wouldn’t be excited for some new merino baselayers or socks. Merino wool is known for exceptional ability to regulate body temperature, so it’s perfect for any outdoor activity. We’ve been wearing Icebreaker for multiple years and recently also added some Smartwool pieces into our closet. We can’t say enough good things about both of these brands, the quality is just incredible and we wouldn’t say one is better than the other. Have a look on merino pieces from both of these brands on REI.COM and MEC.ca.
» GPS Device
Reliable satellite communication device such as Garmin inReach (shop on Amazon Canada or Amazon US) is an excellent gift for those who like to spend time in backcountry and off the beaten path. This is definitely a higher budget gift, but it works where phones don’t and it can save the lifes!
» Adventure Books
Are you buying a gift for outdoorsy person that loves readin? Buy them an inspirational adventure book in a bookstore or online e-book store.
» Wooden Wall World Map
Almost every adventurer loves to tick new places off the bucketlist. What about giving them a beautiful wall wooden map (with pins for places they visited) that will be a source of inspiration as well as beautiful decoration? It must be one of the best outdoorsy gifts! Enjoy the Wood creates beautiful wooden maps and you can get 10% off with our code ADVENTURERS10. Worldwide shipping possible.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Whether you decide to pick one of the experiences or thoughtful gifts, we hope this list of 20 Best Outdoorsy Gifts will make your life easier and helps you to find the right outdoorsy gifts for the adventurers in your life!
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