As outdoor lovers ourselves, we have compiled a list of gift ideas for the outdoorsy person in your life this holiday season!
A gift that can be used anywhere there are trees! Whether you’re looking to relax mid-hike or read a good book in nature, this hammock will come in handy. Easy to transport, just attach it to two trees and rock away!
2. National Park Pass
National Park Passes give the holder access to all National Parks in America for the entire year, for just $80. If the outdoorsy person in your life loves to travel to see beautiful nature, this could be the gift for them!
3. Outdoor Classes or Events
There are a multitude of outdoor activities that are hosted by outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. These could include bike rides, hiking trips, map and compass classes, kayak tours and more! Click here to check out some of these activities posted by REI to find our class descriptions, prices, age requirements and fitness levels.
4. Magazine Subscription
A great magazine subscription to gift to the outdoors-lover in your life is Outside magazine. They also offer a subscription called Outside + that includes the Trailfolks Pro hiking app, digital access to access to the magazines Outside, PinkBike, Backpacker, and Yoga Journal, as well as access to to Outside Learn with 4,000+ outdoor education videos and Outside TV with original shows.
5. Binoculars
Great for bird watching, mountaintop sightseeing, or stargazing…binoculars are a gift that can be fun for every outdoors lover! There is a wide variety of price ranges available. Amazon is a great place to start looking!
6. Book: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
This book is about a man who gets rid of all his material belongings and leaves his life behind to live in the outdoors, tackling the Alaskan wilderness in order to do what brings him true happiness, connect with nature. This book is loved by both outdoorsy people and non-outdoorsy people, said to bring about a new appreciation for nature in readers. Click here to read the full description or purchase.
7. Pocket Knife
A handy tool that can be used for everything from fishing, opening boxes, cutting fruit, camping, the possibilities are endless! People who spend a lot of time outdoors often prefer to be well prepared for any circumstances.
8. Wearable Accessories
Some gift ideas that will make time spent outdoors more enjoyable include socks, sunglasses or a compartmentalized backpack.
9. Hydroflask Water Bottle
Gift a water bottle that will keep their drink of choice cold or warm when spending the day outdoors! Hydroflask uses vacuum insulation to maintain the temperature of the drink inside the stainless steel bottle. Click here to browse different options of water bottle from their website.
10. ohDEER spraying
Gift a spraying of ohDEER’s ALL NATURAL Tick & Mosquito repellant. Combat pests in order to be able to fully enjoy your time outdoors! ohDEER’s free resprays are the gift that keeps on giving…
