Outdoor Gifts and Gear for the Holidays
No matter your age or fitness level, the weather or season, spending time outside is a mood elevator with lasting effects against stress. What better time than the holidays to give the gift of play, the gear for adventures, or the essentials for enhancing outdoor experiences? This gift guide is curated for all - newbies to seasoned outdoorists! Check it out! You may discover a have-to-have for yourself (mine are the MPowered Luci solar string lights, and the hands-free berry basket from Sagebrush Dry). Stay tuned for our kids gear guide coming soon!
Gift Guide for Adults
National Park Foundation Outdoor Down Blanket
This puffy camp blanket is portable, packable, and perfect for the beach, or beside the campfire on cool winter nights.
Heroclip (myheroclip.com):
A three-in-clip you never knew you needed until you got one. It’s a carabiner with a sturdy hook that holds up to 100 pounds. Use it in a tent to hold a portable lantern, or to hang and store your stuff in the garage.
This will keep your pup comfortable in camp on cold nights under the stars.
ReEmber Terrain Slip on Shoe (www.teva.com):
There is nothing like a comfy post hike camp shoe that feels like a slipper. Easy to slip on, with a rubber outsole to handle the damp around camp, this gift will last for years.
Made of merino wool and guarantee for life (that’s right—for life) these are my favorite socks for all outdoor adventures.
Kula Cloth (www.kulacloth.com):
Improperly disposed of toilet paper is one of the top pollution problems in the wilderness. This cloth is a game changer. It has antimicrobial material on one side and looks like a (waterproof) bandana on the other. A kula cloth hooks to your pack for easy access when out in the field. Every woman outdoorist should have one!
Hemlock Bandana (www.hemlockgoods.com):
A bandana is your best friend outdoors. It’s a hanky, a potholder, a hat or a hair tie. Bandanas can be an ice pack, a napkin, or a cooling neck gaitor. I’ve gone through many bandanas over the years and these are my favorite. They are durable, and come in hip-swish patterns. You’ll need to get one for yourself.
Go Outside T-shirt (www.etsy.com):
Choose from a variety of styles for a wearable reminder of where we feel best.
Light up your tent or campsite with ambience with these very cool solar lights on an 18’ cord. They are mobile charging capable, and last up to 20 hours on a single charge.
This is the best coffee maker ever, with no bitterness. I have one in my camp and hike box as well as one in the kitchen for my morning coffee. Portable, easy to use, and a great addition to any camp.
Hands Free Berry Basket (www.sagebrushdry.com):
For anyone who loves to forage for berries and double pick with two hands. This popular waterproof waist pack is generously sized to hold your blueberry treasures. Currently sold out as of this writing, but put it on the list for future gifts.
Washington Trails Association Membership (www.wta.org) National Park Pass (https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm):
WTA is my go to website for beta information on trail conditions and popular hikes (think curated lists of dog -friendly, berry picking, or family oriented for example that will guide you to the best). It makes a great gift and supports an important advocate for the environment. The National Park Pass is an economical pass to adventure and offers entrance to all the National Parks.
By the Shore: Explore the Pacific Northwest Like a Local and The Mountains Are Calling: Year Round Adventures in the Olympic Peninsula and West Cascades: your local bookstore or directly from the publisher! These guides are full of information and will take you into the glorious reaches of the PacificNorthwest knowledgeably!