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Honestly, there are some people that are just plain hard to shop for. They may have everything they need. Maybe they’re very particular. It may just be that you don’t quite know what they’d actually enjoy and use. Luckily for you, most outdoorsy folks are always looking for new gear, are willing to try new things, and enjoy a variety of outdoor hobbies. This makes shopping for them much easier than you might think. And, lucky for you, I’m one of those outdoorsy folks, so I’ve got plenty of gift ideas to share with you!
LifeStraw
LifeStraws are water filtration straws that take contaminants, bacteria, and other unwanted particles out of water so it is safe to drink. Why is this a good gift for those who love the outdoors? Great question. When hiking, camping, or just traveling to the next adventure destination there may not always be easy access to fresh, clean water. If someone ends up in an emergency situation in the outdoors, they may run out of fresh water that they hike in with. Thus, LifeStraws are there to save the day. Plus, when you purchase a LifeStraw product, a “child in need receives safe drinking water for an entire school year”. If that’s not a win-win I don’t know what is.
Typhoon Matches
These aren’t just any old matches. Zippo Typhoon Matches come in a protective, floating container, and are windproof, water-resistant, and have an up to thirty second burn time. These are an essential addition to any outdoor or emergency gear kit.
Paracord
This versatile cord has many uses in the outdoors. Need rope to secure a tarp between trees? Grab the paracord! Did your boot laces break on your hike? Use paracord to replace them! Make it into a fish stringer, gun sling, or water bottle carrier; paracord has a ton of uses!
Travel Pillow
Having a compact, compressible pillow for camping is a great outdoor luxury. I have a Therm-a-Rest pillow similar to this one, which is over $25. You can find many compressible, and even inflatable, pillows online that are less than $25 though.
Nalgene Water Bottle
Lightweight and American made, these water bottles make the perfect gifts for outdoorsy folks.
Dry Bags
Wet gear can really put a damper on outdoor adventures. Giving the gift of dry bags will help keep gear dry and out of the elements.
Headbands
No one likes to have sweat dripping in their eyes or hair blowing in their face while you’re trying to enjoy a nice hike. Check out Bay Bands and get 15% off here!
First Aid Kit
Everyone needs a first aid kit, especially when you’re out and about in wilderness. Give the gift of a first aid kit to protect your loved ones, and add any extras you think they may need such as a SAM Splint, tourniquet, or quick clot to keep them prepared on their adventures. Also, to ensure the recipient knows how to use these items, look into first aid classes in their area to purchase for them, or notify them about the classes as well.
Socks
High quality, durable, and comfortable socks can really make a difference in a person’s time outdoors. They make perfect gifts, and you can easily find them online or in your local sporting good store.
Jetboil Fuel
Jetboils are definitely out of our $25 range, but their fuel isn’t! If your outdoorsy loved one has a Jetboil, why not grab some fuel to help them prepare for their next outdoor excursion.
onXmaps
onXmaps has a variety of maps you can purchase for offroading, hunting, and backcountry adventures. They are more than $25, but you can Google onXmaps promo codes and get a discount to bring it down to $25. They make great gifts, and we use our onX Hunt maps all the time.
Memberships
Chances are the outdoor lover in your life has a passion for conservation, wildlife, outdoor education, or some related cause. If that’s the case, why not sign them up for a membership to one of these organizations? Often times, if you gift a donation to the organization in someone’s name, they will send that person a letter, magazine, and sometimes another gift as well such as a backpack, jacket, shirt, travel mug, or other fun goodie. This way you’re supporting your friend’s passion as well as giving a gift.
HotHands
HotHands hand, foot, body, and toe warmers are a must for outdoor activities on those chillier days. They’re very affordable, useful, and made in America. Whomever you give them to will definitely get their use out of these handy warmers.
Dehydrated Meals
There’s nothing like a tasty Peak or Mountain House meal while you’re out hiking, hunting, biking, or camping. If you grab your friend a couple of these it makes the perfect gift!
Long Handled Spoon
If you think this is an odd gift for outdoorsy folks, that’s definitely understandable. I know it really does sound strange, but it’s a very handy outdoor tool. Dehydrated meal bags are fairly large and deep, so to easily eat out of them one would need a handy, dandy, long handle spoon. That’s where this comes in to play. And, if you bundle this with some meals, you’ve got the perfect gift!
If these gift ideas have helped you with your gift list shopping, leave a comment below and let me know what you purchased! Thanks for reading, and happy shopping, friends!