If you have the adventurous, nature-loving type on your shopping list this year, you might be looking for the perfect outdoor type gift. There’s a lot to pick from when looking for gifts for outdoorsy people, but not everything related to the outdoors is super useful. With so many outdoor-related gadgets, tools, products, and more, it can be tough to know what’s actually useful to an outdoorsman.
So what’s worth getting and won’t end up sitting in someone’s garage all year? These are some of our favorite items for outdoorsy people to gift for the holiday season:
1. Canvas Print of Your Adventures
Not all gifts for outdoorsy people need to be new gadgets and tools. Sometimes presenting a gift that shares past memories together can be a huge surprise that your giftee will appreciate. Consider getting a canvas print of one of your favorite photos together. Whether it’s a picture of a hike you conquered or your latest fishing trip, the print will last a lifetime. And our favorite place to get prints and photo books done is definitely with Mixbook. They have a huge selection and lots of templates for you to work off of.
2. VSSL Camp Supplies
Camping supplies are bulky and can be a bit of a pain lugging around on your camping trip. Any outdoorsy person knows that it takes lots of planning and work to prep all you need for a camping trip. A great idea for gifts for outdoorsy people is something that makes their experience easier.
VSSL is an outdoor utility company that makes portable solutions to all of your camping needs. Each of their products is contained in one small tube-like package. So all of the critical survival gear you need is literally in the palm of your hands. Included in the VSSL Camp Supplies tool are:
- Cloth, candle, whistle, ties, sewing kit, can opener, fishing line, flashlight, compass, fire starters, matches, striker, rope, razor, saw, water bag, bandages, steri strips, wipes, safety pins, tape, and more
3. Backcountry All-Around 60L Duffel
Designed to handle cross-country road tips, airports, and more, this duffel bag is suited for any type of experience. The bag has a 60L volume and is perfect for carrying bulky gear and equipment, such as ski gear or even tees and shorts. It’s also built versatilely and has the option for removable backpack straps for a hands-free carrying option. It’s weather-resistant and durable, so it’s a perfect idea for a gift for outdoorsy people.
4. Coleman 2-Burner Fyre Champion Propane Stove
You still need to eat in the outdoors, and a quality propane stove can make all the difference out in nature! For the outdoorsy type on your list, help them upgrade their eating situation when they’re outdoors with a new propane stove. This cooktop stove from Coleman is perfect for hot meals in outdoor conditions. Burner guards are included to offer wind protection, and the insta-start push-button ignition means quick flames for cooking. Included as well are swaptop cooktops, giving you more options for cooking.
5. YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler with Top Handle
Storing all of your food in a safe and insolated place is extremely important out in the wilderness. So investing in a quality cooler is a really good idea for any outdoorsy person. If you know someone on your list in need of a good cooler, surprise them with one of the best!
YETI makes some of the best-insulated products, ranging from coolers to drinkware. The YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler is small, portable yet can carry all your essential needs. This cooler is built from the same material used for river rafts, so it’s also incredibly sturdy and reliable.
6. Mesh Fishing Strap Vest
Something for the fisherman in your life too, this mesh fishing strap vest is everything an outdoorsman would need to accompany them on their fishing adventures. Highly breathable, and with tons of capacity, this vest will keep you warm and prepared for any trip. This vest has two front pockets that can carry large fly boxes and accessories. The mesh back and straps provide maximum airflow and high breathability. It also has webbing with grommets for zinger attachments and pockets for drainage.
For the outdoorsy person/fisherman, this is the perfect gift to make their fishing trips more comfortable.
If you’re on the hunt for gifts for outdoorsy people, you can’t go wrong with some of the options above. But if you’re looking for something specific, check out some of our favorite outdoor retailers:
More Christmas Gift Ideas
These gifts for outdoorsy people are a great way to get started on your Christmas shopping. It has everything anyone could want to enjoy the great outdoors! Now that you have this part covered, it’s time to focus on others on your to-buy-for list. Check out these great Christmas gift ideas for the wife!
