Got an outdoor or adventure lover in your life and not sure where to start with choosing them the perfect gift? It’s that time of year again; the time of year where the pressure gets to us and we wander aimlessly around the shops and cruise online to try and find the perfect gift for an outdoor lover. But fear not; I’m here to help you with the ultimate gift list for just that person! These gifts are not just perfect for Christmas though; I’m sure the adventurer in your life would love them regardless of the occasion. Whether you want to spend a small amount or have a bigger budget to blow, I’ve found a selection of wonderful gifts.
(All prices under correct price bracket at time of writing – November 2023).
Gifts for under £10
These pack up small and can go in a rucksack easily. Perfect for walkers to keep their bum dry when sitting on a mountain and for wild swimmers when getting changed! Game changer. This one from Decathlon is simple yet effective.
It will keep their face and little nose warm in the cold wind. A staple in an outdoor lover’s wardrobe! There’s lots of options online but this one from My Urban Trail, a small and female run outdoor clothing company founded by a wonderful lady called Laura, is multi use so has lots of different uses. Check out other products she sells too – I highly recommend their leggings and bobble hat!
Now you may look at this and think “but it’s just tape!” However, it’s not just any tape. This is life saving tape that means we can repair our kit when the unthinkable happens and we end up with rips in our outdoors gear. This tape from Pennine Outdoor can be used to patch up rips and tears on gore-tex equipment when applied with heat or strong pressure.
The PERFECT snack and absolutely delicious. Ask any outdoor lover and they’ll be in full agreement. Top tier snack for an outdoor day so you really can’t go wrong. They’re available in most supermarkets and outdoor shops too.
Self explanatory really! These rucksack covers stretch over the outside of a rucksack to keep belongings dry during wet weather. Just be sure to order the correct size to match up with the size of your outdoor pals rucksack.
A godsend on a cold day as they add a lovely bit of warmth! These last 90 minutes and to reset them they need to be placed in boiling water. There are also options for one use hand warmers as well as more expensive rechargeable ones but I usually just have a few of these in my rucksack incase of an emergency.
This simple yet effective cutlery set is made from bamboo and is reusable so is perfect for campers and hikers alike. It packs up small into a cotton roll so won’t take up much space in their bag. Gandy’s is also a personal favourite retailer of mine and their clothing and accessories are always such high quality so you can’t go wrong with anything on their website. Every time you order from them, they also make a donation to projects focusing on educating underprivileged children around the world.
Bring the outdoors inside for your adventure lover. There will come a time when they aren’t able to get outdoors as much as they would like and bringing a glimpse of the outdoors into their home will put a smile on their face. There are endless options out there – have they come back from a trip they won’t stop talking about? Have they got a favourite outdoor quote? Do they have a favourite mountain? Get it on a print and in a frame for them.
Got a “trig bagger” in your life? Get them a mini one they can carry around with them everywhere. Lucco make these beautiful ones and they can be personalised too.