Top 10 Gifts For People Who Love the Outdoors
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Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you’ll understand everything better.”
Outdoor enthusiasts know this to be true, as the passion nature lovers have for Mother Nature is not only deep, it’s also durable. So what else can gift-givers do but feed outdoors enthusiasts what they want most–gifts that support their love for nature?
When you get around to choosing your gifts for the outdoors fan in your life, consider these “top of the list” gift ideas.
MyCharge Waterproof Power Bank
Price: $39.99, plus additional 30% off coupon; amazon.com
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The open wild is no place for a battery to lose power, but that’s always a risk when engaging with nature. And that’s where the myCharge Waterproof Power Bank adds a jolt.
The rugged, USB battery pack accommodates smartphones—iPhones and Androids alike—along with other devices like Bluetooth speakers. While it contains a 6,700mAh battery inside, the pack itself is completely waterproof.
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series
Price: $60.68; amazon.com
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Any fan of nature knows that a good, dependable first aid kit isn’t a luxury in the wild, it’s a necessity. This Adventure Mountain Series kit is a one-stop-shop solution.
The super-durable nylon bag is specifically designed for long treks in the outdoors that steer you well away from civilization–and away from medical help. It’s also designed for people to find the medical care item needed on the spot as it’s organized with clearly-labeled injury-specific items.
The Adventure Medical Kit also comes with a wilderness medical care guidebook with 50 outdoor-geared medical care techniques and step-by-step advice for using the kit’s medical tools.
Patagonia Classic X-Fleece Jacket
Price: starting at $199; backcountry.com
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Patagonia is a name that is synonymous with outdoor life, so with gifting in mind, adding the company’s Retro Fleece Jacket to your shopping list is a great idea.
The windproof fleece jacket is available in six colors, and comes with a water-resistant chest pocket that keeps smartphones, money and other valuables safe and secure. It also provides wind-blocking, odor-resistance wearing performance that keeps the wearer fresh on long treks in the wild.
VSSL Flashlight Flask
Price: $115; vsslgear.com
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Having a handy and secure container on a hike or camping at the lake makes any outdoors experience better—and more refreshing, too. That’s exactly what the VSSL Flask will do for your favorite nature aficionado and it’s basically indestructible.
The tubular design makes the flask easy to carry and fun to use. And the eight ounce capacity will keep any liquid fresh and clean. It features an SOS-capable LED flashlight, oil-filled precision compass, two collapsible stainless steel shot glasses and a cast aluminum VSSL bottle opener.
Durable as an outdoors flask can be, the VSSL Flask is a great gift for the outdoors-oriented friend or family member on your holiday list.
Plough & Hearth Portable Fire Pit
Price: $429.95; wayfair.com
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What better way to enjoy the outdoors at dusk than with a fire pit?
This hammered copper fire pit comes with a fitted lid so the pit can be transitioned into a handy side table, and easily restored to a fire pit whenever your patio or camping party is ready to relax in warmth as the sun sets on the horizon.
It also features a mesh spark guard to protect against tiny embers popping up and handy fire poker to keep those flames flashing.
Bayou Breeze Large Insulated Picnic Basket
Price: $94.99, originally $116.99; wayfair.com
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Public perception usually favors rugged backpacks and coolers to haul food and beverages in the great outdoors. But, where’s the love for the venerable picnic basket?
The oversized insulated basket, which sits on four wheels and offers food storage sections for both warm and cold foods and drinks, is both easy to transport and easy to use. The pack comes with tableware plates, glasses, flatware, a bottle opener, matching tablecloth and offers a bottle tote (perfect for wines and champagne).
If you have a picnic lover on your holiday gift list, the Bayou Breeze Insulated Basket is the way to go for any outdoors dining excursion.
LifeStraw Water Purifier
Price: $116.99, originally $154.95; amazon.com
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Having clean, potable water can be a lifesaver when you’re in the wild and many miles away from civilization. Fortunately, water purifying science has come a long way in recent years and the LifeStraw Mission High-Volume Gravity-Fed Water Purifier is a great example of that trend.
Perfect for family camping or long trail hikes, the compact roll-bag reservoir comes in either a five liter (1.3 gallon) or 12 liter (3.1 gallon) size, and the gravity bag can easily be hung from a tree or ledge for easy access.
As dehydration is one of the biggest risks an outdoors adventurer takes when engaging with Mother Nature, having a clean, reliable water supply is critical. That’s what the outdoors fan in your life gets with the Lifestraw Water Purifier–it’s a must have on the trail.
Coleman Sundome Four Person Tent
Price: $51.50, originally $79.99; amazon.com
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Having a clean and watertight shelter out in nature is another must-have for adventure lovers. Say “hello” to one of the best tents ever with the Coleman SunDome Four-Person Camping Tent.
This comes with an exclusive WeatherTech System that keeps the elements out and its adjustable ventilation feature keeps the clean air moving inside the tent, giving campers a comfortable camping experience.
The tent itself is 59 inches from floor-to-top and is easy to use. The set-up directions are sewn into the tent’s carry bag, leaving nothing to chance if you need to pitch the Coleman tent in rough weather.
With an electrical access port and interior gear pocket, the Coleman tent brings a 21st century feel to an old-school camping necessity.
Level Gear 40-in-One Tool Card
Price: $25.97, plus additional 5% off coupon; amazon.com
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It's not good form to hit the open road or trail without a reliable multi-tool, for reasons of both convenience and for potentially serious situations.
If the theory on multi-tools is that more is better, you can’t go wrong with this 40-in-one tool from Level Gear. It easily performs as a bottle opener, box opener, screwdriver, wrench and much, much more. Unlike many outdoor multi-tools, this model won’t snag or grip your pants pocket or wallet, and its smooth outside edges make gripping the tool a stable experience.
The North Face ThermoBall Traction Booties
Price: $68.95; zappos.com
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Can you really wear slippers in the great outdoors? Yes, you can–especially with these ThermoBall Traction booties from The North Face.
Consider these as puffy jackets for the feet, as they’ll keep a wearer’s toes toasty warm around the campfire or for outdoor tasks like grabbing wood for the fireplace. While they aren’t recommended for long treks outside, they’ll come in handy on any camping trip, and are ideal for indoor use, especially when walking on cold wooden or stone floors.
Best of all The North Face ThermoBall Traction Booties come in men’s, women’s and kid styles and sizes.
Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing.