Outdoorsy Gift Guide

I LOVE gift giving. Shopping, wrapping and giving a gift to someone all fills me with so much joy. I even have a note on my phone that I add to year round for various different people in my life, when they say something like “I want…” I type it into my notes app and refer back to it for gift giving time!

Sometimes, it’s just hard to find the perfect gift. I’ve put together a gift guide that you can use for a variety of occasions and works for everyone. I truly am willing to bet anyone could find something on this list that they need and/or want. And yes it is outdoorsy based, but I also have other items (home, beauty, clothing, etc) on here.

Before we start, don’t forget to shop local when you can. Small businesses can take such a hit during this time of year.

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My Full Gift Guide

Camping/Adventure Gear

• Coffee Thermos – Keep those beverages hot on your trip with a thermos
• Camp Stove – I use this stove, it’s a 2-burner which is great to have
• Kettle – This is the kettle that I use, it’s great and easy to store!
• Mugs – An insulated mug is key to a good chilly adventure (get customized ones on Etsy!)
• Coffee Press – You absolutely cannot go wrong with an Aeropress
• Tent – This tent is on my wishlist as well!
• Camp Chair – Hands down the comfiest camp chair I own
• Memory Foam Camp Pillow – I should get this for my husband…

Home

• Dishware – I don’t know about you, but I need new dishes
• Natural Candles – Natural candles are a healthier option for your home
• Solo Stove – I have campfires on my back deck with my Solo Stove multiple times a week

Clothing

• Alder Apparel Hiking Pants – I am obsessed with these pants (use code KATIEM15)
• Alder Apparel Fleece – This fleece is a staple in my wardrobe, truly. (use code KATIEM15)
• Loungewear Set – Also on my own personal Wishlist right now is this set
• Hiking Boots – Columbia Newton Ridges are my favourite forever and always
• Outdoorsy Boots – Bean Boots 6″ have been a recent go to of mine
• Patagonia Fleece – One of the warmest fleece and highest quality
• L.L.Bean Fleece – Another warm and high quality fleece

Scrapbooking/Junk Journalling

• Photo Printer – For anyone who wants to start scrapbooking/junk journalling, a photo printer makes it really easy
• New Junk Journal Book – This style works great, but also check out Dollarama!
• Polaroid Camera – A super fun way to capture adventures and memories is with an instant polaroid camera

Wellness/Beauty

• Foot Mask – I usually get these from Dollarama or Sephora, which are great for after a long hike
• Diffuser/Essential Oils – I am a huge Saje fan girl, I recommend literally everything from them. Essential oils fit in a stocking, too!

Experiences

• Hipcamp Stay – Hipcamps are a unique way to have a cozy stay somewhere
• Airbnb Stay
• Amusement Park Pass – Any local place to you
• National Park/State Park/Provincial Park Pass

For Fun

• Outdoorsy Lego Set – A fun way to decorate inside when you love outside is with lego
• Customized Calendar – Go on Staples.ca and make a custom calendar with photos you’ve taken on adventures
• Nintendo Switch Lite – An easy game system to bring on adventures with you

Outdoorsy Books

• Getting Lost and Finding Myself – A poetry book by me about the experience of nature
• Alone Against the North by Adam Shoalts – Adam goes portaging where most would never dare try
• Beyond the Trees by Adam Shoalts – Adam sets off on an adventure in North America’s greatest wilderness
• Solo Adventure Challenge – 50 scratch off adventures for you to go on

Random Gifts Under $25

• Phone Tripod – A tripod for your phone will make it so much easier to take adventure photos
• Microfibre Towel – I always take one of these in my backpack on trips
• Packing Cubes – Packing for your travels can be more organized with these
• Hanging Toiletry Bag – This is the bag I use at home and when I travel, all my travel size toiletries stay in it
• Nalgene Water Bottle – I love getting a new waterbottle

I hope you’re feeling more prepared to get some shopping done! There are so many amazing options for gifts in all different price ranges when outdoorsy gifts are your goal.

Happy gift shopping!! 🥾