The holidays are approaching and I am sure that there are people out there that already have their entire gift list picked out. Some people are probably already done with their shopping. Others, like me, are still trying to figure out just what to get everyone on our lists! I have been lucky enough to test a ton of outdoor items this year and have put together this list of some of my favorites that might just fill the wish list of someone you are shopping for. So if you are feeling way behind this year, don’t panic, check out our 2024 Outdoor Holiday Gift Guide.
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Royal Robbins Rockcraft Wool Hoodie
What are the holidays without the perfect holiday sweater? The Royal Robbins Rockcraft Wool Hoodie is the perfect option to keep you warm and happy all winter long.
Royal Robbins Rockcraft Hoodie is the company’s first unisex offering. The hoodie is made of 100% merino wool. It is just as comfortable out on the trails or sitting by the fire with a good book. The Rockcraft works under a jacket as a layer or as a top to combat the winter chill. Merino wool allows for great temperature regulation and is naturally moisture wicking. At only $140.00 this is a great option for the man or woman in your life.
Coast Voice Activated Headlamp
An innovative twist on the essential Headlamp.
Coast Portland has come out with the next generation of headlamps with their new Voice Activated model. This headlamp by itself is great. 1100 lumens. An area (wide) light and a focused beam. Red, blue and green lights available and fully rechargeable. All amazing features on a headlamp. What takes the RL35R head lamp to the next level is the voice activation. You can turn the light on and off with a voice command. As well as change the color and beam from arc light to focused. It is really amazing and convenient. I didn’t think I would use it as often as I did but it comes in so handy especially when setting up camp or working outdoors and needing a little more focus on the light. Such a cool feature and a perfect gift for any outdoor enthusiast.
Low Down Ski/Snowboard Helmet
Time to hit the mountain with style and safety!
When it comes to making a statement on the slopes, it is hard to make a bigger one than with the LowDown Drifter helmet or any of their lines. Each helmet is designed in Colorado and then hand made in Italy. They also meets the US standard ASTM F2040-18, as developed for non-motorized recreational snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding as well as European EN 1077:2007 class A specifications when it comes to safety.
For me, it is all about the style. Nothing takes me back to my youth than seeing the amazing designs of the LowDown Helmets. A perfect gift for anyone of a certain age, or even the younger crowd who likes that “retro” style!
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Smartwool Slippers
What happens when you combine a sock and slipper? Pure Bliss!
Slippers and socks have always been popular gifts around the holidays but what if you could combine these two items into a wonderful hybrid of comfort. That hybrid would be the Smartwool Hudson Trail Slippers. Holy cow are these things comfortable! These slippers are like a giant sock that combines wool, Tencel, poly, and nylon to form a warm, soft upper sock that can be worn cuffed or up. The sole is a cushioned foam with grippers on the bottom to make them slip resistant. Once I got these they were on my feet every morning and everyone of those work from home days! Probably my favorite slipper I have ever had. This might be one of those perfect one for them and one for me style gifts!
Echolocation by Sage Marshall
Outdoor writer Sage Marshall’s first poetry publication matches his talented writing style with his love of the outdoors.
I was lucky enough to meet Sage at a conference a few weeks ago, and I have to tell you he is a great guy, except when he is beating me in the fishing tournament! He is a contributing writer and former editor for Field & Stream, and has been featured in the Missouri Review and other literary publications. Echolocation is his debut poetry collection.
Isle Paddleboard
A Stand Up Paddleboard for every skill level and every body type.
Who says we can only give winter toys for the holidays! I had so much fun this fall on the Isle Pioneer Pro. What I love about the Isle is the Isle-Link system that has strap anchor loops that allow you to really customize the paddleboard. Isle also has plenty of accessories like a seat, root rest, fishing box and more! There is also a screw mount in the front for action cameras or speakers. As a plus sized body, I was also really impressed with how well the Isle Paddleboard held up and that it wasn’t just designed for smaller people. So maybe this is the year that we all buck the trend of winter toys for the holidays and get something that will be ready for that first warm spring day!
Outdoor Tech Waterproof Speakers/Ear Buds
The music you want on the boat, by the pool, or the campsite.
When you are looking to get those tunes with you out at the campsite, it is important to pick a speaker that can hold up to the elements. The Outdoor Tech Turtle Shell 4.0 Waterproof speaker is that speaker. The Turtle Shell is IPX7 rated for dust, shock and waterproof so it is the perfect option for all of your outdoor adventures. The charge can also last up to 3 hours. Plus, you can pair up to 50 of these speakers to each other for the ultimate surround system or to set up a really cool backyard party! If you are looking for a more private experience, Outdoor Tech also has noise cancelling earbuds as well. A perfect gift for whatever your friends and family are looking for!
Whiskey Leatherworks Bound Notebook
Old World Luxury with Whiskey Leatherworks Tartan Folio.
The first thing I noticed when I opened the canvas bag was the rich smell of leather. I was taken back to that first baseball mitt and the joys of youth. There is something so connected between smell and memory that holds those ties so closely. As I pulled the Tartan Folio out of the bag, the smell grew stronger and stronger. Then I got my first look at the amazing handcrafted folio. The rawhide bookmark, brass button and perfect stitches to create the pocket. Everything about this was perfect! As someone who loves to write and journal, I had to add this to the gift guide. Monogramming is also available for certain items and the folio comes in at under one-hundred dollars. A great deal for a hand crafted leather piece like this.
Nikwax
Protect all of the new gear you get for the holidays!
While most of the gifts on my list are designed to give to others, Nikwax is perfect for yourself as well! Nikwax has a solution for most anything that comes up with your gear. The Sports Refresh is my personal favorite, to help get all the sweat (and tears) out of my hiking gear after those long hikes. The Tech Wash is perfect for jackets to help revitalize the breathability and restore the waterproofing. Fabric and Leather Proof is a waterproofer for your boots and shoes and finally Footwear Cleaning Gel is a great technical cleaner for all of your footwear. These are great options to pair with a new pair of shoes or jacket.
But I love to get it for myself after the holidays so I can make sure to extend the life of all of those gifts I get and restore all of the fear I have been hiking in the last year!
Nestout Power Bank and Lantern Light
Power and Light for the next camping trip.
When you are out on a camping trip there are two things that are super helpful. One is power. Nestout has come out with this small and compact 15000 mAh USB power bank. What I really like about this is the hard case that is both shockproof and provides water proofing and can be submerged for 30 minutes up to 1 meter. The shock proofing and weather resistance is perfect for hiking and camping trips where you never know if the weather will change. The lantern is sold separately and can provide up to 350 lumens of light. It is also a nice lightweight accessory to keep the camp light burning as long as you need it.
Yeti Hopper M30
A Soft-Sided Cooler that covers all of your entertainment needs.
Whether you are looking to get through the holidays, take a trip to the mountains for some time on the slopes, or escape it all to a nice warm beach, you can’t go wrong with the Yeti Hopper M-30! This soft-sided cooler can hold 42 cans (no ice) of your favorite beverages. Or if it is just your turn to bring ice, it can hold an astounding 32 pounds of ice (just ice). This is a nice big cooler and I love that it is soft-sided which makes it easier to handle and store when it isn’t fully stocked. Yeti even has some new colors available just for the holidays!
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