It is that time of the year again and whether you want to get something special for a special someone, work friend or you want to treat yourself (you are on the nice list after all, and if you aren’t, write your name there anyway), this list will go over budget friendly gift ideas for the outdoor girl in your life, and some not so budget friendly as well if you are willing to splurge a little bit more.
You might not be an outdoor person yourself but if there is one true thing about us is “We Love Gear”, we will appreciate a gift to aid us in our adventures, so read on to find great ideas for that outdoor adventurer who you can be sure will appreciate it!
Gifts for Her (that won’t break the bank) Under $30dlls
1. Beanie
A beanie is a must for fall/winter in the outdoors, and the good news is, even if she has one or a couple, a nice warm beanie is never frowned upon and having choices as a girl/woman is important, they’re also great for running errands and staying cozy indoors, This one from The North Face comes in great colors and is super soft and warm.
2. Gloves
Gifting gloves I’m always reminded of a Charlie Brown cartoon where he says he wants to buy gloves for the girl he likes to keep those nice hands warm, these Outdoor Research Trail Mix gloves are not bulky, are touch screen compatible and they’ll keep her hands warm.
3. BUFF neck gaiter
A Buff is like a scarf without the hindrance or the danger of loose ends, it keeps your neck warm, can be worn as a bandana, headband, scarf, and many other ways, this one is made of merino wool which naturally prevents bacteria growth and odors, it comes in sooo many colors, I really can’t decide which one I like best, my top contenders are pink, yellow and teal.
4. Victorinox Swiss Army Knife
This is a great gift for anyone who ventures to the outdoors, they’re useful weigh practically nothing, thy have the tweezers and the scissors which is what I use the most (can’t tell you how many times I’ve used the tweezers for removing spines) among other tools, I always throw one in with my first aid kit; you can always get the classic colors, but this collection features several National Parks, they are awesome!
5. KULA cloth
It might not seem like a glamorous gift, but it is one that shall be used over and over again whenever nature calls in the outdoors and you’ll have many different patterns to choose from. KULA cloth is a woman owned business.
6. Hiking Socks (Darn Tough)
I don’t know why socks are a gift that I enjoy soo much getting, that feeling of putting on a new pair of socks… delicious, these are hiking specific socks and super comfy, perfect for all those adventures out there. There are many brands of hiking socks, I personally feel that Darn Tough socks are comfy, great quality and I loooove the prints.
7. Yeti Mug
To keep the contents warm for a longer period, whether she enjoys coffee or hot chocolate or any meal inside the mug by the fire, it might not be something you get right away but eventually we all want one.
8. Burt’s Bee’s Honey Pot Set
I love this brand and I always carry one of their lip balms in my pack or even in my purse, this little gift set is great as a stocking stuffer or a work friend or even your kid’s teacher, and the honey scent is lovely and easy on the nose for those very picky with their scents.
9. Osprey Wildwater Waterproof 8L
There’s always certain gear, layers etc. which you want to extra protect from the elements, whether your kayaking, fishing or hiking in the rain, this 8l waterproof bag is great and kind of a luxury item cause they aren’t cheap but super useful, I love mine, highly recommend!
10. Solar Charger Power Bank 10,000mAh
I have several power banks, but I love this one because it’s rugged, not heavy like others I own and I am not worried that it will get scratched, it’s built for the outdoors, now I know it says solar charged, it takes several hours to charge via cable so it will take many many more to charge solely with the sun because it’s just one panel, but although I completely charge it before heading on a trip, I like to think that in an emergency it can be solar charged, even if it takes wayyy longer, the flashlight and the compass come as a bonus and tick of 2 of your 10 essentials!
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Amazing images and a bucket list in one, a great inspiration to find your next hike. I know every adventurer would appreciate this book, it is gorgeous! and is a great coffee table book!
Outdoor Gifts for Her Under $60dlls
12. Pocket Sized Binoculars Nikon Aculon 8×21
It’s a bird, no it’s a plane it’s…. you’ll probably won’t find out without a pair of small binoculars, you’ll have to compromise a bit of quality for size but this pair is great for the size and can fit in a pocket.
13. Fjallraven logo hat
This is a bit pricier than the other beanie, it comes in bright colored options, which is great because every hiker/backpacker/camper should have at least one very bright piece of clothing in case of needing rescue. It is made of wool so it is very warm and gotta love those colors.
14. Black Diamond Headlamp
A headlamp is one of the great things about camping in my opinion it’s fun and obviously useful, this one has different modes including a red light to avoid hurting somebody else’s eyesight and requires 3 AAA batteries which are included, there are people who prefer battery operated flashlights and f that is the case this is a great one.
15. Olight Perun Mini 2 Headlamp
I LOVE this headlamp, it’s pricier than the Black Diamond but worth it in my opinion, this one is rechargeable, it has red LED light and white LED light, it is very small and doesn’t weigh your head down, it is detachable and can be clipped in a pocket, waterproof and a long lasting battery of up to 10 days in the lowest setting; even if she owns another headlamp, she’ll switch to this one.
16. Compression Packing Cubes for Travel- Packing Cubes and Travel Organizers
If you haven’t heard of packing cubes before.. buy ones for yourself and ones HER right now, these are the most useful travel accessories I own apart from luggage, they help organize, easily pack and unpack, classify your stuff and keep things neat and tidy and these are gorgeous with a different national park represented on each one.
17. Cotopaxi fanny pack
Fanny packs are back in style and are great to store those need to reach easily items like snacks, camera, phone or bear spray! I love this brand, they are sooo colorful because they use remnant materials and zippers from other companies, making it a sustainable item and a unique item because you never know what color combination you might get but it will be surely unique!
18. AllTrails Membership
All trails is an app where you can download maps, preview terrain and look for trails all from your phone, you can gift an annual membership to this very useful app.
19. Board Game Trekking The National Parks
For those days indoors, reliving your outdoor adventures, and if you have like minded people who’ll want to play with you this board game is cool, it can even be played by yourself, although haven’t tried it solo yet, this one is a great option!
20. REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie – Women’s
Quality over quantity is the motto of most hikers, we love our ger but we love good gear, and this Sahara shade hoodie is a staple among hikers, I want one in every color, they’re sooo comfortable!
$100+ Gift for Her
21. Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket
It’s a blanket, it can be a cape, it keeps her warm, say “I care” with this Rumpl blanket, it comes in several beautiful designs, It’s great for camping by the fire or watching a beautiful sunset!
22. America the Beautiful Pass
This is a great option for a gift if she lives near a national park and visits often, or travels throughout the year to several national parks, we’ve bought it for 2 week trips because it’s a greater value than paying daily, it’s a one year pass to any U.S. National park.
23. Multi Tool Leatherman Signal
I got my Leatherman Signal about 5 years ago and I loove it, it’s durable and has soo many tools you might need including a whistle, a ferro rod, hammer, saw, blade etc; it includes a sheath and comes in many color combinations.
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As a woman hiker, and I usually hike alone with my kids carrying a lightweight knife makes me feel safer, even tough it’s small; whether it’s for food preparation or cutting some tinder, a knife is essential. The clip can be moved for right or left handed people. I highly recommend this one as t is small enough for women’s pockets, easy to open/close and comes in a variety of colors.
25. Jetboil Flash Cooking System
This one is great for anyone who backpacks or camps, it’s small and light and easy to use and it s a whole system with the fuel sold separately. This is a little bit more of a splurge over other stoves but worth the money.
Have fun shopping for her and yourself! any of these items will make an outdoor person verrry happy!