Outdoor Lifestyle Gifts
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Time outside is better than time spent inside staring at a screen. This holiday season, encourage your favorite person to soak in the sunshine or swagger through the woods with any of these items on this list. From the useful to the thoughtful, these gift ideas are designed to help your adventurous friends and family enrich their enjoyment in the outdoors.
CamelBak eddy+ 32oz. Filtered by LifeStraw
Whether you are going out for a trek into the backcountry or looking for an everyday water bottle, there is nothing better than having a trustworthy source for safe water wherever you travel. Which is why we carry the CamelBak eddy+ 32oz. Filtered by LifeStraw. Water passes through two separate stages of filtration – the Hollow Fiber Filter removes bacteria, parasites, and microplastics and the Ion Exchange Filter reduces lead, bad taste, chlorine and other unwanted chemicals. The universal Eddy + straw cap and bite-valve interface is leak-proof when closed and spill-proof when open and delivers a high flow for steady hydration when you need it most. The main vessel is made with Tritan Renew, a highly durable and lightweight plastic made with 50% recycled material that is odor and stain resistant and free of BPA, BPS, and BPF. The path to reliably clean drinking water begins with a CamelBak eddy + filtered by LifeStraw. MSRP $50 www.camelbak.com
BougeRV Car Door Step
When your vehicle is large, and your roof rack is just out of reach, sometimes you need an assist. The BougeRV Car Door Step temporarily attaches to the front door, rear door or any other vehicle door frames by adjusting the sliding nut and the rotating rubber pad, giving you a safe way to gain more height and easily access your vehicle’s roof rack. The BougeRV Car Door Step provides a comfortable and secure platform to help load and strap down car top cargo carriers, canoes, kayaks, SUPs, skis, snowboards and bikes. It even comes in handy to help wash your vehicle’s roof. MSRP $49.99 www.amazon.com/bougerv
Nocs Provision Standard Issue 8 x 25 WP Binoculars
When you reach the pinnacle of a fun filled day hike, you want to make sure you can enjoy the view. Pack along the Nocs Provision Standard Issue 8 x 25 WP Binoculars and get an optimal viewing experience. Its Swiss optical engineering design flexes easily to promote viewing for a wide range of facial sizes, while Bak4 Prisms and Fully Multi Coated lenses give you clear light transmission and accurate color. You can feel safe giving them over to your little ones too, the rubber armor provides a non-slip grip and durable external protection in case they do fall. There is also fog proofing and waterproofing, so you can enjoy the views, even on a rainy day. Plus, we absolutely love that we can shoot smartphone photos through the lens, letting us get close up pics of faraway objects to share once we get home. MSRP $95 nocsprovisions.com
Sweet Pickle Paddles Set
The Sweet Pickle Paddles Set is as easy as it gets on being able to get anyone introduced to joining pickleball. The Sweet Pickle Paddles have a nice quiet graphite hitting surface and a lightweight polymer honeycomb core, rounded out by a super comfortable non-slip grip and a great look. They each feature a weight of 7.8 oz. and are considered a middleweight pickleball paddle, which are a great option for new players, as they fit right in between a true control player and power player. The Sweet Pickle Paddles Set is an affordable set that features two paddles, four balls and a molded case, making it a great option for players looking to get into pickleball and yet they are USAPA APPROVED when you are ready to step up to the big leagues. MSRP $139.99 www.amazon.com/sweetpicklepaddles
Jack Wolfskin DNA Rhapsody 3-IN-1 Jacket
Once you pull the Jack Wolfskin DNA Rhapsody 3-IN-1 Jacket out of your closet in the Fall, you won’t be putting it away again until the Spring, and maybe not even then. Offering ultra-versatile performance for Winter, Spring, and Fall, this three-in-one jacket functions as an insulated Winter coat, a lighter jacket for chilly weather, and a waterproof rain shell on cool and rainy days. Its fleece liner zips out into its own light jacket, leaving behind a waterproof shell that eliminates the need to drop money on a new rain jacket. When you wear the shell and liner together you’ve got bombproof Winter protection from biting winds, cold temps, and even the heaviest of snows, and when you wear them apart you’re ready for the constantly changing weather that transitioning seasons can bring. The shell features a fixed tunnel hood that can be adjusted with a bungee pull to keep you protected from wind and snow, and both the shell and liner have a set of hand pockets ensuring that you’ve always got a place to stow important items and cold hands. The Jack Wolfskin DNA Rhapsody 3-IN-1 Jacket is not only a great all around jacket, but the perfect combination for hiking in cold and wet weather. MSRP $289.95 jackwolfskin.com
Senita Athletics Dynamic Pullover and Weekend Joggers
Senita Athletics provides fashionable and functional athletic gear at a very reasonable price. Highlighting two pieces that have kept us comfy on day hikes, beach strolls, and even hanging out at backyard BBQs are the Dynamic Pullover and Weekend Joggers. The Dynamic Pullover keeps us cozy by the fire and comfortable on morning hikes through the hills. A stretchy fit works well on its own or as a layer, and the 1/4-zip front gives us style and venting options, while the thumb holes offer hand warmth when the temps drop. Built from breezy performance fabrics, this top is ready for both early morning treks and end-of-day lounging.
If there’s a hybrid of our favorite running tights and well-worn sweat pants, it’s the Weekend Jogger. We love snuggling up on the couch in their ultra-soft material while also sporting them for a solid workout at the gym. Since they have pockets, we finally have a place to stash our phone and keys when we’re grabbing a few groceries. The Weekend Joggers keep us comfortable while looking more polished than the average pair of sweatpants. MSRP $48 Pullover and $40 Joggers senitaathletics.com
Dakota Grizzly Ross
We opt for the Dakota Grizzly Ross for hiking through autumn foliage, lunching at the ski lodge, and staying in during Springtime showers. The Ross Hoodie features a rich herringbone cotton/poly blend ensuring a timeless image, and a kangaroo pouch to stash gear or some pocket warmers on days with extra bite. A notched neckline provides easy pull over comfort that keeps us wrapped in warmth and protects us from chilly seasonal temperatures. MSRP $68 dakotagrizzly.com
Livsn Flex Canvas Shorts
From backyard barbecues to car camping weekend getaways, the Livsn Flex Canvas Shorts keep comfort levels on point while flipping burgers or hunting for firewood. The soft EcoFlex Canvas stretches to move with you while you hop over logs in search of the perfect kindling, and the discrete EDC pockets lets you stash your essentials, while the hem can be flipped up to reveal a reflective tape for enhanced visibility on night missions and bike rides. A gusseted crotch, reinforcements on stress points, and ventilated pockets keeps us working hard and playing harder so we can wear them for any outing, knowing that they’re built to last. MSRP $79 livsndesigns.com
Truewerk T2 WerkPant
The T2 WerkPants were made in line with Truewerk’s ubiquitous style and unparalleled durability. Built with their proprietary four-way stretch T2 WerkFabric, the pants are tough enough for long workdays, and offer the perfect stretch to move with you wherever you go. The Truewerk T2 WerkPant is a rugged, hard-working pant that can keep up with tough treks while protecting you from the elements. Whether you’re on a peak-bagging mission or backpacking deep into the wild, the stretchy T2 WerkFabric allows comfortable movement, and articulated knees, gusseted crotch, and double-stitched seams beef up durability without restricting mobility. These pants feature seven pockets, including no-snag pen and knife pockets, dual-entry cell phone pocket, and body fabric pocket bags to protect your legs from sharp pocket contents. The T2 WerkPant accommodates every step, jump, and lunge that we take in our day. Whether we’re on the job or hitting the trail, the stretchy material fosters our body’s movements. MSRP $79 www.amazon.com/truewerk
Groove Life Belt
From weekends spent hiking in the mountains to weeknights in the city, the Groove Life Groove Belt is built for outdoor activities and social situations alike. Its stretchy material keeps the fit snug and comfortable, while the easy clip magnetic closure locks in fast and securely. MSRP $59.95 www.amazon.com/groovelife
Altra Torin 5 Luxe
If you want to pamper your feet after a crazy trail run or intense leg day grab a pair of the Altra Torin 5 Luxe Shoes. A highly flexible engineered knit upper and Altra EGO MAX cushioning joins an already premium outsole and footbed that make it a luxurious stack for our feet to rest on. These ease, revitalize, and provide lavish comfort to weary feet. If your active days result in sore and beat up feet, relieve them with the Altra Torin 5 Luxe – you won’t want to take them off. MSRP $155 www.rei.com/altrarunning
XTRATUF Legacy Boot
A little wet weather won’t deter you from taking a walk late in the season when you have a pair of XTRATUF Legacy Boots waiting by the door. Fully waterproof construction defends from rain and snow with functional pull tabs and a twin elastic gore that offer easy on/off when you’re on the go. The cushioned footbed and removable EVA footpad will keep your feet comfortable all day long, and a slip-resistant sole provides traction on slippery surfaces. The XTRATUF Legacy Boot is built to keep you protected, dry, and comfortable no matter where your adventures may lead. MSRP $120 xtratuf.com
Jetson Bolt Pro Electric Bike
If you’re anything like us, you probably love to go exploring for new trails to tackle and spots to hang out. Whether it’s heading to your local park or the neighborhood coffee shop, the Jetson Bolt Pro Electric Bike is a fun way to get out and about. With a battery range of ~15 miles it is likely more than enough to explore your city. And with the Bolt’s easy folding mechanism and built-in carrying handle, it’s simple enough to take with you on road trips to explore elsewhere. The Jetson Bolt Pro is a compact e-bike that features a 350 watt rear wheel motor, 14” wheels that stop on a dime thanks to the dual disc brakes and is equipped with a LED headlight and a detachable red strobing rear light for riding in low light. The Jetson Bolt Pro is a good entry point for people new to electric bikes or even for kids, it’s user friendly and small enough to be agile and portable. MSRP $599.99 www.amazon.com/ridejetson
