31 Holiday Gift Ideas
For the Outdoor Adventurer

For Stocking Stuffers:

The fun little items that you would never buy alone as a gift, but are still great to get!

$0 - $5

• Pro Bars, for the hungery hiker
• Lip Balm (with SPF), for your crack-lipped friends
• Lightweight First Aid Kit, for the friends of the guy who always gets hurt
• Alcohol Stove Fuel, for the ultralight backpacker
• Hand Warmers, for the cold-blooded skier

For the White Elephant or Secret Santa:

Give the gift that everyone fights over.

$5 - $15

• MSR Reusable Coffee Filter, for the caffine addict
• Ultimate Hikers Gear Guide, for the gear junkie
• Smartwool Socks,for the stinky foot-ers
• Joshua Tree Climbing Salve, for the climber who just can't stop
• Ski Resort Illustrations, for the artistic skier/boarder

For Aquaintances:

People you appreciate, on a budget.

$15 - $25

• Black Diamond ATC, for the beginner climber
• Sea to Summit Compression Sack, for the organized packer
• Outside 25 Book, for the planners
• Climbing, Backpacker, or Outside magazine subscription, for the bathroom readers
• Hydro Flask, for keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold

For Friends:

Your close friends, so you can steal their gear later.

$25 - $50

• REI Flash 18 Daypack, for day hikes, summit climbs, and groceries runs
• Portable Battery Pack, for the gadgety gal
• Z-lite Sol Sleeping Pad, for the versatile sleeper
• MSR Pocket Rocket 2, for the lightweight backpacker
• Down Botties, for the cold-footed camper

For the Family:

Your family, so they stop stealing your gear!

$50 - $100

• ENO DoubleNest Hammock, for those that like to sway in the wind
• Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp, for those who are in-the-dark
• Steri-Pen, for the person who thinks "that water must be safe!"
• JetBoil Flash Stove, for the all-in-one explorer
• Stohlquist Trekker PFD, for your sibling that sinks

For your Favorite Person:

For that special someone who you really want to treat!

$100+

• Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles, for the aching downhill joints
• Patagonia R1 Hoody, for the best layer ever!
• GoPro Hero5 Session, for the video fiend
• Patagonia Nano Puff, for the chilled adventurer
• REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent, for a place to cuddle up at night

Nothing seem quite right? Give the Gift of Travel by taking that person on an overnight, weekend, or longer vacation to one of their favorite places, check out my Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Guide and Joshua Tree Guide for inspiration!