Outdoorsy Gift Ideas: Holiday Gift Ideas to get you OUTSIDE!
The Holidays are upon us! While we hunker down in the winter, it’s fun to receive or give gifts that inspire us to plan for outdoor activities to come. It is always nice to have something to look forward to. Whether you are a newbie at camping, making a plan to get outside more in the new year, or just pumped to add some fun new items to your outdoor and camp gear, below is a list of items that we like. This list is a great way to get some items that will inspire you to get outside and enjoy nature in the new year:
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Coleman Fold n Go, 2-burner Propane Stove This is our car-camping stove. There are a lot of Coleman Stoves out there for car camping but we like this one for its ease of set up, break down and compact storage use. Folds up like a giant waffle maker. Check it out here.
ENO Eagles Nest Outfitters- Double Hammock There are a lot of camp hammocks to choose from these days but we like this one by ENO for its fun print, durable material and comfy nest-like abode. Check it out here.
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Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Paddle boarding is my new favorite outdoor activity. It is such a peaceful way to explore a place. I took a lesson with some friends and got to try out these amazing inflatable models. I even got to paddle around with one of the instructors' dogs on the board with me! I learned how you can hook on a dry sack of gear to the board and take a picnic somewhere across a lake or for the super adventurer (and light packers) do an overnight! Now I have paddled around the bays of Hawaii and Mexico and can't get enough exploration of the high mountain lakes of our region. These are really solid boards, easy to use. My son has been able to paddle on his own since he was 8!! I really love the inflatable models which can fit in the trunk or back seat of a car, instead of having to haul the solid board on top of a car. Now we can toss it in the back, head to a lake or a calm bay and be out on the board in no time. Check out this one by SereneLife sold on Amazon.
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Blundstone Boots These are my all time favorite shoes for outdoor adventuring. Pretty much my every day shoes. A trustworthy brand made in Tasmania, most famous for their laceless, slip-on ankle boot. I work outside, doing a lot of walking every day so I need shoes that are durable, comfortable and yes, I like the style. I love how they age too and they last forever, to boot! Teehee. There are a bunch of styles and colors to choose from. This is the pair that I wear and LOVE!
Outdoor Picnic Blanket You ever get the idea to have a nice family picnic? So you head out with your yummy goodies, find a nice spot outdoors to lay your blanket only to have the wet ground beneath seep through and get everyoone's bum wet. Boo. Or how about trying to lay a blanket down on a windy beach? Check out this nifty picnic blanket with a water proof underside, stakes for pinning corners to the ground and a handy way to pack it up and carry. Woohoo for comfy picnicking!
Tents, Tents and more Tents We love our little Marmot tent, easy to set up and worked well for our family of four when the kids were smaller. As we grew the Big Agnes Family tent afforded more room and organizing pockets. The above mentioned tents are better for car camping or short walk-in sites. For backpacking, two smaller 2-pesron tents work better for a family of four. This is a solid little tent by ClostNature, for a good price.
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Solar Powered Inflatable Lanterns Can't say enough good things about these little lanterns By MPowered. Not only are they great for camping they are fun for the kids at home when they build pillow forts. When we camp, use them at bed-time, with different settings for different colors, put them outside during the day to power them back up and inflate them when its time to go. So easy, useful and fun! Buy one here.
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Fun Camp Chair Take your camp side maxin and relaxin to the next level with this camp rocking chair by HELINOX. Super comfy and portable. You can also check out their non-rocking camp chair here. high quality camp chairs for sure.
Alright folks now get out there and plan some outdoor adventures! If you are interested in gift ideas and holiday activities that inspire ways to give back, get involved with your local community or even focus gift giving on something that inspires, kindness, compassion or environmental stewardship, check out this post. Be well and Happy Holidays!