30 Gifts for Outdoors Lovers

The fun novelty cover makes this one of the best gifts for outdoor lovers who love to hike. Inside are 120 lined pages for them to record details of their hikes.  This is a great way for them to keep track of key info about each hike and create a personal memento of their outdoor activities. 

This picnic blanket is one of the perfect gift ideas for outdoor lovers.  With attractive high end tartan fabric and a waterproof underliner, it is ideal for hiking, camping, the beach or just hanging out in the park. It rolls up in a small bundle tied with a beautiful tan leather handle and high-quality buckle.

Help your loved ones hit the bike trails with this handy foldable electric bike.  The compact size is perfect for a road trip.  There are 6 speeds for different inclines and the fat tires are designed for a little rougher terrain. It comes with a powerful 750W motor and detachable battery that lasts up to 22 miles. These make amazing gifts for outdoor enthusiasts. 

These are great gifts for outdoorsy people who also like the comforts in life. What is better than a picnic at the end of a hike or scenic overlook?  And what better way for them to have everything they need than a backpack with a full picnic set. It includes a picnic blanket, detachable wine bottle holder, and plates and cutlery for four.  All in a comfortable backpack with adjustable straps. 

These make ideal gifts for the outdoorsy people in your life who also like to stay connected.  The dual layer washable beanie keeps them warm and the inbuilt Bluetooth technology connects to all media devices that have Bluetooth enabled.  How great is it to be outdoors, warm and have music playing from your hat?  They will love it! 

These are cool outdoor gifts for the colder months. This rechargeable hand warmer stays warm for up to 12 hours and recharges quickly. 

These make great outdoors gifts for people who love camping. The set includes a lightweight portable hammock, mosquito net and a waterproof fly/ shade cover, as well as all you need to string it up easily between trees.  They can be used to hang out on (it is big enough for two people) or store equipment off the ground under a rainproof cover, and they can even use the fly as a picnic mat. 

If you’re looking for outdoor gift ideas, it’s hard to go wrong with this lightweight roll up camp table.  It’s just what your loved one needs for camping trips, parties or even the beach. It’s lightweight, durable and rust resistant. And it rolls up and fits into its own storage bag.  It really couldn’t be any more ideal.   

Another one of the best gifts for outdoor people who love a little comfort, this inflatable couch is perfect for camping, but also the beach, tailgating or the park. It doesn’t require a pump or wind – you swoop it through the air and it inflates.  There are 16 different designs to choose from. 

One of the best gifts for outdoor enthusiasts is this portable cast iron barbecue grill.  Whether they are camping in a national park or hanging out in their yard, they will love the ease of this charcoal grill.  It is big enough to cook a meal for a family, but small enough to pack away and carry easily.  There are two heights, so they can adjust it depending on what they are cooking.  

What is not to love about this?!  A portable camping chair with a heated seated pad, wide arm rests, five pockets and a cup holder.  Whoever you give this to will love it (and you)! 

Good quality day packs are among the best outdoor gifts because a comfortable pack is essential on every hike.  A top-of-the-line choice is Osprey and they are well worth every cent.  With adjustable shoulder straps and padded hip belts, ventilated back panels, stretch mesh side panels, trekking poles attachments and an integrated and removable rain cover, these packs have everything they need for comfort and convenience.  

Dry bags aren’t only handy for kayaking and canoeing.  They make great gifts for outside lovers in all sorts of situations where their phone or other valuables might get wet. Whether that is boating, fishing, camping, hiking or even going to the beach, a drybag is the best way for them to keep their gear dry.  This one is even better because it comes with a waterproof iphone case.  

Binoculars make great Christmas gifts for outdoor lovers because they are something kind of special, but also something they will love.  In fact, once they have a set of great binoculars, they will hardly believe how they got by without them. 

The best binoculars for the money are these Vortex Optics Diamondback 10×42 Roof Prism binos. There’s actually quite a lot to consider when buying binoculars, so I have written a guide that includes reviews of these and other great value binoculars here. 

This heavy-duty watch with three built-in satellite navigation systems (GPS, Galileo and Glonass), compass and barometric altimeter is one of the most unique gifts for outdoor lovers.  It also includes a heart rate monitor.  It comes in 19 different colors. 

Fun outdoor gifts don’t get better than this. This is THE go-to camera for active outdoors enthusiasts.  It’s compact, super tough and waterproof to 33 feet.  It has a front display and rear touch screen.  It shoots high quality photos, video and even livestreams.

These are great gifts for outdoorsmen who have everything.  This is a super cool gadget with 12 tools for survival in the great outdoors.  It includes a survival knife, carabiner, flashlight, flint fire starter and pocket-sized bellows, water bottle clip, wire saw, a credit card knife and multi-use spoon fork, and even an emergency blanket! It comes in a beautiful gift box. 

These flashlights kits make awesome gifts for outdoorsy boyfriend/ husbands. More than just a flashlight, it also has a compact phone charger.  The flashlight has 6 settings, zoomable focus, a lantern attachment, bicycle mount, neck strap and USB charging cable.  It is water, dust and damage resistant and even comes with a stylish carry case.  

If you are struggling to find great gifts for outdoor lovers, then look no further than this awesome gift set.  Filled with fun and unique presents, it’s one of the best outdoor gifts for men who have everything.

The gift box includes a coffee mug with lid, a fire starter, a knife, natural coffee grit soap, a cedar and sandalwood candle, and a card so you can easily personalize the whole gift.    

Treat the man in your life with this fun hoodie.  It comes in six sizes and four colors to choose from, all with the fun “I’d Rather Be Outside” graphic. 

These solar powered portable battery chargers make great gifts for outdoorsmen boyfriend/ husband/ dads.  Each one has a compact solar panel, compass and flashlight.  It can charge two Smartphones at the same time.

Liven up your camping trip with fun patterned can coolers.  Whether she likes camping, hiking or taking road trips, these fun-themed camp coolers are ideal outdoorsy gifts for her.  They are suitable for 12 oz cans and 12-16 oz bottles.

This attractive classic Colorado mountain design hoodie is perfect for women who like to be out in the mountains.  It comes in 5 colors and sizes.

No one lives outside all the time, but that doesn’t mean their love of the outdoors can’t be with them at all times.  These super stylish leaf earrings are a beautiful way for your loved one to keep a little nature with her even when she’s indoors.

Winter brings cold weather, but that doesn’t mean your outdoors lover will want to spend those months inside.  These super comfy thick wool socks in fun attractive designs are perfect presents for outdoor lovers who like to get outside in winter.

If you’re looking for outdoor gifts for women (or men), look no further than these cool heated gloves with built-in hand warmers. She will love these super cool rechargeable gloves. 

This quilted double sleeping bag is perfect for couples who like camping. It has specially designed draft pads to keep then extra warm and can even be converted into two single sleeping bags. It is easy to clean and store in its own carry bag.

These clocks make great wedding gifts for nature lovers.  They are stylish and modern, while the warm wood gives it a nature feel. They can be personalized with the names of the happy couple. 

These engraved wooden maps are awesome gifts.  The couple can choose a lake or other map that has a special memory for them and a beautiful engraved map is created for them.

Get this gift for the outdoors couple who also likes the finer things in life.  The stylish mini picnic table has cutouts to hold wine glasses and an insert for a bottle, plus enough space for a mini meal.  Help them take their picnics to the next level!

James Ian is a national park, camping and hiking expert.

He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of the national parks in the United States. With over 35 years experience in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as a travel planner who’s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks. 

Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James has published detailed itineraries for most of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as in-depth park guides, comprehensive camping and hiking gear reviews and buying guides, and helpful packing lists and gift guides will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.

As a national park expert, James has contributed to many publications, including USA Today, Time Business News, Savoteur, Best Trip, and Wired.

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