Need a gift for a women who loves the great outdoors?
In this Ultimate Gift Guide for the Outdoorsy Girl, you will find all the best gifts that are high quality and useful all year round.
From gift ideas for the eco-conscious adventurer outdoorsy women to the outdoor enthusiast who loves camping trips and day hikes, this is guide for you!
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What you’ll find in this post.
1. Outdoor Food and Cookware
2. Apparel that Stands Up To Nature
3. Accessories for the Adventurer
4. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Gifts
5. Adventure-Inspired Personal Care and Wellness
6. Books, Guides, and Maps for Outdoor Inspiration
1. Outdoor Food and Cookware
Camping is so much more enjoyable with a good base-camp set-up. Gift a hammock and coffee set up to your outdoor enthusiast.
- Food Gear:
- Compact and lightweight camping gear: stoves, and cookware. Enamel amping plates, bowels, and utensils are a fun match with dehydrated camping meals and backpacking snacks.
- Solo Camp Stove
- S’more Kit
- Water Bottles and Thermos’s:
- Look for a stainless steel water bottle like Hydroflask, Kleen Kanteen or Stanley.
- A thermos for hot drinks is a must! Pair a thermos with a durable French press coffee maker and local beans for a useful gift.
- Water filters are a small but useful gift, great for an add-on.
- Portable Hammocks:
- Lightweight, durable options like ENO (Eagles Nest Outfitters) for relaxation on-the-go.
- Packable Chairs
- Pop Up Shelter
2. Apparel That Stands Up to Nature
Give the gift of quality base layers, accessories, and favorite outdoor brands.
From everyday wear to chilly nights, here are brands and gear I recommend for your outdoorsy friend. Look for merino wool, cotton, gortex, breathable, and waterproof options.
- Merino Wool Base Layers:
- Perfect for warmth, moisture-wicking, and odor resistance. Brands like Smartwool or Icebreaker. For natural fabric brand inspiration, check out my Natural Fabrics post here.
- Tough Socks
- Warm, high quality, moisture-wicking socks are a must for the outdoorsy woman. A personal favorite is Stio socks. Look for Marino wool. Other favorite sock brands are Smart Wool and Darn Tough. Plus, most hiking socks come in a fun array of patterns and colors!
- Hats & Sunglasses
- Hats a great edition to a gift. Every outdoorsy girl needs to own a camper hat for summer and a warm hat for chilly nights and cold weather.
- Grab a pair of sunglasses at a practical price point like “Goodr”. You can snag a pair for around $25. A good pair of sunglasses are one of the best outdoorsy gifts.
- Camping Shoes
- Chacos, crocs, camping slippers. Outdoor lovers need a pair of camping shoes she can quickly slide on and off.
- Apparel Brands
- Brands like Nani Swim, Patagonia, Stio, and Beringia.
3. Extra’s for the Adventurer
Gift items that are as functional as they are fashionable.
- Headlamps & Flashlights:
- Essential for camping or late-night trail hikes, with reliable brands like Black Diamond or Petzl.
- Multi-Tools or Pocket Knives:
- Versatile tools for any outdoor situation
- Outdoor Watch or GPS Tracker:
- Reliable watches with GPS and altimeter features from Garmin. Or try a less expensive fun option from Freestyle. A watch is the perfect gift for her next adventure.
- Buff
- Neck warmers and buffs come in fun and funky patterns. This is a gift that will keep on giving and will be used over and over again.
- Games and Cards
- One more thing to add to your gift list for the outdoorsy girl is games! Get a cute deck of cards, cribbage, or a fun magnetic chess set for sitting around by the fire. Games area great addition for indoor or outdoor activities.
4. Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Gifts
Is the outdoorsy girl you are buying for conscious of sustainable gifts? Here are some suggestions that she is sure to love!
- Reusable Food Containers & Utensils:
- Eco-conscious gifts like stainless steel food containers or bamboo utensils.
- Sustainable Outdoor Apparel:
- Outdoor clothing brands that focus on sustainability, like Patagonia, prAna, or Pact.
- Solar-Powered Gadgets:
- Solar-powered chargers, rechargeable lanterns, solar-powered string lights, or portable power banks for off-grid adventures.
5. Adventure-Inspired Personal Care & Wellness
Looking for smaller gifts for stocking stuffers or the perfect add-on? Try non-toxic lip balm, candles, essential oils or eco-friendly towels.
- Natural Skincare for the Outdoors:
- Sunscreen, lip balms, and moisturizers designed for outdoor exposure (e.g., All Good, Badger Balm). Go for the non-toxic, mineral base sunscreen made with natural ingredients.
- Outdoor-Inspired Candles or Essential Oils:
- Look for candles with wooden wicks. They will remind her of the great outdoors Keep non-toxic options like beeswax candles in mind. These make great stocking stuffers.
- Towels
- A recycled camping towel is the perfect present. Brands like Nomadix make fun prints from recycled bottles found in the ocean. Another perk is these towels dry ultra fast.
6. Guides & Maps for Outdoor Inspiration
- Maps
- Practical maps or maps that are made for wall hangings are a great gift.
- Trail & Camping Guides:
- Regional hiking or camping guides to inspire new adventures.
- Journals for Reflection:
- Nature journals for recording experiences and observations on the trail.
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Excellent guide I’d love any of these!
I love your gift guides! With Valentine’s Day coming up I will be sending this to my husband. 😁
This is a great list, thank you!
As an outdoor girl, I love this! Saving for later!