Early-Bird Gift Guide: Shop Now, Relax Before the Holidays

HOKA ONE ONE Challenger ATR 6 Shoe & Matching Apparel

The latest iteration of HOKA’s versatile all-terrain (ATR) shoe has zones of low, wide tread to avoid causing “road noise” like small rubber lugs. And what better to run in than matching apparel? The HOKA Half-Zip Midlayer is made with Polartec Power Grid to wick sweat, and the HOKA Performance Full-Length Tights keep your legs warm as the temperatures drop. These tights offer ankle zippers for a secure, mobile, comfortable fit.

GCI Outdoor Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger

Upgrade your camp chair game with the GCI Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger. This chair lets you switch seamlessly back and forth between two modes: sitting with your legs up or reclining into a weightless position. Who said camping was uncomfortable?

Bollé Ryft MIPS Helmet

The Ryft uses a new ventilation build to allow for more airflow than Bollé’s other models and maintains its safety standards, including MIPS tech to protect against rotational forces in certain impacts. The Ryft helmet has a BOA Fit System for fine-tuning the fit, a magnetic closure, a removable goggle clip, earpads, and padding.

QALO Silicone Ring

In our tests, we chose QALO as the best silicone ring of 2020. It won top awards for durability and versatility. We’ve worn our QALO rings through all manner of outdoor activities and haven’t had any issues with stretching or breaking. And we like that there’s a huge selection of color options and styles available. It’s a reasonable price and will get used, making it a great gift option.

Sawyer TAP Water Filtration System

New for 2020, this pocket-size filter brings the water-cleaning tech we know and love straight into the home. It can filter up to 500 gallons per day. And the 0.1-micron filter removes 99.9% of bacteria and protozoa and 100% of microplastics. It’s great for regular home use, travel, and emergency preparedness.

Rossignol 1907 Chamonix Boots — Men's

Rossignol’s 1907 Chamonix Boots blend mountain durability with urban style. These leather boots are both insulated and waterproof to keep your feet warm in rough, wintry weather conditions.

Rubber outsoles add traction for icy streets and snowy sidewalks, and a side zip allows for easy on and off.

Kelty Low Loveseat Camp Chair

In our review of Kelty’s much-loved camp couch, we said, “The steel frame is plenty strong (even for two people) and can easily handle 600 pounds. We like that the seat is slightly reclined for comfort, and our testers found the shorter height of the Low allowed for a more relaxed lounge.”

Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoodie

The Helium Down Hoodie combines the warmth and performance of down without the delicateness you expect from down. This jacket has Diamond Fuse technology infused into the shell fabric that protects the 800-plus-fill down insulation. This creates a stronger and more durable jacket overall that’s ready for cold-weather objectives. As a bonus, the hood and shoulders have exclusive waterproof Diamond Fuse fabric for even more weather resistance.

Black Diamond Stonehauler 45L Duffel

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Wired)

If you or someone on your list has been eyeing the Apple AirPods for a while, now’s a good time to buy. These popular wireless earbuds are currently on sale. This model has a charging case you need to plug in to charge.

If you’re looking for a wireless charging case, check these out, also on sale. The AirPods Pro are on sale too if you’re looking for a premium upgrade.

AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press

Get everything you need to make a cup of coffee (except for the coffee) on the go or in the backcountry with this AeroPress coffee set. According to AeroPress, the mini coffee press can make a cup of hot coffee in one minute. It comes with 350 paper microfilters, and everything packs into the included cup for easy portability.

Hydro Flask 20 fl. oz. Food Jar

Having a temperature-regulating food container is something I didn’t know I was missing until I received one as a holiday gift. From bringing lunch to work to storing food while camping, this 20-ounce food jar from Hydro Flask has lots of uses. Double-wall insulation keeps food hot or cold for hours while you hike up a mountain or just go about daily life. The soft lid is easy to open, and the jar is dishwasher-safe for convenient cleaning.

RovR RollR 45 Cooler

The RollR 45 is your keep-things-cold companion when space is limited but capacity is still important. The RollR 45 has a unique cooling and organization design on the inside to keep your drinks and foods separate. It’s built to carry to your campsite, on your tailgate, or out to any other outdoor adventure. The brand states that the cooler is bear-resistant and can hold ice for up to 8 days depending on use. A telescopic handle, rubber non-skid feet, and a 5-year limited warranty round out this feature-rich cooler. Check out our full review here.

Granite Gear Air Zippditty Stuff Sacks

Stuff sacks might not have been at the top of your list, but these are a perfect gift for that busy outdoor adventurer. The Air Zippditty stuff sacks are ultralight and have water-resistant, zippered access to the mesh compartments inside.

Choose from a variety of sizes in sets of two or a set of four with one of each size.

Purist Water Vessels

Purist combines a modern, clean aesthetic with an “unbreakable” glass interior to resist unwanted tastes from your beverage. Double-wall vacuum-insulated and leakproof, these bottles will keep up with your every adventure. The bottles come in a variety of sizes and have different lid styles. In our tests the, 18-ounce Mover bottle with the Scope Top has become a favorite.

Gregory Supply Duffel

With Kevlar-reinforced fabric, the Supply Duffel adds durability to cover your every adventure. Features like jump T-grip zipper pullers, removable shoulder straps, and a stabilized handle wrap make this a solid addition to your gear closet.

You’ll be ready when you start loading up for your next adventure.

Pearl Izumi PRO AmFIB Shell

This triple-layer, four-way-stretch, foul-weather-ready jacket is completely windproof and water-resistant thanks to its proprietary PI Dry treatment. The brand says this technology causes water to bead up at the surface and run off before it has the chance to soak through the fabric and membrane.

Bonded seams at the cuffs, neck, and hem reduce bulk and keep this top form-fitting. The brand claims it will protect like an insulated rain jacket and still fits like a long-sleeve jersey — and it’s ready for any weather conditions!