Give the gift of the outdoors! But how? For us, the outdoors gift guide is a generalist’s catchall that doesn’t involve more specific pursuits like hiking and cycling.
Most of the gifts here are things that can be used around town and then into the hills, woods, snow, etc. All items listed here are things we’ve personally tested and/or made by brands that we love.
In this guide, you’ll find gear to combat the elements and make life a little easier during an adventure. We’ve got apparel, tech, footwear, packs and storage, and good old-fashioned classic gear.
Be sure to check out all of our gift guides for more ideas to suit every adventurer on your list!
General Outdoors Gifts for 2025
REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie
The sun hoodie is an often-overlooked piece of gear that’s insanely useful and versatile. Whether you’re fishing, backcountry skiing, hiking, biking, or out on the water, the REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie offers UV protection and full coverage when you need it.
The Sahara Shade Hoodie is crafted from a blend of polyester and spandex, providing generous 50 UPF protection. And at just 8.8 ounces, it easily fits in almost any pack.
Shop NowFenix PD36R PRO Rechargeable Flashlight Gift Pack
Give two gifts in one with the Fenix Rechargeable Flashlight Gift Pack. This special holiday product pairing includes Fenix’s bestselling PD36R Pro flashlight plus the newly reintroduced MINI-LITE.
The powerful PD36R Pro can produce 2,800 lumens at maximum capacity and shine light up to 1,247 feet. Plus, the 5,000mAh battery gives users up to 42 hours of runtime between charges. And at 2 inches long and less than 1 ounce, the bonus MINI-LITE is small but mighty. The integrated clip attaches to a belt loop or ball cap for hands-free use.
Shop NowLIVSN Flex Canvas Overalls
Our editor-in-chief had never owned overalls until LIVSN surprised him with two pairs, and he quickly became a shameless evangelist. He cites the Flex Canvas Overalls as his most-used outfit for during or after things like bike commutes, gym climbing, wrenching on his truck, weekend honey-do chores, and outdoor adventures.
A burlier predecessor to LIVSN’s follow-up, stretchy Ecotrek overalls, the Flex Canvas carries the same thoughtful design and quality construction that made LIVSN one of our all-time favorite outdoor apparel makers.
Shop NowprAna Men’s Stretch Zion Pant
The bestselling prAna Stretch Zion Pant is a wardrobe staple for outdoorsmen. The durable, abrasion-resistant fabric stands up to bushwacking while providing enough stretch to climb or hang at camp. Plus, built-in water repellent and UPF 50+ protect from the elements. And, of course, multiple mesh-lined and zipper pockets let you stash the essentials while you’re on the go.
Shop NowNEMO Double Haul 30L Convertible Duffel & Tote
The multi-carry tote/duffel/backpack isn’t a new concept, but NEMO designed this with reinforced handles, trusses to keep it open, and a solid overall build quality.
Closer to home, use it as a general gear hauler in tote mode or store mission-specific gear together in duffel mode for a dedicated go bag. For travel, you can stuff it to the gills, carry the load backpack-style, and then stash the straps when you check the bag.
Shop NowCotopaxi Fuego Down Jacket
This classic, versatile down jacket is ideal for everything from snowshoeing to skiing to hitting the après in town. The shell is 100% recycled and DWR-treated, and the insulation is responsibly sourced 800-fill down. The Fuego jacket lives up to its name — in terms of both temperature and style.
Shop NowIgnik Gas Growler 3.8 Naked & Adapter Hose
This refillable propane tank lets you ditch those single-use green bottles for car camping. These tanks hold 3.8 times as much gas and weigh roughly 8 pounds, so they’re not too cumbersome to haul from car to camp.
You can place the tank right next to your stove while cooking on a table, so there’s no need for an extra-long adapter.
Shop Gas Growler Shop Adapter HoseFjällräven Övik Waffle Knit Sweater
You need a go-to, all-occasions sweater in your closet. Fjällräven’s Övik Waffle Knit is classically understated, cozy, and warm. It’s a great gift that can last a lifetime.
Shop Women’s Shop Men’sSOUNDBOKS GO Speaker
Less a portable speaker than a high-performance speaker that happens to be portable, the SOUNDBOKS GO is roughly the same size as a medium cooler and packs a wallop. Audiophiles will appreciate its 10-inch woofer and 1-inch silk dome tweeter, banging out up to 121 dB of customizable sound. The bass bumps and the sound is rich, and best of all, it’s shockproof and IP65 splashproof.
Shop NowShibumi Chair
From the makers of the cult-favorite Shibumi Shade comes the Shibumi Chair — the ultimate outdoor chair made for the beach and built to last. Designed with the same thoughtful innovation that made the Shade a summer essential, the Shibumi Chair employs a marine-grade aluminum frame designed to resist rust. And the brand’s DreamWave fabric is built to suspend the user’s body for a “weightless feel.”
Shop NowSea to Summit Ultralight Dry Bag Set
Everyone needs one set of dry bags (preferably more). Sea to Summit makes some of the best, and they’ve been tested and trusted by GearJunkie editors for years.
Plus, these colorful dry bags are great for both water protection and organization within your pack. Avoid the ubiquitous “camping damp” and keep your gear tidy and dry.
Shop NowSegway ZT3 Pro
Discover a new era of suspension riding with the ZT3 Pro — Segway’s first all-terrain scooter.
Designed for urban agility and off-road dominance, the ZT3 Pro is built to tackle tough terrain with its telescopic front fork and rear swingarm coil suspension, 11-inch off-road tires, 6 inches of clearance, and a 1,600W electric-powered engine that can reach speeds up to 24.9 mph.
Shop NowVSSL Java G25 Grinder Adjustable
If you know someone who likes café pours on outdoor adventures, the VSSL Java grinder may be just the right addition to their coffee setup. It has 50 grind dial settings to get the consistency just right for their favorite brew method. For consistency, the grinder has a conical burr and dual bearings.
The Java G25 Grinder fits inside a storage connector that can be added to the six-piece VSSL Pour Over Kit.
Shop NowYETI Roadie 15 Hard Cooler
This year, YETI updated its Roadie hard cooler to be … smaller and lighter? That’s right, ordinarily the domain of soft-side coolers, this shoulder-strap-friendly can-carrier has all the portability of a cush cooler, with all the rugged durability and long-lasting insulation of YETI’s trademark hard sides.
The Roadie 15 saves your back and shoulders when you’re hauling on your own. In our testing, it’s been great for cooling a full 12-pack with some ice to keep the cans frosty.
Shop NowMen’s Timberland PRO Gritman Fleece-Lined Hooded Canvas Jacket
Built with thick cotton duck canvas and lined with high-pile fleece, the PRO Gritman Fleece-Lined Hooded Canvas Jacket is a burly piece of outerwear. Timberland’s signature bi-swing shoulder gussets with ribbed-knit inserts and articulated elbows offer greater mobility than many canvas jackets. It’s available in both big and tall sizes to fit all body types.
Shop NowVermont Glove Uphill Skier
For all the fancy design tech and cutting-edge materials, there’s something undeniably cool about made-in-America, hand-stitched leather. Vermont Glove is about as old-school as it gets in the outdoors these days. The brand’s simple product line — gloves and mitts — is handmade in Vermont.
The Uphill Skier is an especially warm, outdoor-adventure glove with a merino liner. It’s not fancy; it’s just solidly made and exceptionally comfortable. When it comes to gifts with a great story and a lifetime of use, a pair of Vermont Gloves fits the bill.
Shop NowGnara Go There Hiking Pants
There’s a whole lot to love about Gnara Apparel’s Go There Pants. One: they allow everyone to answer nature’s call without taking off their pants, harness, or anything else. Two: they are comfortable, packed full of pockets and features, and truly are game-changing thanks to a patented hidden zipper. Available in sizes 00-22 (plus the newly added colors ash and navy).
Shop NowFeatherSnap Scout Smart Bird Feeder
FeatherSnap makes a nice gift for those who want to pass on their love of birding to others, especially beginners from a more connected generation. The bird feeder has a Wi-Fi-connected camera and AI Bird Identification hardware to help keep track of visitors (and, in our experience, more accurately than beginner birders). The feeder will photograph and identify birds that visit and track them in the companion app’s Bird Book.
The companion app costs $60 annually (or $7 a month) to keep notifications coming. Solar panels on the roof help power the feeder’s electronics but can recharge via USB-C, too.
Shop NowLARQ Bottle PureVis 2
Dial hydration to a science with the LARQ Bottle PureVis 2. This smart water bottle has a built-in, two-stage filtration system that eliminates up to 99.9% of bio-contaminants and removes chemicals, including chlorine, PFOA, and PFOS.
Plus, pair the LARQ Bottle PureVis 2 with the LARQ companion app, and smart sensors in the bottle automatically record each sip so you can track your daily water consumption and access personalized hydration insights over time.
Shop NowRALLYE 600 Portable Power Station
Simply the most innovative and convenient portable power setup on the market. Runhood — a brand you may not have heard of — wowed us in testing. The basic idea is to make the power station portable by making each battery cell a standalone power source.
In other words, add both battery packs, and the full power station has maximum power. But if you prefer to bring some more portable power, take one cell out, add on an adapter, and you have a backpack-friendly power bank.
Shop NowHow to Use This Guide
Most general outdoor enthusiasts would be thrilled to open a gift and find one of the above items inside. The products we chose all met GearJunkie’s standards of quality, and have useful functions outdoors.
But take it a step further: Ask yourself, what does the person I’m shopping for like to do? Are they a hiker? Do they car camp a lot? Or are they always on their bike? Zeroing in on the recipient’s hobbies, interests, and outdoor pursuits will help direct you to the gifts on this list that they’ll get the most use out of.
It also doesn’t hurt to search our site for reviews once you’ve narrowed your search down to a few options. GearJunkie has tested and reviewed many of the above outdoor products, and you’ll find a lot more detailed information there.
We’ve also got Best Of articles for camping lanterns, ski socks, winter gloves, camp shoes, wireless earbuds, fleece jackets, and so much more! Those guides are great resources for shopping or comparing items within the same category.
It can be overwhelming shopping for outdoor gifts — hopefully, this guide makes that process a little easier.
Why Trust Us?
Our gift guides incorporate recommendations from our experienced editorial staff and field testers, including our editor-in-chief, Adam Ruggiero, who sees a ton of gear every year.
Combined, this guide represents the sum total of the team’s testing and reporting over the year — and all the products prior that have stood the test of time.
GearJunkie’s gift guides are a chance for all the editors to reflect on their favorite gear, and the most innovative products to hit the market, and put them all into a handy, outdoor shopping cheat sheet.
Want more gift ideas? Check out our other gift guides and buying guides.
