The Ultimate Outdoorsy Girl's Gift Guide: Gear, Style, and Adventure Essentials!
Welcome to the ultimate gift guide for outdoorsy girls! This is a great guide for those looking for the perfect present for the adventurous females in your life. As a young mom who spends the majority of the year outdoors, in all seasons, I've curated a collection of top-notch gift ideas that will surely delight any outdoorsy girl. Whether she enjoys hiking, camping, biking, or simply exploring nature, this gift guide is packed with items that are practical, exciting, and guaranteed to enhance her outdoor experiences. So, let's dive in and discover the perfect gifts for the adventurous spirits who love to embrace the world outside!
Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls Under $25
Sea to Summit X-Brew Collapsible Coffee Drip
Pour over coffee may be a backpacking luxury, but there’s nothing worse than sucking down instant coffee before tackling a day of adventure. This pour over is incredibly light weight, easy to clean, and crazy affordable - perfect for the coffee lover in your life!
Kula Cloth Reusable Antimicrobial Pee Cloth
A Kula Cloth is the most practical gift you can get for a seasoned adventure girly. Skip the ‘drip drying’, forget wiping with random (hopefully safe) leaves, and no more packing excessive amounts of toilet paper, which then leaves waste or adds to the garbage bag that you pack out. A Kula Cloth weighs virtually nothing, clips directly onto the backpack, comes in fun colors, prints, and patterns, amazing for the environment, and is an affordable gift or stocking stuffer!
Out Here: Wisdom from the Wilderness
Out Here is a collection of adventure essays filled with raw, relatable, and thought-provoking stories. It’s a quick read, making it perfect for both readers and non-readers alike. The stories explore physical and metaphorical journeys, managing expectations and reality, medical emergencies, self-reliance, and so much more. This book will inspire a deeper connection to the wilderness, the reader, and leave a fresh new voice in the wilderness.
Basecamp Cards: Conversation Starter Questions
These Basecamp Question Cards make for easy entertainment and quality bonding. There are questions, ranging from thought-provoking to lighthearted and personal, on each card.
Plus, they double as playing cards! This is the perfect 2-in-1 gift, whether they are taken to camp, kept in the car, or always in a bag, they will provide enjoyment for the outdoorsy girl in your life.
Not to mention, Basecamp Card Co. plants one tree for every deck purchased, gift sustainability and entertainment this season!
Ultralight Watertight Medical Kit
A good medical kit is in the top 10 essentials for any explorer. You can never go wrong gifting one, or gifting refill supplies, and any outdoor girly will appreciate one.
Nemo Reclaimed Foam Seat
This is another luxury item that would make the perfect accessory for the hiking or backpacking girlies. The Nemo Chipper Seat Pad is lightweight, made from recycled sleeping bag materials, and comes with a lifetime warranty. It makes for a comfortable seat during a quick mid-hike break, knee pad while making dinner, or relaxing around camp at the end of the day.
wool Mid Crew Socks
You can never go wrong gifting a quality pair of socks for outdoorsy girls. I love that they come in super cute prints too, I have sunshine socks, multicolor geometrics, a fox pair, and more. We have two favorite brands:
Smartwool is crafted with responsibly sourced merino wool, durable, lightweight, and have a 2-year warranty. I find the thinner, zero cushion, crews tend to rip easier. I have never had a mid crew sock with cushion make a hole.
Darntough is uncompromised in comfort, durability and fit, lightweight, has a lifetime warranty and still made in Vermont, USA. We’ve rarely had a Darntough sock rip, but the lifetime warranty makes it super easy to send the sock in for repurposing and get the pair replaced or a gift card for a new pair.
Hydro Flask Coffee Mug
A Hydro Flask Coffee Mug (paired perfectly with the drip coffee filter) makes for a cozy, outdoorsy gift for any gal who loves to always have a mug with her.
The Hydro Flask mugs are BPA-free, phthalate-free, incredibly insulated, stylish, and practical for everyday use.
I use mine frequently for keeping my coffee or tea warm while on the way to our hiking destination, sitting around the fire, car camping, or relaxing after a day adventuring. I personally don’t like it’s bulkiness for backpacking, but it makes for a great day trip mug.
Additionally, you can have confidence in knowing your purchase is helping a company that supports non-profit organizations focused on building, maintaining, restoring, and providing a more inclusive access to parks for everyone.
Protect Our National Parks 1000 Piece Puzzle
This 1,000-piece puzzle features artwork features all 63 National Parks and is made-in-the-USA, making this an affordable and thoughtful present for outdoorsy girls, or any outdoor lover. If they’ve visited several National Parks or are still planning to, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages will appreciate this entertaining, meditative, travel-themed gift.
Jetboil Gas Refill Canister
A fuel refill is such a perfect gift because it’s not something typically considered when you are thinking of gift-giving. People typically look for unique present ideas, but having enough fuel is important! If you run out, it is such a pain to go buy - plus, what are you going to eat for dinner? This isobutane/propane burns clean and won’t gunk up your stove overtime.
Petzl Headlamp
Every girl should keep a lightweight, bright headlamp in her bag. It is perfect for those early morning or late hikes, camping, car maintenance or even winter hikes (since it gets dark earlier). We each have a headlamp in our backpacks because you just never know when you’ll need it.
Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls Under $50
Anker Portable Charger
You can never go wrong with a quality charger! Every girl needs a little extra battery when out adventuring. This one is super lightweight, nice and sleek.
Royal Polarized Aviator Sunglasses
All adventure girlies need a great pair of sunglasses! If they withstand being tossed around, dropped at overlooks, and forgotten in the car, even better!
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
As avid backpackers, there’s nothing better than gifting the ability of having clean water. If there is a women in your life who wants to start backpacking or even being out in the backcountry, a water filter is a crucial item! This one is easy to use, lightweight, and even fits on a standard water bottle.
Open-Toe Sherpa Slippers
After a day filled with exhilarating adventures, there's nothing quite like slipping into a pair of open-toe sherpa slippers to unwind and relax.
The plush sherpa lining gently provides comfort, warmth and a sense of luxurious softness. The open-toe design allows your feet to breathe and enjoy a well-deserved break, while still keeping them snug and protected.
Whether the girly you’re shopping for has been out hiking, exploring, or simply being on her feet all day, these slippers offer the ultimate relaxation experience.
Enso Silicone Ring
About a year into our marriage, we knew we needed to invest in silicone rings. We wear them almost everyday! I love how it replaces my rings, I don’t have to worry about losing my rings on the trail, and still have a feminine touch while out in the backcountry.
Klymit Luxe Pillow
This is another luxury item, but one that will make any women happy! This is an inflatable pillow with a soft cover, so you are sleeping on comfort (instead of a cold balloon).
Protect Our Parks National Park Sweatshirt
This classic fit, vintage style sweatshirt is sure to be loved by the outdoorsy girls in your life! With all the national park names, she can show off her love of nature, hiking, camping, and conservation with this fit.
Northface Sling Bag
A good, durable sling bag will always be appreciated. This one is stylish, can fit a lot of items without feeling bulky, lightweight, ample padding, and super functional. It’s the perfect bag for hiking, running errands, or even sightseeing.
Spruces Merino Gaiter
A neck gaiter is a diverse and functional buff that can be used year round. You can wear it traditionally, around the neck, or you can use it as a headband, beanie, cloth, ‘oven mit’, and so much more. I find these much more comfortable than bulky scarves, especially while on the trail!
Stanley 40oz Tumbler
This tumbler took the internet by storm, for a good reason! It holds a lot of water, fits in a car cup holder (or stroller), the handle makes it easy to hold, and it comes in so many wonderful colors.
Outdoor Research Trail Mix Gloves
A good pair of gloves are both a thoughtful and practical gift. Outdoor Research’s Trail Mix Gloves grid fleece is cute and comfortable. They are an affordable option that doesn’t break the bank.
The gloves are treated with Thermo-regulating ActiveTemp, keeping hands dry and warm. They are also breathable, durable, and have touch-screen capability - no more having to take off gloves in the middle of a snowy hike to check your map.
Elta MD Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must for healthy skin. This is a dermatologist recommended sunscreen that will keep skin safe and healthy while out adventuring, or for daily wear.
AllTrails Pro Membership
Chances are pretty high that the girl you’re shopping for uses AllTrails. This is the perfect gift because it comes equipped with offline maps for trails, alerts for wrong turns, keeping friends and family in the loop with Lifeline, and real-time map overlays.
Not only is this a great gift in general, but it’s especially perfect for the outdoorsy girl that already has everything they need and you’re struggling to come up with an idea.
I have used the free version for years! We use it to track our hikes, leave trail reviews for other hikers, and find the best family-friendly trails. Having access to offline maps and sending my family alerts with Lifeline would be an amazing gift, a way to keep my family in the loop while hiking solo or alone with my kids.
Lucky Bums Tobogan Sled
Sledding is great for all ages! It’s always great to pick one up before they sell out, and feel like a kid again. This sled can be used as the gift basket, filling it up with other fun outdoorsy gifts. If the outdoorsy girl you are shopping for is a mom, it also doubles as the perfect child pull.
We love bringing a sled on our winter hikes for when the kids get tired of walking. They will take a break in the sled, and sometimes even fall asleep! Outdoor naps are the best.
Gone Hiking Candle
Your granola girl is sure to love a good candle, especially one that fills the room with cozy scents of the hiking trail.
The Gone Hiking Candle is a cutesy gift for any outdoor enthusiast and even doubles as a cute beer glass after it’s gone and clean!
This candle gives off notes of pine, jasmine, and moss, and other soothing natural aromas. All Homesick candles are non-toxic, made from natural soy, and have a burn time of 60-80 hours.
Stasher Reusable Bags
Eliminate single use plastics and gift your girl sustainability with some stasher bags. You can make ramen in them on the trails, they can hold snacks, make your own dehydrated dinners, and so many other uses!
Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls Under $100
Teva ReEmber Slip-Ons
These versatile shoes are designed with the active woman in mind. With their durable construction and rugged rubber sole, they can handle any adventure that comes her way.
The slip-on style makes them easy to put on and take off.
Whether she's hiking through rugged terrain or exploring a new trail, these Teva Slip-Ons will provide the traction and support she needs. Not to mention, they are also stylish and trendy, making them a perfect choice for everyday wear.