22 Really Cool (And Useful) Gifts for Outdoorsmen and Outdoorswomen

The ideal gift for outdoorsmen who like to be prepared for any emergency, The Mover Max contains enough supplies to support a family of four for up to 72 hours. Collated by experts, this 24+ piece kit contains items for food, warmth, hydration, first aid, and more during any natural disaster.

Outdoor adventures are always better when you travel light, but that shouldn’t mean scrimping on the essentials. This Compact Adventure Kit contains an incredible 70 pieces of kit – including a compass, fire starter, and first aid kit – which all fits inside a flashlight that’s less than 10 inches long.

This is such a fitting t-shirt for both outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen, as it plays to their free spirited side. Comfy enough for trekking and climbing, this tee comes in a range of color options, and features a playful bear on the front with ‘live free’ underneath – a very fitting mantra.

Lightweight and portable, the Solo Stove Bonfire ensures a roaring fire wherever they set up camp, using only twigs and sticks collected from the surrounding area. Made from stainless steel and weighing 20lb, this fire produces virtually no smoke and leaves very little ash to be disposed of.

Written by survival expert Dave Canterbury, ‘Bush Craft 101’ is an invaluable book full of advice and information about all things outdoors. Based on the 5 Cs (cutting, covering, combustion, containers, and cordages), it will teach survivalists how to connect with nature, and truly get the best from it.

Keep them well-stocked with gear and supplies with a monthly Cairn Outdoor Subscription Box. Tried and tested by experts, the contents of each box can include apparel such as beanies and socks, food and energy supplies, skin care, gear, and emergency must-haves such as first aid and fire-starting equipment.

Make sure they’re well-equipped for the wilds with this incredible 12-in-1 survival kit. With an emergency blanket, wire saw, 7-in-1 spork, pen, knife, and so much more, the entire kit fits inside a waterproof durable case with extra room for added essentials.

With all the benefits of a sleeping bag and an insulated jacket, the Original Puffy Blanket is the only blanket they’ll need to keep warm and snug when sleeping under the stars. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled fabrics, it even includes a clip so it can be worn like a cape around the campfire.

‘Roughing it’ doesn’t need to be uncomfortable, as the Klymit Static V2 Sleeping Pad shows. Perfect for hiking and backpacker friendly, this pad uses V-Chamber technology for better air distribution, and will inflate with just 10-15 breaths. Comfy and convenient, it packs away to a portable 3” x 8”.

Give them all the comforts of a firepit with the added advantage of a hibachi-style grill with the BioLite FirePit. Producing little to no smoke and capable of burning both wooden logs and charcoal, this unit comes with an app-controlled power pack so the intensity can be adjusted from wherever you are.

Most coolers are a pain to carry around, which is why the YETI HopperM30 soft cooler was invented. Comfortable to carry, the M30 has a wide opening for easy filling and emptying, and includes strong magnets for self-closing. Secured with two quick-release buckles, it was built for outside adventuring.

When you’re exposed to the elements, you have to be equipped to deal with any situation, and that includes having to sleep outdoors. These 4 survival blankets are double-sided and designed to reflect up to 90% of body heat, while folding up small enough to fit into a palm-sized stuff back.

Some things are simply essential on any hunting trip, and this Man Crate has them all. A skinner knife for dealing with the spoils, a personalized Stanley insulated bottle to stay hydrated, storm-proof matches for inclement weather, camo face paint for disguise, and soap to remove all trace of the human scent.

One of the downsides to adventuring outdoors is the lack of showers and toilet facilities. Make sure their bottom halves at least stay clean with the Tushy Travel. Needing no batteries or charging, this tech-free bidet will keep butts clean and fresh, no matter how many times they ‘go’.

We all know that campfires are one of the best parts of camping, but they’re messy, smelly, and take ages to extinguish. This portable smokeless campfire is made from recycled soy wax and paper and burns for 3-5 hours, is easy to relight, and can be extinguished by simply replacing the lid.

If you need a gift for outdoorsmen or outdoorswomen for whom camping wouldn’t be complete without an impromptu jamming session, this is the tee for them. Soft and comfy, this tee is pre-shrunk for the perfect fit, and features a cool bear strumming an acoustic guitar on the front.

Make sure they can stay in touch with both the weather and home with this FosPower Emergency Radio. Powered by both solar energy and via a hand crank, this radio will receive real time weather warnings, and is capable of supplying power to phones and small tablets, too.

They can keep an eye on all kinds of data with the Garmin Venu GPS Smartwatch. Tracking things like heart rate, energy levels, respiration, stress, sleep, and even monthly cycles, this watch features a super bright LED screen, while also supplying GPS and even music streaming.

Being away from home shouldn’t mean they have to compromise on great coffee, and the WACACO Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker makes sure they don’t. Supplied with a protective case for travel, this machine will provide delicious hot coffee using just hand power, without the need for batteries or electricity.

Whether they’re new to outdoor pursuits or not, they will still benefit from this superb book by Tristan Gooley. Teaching adventurists how to read nature, this book delves into ways to predict weather, tell the time, and even estimate altitude without the use of any equipment at all.

Printed with a map that includes all 62 National Parks across the 50 states of America, this mug will make a fun gift for anyone who’s working their way across them all. Supplied with a marker, they can color in the tree that denotes each park as they visit.

If fishing is their outdoor pursuit of choice, this bucket will make it much easier. Fitted with an integrated LED light, it comes with plenty of storage, plus extra space for a reel or fishing line, as well as a removable lanyard, mesh pockets, and an internal clear space for a fishing licence.