With the Holiday Season fully upon us, it’s time to grant loved ones their gear wishes. Whether their passion of choice is hiking, ascending mountains, or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. Following is our editors’ definitive holiday gift guide chock-full of do anything, go anywhere products and gadgets for the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics.
Spend more than 100 years designing gear for life lived in the great outdoors and you too might create a feature rich, versatile jacket like the L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket. This ultralight, ultra-packable jacket offers weather resistant performance and a surprising level of warmth to ensure you’ll never be left out in the cold.
For the discerning-minded runner whose training regimen reflects a meticulous attention to detail, ashmei has harnessed the power of superfine merino wool for a line of high-end performance minded running apparel.
Whether it’s a down day as you wait for the sun to break through or a night crawling between pubs, the Harris from Ahnu offers a touch of sophisticated style ready to serve as your go-to option for days off the mountain trail.
It’s the eternal holiday dilemma: you want to get great gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life, but you can’t afford much beyond homemade cookies and a trail map. Fear not my friend, because we’ve put together our annual Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide. With a selection of gifts built for the outdoors and each ringing in at under $100, these gifts are sure to stoke some serious holiday spirit.
You say yes to cold weather adventure in the same way you’d say yes to coffee on Monday morning and free beer — with enthusiasm and without hesitation. That means you’ll need to be ready for weather that can deviate from forecasts and keep your core temp stable while never slowing you down or restricting your movement. And that’s just the type of adventure that the Terrex Skyclimb 2 Jacket from adidas Outdoor lives for.
As the weather turns and the chill fills the air, you’re going to need something a little beefier than sneakers. Hi-Tec designed the Trooper Mid Boot to get you through the extended cool season in comfort and style, so you can spend more time focusing on the important stuff like cabin trips and snowball fights.
Whether you ride the train, pedal a bike, or walk city streets while getting your “work” done, the SealLine Urban Shoulder Bag is ready to keep your daily goods stowed and protected from the elements.
Most of us are knee deep in a busy-time-deprived-life that requires a masterful balancing act of work, family, errands, training and if you’re lucky, maybe a bit of social revelry. In the midst of the mayhem, are we consistently get all of the nutrients our bodies need to thrive? With 100% plant-based supplements from Skoop, you may never have to question the sufficiency of your nutrient intake again.
Anyone who uses electronic gadgets knows the daily chore of searching for a power outlet or cable to bring new life to your battery during the day. For those who live a life off the grid, the challenge is amplified because there’s no power outlet around the bend ready to save your smartphone, tablet or camera from an early quitting time in the field. Outdoor Tech is about to feed your need for power in the great beyond.