Gift Guides

It’s almost Father’s Day! And your dad is too cool for you to phone it in and get him yet another pair of socks or a cheesy mug. For crying out loud, haven’t you caused him enough suffering already what with making him deal with all your shenanigans for your entire life so far? So treat him to a gift he won’t have to pretend to like (and then shove in the back of the closet the minute you leave). Try one of these items from our annual Outdoorsy Father’s Day Gift Guide instead, because we think they’re the best gifts for outdoorsy dads on the market!

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: your mom may say she loves flowers and candy, but you know what she’d rather have? Sweet outdoor gear that lasts longer than 48 hours and doesn’t attract stinging insects or have to be shared with her children. We’re not moms ourselves, but we’ve asked around, and we’re pretty sure this is a universal truth. So ditch the same lame gifts you get her every year and surprise her with a gift that rocks (and shows her you really love her and want her to be able to play outside more). Need some ideas? Check out our Mother’s Day gift guide for 10 awesome gifts for outdoorsy moms. Then get out there together and wander on this Mother’s Day.

It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day. The time of year we’re all obliged to tell someone we love them. And while we think the history of Valentine’s Day is pretty dang weird, we never mind an excuse to dote upon ourselves or loved ones, especially if it involves sustainable outdoor gear. So if you or your special someone care as much about getting outside to play as protecting the giant natural playground we call home, then here are 10 outdoorsy, sustainable Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her.

It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day. The time of year we’re all obliged to tell someone we love them. And while we think the history of Valentine’s Day is pretty dang weird, we never mind an excuse to dote upon ourselves or loved ones, especially if it involves sustainable outdoor gear. So if you or your special someone care as much about getting outside to play as protecting the giant natural playground we call home, then here are 10 outdoorsy, sustainable Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him.

It’s holiday time! Which means many of you will be doing some online shopping and spending too much time agonizing over what makes the perfect gift (just us?). Let us help: if they love the outdoors as much as we do (but they already have all the expensive gear they need), wrap up one of these fantastic sustainable gifts instead. They’re perfect for outdoor lovers and eco-friendly urban adventures (and urban adventurers). So shop sustainable this season and gift happy!

It’s Christmahanukwanza time! And that means ’tis the season to gift! And while we all know the big bow-topped gifts around the holidays are the main attraction (you know, the ones we all spent a week shaking and analyzing to determine if a new tent was hidden inside), stockings (or daily Hannukuh gifts or small Kwanzaa or Yule presents), are no less fun. So whether you’re looking for outdoorsy gifts under $50 or hand-held items that fit in oversized socks, we’ve got the goods. Here are 10 stellar stocking stuffers for outdoor lovers we either have and love (so you know they make good gifts) or wouldn’t mind unwrapping ourselves. Happy holidays!

Listen, when it comes to gifts around the holidays, we think less is more. We don’t want special holiday gift sets that come with an ornament declaring the year (it’s been a dumpster fire of a year, anyway, and we’d prefer not to commemorate it), bath products that smell like your third grader was experimenting with essential oils, or stuff we neither want nor need. We’re not about the materialism of the holiday, but just the same, we love receiving a quality, well-thought-out gift that fits seamlessly into our lifestyle as much as the next guy. And we figure plenty of our fellow outdoor lovers agree. So skip the random Amazon finds and the stuff you found at a craft fair that “made you think of them” (you know who you are, moms around the world), and get them something they’ll not only actually like, but can put to good use on their next hike, camping trip, backpacking adventure, or that they’ll want to make room for in their trusty van. These are those gifts. So what are you waiting for? Win the holidays this year with less waste and materialism (no matter what holiday you’re celebrating).

Dads love new toys. It’s a fact. And no, ties and monogramed golf balls don’t count as toys, so stop giving him that crap for Father’s Day. Step up your gift-giving game this year and solidify your place as his favorite child using this Father’s Day gift guide with the 10 best gifts for outdoorsy dads of all stripes. He’ll love you forever. We guarantee it.

Time to show mom some love. But forget the flowers and candy. Get her something she’ll really enjoy from our Mother’s Day gift guide for outdoorsy moms.

Love it or hate it, St. Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. For some, that means it’s time to stock up on heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. For others, that means …