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- Written by: Sophie Nicholson
- Last Updated: 11 May 2026
Finding the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person in your life can be surprisingly tricky - especially if they seem to already have all the gear they need or are notoriously picky about what makes it into their backpack!
Whether they’re into wild swimming, hiking, trail running, surfing, or adventures with the family, we’ve rounded up a selection of funky yet practical gift ideas that’ll go down a treat.
From clever gadgets and the latest gear innovations to camping accessories and the good ole simple hiking sock, these gifts are designed to inspire folks to spend as much time as possible outside - whatever the season.
Sunski Treeline Sunglasses | £98
The Sunski Treeline are one of those rare pairs of sunglasses that seem to work just about everywhere. Lightweight, comfortable and impressively stable on the move, they’ve quickly become a favourite for everything from trail runs and long hikes to skiing days and general mountain travel.
The standout feature is the removable magnetic sun shields, which give the glasses a proper wraparound glacier-glasses feel when deployed, blocking out serious glare on bright days in the mountains. The polarised lenses are excellent too, while the grippy nose pads do a good job of keeping everything securely in place when things get bouncy underfoot.
We’ve also been impressed by the overall build quality. Despite weighing just 28g, the Treeline feel reassuringly solid, with strong hinges and a premium feel throughout. Better still, they’re made using recycled plastic that would otherwise end up in landfill, and Sunski’s replacement policy adds a nice bit of extra reassurance for clumsy adventurers prone to sitting on sunglasses.
The lenses may feel slightly dark in lower light conditions, but for bright mountain environments and all-round versatility outdoors, these are seriously impressive sunglasses.
Read the full review on our sister site Outdoors Magic.
VSSL Rift Tumbler 20oz | £40
Best known for their rugged outdoor coffee gear, VSSL have brought the same durable, functional feel to the Rift tumbler. Made from recycled stainless steel, it combines a tough build with a clean, minimalist design that looks just as at home on a road trip or hike as it does on a desk or café table.
We’ve been using the 20oz version over the past few months and have particularly liked the comfortable grip, leakproof twist-lock lid and grippy silicone base — the latter proving surprisingly useful on uneven ground during lunch stops and trailside brew breaks. It’s also cup-holder friendly and tough enough to survive life rattling around inside a backpack.
Insulation performance isn’t class-leading, but for everyday use, travel and general adventures outdoors, the Rift is a very well thought-out flask that quietly gets a lot right.
Read the full review on our sister site Outdoors Magic.
Groov-e My Tag | £18
For anyone who regularly spends ten frantic minutes every morning searching for keys, wallets or the one bag they absolutely cannot afford to lose before a flight, the Groov-e MyTag is a very handy little bit of kit to have around.
Compatible with Apple’s Find My network, the compact tracker allows you to keep tabs on luggage, backpacks, bikes, keys and pretty much anything else prone to mysteriously disappearing at the worst possible moment. Precision Finding works particularly well, with your iPhone guiding you towards lost items using directional prompts, sound and vibration — ideal for locating a wallet that’s somehow vanished into the depths of a rucksack or slipped down the side of the sofa.
The built-in buzzer is impressively loud for such a tiny device too, while the IP67 waterproof rating means it’s more than capable of surviving life attached to muddy bikes, adventure kit and travel bags out in the elements. Small, simple and reassuringly useful, it’s one of those gadgets you don’t think you need — right up until the moment you really do.
Stance Slopes Wool Sock | £27
Cold feet? Not on our watch. The Stance Slopes Wool Sock brings technical know-how and laid-back style straight to your toes. Made from a Merino wool blend, these socks regulate temperature, wick moisture, and fight odour — whether you’re stomping through alpine snow or padding around a mountain lodge.
They’re snug, breathable, and built with the same attention to detail Stance puts into its bold designs, with mapped cushioning and seamless toe closures for all-day comfort. Think of them as performance art for your feet: equal parts function and flair. The perfect gift for anyone who believes great adventures start from the ground up — literally.
Adventure Patches | £5
Whether it's Mont Blanc, Snowdon, or a soggy weekend on the South West Coast Path, Adventure Patch has a patch to mark the memory. These woven beauties are ideal for adventurers who like a physical memento of their exploits – no GPS track required. Each one is a little embroidered trophy, ready to be sewn onto jackets, packs or anywhere else that needs a splash of trail-earned bragging rights.
They’re lightweight, affordable, and surprisingly addictive - like Pokémon for peak-baggers. With designs covering everything from Alpine epics to UK classics, they make the perfect gift for anyone chasing summits, trails, or just that warm fuzzy feeling of saying “I did that.” One patch = one story stitched into your kit forever.
Goodr OG Sunglasses | £30
Sunglasses and outdoor adventures have a notoriously rocky relationship – quite literally. Most pairs are either painfully expensive or so flimsy you'd think twice about taking them beyond the pub garden.
Enter Goodr OGs. These beauties are budget-friendly, built to withstand tumbles on the trail, and come in a dizzying array of colours and designs that range from “sleek and sporty” to “I stole these from a flamingo in a club in Ibiza.”
They’re all lightweight, some are polarised, and they won't bounce or slip – even when you're giving it full-throttle on rides and runs. So whether you’re gifting an ultra-runner, a casual dog-walker, or your mate who loses sunglasses as a hobby, Goodrs tick the holy trinity: stylish, sturdy and cheap enough not to cry over if they get eaten by a wild mountain goat.
Black Diamond Distance FLZ UL Trekking/Running Poles | £145
Speed your way to the summit in sustainable style with these pioneering three-part trekking/running poles. Debuting recycled aluminium content for the first time this summer, these eco-friendly poles showcase Black Diamond’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its most-used material in hardgoods manufacturing.
Fully adjustable, foldable and supremely packable, they’re light yet sturdy and come with heaps of impressive design details. Fancy features include FlickLock tech that enables speedy adjustments on the fly, EVA foam grips, and breathable, moisture-wicking straps. Available in a variety of lengths.
Darn Tough Kids Little Yeti Ski & Snowboard Socks | £22
Darn Tough’s Little Yeti OTC socks are built to keep the little’uns toasty, dry and meltdown-free from the first chair to the last sled run. Spun from super-soft Merino wool, they naturally regulate temperature, wick away moisture and fend off odours - essential when the small humans in your life are very committed to adventure.
They’re snug without being restrictive, with midweight cushioning to soften every stomp, slide and enthusiastic snow-angel session. Seamless toes prevent toe-related tantrums, while Darn Tough’s legendary durability means these socks will survive everything from ski school to nursery slopes and general childhood chaos.
In short: miniature performance socks with maximum mountain spirit. A brilliant gift for the kids who never stop moving - and for parents who’d quite like warm, happy feet all winter long.
The North Face Logo Box Cuffed Beanie | £28
The North Face Logo Box Cuffed Beanie is a winter staple for outdoorsy types — warm, comfy, and just the right level of outdoors-meets-urban-cool. Whether your gift is hiking up a snowy ridge or queueing for a flat white post-dog walk, this beanie’s got them covered. Literally.
It’s soft, snug, and hardy enough to survive being crammed into the bottom of a rucksack or borrowed by a mate “just for five minutes.” Plus, let’s be honest, the iconic little TNF logo does most of the heavy lifting in the style department. Ideal for adventurers who want to stay warm and look cool.
Cotopaxi Losdos Zip-Off Pant | £100
Combining functionality and style, these versatile convertible pants from Cotopaxi are just as at home on the trail as they are in the pub at the end of the day. Designed for adventures in unpredictable conditions, they feature zip-off bottoms that transform joggers into shorts when the temps rise.
And here’s the clever part - the cargo pockets double as mini stuff sacks so you can neatly store each pant leg! Made from recycled materials, they’re stretchy, moisture-wicking, and come with heaps of well-thought-out pockets for snacks, phones, and other essentials.
Stance Out of Range Light Wool Crew Socks | £23
The Out of Range crew socks from Stance are a game-changer - technical enough for mountain days, cool enough for pub nights, and wicked enough in design to make any gear junkie smile. They’re made with a light merino wool blend, so they’re breathable, warm, odour-resistant, and soft enough to comfort those achy trotters after a long day on the trail.
They look outdoorsy because they are outdoorsy - built for trails, travel, and terrain of all types. Ideal for hikers, runners, van-lifers, or anyone who’s ever uttered the words “are we nearly at the top?” while pretending not to have blisters.
Groundtruth UNDA 25L Roll Top Dry Backpack | £285
Founded by three sisters, Groundtruth is a super-impressive green technology brand developing and producing pioneering technologies and travel gear for the modern explorer. Recipients of the Fast Company World Changing Ideas 2024 award, their patent-pending world-first hardware formula, GT-OCO-CO2, integrates captured CO2 emissions into recycled plastic.
Developed in partnership with PADI, this fully waterproof submersible dry bag backpack comes with a host of impressive features including a standalone 20L tote with laptop compartment, two-way roll top closure system, exterior water bottle pockets, bungee cord front cage system, and more.
Osprey Daylite Toiletry Kit | £20
The Osprey Daylite Toiletry Kit is the washbag upgrade every outdoorsy soul deserves. It's tough, water-resistant, and brilliantly compartmentalised, so your shampoo doesn’t launch a stealth attack on your toothbrush mid-trip. Bonus points for looking like it belongs in a mountain hut, not a hotel bathroom.
With a grab handle and just the right amount of space for back-to-basics grooming, it’s perfect for wild weekend breaks, hut-to-hut missions, or van life adventures. Plus, that bold yellow colour? Almost guarantees it won’t get lost in a sea of identical black washbags. A practical gift they’ll use every time they leave home — and possibly even at home, too.
Helinox PLAY Collection | £40-£145
This new range of premium portable games builds upon Helinox’s raison d’etre - to bring people together to enjoy the outdoors. As you’d expect from the Korean brand, all four of the games in the new collection are lightweight, packable, supremely well designed, and built to last. Choose from Yutnori (a traditional Korean table game), StringTrees (based on the US game of shuffleboard), HeliDrop (a beanbag throwing game), and HeliDisc (flying disc game) – and head outside for some fun.
La Sportiva Prodigio Hike GTX | £165
Following the successful 2024 launch of the Prodigio trail running shoe, this innovative new hiking shoe from La Sportiva is built to move at speed and designed to endure. A fast and light hiker that offers protection on the trail, it’s fully-waterproof and comes with a wide toe box and stretchy knit high collar to protect and reassure those dodgy ankles!
Cushioned yet responsive, there’s heaps of tech to admire here including the abrasion-resistant upper, protective extended outsole, 4.5mm lugs, and La Sportiva’s Impact Brake System to help keep you upright on technical descents.
Arcade Save the Waves Belt | £34
Belts don’t usually get people excited - but then, most belts aren’t stretchy, quick-drying, outdoors-ready bits of brilliance made from recycled plastic bottles. The Arcade Save the Waves Belt is comfy enough to wear on long hikes, robust enough for scrambling and travel, and cool enough to make even your least adventurous mate ask where it’s from.
It’s low-profile, machine-washable, and lightweight - aka perfect for everything from multi-day treks to airport dashes. Even better? A portion of proceeds goes to ocean conservation. So you're not just giving a gift that works hard outdoors, you’re helping protect the wild places too. Now that’s a belt with purpose. Perfect.
Suunto Aqua Headphones | £175
Wild swimmers and triathletes will love these super-impressive, waterproof bone-conducting headphones from Suunto. Brand new for 2025, they weigh just 35g and come with an IP68 waterproof rating, and 32GB of storage - that’s a whopping 8,000 songs!
Battery life impresses too, delivering 10 hours of playback, and they charge super-fast – 3 hours of listening time from just 10 minutes of charging. A full charge takes less than an hour. Fave feature? A built-in AI-powered swim coach to help improve your technique.
SNPSHT Digital Camera | £65
For adventurers who’d rather live in the moment than scroll through 37 versions of the same sunset, the SNPSHT Digital Camera is a breath of fresh, analogue-tinged air. At just 110g, it’s pocket-friendly and perfect for hikes, festivals, road trips, or anywhere you want to travel light and unplug a bit. There’s no screen - on purpose - so you can snap away without getting distracted by instant previews or sucked into 'curated' retakes.
It comes pre-loaded with retro-style filters, but here’s the kicker: you don’t know which one you’ve used until you upload your pics post-adventure. It’s part mystery, part memory-maker, and totally wicked. With space for hundreds of shots and enough battery for a full outing, it’s a little time capsule disguised as a camera - aka the perfect gift for anyone who loves surprises, retro vibes, and being in the moment.
Lifestraw Go 2-Stage Water Filter bottle | £47
Make any water safe to drink with this lifesaving bottle. Fill up the main compartment at a lake or a river, and the built-in filter will remove all mud and bacteria. It's great for keeping weight down when out walking, and for travelling when you're not sure if tap water is safe.
By buying a Lifestraw water bottle, you're also donating to provide safe drinking water for a child for one year.
Twelve South PowerCapsule | £60
For anyone who spends a decent chunk of their life navigating airports, trains, mountain huts or coffee shops while watching their iPhone battery haemorrhage percentage points, the Twelve South PowerCapsule is one of those surprisingly useful little gadgets that quickly becomes part of the daily carry.
Unlike bulky old-school power banks that require cables and enough pocket space to carry a small brick, the PowerCapsule snaps magnetically onto the back of your phone via MagSafe/Qi2 charging and just quietly gets on with the job. Better still, it’s slim enough that you can still comfortably use your phone while it’s charging - whether that’s scrolling maps in a strange city, replying to emails from an airport floor or pretending you’re definitely not checking the weather forecast for the sixth time before a hike.
The soft-touch finish and clean design feel reassuringly premium too, avoiding the cheap plasticky vibe a lot of portable chargers suffer from. Available in both 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh versions, the larger model offers enough juice for roughly two full smartphone charges, making it ideal for long travel days, shooting trips or weekends away from a plug socket.
Perhaps most importantly, it doesn’t make your phone feel like you’ve strapped a car battery to the back of it - which, frankly, already puts it ahead of half the competition.
Suunto Vertical 2 Adventure Watch | £529
Built for big days and multi-day missions, the Suunto Vertical 2 is a serious upgrade on an already capable adventure watch. It combines a bright AMOLED display with dual-band GNSS for highly accurate tracking, even in complex mountain terrain, while offline mapping and route navigation make it a reliable companion well beyond signal range. Despite the added power, it remains impressively efficient, with battery life that comfortably supports long days out and extended trips without constant charging.
The Vertical 2 is intuitive to use, with a clean interface and robust build that feels designed for proper mountain use rather than everyday fitness tracking. Features include breadcrumb navigation, barometric altimeter, compass and 24/7 heart rate monitoring, plus a handy built-in flashlight for early starts or late finishes. It’s a watch that prioritises reliability and usability in the outdoors — and one that will appeal to anyone planning to go further, higher or simply stay out longer.
