The Ultimate 2024 Gift Guide for Outdoorsy Women
Outdoorsy women are some of the most passionate and adventurous people you’ll ever meet! Whether she’s hitting the trails, exploring new peaks, or soaking in the beauty of nature, she’s always ready for her next adventure. And having the right gear is key to making each outing safe, comfortable, and fun. If you’re searching for the perfect gift for the nature-loving, trail-blazing woman in your life, you’re in the right place. Finding the perfect outdoor gifts for women doesn’t have to be hard. Use this guide to help you find the ideal outdoor gift fuel her passion, no matter where her adventures take her!
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Outdoor Clothing
First up on the list of gifts for outdoorsy women: outdoor clothes! Weather they love hiking, climbing, camping, biking, etc, they can always use the right clothes to wear outside.
Hiking Pants
Every woman needs a good pair (or five) of hiking pants. I personally love these from Amazon, they come in over 10 different colors, and have multiple pockets to keep your hands free while hiking.
Hiking Boots
A good hiking boot is a staple in a hikers wardrobe. I personally wear the Columbia Newton Ridge boots and I love them! My wife prefers the Merrell Hiking Boots and finds them very comfortable. A good pair of boots should be comfortable and water proof with ankle support and traction for all hikes.
UV Hiking Shirts
A good shirt for long hikes are quick dry and made from a breathable material. Bonus points if they are UV protection to protect your skin from harmful rays. I have three of these from amazon and love them! They also make great base layers for those winter hikes.
Hiking Shorts
I don’t think you can have too many pairs of hiking shorts. You should look for some that are quick dry, long enough so you don’t feel like they ride up every 5 minutes, and have zipper pockets to keep all items secure.
Light Weight Rain Coat
Every hiker should keep a raincoat in their backpack in case they encounter rain. Weather on a mountain can change quickly so it’s best to always be prepared!
Beanie
A good beanie is essential for winter/fall hikes to keep your head warm and heat in!
Flannel Jacket
Not necessarily something she’ll be wearing hiking but a flannel jacket is cute and practical for granola girls!
National Park T-Shirts
I’ve had this T-shirt for years and I wear it all the time! It’s very cute and the material is super soft.
Outdoor Gear
Having the proper gear is necessary for staying safe and comfortable on the trail!
Hiking Backpack
A hiking backpack is essential for hikers. A good one is water resistant, lightweight, has padding for comfort, and straps to help evenly distribute the weight. The Teton Sport backpack checks off all of these, plus includes a 3L water bladder.
Water Bottle
When I’m doing a short and easy trail and know I won’t need as much water, I like to just bring a water bottle. I love my Stanley water bottle, but not the traditionally one that went viral-the one with the handle on the top. This water bottle is so easy to carry and leak proof.
Hiking Poles
Collapsible hiking sticks are a must for people hiking either long distances or gaining elevation. They help with stabilization and transferring some of the impact from your knees to the poles.
Water Bladder
On long hikes I prefer to have a water bladder so I can keep my hands free and have enough water. I recently purchased a water bladder that opened from the top instead of the traditional ones that open from the middle. Most hiking backpacks come with a water bladder, however they’re not always the type that open at the top. If you’re looking for a new water bladder to replace your old one, this is a great option as it’s easy to clean and fill/empty it out.
Hammock
You can’t go wrong with gifting a hammock to a outdoor lover. There is nothing better than sitting in a hammock and reading a good book while enjoying some fresh air. This hammock from Amazon is my favorite because it folds up nicely and comes with interlocking straps that make it easy to setup!
Outdoor Blanket
Outdoor blankets are great to keep in your car so you’re always ready for a picnic or to chill outside. Two great options: KingCamp Outdoor Blanket is a thicker material and can also be used as a regular blanket to keep you warm. Or this light weight blanket, which is perfect to use at the beach or summer days where a thin blanket will suffice.
Headlamp
A good headlamp is a necessity when doing sunrise or sunset hikes. A headlamp should casts a lot of light and also keeps your hands free.
Gifts Under $50
Last on the list are some fun outdoorsy gifts the women on your list are sure to love!
Roaming America Book
This book gives you all the national parks in America and provides useful information for planning your trip, suggested itineraries, and some personal stories from the author.
Wall Décor
These National Park posters are extremely cute and would be the perfect gift for someone looking to decorate their walls. A National Park Scratch Off Map would be perfect for someone who loves national parks and wants to visit them all! Not a national park lover? You could get them travel wall art of beautiful outdoor landscapes!
Mountain Necklace
If your friend wears jewelry, this necklace is a perfect gift for her! Its simple, but very cute, and gives you multiple different styles and colors to personalize it.
National Park Throw
This throw blanket is perfect for any national park lover you maybe shopping for! Its cute, soft, and the perfect size to keep on the couch.
National Park Water Bottle
Another fun gift for national park lovers. It comes with stickers to add to the bottle as they visit new national parks!
Darn Tough Socks
Good hiking socks are essential to keeping your feet warm and dry on the trail! Darn tough socks do both of these while also providing more cushion for your feet.
Stocking Stuffers
A few small things that make the perfect stocking stuffers for nature loving women.
Spray Deodorant
I know this one may seem weird, but trust me, having a small spray deodorant in your hiking backpack so you can freshen up on the trail is a must!
Portable Charger
The last thing you want is to be on the trail with a dead battery! I always keep a portable charger on hand so I never run out of battery.
ChapStick
I always have a chapstick in my hiking backpack because there is nothing worse than having sun burned/chapped lips half way through your hike!
Stickers
A pack of outdoor stickers is perfect for stocking stuffers. She can use them for her water bottle, laptop, car, etc!
Cute Socks
Who can resist a cute pair of socks. There’s a few great options in this link from I’d rather be hiking to I’d rather be in the mountains.
Lanyard
If my keys aren’t on a lanyard I will lose them pretty fast. These wrist lanyards are really cute with lots of design options, my favorite is the trees.
Blister Tape
Long hikes will often lead to blisters so its always nice to have blister tape on hand to prevent them!
Outdoor Gifts for Women
A lot of outdoorsy women I know (including myself) don’t necessary want a lot of material things because we’d rather be spending our time outside. However, I always find myself wanting a few more hiking outfits to choose from, needing more socks, or wanting a few cute misc. things for around the house. For the outdoorsy women in your life, it’s usually good to get a mix of practical items and cute outdoor themed items as well.
Buying gifts for someone who wants to start hiking as a hobby? Checkout this Complete List of Hiking Essentials to Keep in Your Backpack.
