Being close to someone who is an avid outdoors or hiking fan, chances are you'll know the challenge of getting them to sit still and remain indoors over Christmas. You could tie them to a chair but it's a bit antisocial. We suggest appeasing them with an appropriately-themed outdoor gift.
Outdoor gear gifts to avoid
Technical outdoor clothing is best avoided unless you've received a request for a specific item. Hikers are very set on what they do and don't like in terms of hiking jackets and footwear, for example.
Tacky or flimsy accessories will only draw a weak thank you smile because the concept fails when it's put to use. Below you will find a collection of well-engineered and purposeful outdoor accessories that we can recommend as great gift options.
The best gift ideas
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Patagoniau2019s organic cotton t-shirt is sustainable and looks brilliant. Itu2019s Fair Trade
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This classic Black Diamond t-shirt is made from organic cotton; itu2019s a quality garment ideal
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These winter gloves won the u2018Best Valueu2019 award in our group test. They are u2018warm,
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Gear is hard to buy when flying blind but gear care is not. This complete kit from Nikwax contains
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This travel towel bears the same traits as microfibre ones (compact, fast drying, absorbent), only
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A first aid kit is a necessity when hiking. Lifesystems makes brilliant, compact, CE-certified
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Ah, moisture, the foe of delicate devices and gear. Earth Paku2019s Torrent Series dry bags are
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Wide mouth flasks are easy to use and very easy to clean. Hydro Flasku2019s version is our
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German brand Ledlenser produces some industry-leading torches and
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Vangou2019s camping stove is a stoic little cooker than delivers exactly what you need. At 102g
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The letdown of a tent can be as simple as the inadequate pegs that bend out of shape or keep
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Low-load carabiners are a fast and reliable means of attaching gear to a pack, for example. Black
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A hard hike or summit conquest is so often best celebrated with a victorious drink of choice.
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Speaking of a tipple, we thought weu2019d sneak in a couple of top whiskeys. Laphroaig is a very
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Taliskeru2019s Skye whiskey is another winner. Its slightly spicy flavour brings a welcome and