40 Picks for Everyone on Your List
By Melissa McGibbon, Rebecca Petersen, and Jenny Willden
Outdoor Options
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Hults Bruk Salen Axe
Avid campers need a powerful, light axe for chopping wood and making kindling. This axe has a hand-forged head made of Swedish steel paired with a comfortable American hickory handle. $78 hultsbruk1697.se
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Oboz Sawtooth Low Men’s and Women’s Shoe
Keep your feet dry and prevent slipping in this hiking shoe. The waterproof membrane, stable construction, and sticky rubber lugged outsole made it our favorite. $135 obozfootwear.com
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High Sierra Pack-n-Go 15L in a Bottle
Kids and new hikers will love this 15-liter backpack packaged inside a 1000-ml bottle that fits in the backpack’s side pockets when unpacked. $25 highsierra.com
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The North Face Dolomite 20/-7 Double Sleeping Bag
Cozy up in this two-person 20°F sleeping bag or keep it to yourself and sprawl to your heart’s content. Eco-insulated and highly compressible, it makes for a dreamy night’s sleep when camping. $159 thenorthface.com
Traveler Treats
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Cotopaxi Tianjin Unisex Vest
This unisex vest from Utah-based Cotopaxi is filled with waterproof 600-fill down and covered in polyurethane-backed backed canvas fabric to keep the wearer dry and warm. $250 cotopaxi.com
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Smith Rockford Aviators
See your destination in a whole new light with a great pair of shades from Smith Optics. These aviators look great on men and women and are designed to fit comfortably and never catch your hair. $179 smithoptics.com
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Outdoor Research Women’s Placid Jacket
Urban styling and a flattering cut make this jacket fashionable in the city, but the 700-fill power down and weather-resistant outer coating means it’s adventure ready too. $275 outdoorresearch.com
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Osprey Ozone Convertible 22” 50L Carry-On Luggage
For the smart traveler who prefers not to check bags, this luggage has it all. Detachable daypack, convertible main body, and enough clever organizational details to delight any Type A. $300 ospreypacks.com
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Ridgemont Men’s Mesa Shoe
Looks like a classic sneaker, but hi-density rubber and a lugged vulcanized outsole make it ideal for off-roading. Day hike and city walk in it and skip packing extra shoes. $99 ridgemontoutfitters.com
Runner Rewards
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Nathan Nebula Fire Headlamp with Crossover Kit
Keep your favorite runner safe with this hands-free headlamp/bike light that turns on a safety strobe when it senses a car’s headlights approaching. $85 rei.com
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Brooks Women’s Seattle Tight
Don’t let wet weather stop her run! Breathable wind- and waterproof panels provide protection and the two-pocket waistband fits a large smartphone. $160 brooksrunning.com
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Brooks Men’s Drift Jacket
If he runs in any weather, get him this seam-taped jacket. Keeps wind and moisture out while maintaining breathability and has water-resistant pockets. $135 brooksrunning.com
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New Balance Vazee Pace Protect Pack
Designed for winter, this lightweight trainer is made of closed, water-resistant mesh to keep feet dry. Built and cushioned for neutral runners. $120 newbalance.com
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Athleta Full Focus Sports Bra
Whether she’s skiing, practicing yoga, or watching a movie, she’ll enjoy this go-to sports bra that’s breathable, supportive, comfortable, and stylish. $35 athleta.com
Pedal Picks
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Specialized Women’s Oura Bike Saddle
A high-performance, comfortable bike saddle is on every cyclist’s wish list. The Oura is geometrically mapped, has titanium rails, and super-lightweight padding with gel inserts. $130 specialized.com
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Spurcycle Bike Bell
Crowded trails can be cumbersome, but this bike bell lets others know you’re coming with a charming yet powerful sound that lasts three times longer than other bells. $39 spurcycle.com
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Blackburn Designs 2’fer Bike Lights
Switch from white 60-lumen front lights to red 20-lumen rear lights with the push of a button! Use flashing mode for increased safety. $45 blackburndesign.com
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Chrome Base Cobra Men’s Bike Jacket
Whether commuting or mountain biking, this urban-styled hoodie has you covered. Made of technical fleece with a longer torso and arms for coverage with hidden back zippered pocket. $100 chromeindustries.com
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Pearl Izumi Elite Road IV Cycling Shoes
The integrated micro-adjustable BOA reel closure, an adaptive fit system, direct-vent technology, and enhanced plate stiffness make these a sweet choice for any rider. $200 pearlizumi.com
Gadget Gifts
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Motorolla Talkabout T460
Communicate off the grid with these 35-mile range two-way radios. Include weather channel, emergency alert button, rechargeable batteries, and flashlight. $79 motorollasolutions.com
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Brunton All Day 2.0 Power Bank
Essential power supply for all day and multi-day adventures. This GoPro compatible system allows for 5 ½ times the recording life, is waterproof to 130 feet, and charges phones with its USB port. $69 brunton.com
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ECOXGEAR Pebble Powerbank/Speaker
Simultaneously charge devices and play music with this waterproof and shock-resistant speaker. Over 50 hours of playtime. Bonus flashlight built in! $100 ecoxgear.com
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Sony Action Cam X1000V / X1000VR 4K with Wifi & GPS
Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, enhanced full HD, an ultra-wide lens, and SteadyShot stabilization make this camera a must for anyone who likes to make their own action adventure movies. $299–$499 sony.com
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Ollo Clip Active Lens
Take your iPhone photos to another level with these Ultra-Wide and Telephoto lens attachments. Made for front and rear-facing cameras so you’ll take better-than-ever adventure photos and selfies. $100 olloclip.com
Stocking Stuffers
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Cairn Boxes
Give your favorite adventurer a monthly subscription box of outdoor goods curated for their interests. We’ve received tasty snacks, apparel, lanterns, dishes, and more. October box depicted. $25 a month getcairn.com
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All Good Glass Gift Set
Protect their skin naturally with a set stuffed in a glass water bottle. Includes: USDA Organic Lip Balm, Unscented Sunstick SPF30, Coconut Oil and Lavender Lotion Sample Packs. $36 elementalherbs.com
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Olympia Flashlight
Ideal for camping and emergencies, this 850-lumen flashlight lights up a whole campsite! Waterproof, freezeproof, USB rechargeable. $90 olympiaoutdoors.com
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Camp Chef Heat Resistant Gloves
For the gourmet camp chef, these heat-resistant leather gloves protect your hands and arms while cooking around the campfire and are great for stoking the fire. $17 campchef.com
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Chia Bars
Bite-size bars are a healthy addition to any stocking! Each gluten-free, vegan bar is packed with chia seeds, omega 3, fiber, and protein. Our fave is coconut. $22 for 15-pack healthwarrior.com
Baby Bonuses (Moms Too)
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Boob Once On Never Off Legging
Bump or no bump, these leggings are soft enough to sleep in and just supportive enough to layer under your favorite tops. The high waist folds up or down as your fluxing waistline requires. Best of the best feature is the perfectly sized ankles; not so tight that you wage war to get them on but enough to stay in place. $59 shop.boobdesign.com
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Ciao! Baby Go-Anywhere-High-Chair
Feed and corral your baby during outdoor excursions with this assembly-free high chair that stashes in a carry bag like your camp chair. Includes vinyl tray. For children up to 35 pounds. $68 theportablehighchair.com
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Linge Mom & Me Ballet Flats
Mom, baby, and kids will love these soft leather ballet flats. The supple leather lining and suede sole make them comfortable without socks. Adult $49, Baby/Kid $39 lingeshoes.com
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Boob Fast Food Sports Bra
Nursing friendly sportswear doesn’t exist. Empires have been built on wear-all-weekend sports clothes, but nursing moms are out of luck. Until the Fast Food, which has soft nursing clips that unclip with one hand. It’s not only comfortingly convenient, but also incredibly supportive for high-impact activities. $89 shop.boobdesign.com
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Patagonia Baby Down Sweater
Babies are extra sensitive to cold weather; keep them cozy in this sweater stuffed with 600-fill Traceable Down. The DWR, weather-resistant shell fabric blocks wind and water. Sizes from 3 months to 5T. $99 patagonia.com
Child Choices
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Kid-O-Bunk
Ideal for camping, these kid cots pack down small and can be configured into bunks or a sitting bench and are simple enough for kids to put together themselves! The steel frame adjusts to uneven ground. Includes carry bags for easy storage and travel. Ages 7–12. $290 kidobunk.com
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Marvel Selk’bag for Kids
If your little one loves superheroes, this walkable sleeping bag is the perfect gift. Choose from Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and The Hulk. Removable booties let kids use their Selk’bag anywhere. Ages 5 and up. 45°F rated. $99 selkbagusa.com
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Rollerblade Spitfire XT G
Today’s Rollerblades are better than your childhood ones thanks to comfortable construction, lighter materials, and better support. This pair’s lower center of gravity improves their balance, control, and coordination. EPlus, they expand to fit four sizes! $80 rollerblade.com
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Keen Koven Low Waterproof Shoe
Boys and girls will love this year-round hiking shoe with a lugged outsole for traction and waterproof, breathable upper. Secure lacing system means no more untied shoes! $65 keenfootwear.com
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KidzGear Bluetooth Headphones
Make roadtrips a breeze with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless headphones designed to fit kids’ smaller heads. Pair them with an in-car TV, tablet, or phone. $60 gearforkidz.com
