Author: Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine

Best Music Apps for RunningYou may be lost on where you can find music apps and how different apps work. Use this guide to find the best apps for fueling indoor and outdoor runs or your next workout.  Spotify   One of the most comprehensive free music apps, Spotify is a massive resource with thousands of songs and albums available to stream for free apart from some 30-second advertisements. You can pay for the premium version and have no commercials. Download music to your phone to be played offline when running in the mountains, or anywhere without service. Spotify is…

Each year, the editors at Outdoor Sports Guide seek out the best outdoor gear for bikers, hikers, campers, travelers, skiers, and even the little ones, and compile it into one big holiday gift guide.

From globetrotting to road tripping, these travel gift picks will keep wanderlusters happy anywhere they go. Return to the Holiday Gift Guides ExOfficio Give-N-Go Underwear Collection Stylish high performance underwear is a great gift for anyone. This collection for men and women is comfortable, breathable, quick drying, and has an antimicrobial treatment that reduces odor. $22-$30 exofficio.com Buy Today Toad&Co Intermosso Dress A hidden pocket and anti-stink, wicking fabric make this dress your bestie for travel. Style as you like, it’s gorgeous paired with tights and boots or worn on its own with heels. $99 toadandco.com Buy Today Smartwool Women’s Crestone Poncho…

Fuel your little’s love for the outdoors with a pint-sized bike, cozy clothing, and mountain-themed LEGOs. Return to the Holiday Gift Guides LEGO Friends Snow Resort Off-roader Your LEGO-obsessed little shredders will get a kick out of this kit that includes a mini doll snowboarder, a ramp and rail for perfecting her park tricks, and an SUV for driving to the slopes. $12 shop.lego.com Buy Today LEGO Friends Advent Calendar Count down the days ‘til Christmas with an advent calendar that gets little Lego lovers stoked for ski season. Behind the calendar’s 24 tiny doors hide furry friends, snowboarders, and…

Does your favorite runner live for the trails? Get them gifts they’ll actually use—like running tights and vests—or one you hope they never need, pepper spray. Return to the Holiday Gift Guides Sabre Runner Pepper Gel Protect your favorite runner with a gift you hope they’ll never have to use. Pepper gel eliminates the wind blow-back of a spray and has amped-up power to stop anyone in pursuit. $12 sabre.com Buy Today Coolcore Women’s Connection 7/8 Tight Neat-o chemical-free cooling tech in these leggings can reduce your body surface temperature by 30 percent—perfect for when you’re working up a sweat. $72…

Up their outdoor game with sturdy hiking shoes or a fanny pack, then spend the holiday break venturing out together on your favorite trails. Return to the Holiday Gift Guides Parks Project 59 Parks Vintage Map Gift this map and a set of pushpins to a national park lover so they can mark off each they visit until they’ve seen all 59. $25 parksproject.us Buy Today Chums Downstream Rolltop Bag 4L For the watersports enthusiast, this waterproof rolltop bag features welded seams, double-sided TPU coated nylon, and a drain hole for quick drying. Wear around your waist or as a…

Know someone who spends more time spinning on two wheels than on their own two feet? These pedaling picks are fit for avid bikers who ride roads and trails. Return to the Holiday Gift Guides Topeak Wedge DryBag Saddle Pack A key piece of gear for every rider, this wedge has a quick release buckle system, welded and waterproof seams, and a roll closure so it can stand up to conditions in every season. $39 topeak.com Buy Today Pearl Izumi Versa Barrier Jacket Year-round riders will appreciate the sleek design, comfortable feel, and functional features of this cycling jacket. It…

Keep snow lovers safe and cozy with our favorite avalanche awareness tools and cozy coats. Return to the Holiday Gift Guides BCA Slope Meter Otherwise known as an inclinometer, this is an essential tool for any backcountry adventurer. It’s lightweight and has a built-in compass to measure slope angle and aspect. $24 backcountryaccess.com Buy Today BCA Link Group Communications Two-Way Radio Give skiers and snowboarders and valuable tool to keep them safe in the backcountry. Offers real-time communication and comes with a long-lasting rechargeable lithium ion battery. Compatible with BCA’s Float Avalanche Airbag and Stash Packs. $149 backcountryaccess.com Buy Today…

Don’t leave Rover out of the Christmas gifting! Wrap these gifts and place under the tree and let your pet go nuts unwrapping them. Return to the Holiday Gift Guides Ultra Paws Reflective Dog Vest Keep Fido safe with a reflective dog vest for improved visibility. Bright orange by day with reflective trim and designs for night. Breathable mesh back panel secures with quick snaps at the neck and belly. $19 ultrapaws.com Buy Today Flowfold Trailmate Dog Leash Repurposed from Sterling climbing ropes and made in the U.S.A., these durable, lightweight dog leashes are a great choice for any dog parent.…

If cooking in the wild’s their forte, wrap up a new camp stove or gourmet meal kit and they’ll be the envy of the campground. Return to the Holiday Gift Guides Stoked Stix Coffee Make instant coffee great again with these handy, single-serving packets. Available in medium and dark roast, just add 8 ounces of water and get back to adventuring. $9 stokedroasters.com Buy Today Klean Kanteen Steel Straws 500 million straws are thrown away in America each day. Break the cycle and say ‘no’ to straws, or ‘yes’ to this set of reusable stainless steel straws with food-grade silicone…