Best Christmas gifts for outdoor lovers and adventurers in 2024
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Wondering what gift to buy the outdoor enthusiast in your life?
Whether they’re an armchair adventurer or love getting out in the hills, you’ll find some great ideas below.
Everything I’ve listed is priced at under £50 and you may even find a discount code to help.
Books for armchair adventurers
Vertebrate Publishing has a huge selection of outdoor adventure books, covering covering everything from climbing through to travel and wild swimming. Sign up to their newsletter to get a 25% discount.
See more >> Vertebrate Publishing Adventure Books
Gift ideas for climbers
Chalk
Most climbers use chalk because it helps dry hands and increase friction while climbing. There are different options from chalk balls, to chalk blocks and loose chalk, and the climber in your life is likely to have a preference so do a little sleuthing before buying.
Find it at >> Banana Fingers
Chalk brush
Although climbers want to use chalk on their hands, it’s not good when it builds up on holds and ledges. A chalk brush helps to clean away the excess along with any other dust and debris buildup.
Find it at >> Moon Climbing
Metolius gripsaver
Climbing puts lots of strain through the muscles and tendons of the hands and forearms, so a training tool like the Metolious Gripsaver is a good way to strengthen and develop them. It can be used before climbing to warm up, or to build strength after an injury.
Find it at >> Depot Climbing
Boot bananas
Climbing shoes get smelly, really smelly so these boot bananas are great for deodorising them. Made from natural products, they’re moisture-absorbing and sweet smelling.
Find it at >> Boot Bananas
Rhino skin repair
Climbers usually have dry, grazed, and calloused hands from using chalk and climbing holds. Rhino Skin Repair cream contains natural products, and is anti-bacterial and mildly analgesic - good to use after climbing!
Find it at >> Outside
Gift ideas for cyclists
Lost Lanes North
This book shares the lost lanes and forgotten byways of Northern England. Covering Cumbria, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Northumberland, and the North East, it’s a great gift for cyclists and armchair adventurers. Other books in the series cover Central England, the South, Wales, and the West.
Find it at >> Amazon
Victory Chimps cycling socks
Victory Chimps are a cycling brand making stylish clothing that performs. My husband loves all their products, and highly recommends their merino socks.
Find it at >> Victory Chimps
Restrap Fast Straps
Restrap make all their products in Leeds, West Yorkshire, using sustainable materials. I have a few of their bikepacking bags, and they’re great quality. These Fast Straps are perfect for carrying luggage, tying things together, or on-the-go repairs.
Find it at >> Restrap
Happy Bottom Bum Butter
Chamois balm (bum butter) helps prevent chafing for cyclists. It’s also good for other sports, and for wearing under a bra strap in hot weather. Happy Bottom Bum Butter rose to fame in 2024 with Amanda Holden talked about it in an interview. It’s has natural vegan ingredients and is is both antiseptic and anaesthetic.
Find it at >> Bum Butter
Use code outdoorgirl20 for 20% off everything except bulk discount products.
Peaty’s Loamfoam Starter Pack
Clean bikes ride better and reduce the likelihood of mechanical problems. This bike cleaner contains a biodegradable bike cleaner and concentrate that’s safe to use on all bike surfaces.
Find it at >> Peatys
Gift ideas for walkers and runners
SOL Emergency Bivvy
This is an ultralight, ultra-warm emergency bivvy to protect when things go wrong and you’re forced to spend an unexpected night outdoors. It’s fully sealed to prevent rain, wind, or snow getting inside.
Find it at >> Needlesports
Hydro Flask water bottle
Hydro Flasks are a reusable bottle with a double-wall vacuum insulation that keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. The come in a variety of sizes and colours, and are easy to clean. Using a Hydro Flask helps reduce single-use plastics, and the company also supports environmental initiatives.
Find it at >> Hydro Flask
Petzl Bindi headtorch
Head torches are great because they mean hands are free to help with balance or fiddly tasks. They come in a wide price range, with different brightness, weight, battery life, and other features. The Petzl Bindi is ultralight but you the link below will take you to other options too.
Find it at >> The Climbers Shop
Neck warmer
Neck warmers are amazing and always welcome. They keep your neck warm but can also be used as hair ties, sun protection, and more. Buff is certified B-corp and has a huge range online.
Find it at >> Buff
Lonely Planet - Epic Hikes of Europe
This book covers the whole of Europe, sharing 50 of the most beautiful hikes. The hikes are graded according to their challenge, and practical information is provided so you can plan your own trip. The book also has first-person accounts from people who have completed the hike.
Find it at >> Amazon
Gift ideas for outdoor adventurers
Custom made OS map
OS offer personalised maps, centred on a specific location. Choosing someone’s favourite place, or an area around their home is perfect for exploring new adventures.
Find it at >> Ordnance Survey
Light My Fire - FireSteel fire starter
This Swedish FireSteel can be used to light campfires, gas stoves, and gas BBQ’s. It can be used at all altitudes in cold weather, and when it’s wet, making it a good emergency fire lighter.
Find it at >> Cotswold Outdoor
Cotopaxi Cubos Travel Cubes
Travel cubs are great for keeping all your kit in order, especially when travelling and adventuring. Cotopaxi make theirs from remnant fabrics, meaning each one is unique. They have mesh side panels for ventilation and a grab handle on top.
Find it at >> Outside
Waterproof pocket notebook
If you know someone who loves writing or sketching outdoors, these waterproof notebooks are a great idea. They can be used in all weather conditions.
Find it at >> Amazon
Dehydrated meals
Treat your loved ones to dinner in the hills with a selection of dehydrated meals. Firepot have a good range and you can filter by Gluten Free, Meat, and Vegan.
Find it at >> Firepot
Final thoughts…
For normal product reviews and suggestions, I’d personally use the products before sharing them with you. A gift roundup is a bit different as the aim is to give you ideas and inspiration.
For complete transparency, I’ve bought or used some of these products myself. Where I’ve not personally used them, my family may have, or I may have them on my own Christmas list.
The retailers are ones I’ve either bought from previously myself or feel comfortable using. You’ll also find some independent outdoor retailers in the UK too.
If there’s something I’ve not included that you think others would find it helpful to know about, drop a comment below.
Happy shopping 🎄
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