Our theory on gift giving is that it should be fun, enable our favorite activities like hiking and camping, and minimize our impact on the planet. We have focused on buying less in recent years and supporting brands that are working hard on the sustainability front.
We are sharing things that bring us great joy in the outdoors. Just in case you found yourself in need of some items to bring the whimsy outside.
These are things that make our family smile outdoors, beyond the actual great outdoors itself, which makes us smile the most.
Looking cool (but staying warm) outside:
All things Kavu. But I feel especially ready to bring the party, when I put on my Girl Party shirt.
All things Roark. A cocktail seems to materialize in Greg’s hand when he wears his Journey shirt.
Patagonia Baby Retro-X Fleece Vest. Dirtbags beware. There is a new cool kid in town.
Teva Hurricane Sandal- I live in these during the summer. I don’t go on long hikes in them, but you can definitely hike in them. They are a must near water.
Spending hours outside:
Nemo Tensor Ultralight Pad. I upgraded to this sleeping pad this year and it changed my world. Light, packs down small, easy to inflate, so comfortable.
All the Rumpl products. Inside and out we use these blankets.
Yeti Rambler Wine Tumbler. We aren’t immune to the sleek, durable design of Yeti. Made for afternoons by the river.
Lonely Planet Great Adventures Book. Inspiration for your next hike, bike, kayak trip.
National Geographic Trail Maps. We have these maps covering the entirety of Colorado and Utah. We never head out on a trip without them. We have found many a hidden gem using these maps instead of the internet.
For the outdoor toddler:
Tender Leaf construction site. This set has accompanied us on a nine hour flight to Italy, to desert campsites, and on long trips. It’s one of those toys that West never seems to get bored with.
Persephone’s Bakery. Buy those rice crispy treats in bulk. They are made for the trail, especially when you want to bribe your toddler to stay in the pack a little longer.
Big Discoveries Wildlight Headband Headlamp. We haven’t tested this yet, but I saw it in a store recently and thought West needed it for camping immediately.
REI Co-op Camp Chair Kids. West loves that this is his chair. We actually had it stolen from a campsite and replaced it with a cheaper version. The cheaper version is much less sturdy than this one and sturdiness matters for a kid around a campfire.
Fishing pole campfire roaster. You need a smores stick that gets a perfect 360 roast with a perfectly engineered flip, you really do. West is delighted that this looks like a fishing pole.
