50+ Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls – Unique & Useful Gift Guide

If you’re looking for the best gifts for outdoorsy girls, you’ve come to the right place. This unique and useful gift guide features items or subscriptions that people will actually use, not throw in the back of a closet.

It’s nice to buy things that are going to enhance someone’s life, last for a while, and make them happier. It’s especially nice when the gifts help them get outside. All of these gifts are outdoors-themed and good quality.

Here are 50+ gifts for outdoorsy girls that I recommend because I own them myself (and love them) OR I have them on my own wish list. Get your friend or family member (or yourself!) something that will help explore the outdoors.

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— Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls – Under $50 —

Fun Sunglasses

I am obsessed with how cute Goodr sunglasses are. They’re polarized, inexpensive, and come in so many cute designs. For an extra outdoor bonus, buy a national park pair. If you’re looking for gifts for outdoorsy girls, these are a great option.

Buy Goodr Sunglasses: Around $25

National Parks Puzzle

For times when outdoors-lovers aren’t out in nature, they can do this 1000 piece puzzle instead. Dreaming about being outside is also nice.

Lantern Press Protect Our National Parks Puzzle: $30

Bandana / Buff

Buffs are great. I’ve been wearing them for as long as I can remember.

Buffs serve a lot of purposes. They: Come in fun colors. Cover your hair when it’s dirty on day 3 of backpacking. Absorb sweat. Look cute. Keep your ears warm. Are easily packable/lightweight. Soak up snot if you wear them around your neck and wipe your nose with them. And they can be worn around your nose/mouth if it’s super cold.

Because they come in different designs, you can buy this for someone even if they already own one.

Buy Buff Headband: $17

Kula Cloth

I feel like these are a relatively new thing because I had never heard of them until recently. They’re reusable antimicrobial pee cloths. Instead of packing toilet paper in and out or trying to drip dry and then hike in sort of wet underwear, you just use this cloth! It then dries, can be reused, and then you wash it after your hike/backpacking trip. Awesome.

Buy Kula Antimicrobial Reusable Cloth: $20

Solar Lantern

Solar Lanterns are awesome because you can leave them in the sun to charge (you can also plug it in to charge it before heading into the wilderness). You quickly inflate them with your own breath and then have an extra light for your campsite. I got mine as a gift and use it during every camping trip. It wasn’t something I would have thought to buy for myself, so it was a perfect gift.

Buy LuminAid Solar Camping Lantern: $30

Something from 1 Simple Seed’s Etsy Shop

If you’re buying gifts for outdoorsy girls, why not buy them from a fellow outdoorsy girl? The owner, Julie, is a friend of mine, and her cards are amazing. She does the nature-themed artwork herself, the cards can be planted to grow as wildflowers, the seed paper is handmade in Nepal and supports a local village there, and she also sells stickers and other things. She’s based in Colorado and is a wonderful human.

Check out her cool Etsy shop.

Base Camp Question Cards

These Question Cards are thought-provoking and fun. They’re a great way to get to know fellow outdoorsy friends/family, and they are also a regular deck of cards. A perfect thing for camping, backpacking, or hanging out by a fire pit in the yard.

Buy Base Camp Question Cards: $19

Smartwool Socks

Nice outdoor socks can be a game changer for comfort, but sometimes people don’t splurge on themselves. That’s why these are perfect gifts for outdoorsy girls. They’ll wear them for years.

Buy Smartwool Socks: $23+

Dry Bag(s)

Dry bags are useful. You can store things in them that you don’t want to get wet while backpacking/camping, and you can also put dirty clothes/swimsuits in them so they don’t stink up the rest of your things. 

Buy Alps Mountaineering Dry Bag Set 2, 5, 10 liter bags: $40

SealLine 20 liter dry bag: $45

AllTrails Pro Subscription

AllTrails is amaaaazing. The app is so helpful for hiking/backpacking/biking. You can read reviews, get directions to trailheads, see maps of the trails, GPS yourself in real time on the trails so you don’t get lost, and you can see recent trail conditions. The Pro Subscription is worth it (this is one of the few apps that I have a paid version of), so it’s a great gift if someone doesn’t have it already.

Buy AllTrails Pro Subscription: $36 for the year

National Parks Scratch Off Poster

This is one of those fun gifts for outdoorsy girls that someone might not buy for themselves, but they’ll love it. I got mine as a gift, and I have scratched off the parks I visited. It’s a nice reminder in my house to keep dreaming and planning trips to the ones I haven’t yet experienced. You can put it in a frame to look a little nicer on their wall.

Buy National Parks Scratch Off Poster: $17

National Parks Water Bottle with Stickers

Buy Let’s Wander National Parks Water Bottle: $40

REI Co-Op Flash 18 Pack

I have one of these, and I love it SO much. I bring it on most travel trips with me because it’s a perfect day pack – whether you’re on the trail or exploring a new city. It’s lightweight, durable, water-resistant, and made with recycled fabric. 

Shop REI Co-Op Flash 18L Pack

Lightweight Gloves

These are so great I was actually gifted them twice by 2 different people. They’re lightweight, so they’re perfect for outdoor exercise.

Shop New Balance Gloves: $19

Outdoor Journal

Buy Rite in the Rain Journal: $12

Hygge Light Candle

Ok ok, I know candles as gifts can be meh, but this one is cool. Once the candles is burned out, you fill it with soil, plant the label, and it will grow wildflowers. Also, you can’t really go wrong with a candle for hard to buy gifts for outdoorsy girls.

Buy Hygge Light Candle Willow Scent: $30

Backpacking Mug

Shop GSI Outdoor Infinity Mug: $5

PackTowel Personal Towel

This lightweight microfiber towel is a perfect gift. They have other cute patterns too.  54x25inches.

Buy PackTowel Personal Towel: $40

SpiBelt

Buy SpiBelt: $27

LifeStraw

This LifeStraw is so handy. It removes almost 100% of bacteria and parasites from water. It’s BPA free, lasts forever, and for every Lifestraw product purchased, a school child in need receives safe drinking water for an entire school year. Even if the person you’re buying for already has one, they can keep this to replace it at some point.

Buy LifeStraw Personal Water Filter: $20

Citronella Candles

Soooo this may not be the most exciting gift… but mosquitoes are a fun time ruiner. Buy 2 of these as gifts for outdoorsy girls. They’re small, so you can easily bring them backpacking or camping. They smell decent, and they’re cheap.

Buy Coleman Citronella Candle, Pine Scent: $4

HotHands Hand Warmer Value Pack

HotHands Hand Warmers Value Pack: $10 for 10 pairs

Owala FreeSip Insulated Water Bottle

This super popular insulated water bottle has either a straw or pour lid option. It keeps drinks warm/cold, is BPA free, and comes in many cute colors.

Buy Owala FreeSip Insulated Water Bottle: $30

Flashlight Beanie

Buy PowerCap LED Beanie: $16

An Outdoor-Themed Book

If the person you’re buying for loves to read, get them an outdoor-themed book. Some books that I have loved:

• Born to Run – A Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes, and The Greatest Race the World has Never Seen. You don’t have to love running to appreciate this well-written book. If you do love running, it will inspire you to run farther.
• Into the Wild – A true story about a young man who abandons his normal life and is eventually found dead in the Alaskan wilderness.
• Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster – A true story about Everest’s deadliest season. Absolutely fascinating.
• Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail – Yes, the Reese Witherspoon movie is based on this memoir.
• The Wilderness World of John Muir – There’s something about sitting at a campsite reading John Muir that is just magical. His writing on nature is extraordinary, and this book can be read over time because it’s a collection of his stories.
• Solo: What Running Across Mountains Taught Me About Life – Jenny Tough is incredible, and so is her writing.

— Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls – $50-$100 —

Rain Pants

Rain pants are amazing. These are pretty lightweight, they fit over leggings, and they are worth buying for a lot of reasons.

You can obviously wear them when it’s raining. They’re also great when it’s cold and you need an extra layer. I love that I can sit on the dirt while camping and just brush my butt off.

A huge bonus, though, is that they prevent mosquito bites. My friend and I backpacked to an alpine lake that was home to 120000 mosquitoes. She’d been unable to find her rain pants before the trek and only had leggings on. The next morning, her butt was covered in mosquito bites, and I was bite-free on my legs/butt.

Buy Columbia Surge Rain Pants on Amazon: $60 (often on sale!)

Eno Hammock

Toddlers also enjoy Eno Hammocks 🙂

I don’t know how they make Eno Hammocks so comfortable to lay in, but man they’re relaxing. Eno Hammocks are easy to set up with the straps – you just need a couple good trees. You can sit, lay, and even sleep in them. They’re also super compact, so they’re easy to bring along on any outdoor adventure.

Buy Eno Hammock + Straps from REI: $55

Rumpl Puffy Blanket

These blankets are kinda pricey, but they’re so cute and look so cozy. Anyone would be thrilled to receive one of these for a gift.

Shop Rumpl Puffy Blanket: $100

Packable Beach/Picnic Blanket

These 5′ x 7′ packable beach/picnic blankets are sold by a small business. They come in a bunch of cute patterns, fold up easily, are water-resistant, and have an almost 5 star rating on Amazon. Seriously perfect gift.

Shop Little Unicorn Packable Beach/Picnic Blanket: $60

Backpacking Pillow

If the outdoorsy girl in your life doesn’t have a backpacking pillow, they will love you for buying them one. This one inflates, is comfy, and is super lightweight. You’ll be changing their camping/backpacking life for the better.

Buy Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow: $55

America the Beautiful Annual Park Pass

THIS is an amazing gift. One year membership to all the National Parks in the USA. It’s basically worth its cost after 2-3 visits to a National Park, and it makes us WANT to visit more of these beautiful places.

Buy America the Beautiful National Parks Pass: $80

Patagonia Fleece

I don’t know why these Patagonia fleeces are so cool and come in so many cute patterns. I don’t make the rules. I just know every time I look at mine I am transported to the times I’ve worn it at perfectly nature-y times. This makes a great gift.

Buy Womens Patagonia Fleece: $69

North Face Rain Jacket

This high quality rain jacket makes a great gift. Find the perfect color for your friend/family member. This hiking rain shell is waterproof, will keep them dry and cozy, and is easily packable.

Shop North Face Women’s Alta Vista Rain Jacket: $140

— Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls – Over $100 —

Chacos

I live in my Chacos every summer. They are so comfortable, they’re great for camping/hiking – especially if you have any stream crossings, and you can wear them with socks if you buy the ones without the toe loop. They’re a great thing to bring on backpacking trips because you can get out of your hiking boots at the end of the day to wear these. If it’s cold, just keep your socks on.

They’re also cute and can be worn with many different outfits. Sundresses included.

Buy Chaco Womens Z/1 Sandals from REI: $105

Packable Jacket

I was gifted this packable running jacket, and it is amazing how warm this light jacket can keep me. It packs into its own pocket, weighs almost nothing, but is so wind-resistant and warm. If you have the money to afford this gift for outdoorsy girls, get someone this jacket.

Buy On Women’s Core Jacket: $200

Trekking Poles

Trekking poles are game-changers. They keep you from getting injured, they make hiking easier, and they’re not annoying to carry.

Buy REI Co-op Traverse Trekking Poles: $120

SOS Emergency Satellite Communicator

If the person you’re buying for is really adventurous – like backcountry skiing or solo backpacking adventurous – consider getting them an emergency satellite communicator. They’re pricey, so it’s a great gift if you can afford it. This garmin one is lightweight, has a 14 day battery life, and can SOS call with a subscription.

Buy Garmin inReach Mini 2: $400 (sometimes on sale!)

Coros Pace 3 Sports Watch

I recently did an absurd amount of research on running/sports watches. For a really good watch, this is the cheapest one you can buy. I’ve been using it for a while now, and it is awesome. The charge lasts a long time, it’s cute, the GPS is accurate, you can change the background of the watch, it tracks so many different activities, it tracks your sleep, and the app that goes with it is great.

As far as gifts for outdoorsy girls go, you can’t really beat this one.

Shop Coros Pace 3 Sports Watch: $230

Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls – Any Cost

REI Gift Card

Every time I enter an REI store, I want to start 7 new outdoor hobbies. It’s an inspirational place and makes everyone want to spend more time outside. If none of these other options were good gifts for outdoorsy girls, this is your best bet. Then they can pick out exactly what they want.

Buy REI Gift Card: Any cost

Something Personal

Think about what this person really enjoys. Are they into rock climbing? Maybe get them a nice chalk bag. Are they into running? Get them a gift card for new running shoes. Do they love camping? Look into new camping gear. What about gardening things? The best gifts are the thoughtful ones.

— Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls / Kids / Babies —

Their Own Flashlight

It doesn’t take much to entertain a toddler. If you have an upcoming camping trip, buy them their own little flashlight to use. They’ll love it.

Buy EverBrite Kids Flashlight: $9

Little Mo Sleep Sack

This is basically a wearable sleeping bag for kids. It has arms, but you zip your kiddo’s legs into the bottom part like a sleeping bag. This way, when your toddler rolls around all night while camping, they stay in their sleeping bag and stay warm. It’s an awesome invention. They sell different sizes and different sleep sacks for colder/warmer temperatures. You can send yours in for a discount on the next size up when your kiddo outgrows theirs. Bonus: It’s a small business!

It is the best way to keep little ones warm at night while camping.

Buy Little Mo Sleep Sack: $85

Tuffo Rain Suit

My little one has been wearing this rain suit for years. It’s very waterproof, has lots of room for warm clothes underneath, and easily zips onto them. It’s also hilariously cute.

Buy Tuffo Rain Suit: $30

MudPuppy National Parks Map Puzzle

This high quality 70 piece puzzle is perfect for ages 5-9. It includes animal shaped pieces and has a 4.8 rating on Amazon.

Buy MudPuppy National Parks Map Puzzle: $15

Sand Toys

Yesss to sand toys. When we took my toddler camping, as long as she had a bucket, a shovel, and some sand or rocks she was so happy. This set comes with a mesh storage bag. I recommend just always having them in the trunk of your car.

Buy 19 Piece Sand Toys: $25

Kid Binoculars

Shop GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars: $15

Shade Tent

This gift is more for the parents, but the baby/toddler will benefit from it. Having a shade tent while camping or at the beach is awesome. I am constantly worried about my kiddo getting sunburnt, and this provides shade no matter where you are. It’s easy to set up and take down, it is only 4lbs, and it comes with a carrying bag.

Buy Oileus X-Large 4 Person Beach Tent: $70

Chalk and/or Bubbles

Kids love chalk and can always use more. They also love bubbles and tend to spill them/use them quickly. These are always a great gift option.

Welly Bandages

Buy Welly Bandages: $7

Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Girls

I hope this list helped you find perfect gifts for outdoorsy girls in your life. If I missed anything, comment below! Check out some of my other posts while you’re here to plan your next outdoorsy trip.

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