Give the Gift of Outdoor Adventure This Holiday Season

With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start crossing off gift lists for the outdoor enthusiasts in your life. From stocking stuffers to packages under the tree, we’ve rounded up gift ideas from some Tested in Idaho companies that have everything you need to gear up for any adventure.

Stocking Stuffers

Pocket Kindling
Building a warm, cozy fire is essential for an enjoyable backcountry trip, and finding dry kindling can be challenging, especially if snow is on the ground. Thankfully, Pinch Outdoors has you covered with a fast-lighting, water-resistant fire starter that burns for up to 12 minutes.

Pinch Pocket Kindling next to a hatchet with a fire int he background
Photo Courtesy: Pinch Outdoors

Insulated Tumbler
Stay warm from the inside out with a Cordova Outdoors insulated tumbler. Whether you prefer hot cocoa or a hot toddy, these rugged vessels keep your beverage at the perfect temperature while you explore the great outdoors.

Red Cordova tumbler sitting on a rock wiht a river in the background
Photo Courtesy: Cordova Outdoors

Quality, Durable Wristwatch
Never lose track of time wherever you may roam with a ProTek wristwatch. These sturdy timepieces, featuring superior ProGlo illumination technology, are an official watch of the U.S. Marine Corps so you know they’re accurate and ready for any type of outdoor adventure.

Black ProTek watch
Photo Courtesy: ProTek

Fly Fishing Reel
Treat the angler in your life to a new reel from Waterworks-Lamson. Lightweight for a fluid experience, these reels come in assorted colors and make fishing fun.

Two reels laying on some river rocks
Photo Courtesy: Waterworks-Lamson

Under-the-Tree Surprises

Waterproof Hunting Pack
Ease the burden on the back of the hunter in your life with a ROKMAN Waterproof pack system. From waterfowl to big game, you’ll find a pain-free pack for any duration of a hunting trip, guaranteed to keep your gear dry.

Man riding a horse with ROKMAN pack on his back
Photo Courtesy: ROKMAN Waterproof

Inflatable Paddleboard
For water lovers, paddleboarding offers a relaxing adventure or a great core workout (or both!). Hydrus Board Tech’s rugged inflatable paddleboards can be folded into a pack and taken anywhere.

Three peole on an inflatable paddleboard on a lake
Photo Courtesy: Hydrus Board Tech

Personalized Cooler
No matter your adventure, a cooler is a must for keeping food and beverages cold. Give the ultimate gift by pairing a Cordova Cooler with a personalized cooler wrap from USA Tuff. Choose from any of their premium collections or design your own.

Stack of USATuff wrapped coolers
Photo Courtesy: USATuff

Smile-Makers for the Littles on Your List

Kid-Approved Kicks
Finding comfortable, versatile footwear for kids can be challenging, which is why Telic designed footwear for children using supportive, shock-absorbing materials with excellent arch support and colorful designs.

Child wearing Telic shoes sitting on mom's lap
Photo Courtesy: Telic

Merino Wool Beanie
Protect your little one’s head from the elements with a 100% merino-wool beanie from JYTTE. These knitted beanies come in patterns and designs for all styles and make a cozy gift for everyone in the family.

Two JYTTE beanies sitting under a tree
Photo Courtesy: JYTTE

No matter what you choose to gift those on your list, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that all these products are tested in the great Idaho outdoors. Find other gift ideas and learn more about Idaho’s outdoor recreation companies here.