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5 gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life

By Julie Scagell February 14, 2022

If you love someone who loves the outdoors, it makes sense when shopping for a gift that you incorporate their love of nature. If they spend a lot of time camping, hiking, or getting lost outdoors, there are items they’ll need and others that would just be fun to have. We’ve tracked down a few of each to give you some gift ideas when the next holiday arrives (or just because), so you can wow them with something new to take on their next adventure. If that someone is you, don’t hesitate to splurge on yourself, too.

We love all of these items because they mix practicality with fun for any trip outdoors. They are all portable and won’t take up too much space in your car or backpack, depending on how far you are heading. It’s important to stay dry and safe in the outdoors while managing to squeeze in some fun while you’re away from the day-to-day of life. Happy adventuring!

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