40 Cool Gifts For Outdoorsy Women: 2024 Guide

A good waterproof jacket can make the difference between staying warm and dry during a sudden storm, or being cold, wet, and miserable…or possibly even more dangerous health concerns. This Columbia rain jacket will keep her comfortable and dry, but it packs down small so she can store it easily when she doesn’t need it. It also comes in a variety of colors so you can pick her favorite.

Trekking poles not only help with balance and navigating rocks and other obstacles on tricky trails, but they also help with weight distribution. Trekking poles can be used for hiking, and also for snowshoeing if she likes to get outdoors in winter. This set is lightweight and can be extended for taller people or folded down for packing. It also comes with a carrying bag and interchangeable accessories for different types of terrain.

Sometimes a girl just needs a basic, no-frills bottle that carries a whole lot of water. Nalgene bottles are made of sturdy, thick plastic with twist-off lids. They’re not exactly cutting-edge technology, but they’re a water bottle she can rely on to not develop leaks and to carry a crazy-huge amount of water (32 oz). She can also see inside the bottle, so she’ll know exactly how much water she has left. A loop handle makes these water bottles easy to carry or attach to a carabiner on a backpack.

Chacos will take her from kayaking or canoeing to hiking to exploring city streets! These sturdy sandals are great in water because they fit snugly. They’ll allow water to drain but not become slippery like flip-flops or other shoes. Because of the close fit and great tread, they also work as hiking shoes or even for some mild rock climbing. Give ‘em a good shake in the lake to wash out the sand, and she’ll be ready to wear them out to a casual dinner that same night.

Some of us are doomsday worriers who feel better when we know how to handle any type of possible disaster before we leave our homes. This book will have her covered! She’ll know how to do everything from wrestling an alligator to landing a plane if the pilot passes out. Hopefully, her outdoor adventures will never require any of this information…but you never know.

This adorable necklace is perfect for the mom who’s always dragging her kids out hiking (whether they like it or not!) or otherwise spends her time outdoors. The necklace features a sterling silver mama bear, and you can add up to four bronze cubs who trail behind her. This would be a perfect gift for outdoorsy women for Mother’s Day, Christmas, or a birthday!

Part of the fun of hiking, camping, paddling, and other outdoor adventures is enjoying the solitude and scenery when you get to your destination! Help her relax and unwind for even longer with this Kindle. The slim device is easy to slip into a backpack or dry bag and isn’t as bulky or heavy as an actual book. It also has a front light so she can read in a tent, and the battery will last for weeks, so she doesn’t have to worry about recharging on the trail.

Make sure she’s well-fueled for her adventures with this snack box! It contains plenty of low-sugar, high-protein snacks that provide good energy for hiking and other outdoor activities. She’ll get crackers, energy bars, protein cookies, and much more – all of it easy to toss in a bag so she can hit the trails.

Hiking boots can make or break a backpacking trip, or even a shorter hiking trip! It’s worth it to invest in a high-quality pair of boots that won’t leave her limping with blisters after a trek. These KEEN boots provide ankle and arch support and are waterproof so stream crossings won’t leave her with wet feet. Be advised these boots run small – order half a size larger than usual (or if she’s in-between sizes, order up instead of down).

Help her to stay warm in winter, or during cold mornings outside, with this beanie! The chunky, slouchy design is trendy, and the close-knit hat will keep her nice and warm. This beanie comes in a variety of colors so you can pick her favorite…or gift her several!

This daypack is the best for an afternoon or all-day hike. It also packs down into a very small envelope, so she can bring it on a longer backpacking trip and use it for day hikes. It includes plenty of pockets for holding all her food, sunscreen, and other supplies. It also includes a wet pocket for soggy clothes if she goes swimming or just needs to change to dry socks.

This sturdy mess kit is great for backpacking, picnicking, or car camping! It’s made of high-quality aluminum that conducts heat quickly so her meal will be ready faster. The 10-piece kit includes a pot, pan, pot cover, bowls, a spork and soup spoon, a wooden spoon, a cleaning sponge, and a drawstring pouch for carrying everything.

Good face sunscreen is hard to find! It needs to provide plenty of sun protection for delicate skin. It needs not to lead to breakouts. It also needs to not look greasy or make your face look shiny after you put it on. This CeraVe sunscreen does all that, plus adds a little tint for some color on her face.

If she loves kayaking, paddle boarding, rafting, or any other water sport, she’ll appreciate this bag and phone case! The bag has plenty of room for a wallet, tablet or phone, and other small items. Adjustable shoulder straps mean she can hold it by the handle or wear it as a backpack. It also comes with a phone case to protect her phone while still allowing her to take pictures of her adventures!

Camping in the wild is no excuse for bad coffee! If anything, she needs good coffee now more than ever. This French press coffee maker just requires hot water to brew the perfect cup of coffee. The insulated pot keeps coffee hotter longer, but the handle stays cool for pouring. The press is made of stainless steel, so it will hold up to the rigors of camping without getting damaged.

If she hasn’t read the story of Cheryl Strayed, which was later turned into an award-winning movie starring Reese Witherspoon, she’ll be amused and inspired. At 22, Strayed’s mother died, her family scattered, and her marriage collapsed. A few years later, she decided to hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail – alone and with no training or experience. It’s a suspenseful, maddening, often hilarious, uplifting account of her trek.

A wide brim hat will protect not just her face, but chest, shoulders, and some of her back as well. This is a great hat for hiking, paddling, fishing, or any other outdoor adventure where she’s out in the sun! The drawstring will keep the hat firmly in place and mesh sides will allow air to circulate.

She can document all her exciting adventures with this camera! It produces high-quality pictures and excellent videos, and a hydrophobic lens cover repels water and eliminates lens flare. The latest GoPro also has a great stabilizer, so images will be steady. It’s easy to transfer pictures from the GoPro to her phone with an app or a USB cable.

Pendleton blankets are pricey, but these Instagram-worthy blankets are extremely practical and durable! The wool blend means the blanket will keep her warm even if it gets wet. It’s a great layer to have for sitting around a campfire or for an extra blanket in a sleeping bag. In fact, it’s a good idea to keep this blanket just in the back of the car in case she gets stuck in the snow or gets cold on a trip.

She’ll appreciate a Bluetooth speaker to play music while relaxing on the beach or hanging out at camp in the evening. This one has easy-touch controls and is water-resistant, a must if it’s coming outdoors! The battery will work for up to 20 hours of playtime, so she won’t have to worry about recharging for a few days, making it a great outdoor gift for her.

Along with good boots, good socks can make or break a hiking or backpacking trip. These merino wool socks have a cushioned sole, an arch brace, and compression for comfy feet. The wool means the socks will keep her feet nice and dry…although if they do get wet, they’ll still stay warm. Merino wool is also odor-resistant – a good thing if she’s spending several days on the trail!

Memorialize sand from a favorite spot – whether it’s an amazing beach she loves or sand from a desert she’s visited. She can choose a pinch of sand from the sandbank at this store or send in some of her own souvenir sand and it will be added to this heart-shaped brass bezel and sealed. She’ll be able to carry this special spot with her wherever she wears the bracelet. This would make a unique Valentine’s Day gift for a wife or girlfriend, with sand from a spot that means a lot to you both!

Hammocks are fun gifts for outdoorsy women! She’ll love it for relaxing and reading a book at camp, but there are plenty of other places that are perfect for a hammock as well! She can set it up at a park, along a hiking trail or other scenic spot…or even in her own backyard. It’s a versatile, inexpensive piece of furniture that just makes people happy.

Inflatable paddle boards have come a long way since they started, and the ones on the market today feel sturdy and well-balanced. They’re also much easier to transport because she can deflate a paddle board and fit it inside her car. If you’re going to get an inflatable paddle board, you’ll really make her day if you spring for an electric SUP air compressor as well, so she doesn’t have to use the hand pump.

Few things are more miserable than trying to light a fire or set up camp in the rain. You can’t stop the rain, but you can ensure she gets a warm flame going with these waterproof matches. This kit comes with 25 windproof and waterproof matches, 3 strikers, and a match case that will hold up to 40 matches.

Spending time outdoors can lead to plenty of thinking, and she can use this journal to record her thoughts and feelings or just to keep track of what happened each day. The notebook is embossed with a bear, so it’s perfect for heading into the woods to be alone. It also has a spot for a pen and an envelope at the back where she can store pictures, entrance stubs, or anything else she’d like to save.

This waterproof blanket packs down very small, so it would be easy for her to store it in her car in case she needs it. It opens into a wide, waterproof beach blanket that’s perfect for eating lunch or sitting and reading without getting sand everywhere.

This dress features moisture-wicking fabric so it’s great for hiking or other outdoor activities. It also has UPF 30 sun protection and is stretchy for active women. In addition, it comes in a variety of colors and patterns, so she can wear an elegant black or a bright, festive print.

Even when she’s not in the mountains, she can celebrate them with this ceramic mug. It’s made to look like an enamel camp mug and has the phrase on the side, along with an outline of a mountain. Morning coffee just tastes better when you’re dreaming of the mountains. If she loves mountains and hiking, this is a great outdoor gift for her.

These compact cocktail kits are great for tossing in a beach bag, daypack, or backpack. Mix in the required liquor and she’ll have a lovely cocktail to sip while celebrating an active day outdoors. This kit mixes up 6 Old Fashioneds so she’ll have plenty for herself and some friends.

She can track all the national parks she’s visited with this scratch-off poster. Every time she visits a new park, she can scratch the gold foil off, revealing a poster print of the park underneath. She can hang the travel print in her living room, office, or bedroom, where it makes a great decoration…as well as a travel guide to help plan her next trip.

She can get a better look at birds, wildlife, or other things with these binoculars! They have 10x power magnification, plus a large field of view so she can take in a lot of area at once. The rubber eyepieces are shock-absorbing so the binoculars are comfortable to use. They come with a lanyard and carrying case she can wear around her neck when she’s not using them.

If she loves being on the water all day, this rash guard and swim shirt offers great sun protection. The long-sleeved shirt is UPF 50+ and can be worn over a swimsuit or with shorts. She can also hike, fish, or do any other outdoor activities while wearing this shirt.

She can keep the hair out of her face and absorb hairline sweat with these cool sport headbands. They’re great for runners, hikers, or anyone who’s doing strenuous activity outside. The headbands can also double as a neck warmer. This set comes with 10 headbands in a variety of different colors, so she can match them to what she’s wearing.

If she doesn’t want to bring along a lot of equipment for making coffee but still wants a delicious cup while camping, Starbucks VIA is instant coffee that closely imitates percolated coffee. She just needs to mix hot water and a tube of VIA together, and she’ll get a deliciously hot cup of coffee to start her day!

Layers are hugely important, especially if she’s hiking, biking, or exploring in the mountains! Merino wool layers make awesome gift ideas for outdoorsy women, because they’re moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and odor-resistant. This shirt has a loop so she can wash it out at camp and hang it to dry. The breathable fabric will keep her warm in winter and cool in summer.

This sleeping bag is great for camping – it’s soft, comfortable, and waterproof. A separate bottom zipper lets her stick her feet out if they tend to get hot. This bag will keep her warm down to 32°F. It also comes in several different colors so she can pick her favorite (or get different colors for family members as well).

She’ll love the feel of this sherpa jacket, and it’s a great outer layer in all but extreme cold weather! The jacket zips up, so it’s easy to remove while hiking or biking. It comes in several color combinations. It also has a small outer pocket for keeping items like earbuds or a driver’s license.

She can monitor her breathing, hydration, sleep cycle (and other cycles), heart rate, and so much more. She can use sports apps on the watch for running, biking, swimming, and other outdoor activities. She’ll also get texts, phone calls, and social media updates on the watch, so she can easily see them while she’s out and about on the trails or elsewhere. She can even pay using the watch.

There are so many times she may have cold hands and feet while outdoors, making these warmers great gifts for outdoorsy women! She can simply shake the warmer to activate it, and in 15-30 minutes, it will warm up. They’re great for tossing into pockets or shoes. They’re also really nice for times when she’ll be sitting outside for a while and not working up a sweat, like while fishing, hunting, or at an outdoor sporting event.