Glad tidings of comfort and joy! My outdoor, adventure and travel-themed Christmas gift guide is here to help you find the perfect present for the luckiest explorers in your life, including the perfect gifts for swimmers, campers and your Secret Santa. Merry Christmas, you filthy animals – and here’s to an adventurous 2025!
Travel and Outdoors Christmas gift guide 2024
1, Misty beanie, £49 from Cape Cove
Perfect for: hikers
It’s beanie hat season! Super soft, stretchy and made from surplus Italian yarn that would otherwise be discarded, this cosy hat will suit everyone and the bright berry red shade is very cheery.
2, Skincare favourites, £6 from SpaceNK and £8.99 from Lifesystems
Perfect for: your secret Santa
Shopping for an outdoorsy secret Santa? You can’t go wrong with nice body bits. Space NK’s Nordic Wild body wash really does smell like a Finnish forest, while Lifesystems’ Mountain sun cream is ideal for hikers, skiers and winter adventurers heading out into the hills.
3, Pursuit Changing Robe, £209.95 from Red
Perfect for: surfers and wild swimmers
Avoid flashing the whole car park on your next surf trip by wrapping up in Red’s new Pursuit robes. Half jacket, half changing robe, these waterproof coats are great all-rounders you can wear from city to swim sesh.
4, Outdoorsy stickers, from £1 from Etsy
Perfect for: stuffing in stockings
Etsy do the very best stickers for sharing your love of the great outdoors on laptops and water bottles. My top pick this year is this waterproof mountain weather design, although high contenders also included ‘I Love Peeing Outside’ and ‘Reluctant Walker’s Club – But I Made It In The End’.
5, Maggie jumper, £155 from Fairfax and Favor
Perfect for: keeping cosy on Christmas Day
Is it really Christmas if you aren’t wearing a festive jumper? This Merino wool beauty is just the loveliest, softest knit sweater, ideal for anyone who loves Scandi style or who is planning trips to Scottish islands.
6, Go Plus Coffee Maker, £84.99 from Aeropress
Perfect for: caffeine addicts
If you’re like me and you need a proper cup of Joe even when you’re camping in remote mountains, pack an Aeropress. Just had add fresh coffee, fill up with hot water and then plunge, like an easily portable french press.
7, Epic Surf Breaks of the World, £24.99 from Lonely Planet
Perfect for: armchair surfers
Surf’s up – give your favourite wave lover a tome of armchair inspiration from Lonely Planet. Epic Surf Breaks of the World lists world-famous breaks and hidden gems everywhere from Ireland to Indonesia, including beautiful photos.
8, UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 145W, £125.99 from Amazon
Perfect for: van life-ers
Parking your campervan or pitching your tent far from the madding crowds is wonderful, but sometimes you do need a bit of juice to top up phones, speakers and other gadgets. UGREEN’s small but mighty Nexode is super speedy and can charge your phone over three times – ideal for weekends in the wild – and is currently reduced by 30%.
9, Collagenly Marine Collagen, £26.99 from Collagenly
Perfect for: skincare lovers
Being out in the elements is amazing – but it can take its toll on your skin. I’ve started taking collagen supplements to boost my bones, muscles, skin and hair – https://collagenly.com/ is affordable and offers bovine and marine options.
10, Yoga and pilates layers, from £15 from BAM
Perfect for: yogis
I’m a little bit obsessed with BAM’s super soft bamboo layers, which are buttery-soft and naturally antibacterial. I never take off these yoga pants and I’ve just ordered the Mission crew in multiple colours.
11, Organic cotton pyjama set, £80.75 from Yawn
Perfect for: frequent fliers
I’m at the age where comfy pyjamas are a very welcome gift, and they don’t get better than this gorgeous starry set from Yawn, which are a delight to wear and look very pretty, too. A treat for travellers.
12, Tully boot, £99 from Merry People
Perfect for: gardeners
Grab yourself some gumboots – these warm and comfy wellie boots are my new favourites for muddy walks and messing about in the garden, and they come in a rainbow of pleasing rainbow shades.
