Christmas is coming – and if you aren’t sure what to get the outdoorsy type who has everything, a customisable gift inspired by or designed for travel lovers, campers, hikers and wild swimmers might just be the perfect way to get them something as unique as they are. From custom stocking fillers to a keepsake bracelet that can keep them company as they go globetrotting, these eleven gifts are ideal for individualists.
11 custom gifts for adventure and travel lovers
1, Adventuring Together tin cups, £10.99 from Amazon
Nigh-on indestructible enamel cups are one of my favourite gifts – they’re perfect for camping, hiking and van life and they look nice, too. We were gifted some of these lovely, customised cups for our wedding and they’re still one of my favourite things in our van.
2, Sniper goggles, from £115 from Sungod
DIY your own snow sports goggles. Sungod’s Snipers are fully customisable when you order them online, allowing you to pick a lens tint from eight options, ranging from 9-38% VLT, then play around to find your favourite frame and strap colours. The Snipers are also covered by a lifetime guarantee against breakage and can be returned for repair from anywhere in the world.
3, Custom T-shirt, from £1.86 from Garment Printing
Show off your love for your favourite mountain with a long-sleeve top, share t-shirts with your wild swimming club or dress your mini in a matching design with custom t-shirts. Garment printing creates clothing for big brands from just £1.86 – I like their Fruit of the Loom offerings.
4, Custom OS map, from £7.99 from Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey’s iconic orange maps cover every corner of Great Britain, but you can own a map that no-one else has in their collection by personalising your own. Pick home or a place with special meaning as the centre of the map and choose your own photo and title for the cover for a topographical treasure.
5, Embroidered swimming towel, from £28.95 from Not on the High Street
Take a dip in style with one of these candy-striped towers, which can be customised with a name or message. The cotton material is chlorine resistant, so they’re perfect for the pool as well as wild swimming sessions.
6, Boho Mysticism Everyday Pouch, £24 from Elizabeth Scarlett
These eye-catching velvet pouches are super pretty, but practical too – they’re ideal for stashing mini toiletries on weekenders and work as a clutch for evenings out if you’re travelling light. 2% of each sale goes to wildlife trusts.
7, Walker’s hip flask, from £28 from Viva La Vida
Bring a dram of your favourite whiskey or liven up a mid-hike hot chocolate with this lovely hip flask. Available in tan or black leather, you can add up to ten letters or a date. The slim sizes makes it perfect for popping in a pocket or attaching to your keys.
8, Custom Flannel Fleece & Plush Robes, from £46.99 from Custom Towels Now
Wrap up cosy wherever you’re staying in one of these snuggly custom robes. Custom Towels Now lets you choose from myriad designs before adding embroidered names or initials – the perfect robe to wrap up in for winter weekends away.
9, Travel journal, from £29 from Papier
WrIte your very own epic story from the road in a beautiful travel journal. Papier’s creations are some of the prettiest, and you can add initials or a name to the front of this cool design.
10, Luggage tags, from £7.99 from Etsy
Never lose your bag in a sea of identical black luggage again with these cute personalised tags, which have room for initials picked out in gold or silver and at under £10 make a nice gift for your jet-setting Secret Santa.
11, Charm bracelet, from £32.99 from El Camino
What do you buy for the travelling girl who has everything? How about a leather bracelet she can string all her memories on? El Camino make minimalist beads inscribed with locations as far-flung as New York and Nepal so you can add one for every life-changing adventure you take.
