Outdoor Gift Guide- Stocking Stuffers Part One

Every year we struggle to buy presents for those outdoors-y people in our lives. You either have no idea what they actually do out in the wilderness, so what do you buy? How do you know what to give someone who seems to have everything? This series will give you some ideas for those weekend warriors, scouts and backcountry guides in your life.

This is the first part of a series that will continue through the next two weeks. We'll start easy, with stocking stuffers! Stocking stuffers should be unique, fun, small and less than $30. Today we'll cover stocking stuffers for anyone and everyone who loves playing outside and stocking stuffers for rock climbers. Check back on Thursday for stocking stuffers for Endurance Athletes and Paddlers.


For the boy scout, guide, gear head who has everything, or anyone in your life who loves outdoor adventure:

Outdoor Stocking Stuffers by ☆WayfinderAli☆

1. Keep their feet warm, dry and funk free with some Smartwool performance socks. $13-21
2. A soft Smartwool neck gaiter is a hat, headband or of course, neck gaiter. $25
3. If they like playing outside, chances are they eat Clif Bars. And one can never have too many in reserve.
4. Freeze dried meals from Backpacker's Pantry make trip planning easier, hunger pains shorter and clean-up a breeze. $2-9
5. Coghlan's Telescoping Fork The smartest, coolest marshmallow roaster ever. This fork extends to get to the sweet spot without burned fingers. Plus, it has a built in rotator knob for even roasting! $12.97
6. Protect their lips from sun, snow and wind with Burt’s Bees Outdoor SPF 15 lip balm $4
7. Setting up tarps, tents and even hammocks is fast and knot free with the Nite Ize Figure 9 carabiner. $6
8. For the DIY outdoorsman, or woman, a pro-membership to Instructables is perfection. Learn to do or make just about anything from user-uploaded DIY projects, show others what you made and how to make it, enter contests to win prizes. $23.40
9. Get them out of a sticky situation with the SOL Core Lite survival knife. This little knife boasts a built-in whistle and LED light. $25
10. Help them ease into Monday morning with some soothing hand and toe warmers from Grabber. $2

For the rock climber in your life:

Stocking Stuffers for Rock Climbers by ☆WayfinderAli☆

1. Arno Ilgner, author of the classic “The Rock Warriors Way,” brings us “Espresso Lessons;” practical lessons for on and off the rock. $19.95
2. Misty Mountain brings back the Bouldering Scratch Mat for the boulderer in your life. $9.95
3. Some climbers go through climbing tape like you wouldn’t believe. Plus it doubles as medical tape in a pinch. $3.95
4. Keep them pumped out even in the off season with a Dynaflex Pro Gyro Hand Exerciser
5. Make their favorite pair of shoes last longer with Five Ten’s Stealth Paint Repair Kit $16.99
6. If all else fails, at least buy them some Super Chalk. Chalk is like Clif Bars, it’s always good to have a reserve.
7. Does your climber play well with others? Chances are they climb well with them too. Black Diamond’s Gorilla Chalk Bag is big and flat bottomed, a communal chalk pot perfect for group bouldering sessions.