40 Must-Have Gifts for Outdoorsy Women: Practical & Chic

Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle 

Books are great gifts for the outdoor girl and this autobiographical account of fellow Irish woman Dervla Murphy’s solo expedition from Ireland to India in the 1960’s is sure to inspire your outdoorsy woman.

Cycling on her Armstrong Cadet bike, the route took her through the valleys and snow-covered mountains of Europe and India to Afghanistan and Pakistan, where her bike became too hot to touch.

A fascinating, humanistic tale, as Dervla was often met with generosity and kindliness, and shared many meaningful encounters with the local people.

If you’re looking for birthday gift ideas a woman in your life, consider Dervla Murphy’s book.

Sex in a Tent: A Wild Couple’s Guide to Getting Naughty in Nature

Here is a fun gift – if you’re looking for gifts for outdoorsy girls that are a little tongue in cheek, then here is a great choice!

In this book, the author imparts her wisdom from her years of experience of getting it on in the great outdoors!

The book is full of illustrations, games, tricks, positions and stories. This is a great gift for outdoorsy girls with a sense of humour and a sense of adventure! 

Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Side-Spiral Notebook

Waterproof notebooks make very practical gifts ideas for outdoorsy women who like to journal when they are spending time in the great outdoors.

The bright yellow cover of this notebook means it is easy to find amongst other gear and its hard, waterproof cover makes it durable and hardwearing when out in the elements.

One of the more thoughtful gifts for an outdoorsy girl, this one will likely be highly appreciated by the right person! 

The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predict the Weather, Locate Water, Track Animals

This book shares more than 850 tips for predicting, tracking, and more gathered from decades that the author has spent walking in the landscape around his home and around the world, covering off all eventualities such as the country or the city, along a coast, or at night.

If you’re looking for outdoor woman gifts or gifts for women who like the outdoors, consider “The Outdoor Adventurer’s Guidebook.”

This book is your outdoor gal’s ultimate guide to what the land, sun and moon, plants, animals, clouds, and stars can tell you if she knows how to see.

Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker

If you’re looking for women’s outdoor gifts or outdoor birthday gifts for her, consider an Aeropress. If you don’t know what this is, an aeropress is a single serve coffee maker which produces a rich cup of coffee using only hot water and ground beans.

It’s fast, simple, and requires no electricity. Simply place the filter into the top chamber, add boiling water, then tamp down on the plunger handle until the desired amount of pressure is reached.

With that in mind, you can begin to see how this is one of the most perfect gifts for an outdoorsy girlfriend (or wife, sister, etc, etc!) who is a coffee lover, as they can bring their favourite blend with them when adventuring! 

Rose gold, insulated wine glass tumbler with sliding lid and straw

These rose gold wine tumblers are ideal for outdoorsy girls who are a little on the glam side!

With its girly rose gold colour and sliding lid and straw, this is perfect for sipping some vino round the campfire or at the mountaintop! When shut, the silicone slider secures any liquid, even when upside down.

Even if she doesn’t want to use it for wine, this cup is multifunctional and can be used for cocktails, juices or healthy smoothies too, making these tumblers great stocking fillers and Christmas gifts for outdoorsy girls too, as they will appeal to a wide range. 

Campfire-style enamel mug

Enamel mugs make great, affordable outdoor gifts for her. This one comes with a cheery quote too to remind your outdoor lover that she’s in her favourite place.

It’s lightweight and durable too, making it easy to throw into backpack and not weigh things down if being brought along on a day trip.

Consider this lightweight and durable enamel camping mug is perfect for women who love the outdoors.

Nalgene water bottle with filter and mouthpiece

In the interests of sustainability, with a little bit of preparation I don’t think there is any need to be using single use plastic water bottles when embarking on  day of hiking.

The Nalgene brand is known for its quality and its water bottles make great outdoorsy gifts for her. This particular bottle is a special edition, with design work by Jimmy Bryant (aka Atomicchild) that is sure to appeal to outdoorsy women.

It also, rather conveniently has a water filter,  which uses depth & adsorption filtration to purify water perfectly. When searching for options for women who enjoy outdoor adventures, consider the Nalgene brand.

YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler

These YETI ramblers have a MagSlider lid, which uses the power of magnets to keep your drink contained within. The outside shell of the tumblers also have a ‘no sweat’ design, to make sure your hands stay dry.

The double-wall insulated nature of the body also means that your outdoor lady’s drink will hold it’s temperature, whether she’d prefer to keep her beverages hot, or keep her drink cold.

Definitely one of the top options for outdoors women who need a multi-purpose solution to carry their drinks. 

Flexible smartphone tripod with wireless remote

If your outdoorsy woman likes to take snaps when out in nature, then tripods make great adventure gifts for her.

This tripod with flexible legs is a great choice, as it can be easily adjusted in a speedy manner and can be both wrapped around something (like a branch or a fence), or the legs can be quickly altered if on an uneven surface.

The wireless remote means that instead of being the one that takes the photos all the time, the recipient can actually be in the pictures too!

These tripods also make great Christmas gifts for an outdoorsy girl, as they’re the perfect stocking filler. 

Camera clips for DSLR camera

Camera clips are amongst the best gifts for outdoorsy women who are more serious about their photography.

As an avid photographer myself, hear me when I say that nothing is worse than carrying your camera around your neck while hiking, having it bash itself off your chest and result in some serious neck pain by the time you are done.

Camera clips are a game changer, as you can easily affix your camera to the strap of your backpack, where it is super easily accessed for a shot if you need your camera quickly.

Consider a camera clip if you’re looking for a birthday gift for an outdoor woman or outdoor gifts for her.

GoPro HERO8

Easily operated and offering great quality for their size, she can capture great footage, both photo and video, of all her adventures.

The HERO8 is not quite the newest GoPro on the market, but this makes it a tad more affordable than the newer HERO10.

The HERO8 is also pretty fabulous, however, shooting in 4k, with live streaming ability, great image stabilization and waterproofing (making it great for capturing water sports), amongst some other great features. 

When searching for the best outdoor gifts for a woman or birthday gifts for an outdoorsy girl, consider a GoPro HERO8.

Solar charged power bank

What do you do when you run out of battery in the wilderness? Well, you use your power bank to charge your phone. But what happens if you’ve already drained your power bank?

Thankfully, there are such inventions as solar charged power banks, which, from a safety perspective, make some of the best gifts for outdoor woman.

You can get a couple of phone charges, or more from this one, depending on the model of phone and it also comes equipped with a dual flashlight and compass kit. Now that is what I call a useful outdoor gift for her! 

USB camping lights

This pack contains two headlamps that are rechargeable and that can be activated via the motion sensor function. They are waterproof, ultra bright, and last for 4-10 hours after a full charge. 

For women who love the outdoors or if you’re shopping for your wife, rechargeable headlamps are a practical option

Rechargeable headlamp

If your outdoors gal is fond of sunrise hikes, camping, or spends time in the dark outdoors, then headlamps make great outdoor gift ideas for her.

This pack contains two headlamps that are rechargeable and that can be activated via the motion sensor function. They are waterproof, ultra bright, and last for 4-10 hours after a full charge.  

Inflatable paddle board

This paddle board is ultra light, meaning it can be easily carried about, or thrown into the back of the car on road trips. It is also 6 inches thick when inflated, making it good and sturdy too.

The set includes a pump, paddle, fins and a waterproof phone pouch too. If you’re wondering what to buy an outdoorsy girl, consider an inflatable paddleboard.

Outdoor lawn games set

This next one may seem a little off-piste but hear me out – you’re a mom, you’re trying to set up a campsite/prepare meals/plan a route and your children are driving you round the bend – so what do you do?

Outdoor lawn games sets can make for very thoughtful gifts for outdoorsy moms, as with it you provide a solution to one of her greatest problems – how to keep the kids entertained while at a campsite.

This games set includes potato sack race bags (for both children and adults!), egg and spoon race equipment and 3 legged race bands, amongst others, making this special gift one that the whole family can enjoy! 

Fire-Side Chats – Fun & Thought Provoking Conversation Cards

They are suitable for all ages and include topics that range from thought provoking to hilarious, with 4 different ways to play too to ensure that everyone is engaged.

This is also a great Christmas present for an outdoor woman, as it’s the perfect type of gift to use as a stocking filler, or for Secret Santa. 

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

Who knows what I ever did before I got this Lululemon bag, but now that I do have it, it is absolutely indispensable when I am out and about!

These bags make incredible gifts for the adventurous woman, particularly if she just has a few bits (like keys, phone and wallet) that she wants to keep together, without having to bring a larger bag.

You can wear it crossbody style, or around your waist and it also has a handy clip belt for quick removal and access. It’s waterproof, super stylish and super practical and comes in range of colours if you purchase directly from the Lululemon website. 

The North Face Retro TNF Pom Beanie Hat

Retro, cute, warm – this hat ticks all the right boxes for winter gifts for outdoors women!

Your outdoors girl can mimic the 1980’s ski-chic look with this rather cool beanie, which offers a very deep fit, is super warm and comes with that delightfully adorable pom on top to keep things cute!

It’s worth noting too that the North Face website itself has a great range of women’s beanies and scarves that are perfect for the outdoors. 

Columbia Women’s Benton Springs Full Zip Fleece Jacket

I absolutely live in mine throughout the winter and not only wear them outdoors, but inside too when working from home!

A full-zip fleece like this one is great, as you can leave the zip open if you get a bit too warm and also, I just find the zip makes it less effort to get in and out of the fleece!

This Columbia fleece is super soft, has a classic fit and also comes with useful features such as an elasticated hemline and two side zippered security pockets to keep items secure.  

This particular pair are dual layered, with a soft brushed interior and welded seams to ensure comfort. They also wick sweat and have a fast-drying exterior, which is important for if your lady gets got in the elements.

When it comes to finding the best gifts for women who love the outdoors, cold-weather gear is a great choice.

Original Turtle Fur Fleece – The Turtle’s Neck, Heavyweight Neck Warmer

Believe me when I say that a neck buff make fantastic presents for outdoor girls, as no one wants to be caught unguarded against a blast of freezing air in the face while up a mountain!

These Turtle neck are warmers are soft and super warm too, with a double layer design. For an outdoor wife who is more active, neck warmers are far more convenient than scarves, and stay put when pulled up above your lower face too. 

Hiking boots – On-Running Womens Cloudrock Waterproof Boot

My On Cloudrock hiking boots are some personal favorites of mine, ranking up there amongst the best purchases that I have ever gotten for myself!

While they are a little bit of an investment, they would be an excellent gift for an outdoorsy girl. As hiking boots go, they are lightweight, with amazingly cushioned soles and plenty of support too.

They are also waterproof and their stylish design means I don’t ever feel awkward popping into the shop, or somewhere more ‘indoorsy’ while they are on!

If I have to walk anywhere, they are the first pair of shoes that I reach for, and having worn them every day for the past 6 months, I can confirm that they are still going strong. Check the On website for a greater range.  

TETON Sports Oasis 1100 Hydration Pack backpack

Backpacks make great gifts for outdoorsy women, as every outdoorsy girl is going to require a sturdy backpack at some stage in their outdoor activities.

This TETON bakpack comes in a variety of colours and also comes with a 2 litre hydration bladder. The bag also features a notched foam stabilizer, which means that it can be comfortably worn for many hours when on hiking trips.

Lots of well-zipped compartments also mean that you can remain organised while on the go. 

Merino wool hiking socks

Perhaps not the sexist outdoorsy gift you can think of, but a pair of merino hiking socks would be a very practical gift for your outdoors girl.

Merino wool socks are tough socks when it comes to durability, but because the blend is of a higher quality, you are less likely to get cuts and blisters when on long hikes or walks.

They are also self-regulating, keeping feet warm in winter and sweat-free in summer. So all in all, a pair of hiking socks (Merino wool, that is) make for a very thoughtful and practical gift idea! 

Mantuole Heated Sleeping Bag 

This heated sleeping bag is the ideal gift for an outdoors woman who regularly finds herself camping outdoors in cold weather.

It includes 5 different areas with heated pads and can be powered by a phone charger, power bank, or car jump starter.

With a decent power supply, the heat from this sleeping bag will last all night, too. A great gift for the adventurous woman! 

Merino wool camp blanket

Coming in a variety of colors, this cosy blanket is sure to keep recipients nice and toasty in cool weather. The blanket itself is also highly versatile, as it can be used in the home too for colder evenings by the fire, or when sitting outside in the garden too! 

Down-filled camping slippers

This versatile gift can be worn both in the home and outdoors, but these slippers really come into their own when on camping trips, making them awesome gifts for outdoor lovers who camp regularly and find themselves in cold weather.

Packed with 90% white duck down, they’re definitely cosy and the non-slip rubber surface makes them perfect for wearing around the campsite in the evening. 

Female urination device 

Before you get all squeamish about it, hear me out on this one! Unfortunately as women peeing outdoors provides far more challenges for us than our male counterparts.

All outdoor lovers of the female disposition will have found themselves in awkward positions, trying to pee somewhere while in the middle of nowhere, far from any sort of respectable toilet!

This is where your pee cup, (or urination device comes in), offering a very practical gift for women who spend plenty of time outdoors and long stretches with no access to toilets. 

A menstrual cup literally does what it says on the tin, and it can provide great peace of mind having one in your bag on backpacking trips for times when your period may be due and forgoes the hassle that goes along with bringing along, and trying to dispose of, tampons and pads when in the great outdoors. 

Swiss Army Pocket Knife

While this next gift for ourdoorsy women might look like a prop from Edward Scissorhands, it’s an extremely useful one!

A Swiss Army knife comes complete with lots of handy little tools for any spot of quick DIY bother your outdoors lover may find herself in.

Most useful (in my opinion!) are both the corkscrew and bottle opener functions – you wouldn’t want her to be stuck in the tricky situation of having a lovely bottle of vino that she can’t open now would you!

It also includes useful gadgets like a scissors, and multipurpose hook and a selection of different blades. 

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Polarized Sunglasses

No here is a gift that your outdoors lover will adore you for! First off, they are very stylish and everyone has heard of Ray Bans!

On the practical front, however, they are very high performing too, which is also a huge part in their popularity.

Offering 100% UV protection from harmful rays, the polarized lenses also improve clarity and contrast and reduce glare and eye strain, making them perfect for someone who spends a lot of time outdoors.

They are also extremely durable, with scratch-resistant glass and an extremely strong frame. 

Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Travel Towel

This practical gift for the outdoors woman will prove to be an invaluable one.

Easily packed as it is super lightweight and can be folded up neatly into its carrying bag, the microfibre material is ultra soft and fast drying, making great for drying off after a shower (rain or otherwise), after a dip, or for wicking away sweat on hot days.

Lightweight & compact binoculars

Many outdoors lovers (myself included) often find themselves gazing into the distance, or trying to get a good look at something many miles away on the landscape.

That is where a pair of binoculars come in very useful, making them great presents for adventurous women. The binoculars fold up and are lightweight, meaning they are easily thrown into a back pack.

They also come with their own neck strap, however, making them easy to wear around the neck while on hikes. 

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

In our quest to cut down on the use of single use plastics, we find ourselves refilling water bottles.

This can mean that you’re a little unsure of whether the water you are refilling with is safe or not, so for peace of mind, this is where a personal water filter comes in, making them great gifts for outdoors girls.

Having gone through rigorous testing, the LifeStraws removes bacteria and parasites, as well as microplastics from water, and will filter up to 4,000 liters of water when used and maintained properly. 

Waterproof dry bag

That’s where dry bags come in extremely useful, making them a thoughtful gift for the outdoors woman.

These dry bags come in a range of bright colours and sizes. They are also highly durable, being tear, rip and puncture proof. 

Bite Help – Mosquito & bug bite itch relief pen

This is where a bite pen comes in, as it heats the itch and in doing so, relives the itch and irritation of the bite.

They are indispensable tools in the arsenal of an outdoors lover that gets bitten regularly, making them much appreciated gift ideas for outdoor women. 

Portable first aid kit

Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to avoid scrapes and mild strains to some degree, so a First Aid kit should form part of any outdoor lover’s equipment.

This one is relatively compact and contains 175 pieces that confirm to global standards. 

TickCheck Premium Tick Remover Kit 

Therefore, a tick remover should form part of any outdoor woman’s kit allowing her to safely remove ticks from either herself, other people or her pets.

This set contains a tick identification card that helps her to identify the most common ticks and purchase of one of these kits also means you are supporting Lyme research, as a portion of the proceeds are donated to fund university research.