Outdoor Gift Guide for the Whole Family
I am so excited to share with you some of our favorite gift ideas for kids and parents too! As a new mama, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on how the gifts we give our kiddos can nurture their souls and support our ability to enjoy time outside and bond as a family.
If I’m being completely honest, we are not big “toy fans,” but if we do get toys, we focus on items that are open-ended and allow our kiddos to grow in confidence and creativity. Most of the gifts you will find here help do just that—whether it be an item that helps kids enjoy the outdoors or grow in their creativity and confidence while at home, these gifts are geared toward supporting THEM as they wonderful humans they are!
You will also find gifts for parents because why not use this time to buy the items that help YOU get out for your adventures with your little ones?
Gifts for Outdoorsy Kids
Pocket Microscope
This is a GREAT way to make a toddler paced hike fun and interesting! Find a rock or plant and see it from a whole new perspective! Not only does this help you as a family enjoy the journey rather than just getting to the end destination, but it can be a great way to transition kids from being in a carrier on hikes to walking on their own.
Camp Snap Screen Free Digital Camera
If your kiddo loves to take photos but you aren’t ready for them to be attached to a smartphone, this is a great way to encourage their creativity and add some fun to your adventures!
Yoto Player Mini
The Yoto Player Mini is a great companion for long car rides. The Yoto Player Mini is screen free and uses cards that you insert to play a book, song, or activity. The Yoto Player provides the opportunity for entertainment without the concerns of developmentally inappropriate media bombarding your kiddos.
Parent-Child Mountain Biking Setup
Talk about including your kiddos in your adventures, this bike attachment allows you to take your kiddos with you on your mountain biking adventures when they are not quite ready to ride their own bike!
Iksplor Merino Wool Baselayers
These base layers are our family’s go-to adventure clothing item. They help your kiddos stay warm (even when wet) on cold days and cool on hot days— they have sun protection built in for those sunny days on the trail!
Use discount code ADVENTUREMAMA10 for 10% off
Bijou Mainstay Duo Rambler
This item is a bit pricy, but well worth the money! One of the best play gyms around for kids who are active, adventurous and love to play outside. Create a sense of adventure in your own backyard!
Camp Chair for Babies
Okay. This item has changed our lives when it comes to camping! It has a removable tray built in for meal times and you can strap them in so that you don’t have to worry about your kiddo crawling up to the fire ring. We have also used this to offer stabilization for our kiddos in canoes and it has changed our lives! When you are in the front country, it doubles as a portable high chair for your travels!
Patagonia Hi-Loft Down Sweater Bunting
Columbia Snowtop II Bunting
Micro D Snap Fleece Hoody
Junior Ranger National Park Passport Book
This is such a great way for your kiddos to keep track of the national parks they have visited!
Morrison Outdoors Little Mo 40 Sleeping Bag
This is hands down the BEST sleeping bag for kids. The integrated arms, two-way zipper, and safety collar keep your kids warm and safe throughout the night. They also make a 20 degree down version. The best part is that they have an exchange program—when the baby size no longer fits, upgrade to the toddler version!
Geometric Dome Climber for Kids
An affordable option for a climbing gym for kiddos when you are at home.
Mud Kitchen
Mud kitchens are great sensory gift items—sparks creativity all while regulating your kids system through sensory play!
Sun Print Paper Kit
This paper is activated by the sun! Simply lay flowers or leaves on top of it, leave it in the sun, and watch beautiful designs emerge!
Hanging Tree House/Fort
Play Couch
This is a gift that your kiddos will love as babies all the way up to tweens! Turn a comfy kid-sized reading couch into a fort in minutes! Our kids LOVE being able to climb on this and play in the forts we build for them (they are still pretty young!).
Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt Game
Osprey Daylite Kids Backpack
Kids Watercolor Travel Set
Create space for your kiddos to be creative! Whether it be taking it along on your hikes or having some nice quiet time at home, this kit comes with a water pen to make painting convenient and less messy!
Stonz Winter Baby Booties
These are a game changer, especially when your kiddo is in a child carrier backpack on hikes—keeps their feet nice and warm!
Kids Yeti Rambler
Gifts for Outdoorsy Parents
Trail Magik Kid Carrier
This will TRANSFORM your hiking experience with your kiddos. Stows away nice and small so that you can pull it out, attach it to your backpack, and give your kiddo a break when they are getting tired on the trail. This carrier allows you to go further and for longer with your little ones on the trail!
Use discount code ADVENTUREMAMA10 for 10% off
Backpacking Chair
This chair in particular not only packs down small, but it gives you the ability to rock your kiddos in your chair despite its packable design. This will make nursing your little ones (or just cuddle time) so much more enjoyable on the trail.
Eno Double Nest Hammock
ERA Pro Expedition Sled
Take this along with you on snowy hikes and give your kids a ride on snowy trails!
Rumpl Blanket
Stay cozy with this down quilt!
Osprey Poco Plus
This is our favorite child carrier for hiking—it has a large capacity for holding extra layers/gear and fits comfortably!
Teva ReEmber Shoes
A Year of Forest School: Outdoor Play and Skill Building Fun
Great book for inspiring the way you integrate the great outdoors into your parenting!
InReach Mini
In my opinion, this is an essential item to have on your adventures with kiddos. This gives you the peace of mind knowing that you can get help in the case of an emergency in places without cell service.
Car Organizer
Kula Cloth Pee Rag
Camp Kitchen Set
Stay organized with all the essentials for your camp kitchen!
Klymit Luxe Pillow
Make this your comfort item for your camping trips!
Stasher Reusable Bags
These are so simple, yet so valuable to have! Keep things sustainable as you pack snacks for your adventures.
YouSwim Swimsuit
Ok ladies, listen up. You do not have to force your body to fit into your swimsuit, your swimsuit should fit you! This swimsuit conforms to YOUR body and will change with you as your body shifts and changes through motherhood (not to mention, you will feel confident in it!)
