Holiday Gift Guide for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Turn the season of tradition on its head with these 20 outdoor gift ideas—and help your favorite outdoor enthusiast prepare for their next epic trip into the wilderness with an adventure-inspired gift.

All gifts can be purchased at REI.

Him: REI Flash 18 Pack, $26.93

Jetboil Minimo Stove, $129.95

ENO Double Deluxe Hammock, $84.95

Leatherman New Wave Multitool, $89.95

Merrell Quentin Jacket, $99

Her:  Fjallraven Kanken Daypack, $75.00

REI Proof Jacket, $64.93

The North Face Glacier Quarter-Zip Top, $55

Skhoop Original Insulated Skirt, $128

Hunter Original Tall Gloss Rain Boots, $148

Stocking Stuffers: CatEye Urban Bike Computer, $45

Snow Peak Titanium Double Wall 450 Mug, $34.99

Columbia Eat’N Tool, $7.95

Why Knot Games, $5.50

Topeak RideCase for iPhone 5, $49.95

Ultimate Survival Technologies Brila Mini Lantern, $14.95

Hammer Nutrition Energy Gel, $1.50

Cocoon Hyperlite Pillow, $29.95

Spot Trace GPS Tracker, $99.95

Petzl Tikka Headlamp, $22.39

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