From classy luggage and hefty packs to must-have gear and cool accessories, here’s how to make your favorite traveler's holiday complete.
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Dipping your toe back into adventuring? This gift guide has everything you need to get back to the great outdoors––from an all-in-one knife to cozy gear.
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1 /29Courtesy of Nomad
Nomad x Horween Wallet
A partnership between one of our favorite phone accessory manufacturers and the Chicago-based leather company, this smart billfold will wear well into a beautiful patina.
Nomad x Horween Wallet, $150
2 /29Courtesy of Topo Designs
Topo Designs “Dirt” Jacket
This women’s-only work shirt is made from Organic cotton, and feels like your favorite shirt from day one. It’s a three-season solution for chilly air capable of carrying you from spring deep into the winter. Smart pockets for stashing items and an overbuilt shape make it on trend for the season.
Topo Designs “Dirt” Jacket, $129
3 /29Courtesy of The Magic 5
The Magic 5 Goggles
A one-of-a-kind gift can mean many things. Take, for example, this custom-fitted set of swim goggles. Thanks to an app that scans your face, the resulting underwater specs are perfectly tailored to the topography of your temple, nose, bridge, and all that.
The Magic 5 Goggles, from $55
4 /29Courtesy of After School Projects
After School Projects Waist Pack
Made from lightweight, rip-stop fabric, this simple carry-all is from one of our favorite Los Angeles clothing brands.
After School Projects Waist Pack, $65,
5 /29Courtesy of Patara
Patara Shoes
Lightweight and comfy, these shoes are meant as a minimalist travel shoe, as at home on the beach as they are under a dinner table. Sustainable construction and eco-friendly cork insoles make them naturally stink-resistant.
Patara Shoes, from $98
6 /29Courtesy of Beringia
Beringia Farrallon Shirt
Made in Bishu, Japan for the Tokyo/Montana-based Beringia, this shirt combines regenerated, breathable wool with smart touches such as abrasion-resistent shoulder patches and vents for airing out on the trail.
Beringia Farralon Shirt, $295
7 /29Courtesy of Legends
Legends Clothing Shorts
Another LA-based brand, Legends, makes silky smooth activewear in head-turning colors. Check out the psychedelica marble colorways.
Legends Clothing Shorts, $60
8 /29Courtesy of Nice Laundry
Nice Laundry Shorts
Comfy shorts shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. This company offers custom embroidery and old-school gym-short styling for lounging around the house.
Nice Laundry Short, $115/3-pack
9 /29Courtesy of Brandblack
Brand Black Wabi Sabi Sneaker
This SoCal brand features luminaries from Big Footwear who have struck out on their own. Limited edition releases and unique finishes are their hallmark, along with a partnership with Vibram that provides next-wave compounds underfoot. We love their wabi-sabi technique, which distresses and dyes shoes to make them look worn in just so.
Brand Black Wabi Sabi Sneaker, $225
10 /29Courtesy of Thursday Boots
Thursday Boots “Knockout” High Boot
Our favorite sub-$200 boot brand, this direct-to-consumer company makes high-end, hand-crafted leather boots for men and women. We like this silhouette, which both lifts and separates you from the pack.
Thursday Boots “Knockout” High Boot, $168
11 /29Courtesy of Flylow
Flylow Brose Work Shirt
Synthetic canvas on the outside, silky smooth flannel within, this work shirt might just become our daily go-to this winter. Best of all, proceeds go toward the High Fives Foundation, which raises money for athletes injured seriously during action sports pursuits.
Flylow Brose Work Shirt, $130
12 /29Courtesy of Prana
Prana Hellebore Jacket
Sustainable down comes in an unbelievably cushy lining with this jacket, which feels close to slipping into a cloud. We like this color combination, which stands out without turning us off.
Prana Hellebore Jacket, $239,
13 /29Courtesy of Danner
Danner 917 Women’s Logger Boot
We love the mash-up in styles for this fits-like-a-sneaker boot. The comfy sole feels like regular shoes, while the upper is durable and water resistant like a boot.
Danner 917 Women’s Logger Boot, $220
14 /29Courtesy of Hydro Flask
Hydroflask Trail Series Water Bottle
Ultra-light and functional, this smart line of vacuum-insulated drinking vessels gives you no excuse not to stay hydrated on the trail. For the well-heeled, there’s a titanium version that’s barely noticeable in the pack; stainless versions aren’t much heavier thanks to innovative construction and ultra-thin walls.
Hydroflask Trail Series Water Bottle, from $35
15 /29Courtesy of Ampal Creative
Wild Things Elk Hat
This Los Angeles-based creative agency churns out killer headgear, including this crush-friendly number featuring an embroidered side view of one of the West’s largest residents, the humble elk. Bonus: It’s made from a 3M fabric designed to wick away moisture and always feel soft.
Wild Things Hat, $40
16 /29Courtesy of Leatherman
Leatherman Free P4
Designed for unmatched comfort, durability, and ease-of-use, the P4 represents decades of consumer feedback, testing, and engineering. Integrated FREE™ technology means all 21 tools easily open with one hand, move smoothly, and click into place with a confident snap. Proudly made in Portland, Oregon.
Leatherman Free P4, $139.95
17 /29Courtesy of Rapha
Rapha Logo Sweatshirt
This cult cycling brand puts out spandex for the cool kids. But they also make plush leisurewear for off the bike, too. Like this on-trend logo sweatshirt, which we’re using to fend off the chill.
Rapha Logo Sweatshirt, $75
18 /29Courtesy of Poncho Outdoors
Poncho Fly Fishing Shirts
Tailor-made for the river, these smart shirts block UV rays and come with clever pockets and pouches for stashing equipment.
Fly Fishing Shirts, from $75
19 /29Courtesy of Apple
Apple Watch 6
Improved sensors mean blood oxygen monitoring is now part of the quiver of telemetry tools you’ll receive from our favorite smartwatch. But the killer app, so to speak, is sleep tracking. With restlessness being so much a part of our lives these days, ensuring a good night’s sleep is more crucial than ever.
Apple Watch 6, from $399
20 /29Courtesy of Bowers and Wilkins
PX7 Carbon Edition
The British audio company lightens the load on their flagship noise-canceling headphones with this carbon fiber pair, making them stiff, lightweight, and plush. We love them for the expert tuning they deliver, creating an unparalleled experience for the listener. Bonus: They offer 30 hours of battery life and five additional hours on a 15-minute quick charge.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones, $399
21 /29Courtesy of Bradley Mountain
Bradley Mountain Rambler Duffel
This beautiful waxed canvas duffel, made by San Diego artisan collective Bradley Mountain, hauls a hefty amount of gear.
Rambler Duffel, $299 from Bradley Mountain
22 /29Courtesy of House of LAND
Land High Lonesome Perfume
Smell like the desert wherever you roam with this unisex, roll-on fragrance containing heady notes of mesquite and palo santo.
High Lonesome, $78 from House of LAND
23 /29Courtesy of Stetson
Stetson Moab Hat
This water-resistant, crushable hat can be worn in any weather; crammed in a suitcase repeatedly, it’ll still come out looking like a million bucks.
Moab Hat, $90 from Stetson
24 /29Courtesy of Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi Allpa Overland Pack
Plan for an extended road-trip with this super rugged, super functional pack: polyester shell for water resistance, mesh and padding for comfort, and tons of interior pockets and compartments to help travelers stay organized on the go.
Overland Bag, $170 from Cotopaxi
25 /29Courtesy of Ruffwear
Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie
Pups and their owners will appreciate this pack, which protects kibble with a waterproof, roll-top design with a separate compartment for dog treats and a pour-spout to avoid messes.
Kibble Kaddie, $40 from Ruffwear
26 /29Courtesy of Ozma Records
Family Acid California Book
Get lost in the psychedelic aesthetic of photographer Roger Steffans, whose images of places like Big Sur and Mendocino in the ’60s will make your giftee long for a PCH road trip.
The Family Acid: California, $50 from Ozma Records
27 /29Courtesy of Tapplock
Tapplock one+
This powerhouse lock keeps luggage and gearboxes safe; it’s fingerprint activated (up to 500 fingers!); water-, dust- and rust-proof; and can withstand an insane temperature range.
Tapplock one+, $99 from Tapplock
28 /29Thomas J. Story
Hestra Wakayama Gloves
These gloves boast cowhide construction and a handy (no pun intended) paracord cinch strap to warm fingers in retro style.
Wakayama Gloves, $150 from Hestra
29 /29Courtesy of Skipson
Birds of the West Book
Your birdwatching loved one can flip through this stunning collection of nearly 100 Western bird species depicted in a range of mediums, from ink sketches to block prints, then try to spot one in the wild.
Birds of the West: An Artist's Guide, $19 from Amazon.com