14 Gifts for Outdoorsy People
We likely all know someone who simply cannot get enough of the mountains, valleys, and oceans of this world. (Personally, I sometimes feel I need a translator for some of the climbing lingo my friends throw around. Like, help, what does “beta” mean in climbing!) If the time has come for you to find a great holiday gift and you have no idea where to start, no worries! We’ve got you. We’ve compiled a list of items from small businesses in downtown Providence, RI, that are thoughtful gifts for outdoorsy people. Happy shopping!
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Fjällräven High Coast Hip Pack, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $45
This hip pack is a compact way to keep your keys, phone, a granola bar, and more on you while out and about. The main fabric is waterproof, too!
Palmpress Collapsible Coffee Press, Homestyle, $49
Game changing gift for outdoorsy people: want to make a nice, hot cup of coffee while on a camping trip, but don’t want to pack something that will take up too much room in your bag? Meet this collapsible coffee press! No one-use filters needed.
Friend to Bugs Patch, Craftland, $7
If all creatures—including bugs—great and small are safe in the gentle hands of someone on your list, then this adorable lil patch is for them!
Civil Rubber Patch Beanie, Civil, $19
Keep those ears toasty during all the adventures with this warm, heather gray beanie from local skate shop Civil.
Conversations with Birds by Priyanka Kumar, Symposium Books, $18
In this collection of interesting essays, follow novelist and filmmaker Priyanka Kumar on a journey across America that is punctuated by bird watching.
Orange Hunter Rain Boots, The Vault Collective, $65
If the cold doesn’t bother you anyway, a nice pair of rain boots is just the thing for any rainy (or snowy) days ahead.
Athletic Brewing Co: Upside Dawn Non-Alcoholic Golden Ale, Eno Fine Wines, $10 (6 cans)
Looking for all the taste and none of the alcohol to celebrate reaching the next summit? Give Athletic Brewing’s non-alc beer a try.
Skeem Eucalyptus Citronella Candle, Homestyle, $36
If there’s someone on your list who’d like to enjoy a night under the stars but cannot stand when mosquitoes have a little too much fun feasting, grab one of these all-natural citronella candles for a non-harmful repellant.
Civil MF Anorak, Civil, $75
It’s important to dress appropriately for the weather when spending time outdoors. We’re partial to this graphite hooded jacket, whether we’re dressing for a spring hike or to skate to the park.
DIY Bluebird Felting Kit, Craftland, $42
For the crafty (take that as you will) birder in your life: how cute is this bluebird felting kit? The kit comes with nearly all the supplies needed to sew this sweet critter together.
Fishwife Slow Smoked Mackerel, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $10
Who doesn’t love a tasty trail treat? This smoked fish snack will strengthen travelers on any journey.
A Guide to Newport’s Cliff Walk: Tales of Seaside Mansions and the Gilded Age Elite by Ed Morris, Symposium Books, $19
Anyone who likes walking in Rhode Island probably knows about the iconic Cliff Walk in Newport. But do they know its history and all the secrets of the sights along the path?
Biokult: Naken Orange Wine 2020, Eno Fine Wines, $24
We love an Austrian Pinot Gris! And we cannot deny ourselves when it comes to this sweet floral label! Bring this bottle on the next outdoor adventure.
Green Checkered Dress Shirt, The Vault Collective, $44
It’s basically a flannel without being an actual flannel! Grab this “dress shirt” for the outdoorsy people who would rock this checkered pattern during their next work day.
Good luck with all the holiday shopping fun, folks! And don’t miss out on a fun opportunity to shop at all these stores in-person—plus enjoy music, food trucks, pop-up markets, and more—at InDowncity’s annual holiday event Celebrate Downcity on November 25.
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