Ideas for an Outdoors Gift Basket

Putting together a gift basket for that special outdoors lover in your life is an easy way to create a gift he can really use. You can also customize it to your budget and to the appropriate size for the occasion and your relationship. Whether the recipient is a family member, friend, boss or co-worker, there are plenty of options to choose from for a suitable gift basket assortment.

  1. Tools and Supplies

    • Utilitarian items are important in an outdoors gift basket. Choose a selection of tools and supplies based on the activities the recipient enjoys. Some ideas to get you started: lanterns, knives, compasses, altimeters, GPS devices, topographic maps, fishing flies or tackle, flashlights, candles, waterproof matches, fire starter, hunting calls, emergency blankets, hand warmers, first aid supplies, insect repellent, sunscreen, hats and bandannas.

    Food and Drink

    • One of the great things about the outdoors life is enjoying meals after a long hike or a day in the wilderness. Treat your outdoors-loving friend to some dehydrated meals, trail mix, protein bars, electrolyte packets and gels, hot chocolate and cider packets, instant coffee, miniature bottles of spirits, beef jerky, individually wrapped snacks and candy, a stainless steel water bottle or a camping-size coffee press.

    Just for Fun

    • Add some less utilitarian but equally fun items to your outdoors gift basket with an outdoors magazine subscription, a couple of good books, playing cards, a Frisbee or a camping ice cream ball that you fill with ice cream ingredients and dry ice, then throw and kick around until your ice cream is ready.