36 Unique Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Person in Your Life

36 Unique gift ideas for the adventurer in your life

Finding unique and special gifts for the outdoorsy person in your life has never been easier. Here are 36 of our favorite outdoor gifts from artisans, jewelers, painters, thrift shops, and designers—this list has something for everyone. For even more for outdoor gifts, check out our Outdoor adventure gift buying guide.

Recycled Climbing Rope Tables from Second Ascent Designs

Artist Mark Heffley recycles old climbing rope and makes incredible coffee tables. He also does artwork, planters, bookshelves, wine racks, and more cool outdoor gifts.

Recycled rope gifts
@secondascentdesigns

 

Handcrafted Rope Bracelets from Nevet Designs

Nevet Designs features handmade climbing rope bracelets. They also make key chains, dog leashes, and more—all handcrafted in Scotland.

Rope Jewelry
@nevetdesigns

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Unique Outdoor Drawings by Lizzy Dalton Art

Based out of Portland, OR, Lizzy Dalton finds inspiration in climbing and the great outdoors to create stunning pieces of art.

Lizzy Dalton Art
@lizzydaltonart

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Handmade Bracelets for Ocean Lovers by Planet Love LIfe

These bracelets are made from salvaged ropes and nets, promoting marine debris awareness and supporting beach cleanups. They make great outdoor gifts for the adventurer in your life.

Ocean themed bracelets
@theplanetlovelife

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Wooden Tables made from Recycle Skateboards by Focused Skateboard Woodworks

Recycling used skateboards, Focuse Skateboard Woodworks creates one of a kind, colorful wood tables.

Recycled Skateboard Furniture
@focused_skateboard_woodworks

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Recycled Rope Rugs by Kassia Thormahlen

Kassia Thormahlen creates colorful one-of-a-kind rugs out of climbing rope. She also makes a variety of other awesome outdoor gifts out of climbing rope including dog leashes, belts, rings, jewelry, and more.

Recycled Rope Rugs
@kassiau

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Climbing Rope Jewelry by Freddie Matthews

Freddie Matthews turns used climbing rope into incredible rope jewelry for men and women and for decorating your home.

Climbing rope jewelry gifts
@hangingbyafred

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One of a Kind Hats from Ambler Mountain Works

A small, family-owned company based out of British Columbia that makes hats with unique designs for adults and kids.

Artistic design hats for gifts
@amblermw

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Beautiful Outdoor Artwork by Craig Muderlak

Craig Muderlak’s colorful and unique depictions of beautiful places will wow the art lover in your life.

Watercolors of outdoor landmarks
@craigmuderlak

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Custom Outdoor Designs by Stephen Brooks

Stephen Brooks creates incredible outdoor designs and puts them on shirts, hats, bags, and more. You can easily find any number of awesome outdoor gifts on his site.

Custom outdoor designs make great gifs
Stephen Brooks

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Watercolor Landscapes by Nikki Frumkin

A watercolor artist based out of Seattle WA, Nikki Frumkin creates colorful surreal landscapes and puts them on shirts, stickers, and more, creating colorful outdoor gifts for everyone.

One of a kind watercolors
@drawntohighplaces

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Modern Impressionist Paintings by Grace Isabell

An artist and climber, Grace Isabell creates impressionist landscapes with a modern feel.

modern impressionist artwork
@graceisabellartist

Patina Jewelry by Jenny Martos

Jenny Martos specializes in patina metal earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.

Patina Jewelry
@wildhelix

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Retro-inspired Outdoor Gear by Prometheus Design Werx

Patches, clothing, bags, mugs, EDC items, and more adventure good with a modern retro feel.

Retro-inspired outdoor gifts
@prometheusdesignwerx

Climbing Gear Organizer by Hummingbird Mountain Gear

Check out their Gear Swaddle, the perfect answer to disorganized and messy climbing gear boxes and bags. They also have cool t-shirts and chalk bags.

Climbing gear organizer gift
@hummingbirdmountaingear

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Recycled Climbing Rope Pillows from Made By Scavenger

Retired climbing rope made into colorful pillows. They also make toys, place mats, rugs, and chalk bags out of recycled climbing rope.

Climbing rope rugs and pillows
@made_by_scavenger

Mountain-Inspired Rings by Peter Gilroy

Climbing and mountain-inspired rings for him and her. Check out his necklaces and earrings as well.

Mountain inspired jewelry
@peterwgilroy

Custom Made Backpacks from Alpine Luddites

John Campbell designs and sews custom backpacks in Ouray, Colorado.

Handmade backpacks and bags
@alpine_luddites

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Custom Climbing Rope Artwork by Mick Tresemer

Mick Tresemer designs custom climbing rope art. He also prints his designs on stickers, mugs, and more.

Recycled rope artwork
@trickymesmer

Whimsical Watercolors by Amelia

Amelia’s whimsical watercolors capture a funnier side of the outdoors.

Whimsical Watercolors
@dailysketchfervor

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Climbing Shoe Keychains from Heel Hooks Climbing

These custom climbing shoe key chains are handmade by a dad and daughter.

Climbing shoes keychains
@heelhooksclimbing

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Colorful Mountain Designs by Mary Felker

Mary Felker is an artist who puts her designs on shirts, hats, and stickers as well as selling original prints.

Mountain and climbing inspired designs
@maryonadventures

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Rustic Wooden Ring Boxes by William Rosenberg

Artist William Rosenberg makes beautiful wooden ring boxes. He also has an interesting smorgasbord of other products: dog treat bags, jewelry, and rock necklaces.

Rustic ring boxes
@mountainursusdesigns

Fabric Markers for Climbing Gear from Quickdraw Tags

Handmade fabric markers for your quickdraws. No more tape or nail polish to distinguish your gear from others!

Quickdraw tags
@quickdrawtags

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Handmade Cards by Hannah Dwyer

Hannah Dwyer is a printmaker and artist living life on the road selling her cards and prints.

Outdoor themed cards
@han.dee

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Outdoor Inspired Jewelry from Extreme Jewelry

Extreme Jewelry workshop makes jewelry inspired by climbing, hiking, and running.

Cycling and climbing jewelry
@extremejewelry

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Yoga Inspired Artwork by Meg Kahnle

Mixed-media, yoga-inspired art projects by artist Meg Kahnle.

Yoga-inspired artwork
@connectwithmeg

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Unique Outdoorsy Stickers from Wild and Free Paperie

Awesome stickers to decorate…everything! Made by Lo.

Unique stickers make cool gifts
@wildandfreepaperie

Retro Patches from Gitchi Adventure Goods

Stickers, patches, shirts, printed maps, and more, all supporting 1% For the Planet.

Printed maps, shirts, and patches
@gitchiadventuregoods

Quality Printed Maps from Quail Lane Press

Find maps, cards, and other printed goods, all available from this Oregon-based letterpress company.

Maps, cards, and more
@quaillanepress

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Custom Climbing Helmet Design by Alyse Dietel

Original illustrations in ink and watercolor by climber Alyse Dietel. For the ultimate gift for the climber in your life, get a custom climbing helmet painted by Alyse.

Ink and watercolors by Alyse
@amilliontinylines

Urban Backpacks from Hanchor

Functional, lightweight outdoor backpacks and bags with an urban feel.

Functional, lightweight bags
@hanchor_studio

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Climbing Gear Jewelry from Coco Climbing Jewelry

Sterling silver fashioned into climbing gear jewelry, many of them with fully moving parts (obviously not safe for climbing!).

Climbing gear jewelry
@rock_climbing_jewelry

Handmade Bags from Fernwehuk

Designed and handmade in Scotland, these backpacks, bags, and hats come in beautiful earth tones.

Handmade outdoor bags
@fernwehuk

Porcelain Jewelry by Hailey Schofield

Hailey Schofield creates mountain-inspired porcelain jewelry as well as pen-and-ink drawings.

Porcelain jewelry
@wildmoutainink

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Cute Climbing Cards by Gemskee Designs

Funny and cute climbing puns put onto clothing and cards.

Cute climbing puns on cards
@gemskeedesigns

Vintage Clothing  from Vintage Outdoor

Vintage outdoor sport clothing and gear that donates 5% of sales to environmental and recreation nonprofits.

Vintage outdoor gear
@vintageoutdoor

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