It is this time of the year again when we are celebrating our moms, but equally this time of the year when we are asking ourselves: what do I get her? She has everything! So, if you are looking for gifts for an outdoorsy mom who likes spending the day hiking on the hills and the night under the stars in a campsite, here is a selection to inspire you! From gear to clothing passing by tech accessories, give mum something she will LOVE and USE. And if you want to add a little extra something, check my selection of add-ons for a pretty and glamorous outdoorsy mom.
It’s always complicated to find a gift to show how much we love someone. Whether it is Christmas, Valentine’s Day or a Birthday, this time of reflection and gift hunting can quickly become a brainteaser. Let me help you in your search with a selection of gifts for outdoorsy moms. And there is something for every budget.
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Gifts for Outdoorsy Mom: Gear
You think mom has all that she needs to fulfil her passion for the outdoors? Think again! Here is a selection of gear gifts ideas for outdoorsy moms that you may have never thought of.
Hammock For Two (or more)
For a night under the stars or a nap in the garden, mom will never be alone anymore and can cuddle kids, dogs or snuggle next to dad with this double size hammock. The Wise Owl Outfitter double size hammock is lightweight and easy to set up, so mom can show off her skills. Available in a variety of colours so you just need to pick her favourite. This is the ideal present for mom to get the family on an adventure.
Family Tent
Everyone has their own room with the 6 persons Coleman’s Family Tent! Upgrade the family camping stay with this spacious 3 meters long and 2.7 meters wide tent. The high can go up to 1.82 meters at the centre, ideal if dad is quite tall. It can fit 2 queen-size airbeds and comes with a screen room area where she can enjoy reading a book in the sun without being disturbed by insects. With protected seams and zips and a wind strong frame to guarantee a good night rest, this tent will not only make mom happy but the whole family too!
Blanket
Cosy campfire evenings with her favourite drinks and her beloved family: sounds like a dream? Make it happen with the Rumpl Original blanket. Made of recycling materials, mom will love to wrap herself in the blanket. Lightweight and packable, it also comes with clips to be worn hand free. What’s more? This model is available as single and double, so mom can also snuggle with her kids!
Inflatable Sofa
Make mom’s camping trip much more comfortable with the Wekapo inflatable sofa. No more sitting on the hard ground on a camping mat, now mom can lay down and relax on an inflatable sofa. No pump is required, the sofa can be inflated by wicking it through the air. It comes with a pillow-shaped headrest for maximum comfort, side pockets and a bottle holder. Versatile it can be used at the beach as well as on a camping trip. Mom will make the rest of the family and the other campers so envious!
Camping Mug
Get mom a very special and useful gift with an enamel mug. Plain, colourful or with a message, there are so many styles to choose from. Why enamel? Enamel ceramic is strong, durable and can hold a boiling hot drink without burning your fingers, which is ideal for outdoor activities. Enamel mugs are the perfect ally for any hiker and campers, and you can get mom to enjoy her favourite hot drink up a hill with a very special mug: get it personalised just for her!
Collapsible Wine Glasses
Does mom like wine? Let her be fancy at the campsite and sip her glass of wine in an actual wine glass with the Kikkerland collapsible wine glasses. Made of plastic they won’t break during the hike and once folded they take very little space in the backpack. Ideal for picnic, camping or romantic night under the stars! Complete the set with a Vapur Wandervino wine carrier to keep the wine chill and drinkable when on the trails.
Dry Bags
I know mum is always the one packing everything. From clothes to food, she thinks about all the essentials we need whether it is a day hike or a camping trip. Make her life easier with a waterproof dry bag set. Available in 6 different colours and sizes, mom can pack everything from spare outfits to beauty products. Thanks to the dry bags, it will make it easier to keep items separate to avoid spillage, things being squashed in the bag and more importantly, ensure everything stays dry until the family reaches the campsite. For a very well organised mom!
Water Bottle
Keep mom well hydrated when out in the wilderness with a Hydro Flask water bottle. The insulated water bottle is ideal for all seasons. It keeps her drink cool and hot drinks warm for hours. It comes with an integrated straw to make it easier to drink on the go and avoid any spillage. Dishwasher safe, you make sure you don’t give mom some extra chore with this present. Available in 0.9 L and 1.2 L, the Hydro Flask comes in different 12 colours. So now, all you need to do is to remember her favourite colour!
Sleeping Bag
To ensure mum has a good night’s sleep at camp and stays warm all night long, give her the best of the feminine sleeping bags for females. The Deuter Exosphere is really underrated but this sleeping bag offers perfect insulation. It gives mom a snug feeling thanks to its fabric which can stretch up to 25% of its width to adapt to everybody’s shapes. Forget the traditional black or grey sleeping back! This model is available in pink with an orange inside layer, perfect for the outdoor girly mom.
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Gifts for Outdoorsy Mom: Tech
No matter if mom is tech-savvy or not, a few tech accessories can make a huge difference to her outdoor adventures. And with the selection below, no need to be a geek to make it work!
Go Pro Camera
Make sure mom can make the memories of her outdoor adventure lasts with the Go Pro Hero 9 Black camera. With its 5K resolution, mom can capture every single detail even on zoom mode. It even won the T3 award in 2021. With this camera, you are sure not to go wrong and get the quality mum deserves.
Cooking Set
Let mom show her cooking skills even in the wilderness with the Jet Boil Genesis cooking system. These propane stoves have not 1 but 2 cooking stoves to cook several dishes at the same time. It comes with a frying pan and a pot as well as a strainer and a windscreen to cook gourmet meals in any weather. The whole set is packable and comes with its own bag to facilitate transport. Who is the master chef?
Speakers
She likes music so let her take her favourite tunes on the trails with this portable, floatable waterproof speaker. It can be attached to the backpack thanks to its integrated carabiner. With a 6 hours battery life, the Altec Lansing Mini H20 will accompany mom on a whole day in music. She can then charge it at camp thanks to its USB port with cable included for a whole night of dancing around the fire camp. Let’s rock!
Handwarmer
If she likes the outdoor then I am sure she already has waterproof gloves, and maybe more than one pair. This Mother’s Day, be more creative and get her a hand warmer. The FVSA rechargeable hand warmer is lightweight and can last up to 8 hours. She can slide it in her pocket and get warmth in under 3 seconds! With 3 settings she can choose the temperature and be comfortable outside whatever the weather.
Tripod
Does she like taking pictures? Maybe she is even active on social media? But we all know that getting the right picture with the right angle and everybody fitting in the frame, even with a selfie stick is hard. The solution? The Joby Griptight Pro. Mom will never have to use her imagination again to make the smartphone stands as it comes with 3 flexible legs. Attach it to a branch and here we go, you can get the perfect picture with all the family in it. Compact and lightweight, the jaws can adapt to any smartphone device. Is mum Android or iPhone?
LED Lantern
To get the best and most cosy light in her tent at night, get mum an inflatable LED Lantern. Bright and long-lasting the Mpowered Luci lantern has a battery life of up to 24 hours on a single charge. Compact, lightweight and waterproof the Luci lantern recharges fully on solar energy which means mum won’t have to carry boxes of replacement batteries in her bag. This is perfect for an environment-friendly mom!
Smart Watch
Make mom keep track of her performance when spending the day outside with a Fit Bit. This smartwatch does not only monitor heart rate, steps and calories burnt but also helps recover better thanks to its sleep monitoring function. She can download the app and link the watch to her phone GPS to see the real-time pace and distance walked. The perfect gift for the fit mum!
Campsite Coffee Maker
So you got the camping enamel mug sorted and you even maybe personalised it for mum. What’s next? The coffee maker of course! With the Wacaco Nanopresso portable espresso maker, Mum can have a coffee anywhere she is. Yes anywhere! This manual-operated expresso maker does not require any battery or electricity. She simply needs ground coffee and hot water and there it is! A nice and warm cup of coffee after a night in the tent to be ready for a new hiking day!
Compression Massage Boots
Ok, we know she likes walking and hiking in the countryside. But what about her recovery after the whole day going up and down hills? Give your active mum some pamper time with the Recovery Air compression massage boots. Thanks to their cutting edge technology, the boots target the pressure points and help the blood flow for a speedy recovery. And with a battery life of up to 6 hours, what a treat!
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Gifts for Outdoorsy Mom: Clothing and Footwear
If you think mom has it all, remember: whoever had enough clothes? It’s time to go clothes shopping with the selection of must-haves for hikers and outdoor lovers.
Merino Wool Base Layer
She might already have 100 of them but a 101 does not hurt. This essential item of any outdoor and hiking lover is a must. Worn next to the skin, merino wool is a moisture-wicking fabric that absorbs sweat to keep the skin dry. For quality and long-lasting performance, get her an Icebreaker merino wool base layer. With no shoulder seam to reduce chaffing and its crew neck design, she can wear it on the trail and on the streets!
Camp Shoes
The first thing you want to do when you reach camps is getting off your hiking shoes as soon as possible. The problem? Well, a campsite is not home, you cannot roam around bare feet. Relieve mom’s feet from the pain with the Teva Reember Moc. Lightweight and packable she won’t feel the difference in her backpack but her feet definitely will once in the camp. Made of recycled material, with a sturdy sole for protection and cushioned heel to absorb the shocks, they are the perfect camping companions. Make her feel at home wherever she is!
Insulated Jacket
The trails are not a fashion show, but still, why not look good? Make mom feels feminine when hiking and backpacking with an insulated jacket that does not make her look like the Michelin Man. The Columbia Heavenly insulated jacket not only benefits from the Heat Reflective liner to keep her warm but also looks smart thanks to the jacket body fit design. It also comes with thumb holes to keep her hands warm and a fleece-lined collar to avoid scratches on her neck. Mum got the style!
Hiking Leggings
If she is not the hiking trousers type because they can look too “manly” but can’t find leggings suitable for winter hikes, here is what she needs: The CRZ Yoga Thermal Fleece leggings. Don’t get fooled by the name, they are actually resistant, stretch and warm enough to handle the outdoor. They are designed with a drawstring at the waist to adjust the tightness and with a side pocket for the phone so that she can take pictures on the go. And if she also practises yoga, then it is one stone, two strokes!
Hiking Boots
Another pair? Why not, we, women, never have enough shoes! Get mom the perfect hiking boots for winter and cold weather hikes with the Jack Wolfskin Wilderness Texapore. Ideal for tough terrain, with room for the toe, cushioned heel and anti-abrasion rubber to protect her feet, the boots have a waterproof and breathable membrane. Mum will get the stability and protection she needs for challenging adventures in the wilderness!
Socks
I always say it: what is the point to invest in the best hiking footwear if it is to put bad quality socks in it!. Make sure mom’s feet make it back home without a scratch (or a blister) thanks to the merino wool Feideer socks. No need to break the bank when it comes to socks, those ones are amazing. I did a 42 km hike with them and did not get a single blister! With mesh ventilation to let the feet breathe and cushioned heel and toe to ease the impact, hiking has never been so easy on the foot!
Osprey Backpack
Shoulder straps too far apart, manly look and design … we know finding a backpack made for female taste and body shape does not come easy. For this Mother’s Day, get mom the most essential hiking accessory just made for her: the Osprey Skimmer. This female backpack adapts better to women’s shape thanks to 9 adjustable straps. The bag also counts 6 pockets, one main compartment and a hydration bladder sleeve. There is enough room to carry everything and look feminine!
Buff
Whether she wears them as a neck cover, head cover, around the wrist or any other way, having a (or more) Buff is always welcomed. With a selection of colours and patterns, you would find what mom likes and matches her hiking outfit for the next trip!
Hat
For a stylish mom on the trails like on the streets, complete her hiking outfit with a brimmed hat for summer days out. Opt for the Wallaroo Hat company and their Sedona model. Available in 3 colours, this Australian design hat offers UPF 50+ protection and come with a drawstring to stay in place. Trails are the new catwalk!
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Gifts for Outdoorsy Mom: A Little Something
Whether you are looking for a little something to celebrate Mother’s Day or an add-on to the main present, here is a selection of affordable non directly hiking related gift ideas that still have meaning for an outdoorsy mom.
Books
Whether she is at home dreaming about her next adventure, or inside the tent at camp, having a good adventure book at hand is always handy. Fill her head with new location ideas thanks to books from female hikers and outdoor lovers’ real-life stories. Girl power!
Journal
Get mom to keep track of all her adventures and family camping trips with a journal. With a Trail Logbook, no need to be a creative writer as it comes with prompts so she can just feel the blanks. They are also pages dedicated to photos where she can paste all the lovely family holiday pictures. Make her memories last forever!
Card
What would be a Mother’s Day present without a card to say how much you love her? Stay in the nature lover theme with an eco-friendly walnut Polywood card. Engraved with hearts and laser-cut “mom” in the middle, you can write your own message on the Matte paper inside. It comes with its own golden envelope with a red ribbon. It is all in the detail!
Stickers
Get mum to personalise her hiking water bottle and other pieces of gear with a selection of outdoor stickers. From cute to funny, she will be able to choose among 100 El Nido outdoor stickers to make her water bootle as unique as she is.
Lip Balm and Hand Cream
When spending the day outside, wind, rain, dust or sand can make mom’s skin go through a hard time. Help her protect her lips and hands while in the wilderness with a set of Melixir lip balm and hand cream. Highly recommended by US Magazine for chapped lips, this vegan company has a panel of 12 lip balms colours. Who says an active mom cannot wear lipstick?
Jewellery
There is nothing that says more “I love you” than jewellery. Get mom a Boma mountain necklace to take her love for the outdoors everywhere she goes. This female-run Company makes jewellery out of recycled silver. Perfect for an environment-conscious nature lover mum.
Message T-shirt
They are not designed for hiking and don’t come with any sportswear features, but they are funny and trendy. Make mom scream and shout her love for the outdoors on the streets with a Hike More T-shirt. Made of cotton blend, these loose-cut T-shirts are soft and comfy to wear with denim or shorts, trainers or sandals for a casual but still classy look.
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Final Thoughts on Gifts for Outdoorsy Mom
Now we have been through the selection of gifts for outdoorsy mom and you (hopefully) made up your mind on one or two gifts, are you sure you are not missing something? Think again. Think deep, deep, deep. Yep! You’ve got it! The flowers of course! Well, for that I leave it up to your taste (and your mom’s taste) to decide what she would prefer.
And you, what is your favorite Mother’s Day gift? Let me know in the comments.
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