Have you got a mom who needs more than a coffee mug for Christmas? If the mother (or partner) in your life is constantly hauling kids to the ski hill or bike practice, carrying toddlers up mountains or using her free time to get outdoors and fill her own cup, this list is for you!
She needs gear that will keep her going and fuel adventures! After lots of polling all the outdoorsy moms we know (and ourselves of course!), we came up with the ultimate dream list of gifts. Whether you need to give a grand gesture and spend serious cash or just need to gift a few practical staples, we’ve got you covered!
All of these outdoorsy mom gifts have been hand selected by our team as things we have or want someone to buy for us!
We will break this list down loosely into categories, but some will overlap and apply to more than one, so don’t skip any!
Gifts for Winter Loving Moms
If you live in a cold climate, or if you have a lady who loves skiing or being outside during winter, you’ll find our favorite winter gear recommendations here!
Cozy Layers
We love cozy layers in winter! If you have a mom who is always cold or loves to bundle up to go out, these recs are for you!
REI 650 Down Vest
A good down vest is a must. Great to layer under a shell or to just add a bit of warmth to the core, these stylish pieces are a hit with everyone we know. Check out the REI 650 Down Vest! This comes in a few really nice colors and is thin enough to layer easily. We love that it’s size inclusive up to 3X.
The North Face Yumiori Full Zip Fleece Jacket
Another cozy layer we can’t get enough of is a soft and fluffy fleece. The North Face Yumiori Full Zip is our current favorite; in fact, I’m wearing it as I type! On cold mornings it’s the first thing I want to put on and the last thing I want to take off. Just the right amount of thickness and warmth in the wind and cold.
Basin and Range Picea Fleece Overalls
And speaking of fleece, a good pair of fleece overalls are definitely what your girl wants. They are cozy for after skiing and cute for running errands. I wore mine on a girls yurt trip last winter and everyone wanted them! We have been eyeing the Basin and Range Picea Polar Fleece Overalls this year!
Stio Hometown Down Parka
Another thing every mom wants is a great down puffy jacket. We love the Stio Hometown Down Parka, because it’s long and cozy for walks with toddlers or watching every sledding trick our kids just have to show us. Plus it’s stylish so every other mom will ask yours where she got it!
Cozy and Warm Footwear
Keeping your feet warm in winter is the key to keeping your body warm! And we all stress about getting our kids the best snow boots, so we can’t forget about moms too!
The North Face Thermoball Booties
Another homerun is a good pair of down booties. The North Face Thermoball Traction booties are at the top of our list for apres ski, yurt trips, or cold mornings by the fire. They’re easy to keep in her ski bag to slip on after a day on the ski hill, and her toes will be cozy while she still has durable soles for getting around on snowy ground.
Bogs Whiteout Boots
A good pair of slip on snow boots is a staple for an outdoor mom. The Bogs Whiteout boots have been keeping me out for several winters and I love them! They slip on and off easily, they look good and are comfortable and warm, they go up nice and high on my calves and they have great traction.
Darn Tough Socks
Good wool socks also are a great gift, and easy to please everyone. Wool is key in winter/ski socks for managing moisture, and our favorite are the Darn Tough socks! They come in tons of fun colors, patterns and styles, and a lifetime warranty. That means if they ever wear holes, you can send them in for a replacement. And yes, we’ve tried it, and it works wonderfully.
Base Layers
Something every winter loving mom NEEDS are wool base layers. Having wool as the first layer next to your skin can do wonders for keeping you cozy all day in the outdoors. It’s naturally odor resistant and temperature regulating, so after she sweats up a storm carrying her toddler and all the skis up to the lifts, she’ll still be warm to ski.
Helly Hansen Versalite Touch Glove Liner
A pair of glove liners are an awesome accessory to receive. Chances are she’s lost the ones she used to have, so a new pair will always be appreciated. We love the Helly Hansen Versalite Touch Glove Liner. They have silicone grips and touchscreen compatibility, and they’re thin but warm. Great for cross country skiing, cold weather hiking or biking, or using on the uphill skin track.
Smartwool Classic Thermal Quarter Zip Top
We love the tried and true Smartwool base Layers. The Classic Quarter Zip Top is a staple to any winter wardrobe. She can wear it to ski or just around town. I love mine for cold weather hiking as well. It’s just the right thickness and fit.
Smartwool Classic Thermal Bottoms
The perfect pair to the quarter zip is Smartwool’s Classic thermal bottoms. Even if she has thermals, she’ll always appreciate another pair. To be worn under ski pants and sometimes regular pants or skirts when it’s extra cold, these base layer bottoms will keep her cozy all winter long.
Blackstrap Merino Balaclava
Another wool ski staple is a wool balaclava for under helmets and beanies. We love the Blackstrap Merino Balaclava, because it’s sewn to fit just right, thin enough to fit under a helmet and doesn’t get feeling cold and plasticky after face shots on a powder day.
Skiing
For the skiing mom, sometimes technical gear is a great gift. We love giving her the freedom to get out and bring the kids if she wants.
Helly Hansen Powder Queen Bib Pants 2.0
Every gal wants a great pair of ski bibs! Helly Hansen makes a pair-The Powderqueen Bib Pants 2.0 -we’ve been hearing great things about. Great for resort and side country skiing, they’ve got light insulation and thigh vents for the occasional hike. Waterproof and durable, lots of pockets and a feminine relaxed fit. They also have a drop seat and an insulated phone pocket! Plus they come in really fun colors. We’re definitely hoping to find a pair of these under the tree.
Das Optics Second Turn Goggles
A nice pair of ski goggles can also be a great gift. We’ve recently fallen in love with a small brand called Das Optics. They make quality eyewear for a fraction of big brand prices and they donate to non profits from every sale. Their Second Turn ski goggles have magnetic interchangeable lenses, plush foam and a comfortable fit, without breaking the bank!
Splurge on Skis or a Ski Trailer
Most moms probably want to pick out their own skis, but it’s also fun to be gifted a pair! REI is a great place to buy because you can return/exchange them if she decides she wants something different.
Cross Country Skis
As moms, we don’t always have the opportunity to get up to the ski hill, but we need to be able to get outside and get fresh air and exercise. As a new mom feeling a bit grounded with tiny kids, I was gifted a pair of cross country skis and they changed my life! I was able to get outside and fill my cup while towing my little ones in a ski trailer as they napped. I eventually influenced my friends to get xc skis as well and we began using it as a social outlet, a workout, and a playdate all in one!
Many areas even without mountains will groom cross country ski tracks in fields or golf courses during winter, so it’s something that is becoming more and more accessible throughout many areas.
REI has a huge selection of Cross Country Skis to choose from, as well as boots. If you’re wanting to splurge on the mom in your life, this could be a great gift.
Burley XC Ski Trailer Kit
As I mentioned before, if she has small children who need to come along, the burley ski kits are an awesome way to bring them along! If you already have a Burley or Thule bike trailer, their respective ski kits fit right on where the wheels go, and they are pretty simple to pull. It gave me so much freedom as a young mom to be able to get outside easily with my littles.
And remember, if you’re not able to splurge on some of these things brand new, I often find used sets for great deals on marketplace or garage sales.
Moms Who Hike and Camp
This is our biggest category, and lots of these items will be great for moms who also hang out at sporting events, campfires, and farmers markets alike.
Hiking Clothes
Title Nine Crash Pant
Hiking pants are also an awesome gift. Whether she likes leggings or looser fitting hiking pants, we can help you out.
The Title Nine Crash Pant is a fleece lined barrel pant that is so cute and cozy! Perfect for cool weather hiking or just running errands and grabbing lunch. The fleece lining cuts the cold/wind and ankle zips to accommodate boots if needed. They come in petite, regular and long so you can get them just right.
Brawnwyn Essential Supreme Bra
You’ll want to start from the inside out- so a nice wool bra or underwear set would be an awesome gift. Wool undies are kind of the gold standard right now, and we are drooling over the Branwyn Essential Supreme Bra for everyday wear. You had us at underwire free and convertible straps. Say less!
Brawnwyn Essential Boyshort Undies
Pair it with the Branwyn Essential Boyshort undies and we are dressed for success! Seamless and elastic free waistband mean its ready for all day play and comfort! A pair of these in my stocking would get a genuine cheer from me!
Smartwool Active Merino Movement Tights
If she’s more of a leggings gal, you should splurge and get wool leggings. They are free from harmful chemicals, naturally odor resistant, and warm and cozy! Try the Smartwool Active Merino Movement Tights. Wool, high rise fit with a phone pocket? Perfection!
Hiking Accessories
These are the little things that moms will appreciate you thinking of. Great for tossing in her stocking!
Helly Hansen Guide Waist Bag
And for the lady who just wants a small bag to bring the essentials, might we recommend the Helly Hansen Guide Waist Bag. It’s great for around town or a morning walk and talk with friends. The main fabric is waterproof and durable ripstop fabric, with tough zippers and an internal mesh pocket. We love the fun colors too!
Supergoop Sunscreen
Having a good sunscreen is clutch for moms who are outside a lot. Getting her the nice stuff for Christmas is a move you won’t regret. Try ordering her some SuperGoop sunscreen. It’s the most silky and lightweight feeling sunscreen. It goes on so smooth and you barely know you’re wearing it. And if you can’t spring for the name brand, Trader Joes has a dupe that feels great as well.
Nomadix Ultralight Towel
A nice camp towel is another gift we recommend. They are super lightweight and packable for backpacking, and they dry super fast while repelling sand. We love the Nomadix Ultralight Towel for backcountry adventures or even just keeping in the car for the unplanned adventures.
Tripped Travel Gear Packing Cubes
Packing cubes can be a great gift for travel or backpacking and camping. They are so handy for keeping gear organized in duffels or backpacks. I use mine way more than I ever thought I would. We recommend the Tripped Travel Gear set that comes in a super fun national parks themed set.
Hiking Gear
Getting nice hiking gear will always make an outdoorsy mom smile. Whether it’s a fun accessory or an upgraded staple, you can’t go wrong with these.
Black Diamond Distance Pack
A nice daypack will always be a great gift. Running style vests are pretty popular and rightly so- they are super comfortable for hiking and have pockets for all the things. For a daypack with a running vest feel, we love the Black Diamond Distance Pack. Great for a trail run, peak bagging, or just strolling through the woods, it’s comfortable, super lightweight, and high quality.
Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles
Nice hiking poles are also a great gift idea. I never thought hiking poles were cool until I used them. They save my legs on the steep terrain, my knees on long day, and just give me so much more stability in the mountains. We love the Black Diamond Trail Back trekking poles. They are collapsible for easy packing, and are nice and lightweight.
Ridge Powerbank
Something else we allll need- a portable power bank to charge your phone! We recently got the Ridge Powerbank, and it is awesome. It magnets to your phone and you can carry it around in your pocket or purse, and it has cords that tuck into the bank so you can plug things in instead. It also has a spot to charge your smartwatch. This is such a handy little accessory that every mom who always has a dying phone needs!
Rocky Talkie Radios
Another piece of gear moms shouldn’t have to live without is a set of Rocky Talkies. These durable and waterproof radios are so helpful when taking the family skiing, hiking, climbing, biking or any other activity where kids can get separated from you. We like to have one per family member so we can always find each other!
Camping Comforts
These gifts can be for camping or really just an everyday outdoorsy lifestyle. We won’t put outdoorsy moms in a box, because we know she’ll use these for more than just camping!
Rumple Down Blanket
Every mom loves a packable down blanket. You can keep in in the car to warm your lap on cold days, you can wrap up in it on a cold soccer sideline, or use it as a layer inside the tent. It’s so versatile and easy tote around. We love the Rumpl down blanket for all those things. We got one as a gift last year and it’s been one of our most used items by everyone in the family.
Kelty Loveseat Camp Chair
A double camp chair pairs well with the down blanket if you ask us! We love to use it for car camping, backyard fire hangs and BBQs, or in the car for soccer game seating. Every time we bust one out, either everyone else has one or everyone else wants one. It’s the gift that everyone wants. We love the Kelty Loveseat , which comes in two or three seat options!
Nomadix Air Mesh Tote
Something else we love- a good tote bag! Something that is durable and easy to toss things in to haul around, use at camp on on the boat, or take out to the farmers market. Every time we use the Nomadix Air Mesh tote, people ask about it. Great for beach days, hauling to the gym or taking on the river, it has room for all the towels, sunscreen, snacks and layers. The mesh makes it easy to see what you’re looking for.
Teva Ember Camp Shoes
For hanging around camp, we love a good pair of camp shoes. Reward the lady in your life with a pair of Teva Ember camp shoes that she can slip on after a long day on the trail. They are quilted with cute colors, have real soles for wearing around camp or the house, and will be something she hangs on to for a long time.
Camp Gadgets
We love a fresh gadget for camping or hiking!
Owala Freesip Water Bottle
We all have a good water bottle we love, but it’s always nice to get a fresh, new one. Especially one that fits in a cup holder and doesn’t leak. We’ve been loving the Owala Freesip water bottle for just that. The push button lid, fun colors and ability to keep our drinks cold keeps us happy and hydrated!
JetBoil Flash
For camping, a good backpacking stove is a great gift. We have been eyeing the Jet Boil Flash 1.0 L Fast Boil System for our camp setup. It boils water super fast (like 120 seconds fast!), and has a little color changing heat indicator so you know when the water is ready.
Nocs Travel Binoculars
Have you ever been out hiking, boating, or adventuring and wished you had a little pair of binoculars to see the animal way up on the hillside? I have! Gifting a pair of waterproof and packable binoculars should be a big hit with the nature loving moms. I love being able to point things out to the kids or let them scan around and notice all the details along the trail. We think the Nocs Travel Binoculars will be the perfect little companion.
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
And speaking of water, for the hiking and camping mama, we love a good and easy to use water filter. Our top pic for this gift is the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System. It’s super simple and easy to use and pack around, and whenever we hike with a group, this is the most coveted filter.
Moms Who Bike
If you know a mom who’d rather be on two wheels most the time, this section is for you! We’ve got lots of little random ideas that we either love or really want for ourselves, so saddle up!
Bike Accessories
Peak Design Out Front Phone Mount
First on our list, is a good phone mount. We’ve tried the ones with stretchy attachment points, we’ve tried stashing it in a handle bar bag…but the system we love the most is the Peak Design Out Front phone mount. It requires a custom case that magnets to the piece mounted to your handlebars. It’s easy to take on and off one handed for snapping photos, and it’s handy to have the screen mounted for referencing maps, messages, and whatever else you need while riding.
I have been using this mount for months and have never had it bounce off or malfunction. I recommend it to everyone!!
Po Campo Stem Bag
Another fun bike accessory we all love are little bags that we can stash snacks, tools, and other essentials in. We love burrito bags that mount to the handlebars, or stem bags that can carry a water bottle or snacks right on your handlebars.
We love the Po Camp Stem bag- it comes in lots of fun colors and is easy to attach. I don’t ride anywhere without one!
Swift Industries Bandito Burrito Bag
A burrito bag is another versatile bike themed gift. We love the Swift Industries Bandito Burrito Bag also, which can fit a few snacks, a packable layer, tools, or whatever else you need. Best suited for gravel or road bikes, but I use one on my mountain bike as well and it works just fine. Attaches to the front of your handlebars.
Po Campo Orchard Grocery Pannier
If she rides a bike with a front or rear rack, a little grocery bag pannier is such a fun accessory. Easy to throw jackets, library books, or actual groceries in as she rides around town running errands. I use this type of bag almost all the time when biking around town. We love the Po Campo Orchard Grocery Pannier from REI.
Bike Inspired Clothing
A girl who is comfortable in her clothes is happy on the bike! Make sure the mom in your life has what she needs to enjoy the ride!
Wild Rye Eleanor Chammy
For the gals who love to wear a stand alone chammy, we have a clear favorite. The Wild Rye Eleanor Chammy has the softest waist band and elastic, and cute patterns and colors. We don’t need to wear shorts over it, but can if preferred. It’s buttery soft and smooth and high waisted. And we love all the Wild Rye stuff because it was designed by biking women and they make everything just right!
Wild Rye Freda Shorts
And for mountain bike shorts that she can wear everywhere comfortably, we love the Wild Rye Freda 7 inch bike short. They are stretchy, not too short or too long, and go with everything. I’ve worn mine for two years and they have held up beautifully.
Wild Rye Rustler Windbreaker
And a fun biking windbreaker is always great to get. We have been eyeing the Wild Rye Rustler Windbreaker, which is super lightweight and packable, has a helmet compatible hood, and clips onto your handlebars when you don’t need to wear it! How cool is that?!
Das Optics Solas Photochromic Glasses
A good pair of eyewear is key for biking moms. We have been loving the Das Optics Solas Photchromic glasses for biking. They change to clear in low light or thick trees, and darken in the sun, so you’re never stuck struggling with shadows on dawn patrols or biking through forests. They’re priced well so having great sunnies doesn’t have to break the bank. They work great for ski touring as well!
Bike Splurge
Salsa Journeyer Gravel Bike
If you’re looking for a grand gesture kind of gift, might we recommend a gravel bike for the lady? There are lots of bikes to choose from but gravel bikes are hot right now. And rightly so. They’re lightweight and nimble like a road bike, but can handle rough trails, gravel roads, and loads in case she wants to use it for bike packing or groceries.
They will have attachment points for gear racks and water bottles, and a stable, comfortable geometry. We recommend the Salsa Journeyer as a solid entry level bike, and REI has great perks for maintenance and troubleshooting should you need it.
Happy Shopping
We hope this gift guide has given you lots of great ideas for the deserving women in your life! We have put a lot of thought and research as well as experience from several outdoorsy women into this guide to come up with our very favorite and most coveted outdoor products. We know you’ll find just the right gift! Your wives, mothers and daughters work hard to make your life great and they deserve to be spoiled! Let us know in the comments what we should add or what you end up loving!
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