As the holidays roll in, many of us are looking for gifts that go beyond the usual. We want something thoughtful, something that reflects values we care about and helps our loved ones and ourselves get outside more. One powerful way to do that is to buy and give gifts from women-owned outdoors brands.
Here’s why choosing these outdoorsy women owned brands enrich both giver and receiver, and some women-led names that we think deserve more attention when you’re shopping this season!
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Apparel for Women and Girls by Women
Many women-led brands in the outdoor space build gear to resolve challenges they personally encountered: poorly-fitting apparel, gear made for needs that weren’t addressed, lack of variety in sizes, etc. When women lead the design, we all get products that truly work for diverse bodies and lifestyles!
Cold-Weather Gear from Women-Owned Brands
Chopper Mill Mittens
Chopper Mill makes mittens with such strong thoughtfulness they feel like they came from someone who really cares about hand warmth in real winter conditions! Their mittens feature goat leather construction, 3M Thinsulate insulation, a Hipora waterproof insert, and a re/Pair program: lose one mitten, and they’ll replace the pair (shipping included!!)
Town Hall x Title Nine Women’s Outta Town Reversible Jacket
This jacket is Title Nine’s first women-specific outerwear collab with Town Hall, and it really delivers. Made entirely from recycled materials, it features a lightweight, reversible design that’s perfect for layering: it’s got insulation to keep you warm and ripstop water resistant fabric to keep you dry!
Title Nine Crash Fleece-Lined Pants
Yet another gem from Title Nine, the Crash Fleece-Lined Pants bring cozy warmth to cold-weather activity. Because Title Nine is women-founded and attentive to real female movement, these fleece-lined pants are designed with stretch, layering ease, and comfort in mind (no excessive bulk).
Title Nine Crash Fleece Jacket
Pairing with the fleece-lined pants, Title Nine’s Crash Fleece Jacket offers a warm, insulated layer that’s built for real movement. With careful shaping and functional features (like mobility cuts and layering compatibility), it’s a jacket that feels made for women who do more than just stand around in the cold. Title Nine’s deep experience in women’s fitness and outdoor apparel helps make the details (like sleeve articulation, hem length, and stretch) feel intentional.
Hiking Attire with Women in Mind
Title Nine Cordillera Pants
These rugged, hike-ready pants from Title Nine combine function and feminist roots: the brand is women-founded and still independently operated. Because Title Nine listens to women who actually get outdoors, their gear tends to reflect the real needs of female adventurers, not just “shrunk men’s gear.”
Gnara GoThere Pants
Trail-ready pants by women, for women, featuring a clever zip design that makes bathroom breaks outdoors simple, private, and hassle-free.
Purple Rain Adventure Skirt
Created by Mandy Bland in 2012, she was inspired during her Appalachian Trail thru-hike to wear a skirt, but couldn’t find what she wanted. So with true women innovation, she designed her own! These skirts are handmade in Oregon and are super durable and comfortable.
Skirts and Dresses for the Outdoorsy Girl
Iksplor Kid Adventure Dress
We love merino wool for its softness and ability to keep our kids warm and cozy in the outdoors, even in wet or snowy weather. Iksplor’s new Adventure Dress is the perfect dress for kids who love to twirl on the trails.
Youer Treasure Dress
Youer offers patterned & unique base layers, leggings, and other outdoor wear in addition to their super stylish and cozy dresses. The Treasure Dress is a super cozy and soft micro-grid fleece and comes in such fun patterns and colors.
FunLuvin’ Fleecewear Skirt
FunLuvin’ Fleecewear is made in the U.S., with the idea of functional, versatile clothing for outdoors lovers. These super cute and cozy skirts are great for both moms and their outdoor-loving girls!
We have two of these skirts for my girls, they are great for sliding on over base layers when heading to the XC lodge or grabbing some food after a adventure. And, they look adorable!
TMM Team Member Jami
Lightheart Gear Fleece Dress
Started by a female thru-hiker, Lightheart Gear not only sells lightweight tents and gear but also durable and warm fleece dresses.
Gear for Women who Shred
Wild Rye Basset Half-Zip
Wild Rye was founded by Cassie Abel out of frustration that women didn’t have better options; the company strives for community, fit, and style adapted to women’s bodies, including the Basset half-zip. This Wild Rye top is also available at REI.
Moxie Cycling Co Steezy Stretch Bike Shorts
High-performance, women-specific cycling shorts that combine stretch, comfort, and a flattering fit for long rides or everyday active wear.
Shredly Limitless High-Rise Bike Shorts
From a female-led, community-fueled brand, these shorts reflect Shredly’s mission to design cycling and activewear that honors women’s bodies. The Limitless High-Rise Shorts incorporate a 4-way stretch, quick-dry recycled fabric, a high-rise waistband that resists back-gap, and secure zipper and hand pockets. These shorts are also available at REI.
Hands down, my favorite pair of bike shorts! The stretchy waist fits great and the pockets are roomy. I have multiple pairs and they are pretty much the only baggies I wear biking now!
TMM Team Member Jami
Swift Industries Zeitgeist Pack
A beautifully crafted, made-in-the-USA handlebar pack that blends style and function. It’s roomy enough for day rides, with sustainable materials and thoughtful design. This pack is also available at REI.
Gifts for the Backpacker
Toaks Titanium Mug
A titanium pot is lightweight and durable: great for hikers, campers or backpackers. Toaks 750-ml pot is perfect for those who trek solo or with a small crew in tow. Toaks mugs and pots are also available at REI.
Good To-Go Summit Food Kit
A ready-to-go bundle of nutritious, lightweight meals curated for outdoor adventures, perfect for backpackers who want healthy fuel without the prep.
Farm to Summit Instant Latte Double Shot
Do you have a coffee lover in your family? These instant lattes are actually delicious (not just “backpacking-food-delicious”) and come in lots of yummy flavors. Farm to Summit lattes are also available at Scheel’s and Amazon.
Best Stocking Stuffers from Women-Owned Brands
Badger Mineral Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen
A reef-safe, zinc-based sunscreen made for high-energy days outside; it stays put through sweat, surf, and sun while keeping skin protected naturally. This sunscreen is also available at REI.
NoSo Patches Cyanotype Fern Patch
We put our outdoor gear to the test, so it inevitably gets rips, tears, or worn spots. I love NoSo Patches for their beautiful designs – It’s a little less sad needing to patch items when they look so cool afterwards!
Kula Cloth
A fun, antimicrobial, reusable pee cloth that’s practical, eco-friendly, and delightfully patterned. These are a staple for most female long-distance backpackers and make a fun stocking stuffer! Kula cloths are also available at REI.
Colorado Aromatics Hikers Relief Gift Set
A self-care kit tailored for trail lovers, featuring soothing balms, muscle recovery aids, and natural skincare to refresh and restore after long days outside.
Outdoorsy Accessories from Women-Owned Brands
Tough Cutie Eve Merino Crew Socks
Designed by a women-owned company to support female hikers from the ground up, these merino-blend socks are durable, moisture-wicking, and built to fit women’s feet just right. These Tough Cutie socks are also available at REI.
Oiselle Runner Trucker Hat
Oiselle is one of the original women-driven running apparel brands that centers female athletes in design, sponsorship, and community. Their Runner Trucker hat is more than a casual cap: it combines breathable mesh crown, a sweat-wicking band, and a foldable bill so it can be packed or stashed easily.
This is my favorite hat for travel and adventure. I love that it packs down small, but still looks great when you pull it out. The cinch cord in the back provides a secure fit on windy days and the mesh back keeps your head from getting too hot.
TMM Team Member Jami
Alpine Fit Merino-Lined Headband
Alpine Fit is a women-founded active and outerwear company that emphasizes intelligent design to accommodate women’s bodies. Their merino-lined headband blends warmth, breathability, and low bulk. Because the brand is women-centric in vision and operations, their accessories tend to strike the right balance between performance and comfort
Gifts from Women-Owned Brands
This holiday season, your gift-giving can do more than delight loved ones, and it can help shift the landscape of the outdoors. Supporting women-owned brands means more diversity in design, more innovation, and more community. It means recognizing that not everyone’s gear needs are the same, and women tend to know what women need.
So whether you’re choosing a warm fleece or a titanium pot, consider shopping from women who built it. Your gifts will be useful, meaningful, and you’ll be supporting women who are trying to improve the outdoors for all of us.
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