Many outdoorsy people wait all year for winter. It’s the season to hit the snowy slopes or bask in the serene, chilly solitude of suddenly-empty trails and campsites. Even more people love to bundle up around a fire pit in their backyards, or stroll around town with cozy coats, fuzzy hats, and steaming mugs.
Whether you know a special somebody who plans to forge ahead into the outdoors this blustery winter or one who plans to make like a bear and hibernate until spring, we’ve got you covered with this guide to the best gifts an outdoorsy person would love.
If you don’t see anything you like here, don’t forget to check out more of our buying guides. We have a number of outdoor gear guides, including Hiking 101, the Best Action Cameras, Best Rain Jackets, Best Fitness Trackers, and Best Electric Bikes.
Updated November 2021: We’ve added more than a dozen new products, from whimsical stocking stuffers to practical gear that can do double-duty on the trail and in the city.
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