Outdoor Christmas gift ideas

What gift for outdoor activities?

A successful outdoor gift depends on the recipient's activity. The hiker will appreciate a adidas Terrex Anylander shoe with a grippy sole for trails or a waterproof jacket. The trail runner racing in the mountains will find a high-traction shoe in the La Sportiva Mutant, from a brand founded in 1928 in the Val di Fiemme, while the adidas Terrex Agravic is aimed at fast trails. Those into paddle or wakeboarding will be better served by a Jobe life jacket or Terrex Hydro water shoes, which protect the soles from rocks and pebbles.

Other sports

The Christmas selection also varies by sport:

• Winter Sports.
• Running.
• Bike / Moto.
• Football.
• Indoor.
• Fitness and Strength Training.

The entire selection is gathered on the sports page.

Three-in-one jacket, quarter jacket or packable: which one to give?

The jacket remains the must-have outdoor gift, as long as you choose the right type. The three-in-one Regatta jacket combines a waterproof shell and a removable inner jacket: wear both together in winter, the shell alone in spring rain, and the lining on dry days. The quarter jacket Helly Hansen Pier comes from sailing: it features a long cut, high collar, and waterproof fabric for hours on deck, a legacy from a brand founded in 1877 in Norway by a ship captain. The packable jackets Regatta Pack It and Mac In A Sac store in their own pouch and can be slipped in anywhere.

Water bottle Stanley, hand warmers and mittens: handy gifts

For a more modest gift, useful accessories for the field hit the mark. The Stanley IceFlow water bottle, made of double-walled stainless steel with a collapsible straw, traces back to an invention from 1913: the first thermos bottle fully made of steel, patented by William Stanley Jr. The hand warmers Yaktrax for hands and feet activate on contact with air and warm up gloves and shoes during breaks at altitude. The Reusch World Champ ski mittens, from a German glove specialist, keep fingers together, making them warmer than a glove typical.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, sales, clearance, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24h are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The key seasons of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

What outdoor gift for someone who already has everything?

Opt for an accessory that is easy to misplace or renew: hand warmers, carabiner, thermos water bottle, or packable windbreaker. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate having these items in duplicate, one in each bag.

How to choose the size of a trail shoe to gift?

Start with the size of their sports shoes, maybe even half a size bigger: when going downhill, the foot moves forward and toes shouldn’t touch the front. The safest way is to check a pair they already wear.

What is an anti-mosquito diffuser Thermacell used for?

It heats a pad soaked in repellent, which spreads around the unit and creates a protected area, without products on the skin. It is useful when camping, on a terrace or while fishing, as long as you stay still outdoors.

Does a life jacket replace a buoyancy aid?

No: the buoyancy aid helps you stay on the surface and leaves your arms free to paddle or swim, but it won’t turn an unconscious person onto their back. It's intended for swimmers, paddle boarders, kayakers, or wakeboarders.

How to care for a waterproof jacket?

Wash it with a gentle detergent, without fabric softener which clogs the fabric's pores, then rinse thoroughly. When water no longer beads on the surface, a spray or a wash-in water repellent product restores its water resistance.