All Seasons, All Sports: Backcountry Has Gifts for Every Outdoor-Lover on Your List
Whether you’re shopping for multiple people or just one multisport individual, it’s always a treat when you can do all that shopping in one place. Backcountry has you covered. Browse gift ideas that cover all kinds of outdoor adventures for winter sports, summer activities, and everything in between. It’s one online store where you can conveniently shop for any kind of outdoor enthusiast.
Plus, with sales throughout the holiday shopping season, you’ll find great deals on your favorite brands. Use the money you save to maximize your gift-giving budget or treat yourself to a little something extra.
Backcountry has thousands of SKUs, though, and perusing all of them is a big job. Luckily, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Below, you’ll find our Backcountry gear and apparel picks by season. Or, if you’re ready to take the plunge, head to Backcountry.com to shop the full list of holiday gift ideas.
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Backcountry Gifts for Cold-Weather Adventures
The Peale jacket from Backcountry is PrimaLoft-insulated and stitch-free, and it has baffle stretch. This midlayer is packed with details to help tackle winter temps and activities. Wear it as a standalone jacket for a jaunt about town, or layer it with a shell for more serious winter outings. It packs into its own pocket and is even water-resistant.
Deep stash pockets are great for storing gloves, goggles, and other mountain essentials, while the lofty synthetic fill prevents icy breezes from penetrating.
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The Oakley Flight Deck L Prizm Goggles were inspired by fighter pilot eyewear. Utilizing decades of experience developing some of the world’s foremost performance eyewear, Oakley claims its Prizm lenses optimize contrast for various light and weather conditions to increase visual satisfaction.
The Flight Deck L Prizms feature a rimless design for an increased field of view and triple-layered foam for maximum comfort while zooming down the hill.
The Backcountry Waas jacket is a highly layer-able and sleek puffy jacket design. The Waas utilizes eco-friendly ripstop and ALLIED down. Elastic cuffs and a cinched hem help trap heat in while ensuring the elements stay out. As for packability, the Waas utilizes the same right-hand pack-in pocket as the Peale (featured above), making this an easy grab-and-go essential for fighting off chilly weather.
An extended hem provides extra protection for your seat when you’re on a chair lift or just sitting somewhere cold. The jacket is also treated with PFC-free DWR for water resistance. Wear this on its own or beneath a shell for even greater protection and heat-trapping capability.
Cold, wet gear can bog down even the best days out in nature. The Refresher Boot Heater utilizes a ceramic power resistor to provide consistent, dry heat for boots and shoes of any size. With timer functions of 1, 3, and 6 hours, the Refresher Boot Heater ensures dry gear and fights against pesky bacteria build-up while protecting against overheating.
Not only will this boot heater ensure your boots are dry and warm when you head out the door, but it also helps fight odor and bacteria with UV light.
The fifth-generation, family-owned Barbour coat makers also offer outerwear for your favorite four-legged hiking companion. With a classic quilted design, corduroy-lined collar, and tartan lining, this dog jacket is equal parts warmth and comfort. It comes in different sizes to fit different dogs, and it has a buckle clasp so you can secure the jacket snugly.
Backcountry Gifts for Warm-Weather Adventures
Weighing in at just under 3 pounds, the Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent is ultralight and helps hikers stay nimble without sacrificing sleeping space. This spacious model comfortably sleeps two, making it a great camping or backpacking option for couples or solo backpackers with dogs in tow.
The Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent has a four-way hub pole system that makes for a very quick setup. The double ripstop rainfly has fully taped seams for durable, three-season protection. Media pockets inside make organization easy, and the modular fly design has multiple configurations for setup. It’s a versatile, ultralight backpacking tent.
This powerful headlamp is a great option for those who like to race against the sun and often find themselves setting up camp in the dark. The Black Diamond Storm 450 Headlamp is a reliable light source that runs on AAA batteries that power a 450-lumen LED bulb. Use this waterproof and adaptable headlamp at full power to charge ahead into the dark, or opt for the red light setting for more subtle illumination.
Salomon’s ADV Skin 12L Set Hydration Vest is a bounce-free hydration solution for runners and hikers. With a second-skin fit, you can move along the trail without your vest or pack thumping against your body. This vest holds tightly to you to mitigate that annoyance.
It is compatible with two 1L or 1.5L bottles and has ample stash pockets for granola bars, headphones, and phones. The bladder pouch is insulated to keep your liquids cool, and the vest itself is breathable, so it wicks moisture away from your body.
La Sportiva Mantra Climbing Shoe
Featuring patented No-Edge technology, the La Sportiva Mantra Climbing Shoe allows for top-of-the-line sensitivity and friction on all foothold shapes. At 5.9 ounces, these are light on the feet without sacrificing power, thanks to the Mantra’s aggressive downturned curvature construction.
La Sportiva claims that the Mantra delivers an almost barefoot experience without sacrificing any of the trappings of modern tech. With Vibram XS Grip2 rubber, these shoes were designed to stick to rock.
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Aches, pains, and soreness are the prime targets for Therabody’s lightweight, packable Relief model. While this is the second smallest offering in the Theragun line, the brand promises it offers the same relief as everything carrying the Theragun name.
With three attachment heads and a single-button control system, the Theragun is easy to store in your car or toss in your carry-on to help boost circulation after a long day’s travel. Or, if you’re traveling for an outdoor activity, massage guns like the Relief are great for recovery after being active.
With everything from band-aids to tourniquets, the Sportsman Series Medical Kit is a wilderness-oriented first-aid solution. Bonus points for the included Wilderness and Travel medicine guide to help address basic first-aid instruction.
Check out all of the available sizing options to ensure you are adequately prepped based on group size and trip length. Once you have your Sportsman Series Medical Kit, you can customize it with extra supplies, personal meds, or any other medical supplies.
Suunto’s Bone Conduction Headphones are designed to deliver a clean sound through vibrations that are transferred to your skull. It’s easier on your hearing and allows you to still hear ambient sound. They have a 10-hour battery life and water-resistant IP55 construction, so you can keep jamming out to your favorite tunes no matter how long your training runs are or what kind of weather they’re in.
An ergonomic open-ear design promotes comfort, while a one-touch control system helps prevent fumbling for your next track.
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