Thoughtful Things: A Gift Guide for Outdoor Women

We know it can sometimes be hard to stop and ask for directions. You may be thinking to yourself, “I know exactly what to do here, and I don’t need any help.” Whoa, tiger. Put down your axe and come on inside for a little fireside chat. We all need a little help sometimes. Particularly when it comes to selecting meaningful gifts that will not only bring a smile to your favorite lady’s face, but that will also last a lifetime. We’re gonna let you in on a little secret: Your girlfriend probably doesn’t want a diamond necklace or a mall-bought trinket with a pretty box and a bow. Ew. No. She’s not into sparkles. She’s a hustler and wants a gift she can actually use and that blends beauty with functionality.

We’ve curated an amazing list of hand-selected products from the ladies over at Wylder Goods. From outerwear to artisan jewelry, these gifts will be a sure-fire way to bring some holiday cheer to the outdoorswomen in your life!

Outside in

National Parks Book

Full of frameable illustrations, this book will take your kids (and you) on a majestic tour of America’s most memorable parks; a must-have book!

Sarah Uhl Calendar

This calendar brings the rawness of wild scenes through gorgeous watercolor and pen work. Hang it up for a splash of color and inspiration throughout the year.

Coco Speckled Cactus Mug 

Handmade with love in Santa Cruz, California, this desert-hued mug is the best way to start the day with your drink of choice.

Nomadix Towel

Wylder designed this in house to bring you a packable, durable, quick-drying adventure towel for your next adventure.

Uzumati Raku Incense Tipi

These incense tipis are made by hand-scorching feather marks on the cone, which makes each one truly unique.

Appetite Domingo Buckets

Warm up your living space with this vibrant fabric piece. They’re perfect as a plant pot or for stashing extra blankets, toys, or magazines.

Wolf Ceramics Cerulean Sky Mug-5

Sky meets Earth in this beautiful geometric mug made by Sarah Wolf in Portland, Oregon.

Bambu Stripe Pouch Travel Utensil

Level up your reusable goods game with this full set of travel utensils for work, camp, and home.

Gifts under $50

Wolf Ceramics Turquoise Mtn Mug-5

We love the simple shapes and bold contours of this mug created by Sarah Wolf in her Portland, Oregon, studio.

Bambu Spork

This little packable utensil hides in a bag or pocket and stows neatly in a sanitary cork pouch.

Wilderdog Bag

This bag makes grab-and-go adventures so much easier when you can dump in dog food (or anything else) and use it again and again. No more disposable plastic baggies!

Opinel Knife/Sheath-4

A sheath not only keeps grime out of your Opinel’s joints and water away from the wood—it also lets you clip it onto your pack so you never lose it again!

Wylder Screen Print Trucker

Rep Wylder in our stylin’ trucker hat. Keep your face shady and your noggin' looking good.

Juniper Ridge White Sage Tea

This tea is harvested in the Mojave Desert and can be steeped two ways: lightly to activate the mint notes, or longer for the deep earthy tones.

Wilderdog Bowl

Take it from us, these lightweight collapsible bowls are the best. Not only are you taking care of your pup, you’re supporting other pets with every purchase!

MZ Midnight Arrow Wristlet

This is the perfect accessory for everyday carrying or a hot date night; feminine, classic, and handmade by weavers in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Upstate Stock Watch Beanie

Keep your head comfy and warm in this 100% U.S.A.-made rag wool beanie.

Wylder Flask

This flask can be tossed and stashed without worry with it’s leak-proof lid and tough construction. Bonus: It’s BPA-free and designed in-house at Wylder.

For the modern outdoorswoman

Conner Mt. Warning Hat

This is one of the most popular hat styles we’ve ever offered. It’s made with ethical wool and goes with everything.

Sunski Dipseas in white

Sunski matches style with sustainability, especially with these bold white frames. We love pairing them with a big puffy on sunny slopes.

Danner Mountain 600 in sand

Say hello to the big sister of the classic Danner style in a bold new color combo! These beauties are built for the trail and the city.

Bri Bol Kenai Brass Hair Fork

To tame those tangles, you can skip shoving the nearest pen into your mane. The Kenai Brass fork (inspired by Alaska) will do it much more effectively and elegantly.

Patagonia Blackhole Duffel 60L

When you need a bag that does it all, turn to the Blackhole Duffel. Keep your clothes safe from the elements in this roomy and durable duffel.

Woven Wyld Desert Dweller

Salt Lake City jeweler Em Wylder creates beautiful beadwork earrings inspired by the colors of her home and the deserts of Utah.

Holden Fishtail Jacket

Get high coverage weather protection in Holden’s Fishtail Jacket. It’s our favorite stylish shell for life on and off the mountain.

Mohinders Flats

Truly built to last a lifetime. Break them in and love them for years to come.

Duckworth Woolcloud Vest in camel

Finally, the humanely insulated and stylish vest you’ve been hoping for. Duckworth fills their vest with wool - not duck feathers - to warm your core.

Danner Adrika Wool Hiker in olive

Think of these as a crossover. They offer the best of both casual and active worlds with waterproofing and lightweight construction.

VSSL

The VSSL Flask should go with you on every adventure! It holds your beverage of choice, comes with two collapsible shot glasses, plus it's a flashlight to help guide you in the dark.

Patagonia Woolyester Fleece Pullover

Sunrise yoga, walking the dog, catching the train, and gathering firewood are all in a day’s work for this chic, comfy pullover by Patagonia.

Coalition Snow Skis and matching leggings

For powder turns during the day and a yoga stretch at night, you’ll love Coalition’s products. They’re designed by and for women for life on and off the mountain.

Holden Beanie

This is not just any beanie. It’s been woven with a subtle rainbow color fleck and dyed with tree bark, tea leaves, and pomegranate.

Nau Nazca Alpaca Sweater

Wear it to work, then to dinner, then snuggled with a book next to the fire. This sweater is as versatile as it is warm.

Duckworth Powder Pants

This Montana-based company knows cold, which means they also know how to stay warm! Meet your new favorite base layer.

Yogo Mat

Packable and lightweight, this mat is perfect for travel, life on the road, or as an alternative to bulky mats.

Sunski Makani Black/Aqua

These are your next go to pair of sunglasses. Blue lenses enhance contours and are easy on the eyes. You might not take them off!

Woven Seaside Weekend

Classy, organic, minimal. Add some artistry to your ears with these beautiful beaded earrings.

Aret Bra Top

Bras should be as badass as the women wearing them. From the ocean to an alpine summit, this bra has you covered.

*All gallery photos by Jo Savage and Abbi Hearne. Follow along on their amazing adventures on social media: Jo's Facebook and Instagram, Abbi's Facebook and Instagram.

This piece was published in collaboration with Wylder Goods. 

“Our marketplace is a trusted resource for outdoor women. We cut through the retail noise to bring our customers fresh new goods from socially responsible brands and female artisans. A majority of the brands we carry are women-owned and operated, and we’re proud to give them a platform. We’re most excited about our exclusive products—goods  you can only find in the Wylder shop! Our Wolf Ceramics Cerulean Sky Mug is gorgeous, as are the Alaska-inspired hair forks made by Bri Bol. We’re also loving our beautiful MZ Fair Trade bags, made by skilled weavers in Oaxaca, and our new Woven Wyld earrings beaded by Salt Lake local, Em Wylder. Folks should shop our store this holiday season because we curate gifts that are thoughtfully-designed, built to last, and support female business owners. We think that’s a win/win/win."

Featured photo by Jo Savage.