Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoorsy People & More

It’s my favorite time of year as we gear up for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the seasons of giving and gathering with loved ones! Plus, the kiddos will soon be out of school for winter break, and we have plenty of exciting trips and winter activities planned.

The holidays are about more than just gifts—they’re a time to connect, create lasting memories, and celebrate the simple joys of being together. However, thoughtful gifts can make the season even more special. To help you find the perfect present, I’ve rounded up the ultimate holiday gift guide with something for everyone on your list.

In this holiday gift guide, you’ll find a variety of ideas, from outdoor gifts for adventure seekers to perfect gifts for lake life enthusiasts and some not so outdoorsy gifts that I simply love. Whether you’re shopping for a health and wellness lover or someone who appreciates unique experience-based gifts (because, after all, your presence is the best present), this guide has you covered. Looking for something for that one person who has everything, or the perfect gift for the little ones (without opting for toys)? You’ll find that here, too!

I personally own most of these items, have gifted them before, or they’re sitting on my own wishlist! Many of the links in this post are affiliate links, and I’ve partnered with some of the brands and businesses featured to bring you exclusive promo codes and holiday discounts, just for you.

Thank you to Brunswick for sponsoring the Gift Guide for the Lake Life folks ! You can shop Brunswick’s gift guides including the Mercury Dockstore Gift Guide and Lund Boats Gear Gift Guide too.

GIFT GUIDE FOR WOMEN

1. Lake Time Supply Co.: Ladies’ Lakeside Hoodie $64 | Lake Time Cowgirl – Unisex Relaxed Fit (Comfort Colors) $30 | Lake Time Pom Beanie $28.00 $25 – PROMO CODE: JENNY10 to save 10%
2. Schuler Shoes: Women’s Haflinger Gz Grizzly Classic in Rosa $154.95 | Women’s Smartwool Snowflake Dream Crew $27.95
3. WSI Sports: FROSTED HEATR® FULL ZIP JACKET $149 | LUXE RIBBED POCKETED PROWIKMAX™ LEGGING $120 – PROMO CODE: JAMN20 for 20% off
4. Up North Trading Co.: Minnesota Lucky Lure Snapback $29 | Freshwater Blue Need Some Spaced Crew $59 | Oversized Salmon Tree Line Crew $59 – PROMO CODE: XMAS10K for 30% off
5. Mission Outdoor: CASSI Gear Tote Heavy-Duty Boat Bags 23L $39 $33.15 | 70 L $59.00 $50.15 | 170L $79.00 $67.15 TUKO Swim Towels $69 $51.75 (Buy 2, Save 40% limited time) 
6. Amazon: Nocs Provisions Zoom Tube 8×32 Monocular $75
7. Amazon: Beaver Dam Ice Fishing Tip Up in Wonderbread $54.99
8. Made in Minn: MINNESOTA Crewneck $59.95 | MN Denim Kaily Hat $30 | MN Winter Beanie $26 – PROMO CODE: 10000GIFTS for 15% off through 12/31
9. DSG Outerwear: Gianna 2.0 Pullover $79.99 | Explorer Anorak Jacket $159.99 $139.99 | Limited Edition Arctic Appeal 3.0 Jacket – ‘Merica $269.99 | Limited Edition Arctic Appeal 3.0 Bib – ‘Merica $269.99 | Heated Glove 5V $149.99 – Sign up for VIP Access to Black Friday & Cyber Monday
10. Amazon: Farberware Build-a-Board Cutting Board with Locking Lid $32.03
11. Chopper Mill: Chopper Mill® Adult + Teen Mittens $79 – PROMO CODE: SNOW15 for 15% off; AUTOMATIC 25% off at checkout Black Friday, 11/29 – Cyber Monday, 12/2
12. Mushroom Foraging Kit with Basket and Knife $39.99 | National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms $26
13. Mission Outdoor: AD Dress & Cover-Up $128 $64 
14. Amazon: Xtratuf Women’s 6 Inch Ankle Deck Boot $115
15. Grace In Chaos – Biblical Hope for the Hard Days of Motherhood Bible Study $23.99 $10.00 | Be Still Tumbler$39.99 $20.00 | Fruit of the Spirit Giving Basket Unisex Hoodie $59.99 $35.99
16. Amazon: Solo Stove Mesa XL, 7 inch Tabletop Fire Pit with Stand $99.99 $69.98
17. Amazon: NETVUE by Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder with Camera $199.99 $127.48

GIFT GUIDE FOR MEN

1. Up North Trading Co.: Heather Black Superior Sunrise Hoodie $59 | Heather Light Grey UN Common Loon Beanie $29 | Gunflint Green Birchwood Beanie $29 – PROMO CODE: XMAS10K for 30% off
2. L.L. Bean: Paddlers Cribbage $34.95
3. Made in Minn: Loon Crewneck $59.95 | MN Backyard Trucker Hat $32 – PROMO CODE: 10000GIFTS for 15% off through 12/31
4. WSI Sports: MEN’S ESSENTIAL SOFTTECH™ LONG SLEEVE $59 | ARCTIC HEATR® SOCKS $39 – PROMO CODE: JAMN20 for 20% off
5. 10,000 Woodworks Custom Wood Art $99.95 – $369.95
6. Schuler Shoes: Men’s Bogs Arcata Urban Leather Chelsea $149.95| Unisex Birkenstock Boston Shearling $169.96 | Mens Yoho by Baffin $219.95 – 20% off nearly every boot 11/4-11/27
7. Lake Time Supply Co.: I’ll Take The Lake Shift Tee – Relaxed Fit (Comfort Colors) $30 | Saturdays Are For The Boat – Unisex Relaxed Fit (Comfort Colors) $30 | Lake Time Bait & Tackle Hoodie $65 | “The Original” LakeProof Water-Repellent Performance Snapback $32 – PROMO CODE: JENNY10 to save 10%
8. Amazon: Coleman Classic 1-Burner Backpacking Stove $29.99 $22.97
9. Mission Outdoor: GTG Quarter-Zip Hoodie $108 $54
10. Duluth Farming Co.: Pasture Raised Beef Snack Sticks, One Time purchase $42 | Monthly Subscription $39.90 – PROMO CODE: JENNY10 for 10% off
11. Catch & Cook: The Catcher and the Cooker Bundle $99.99 – Black Friday Special, receive a FREE bag of Lemon Pepper coating
12. Amazon: Eberlestock Bando Bag – Tactical Men’s Fanny Pack $49 $39.20
13. Amazon: Smartwool Thermal Merino Wool Reversible Neck Gaiter $31.94 | Helly-Hansen Men’s Reine Parka Jacket $330.00 $198 | Carhartt Men’s Waterproof Insulated Mittens $29.99 $22.49 | BenBoy Men’s Snow Ski Outdoor Waterproof Pants $29.99-$43.99
14. Amazon: Men’s Devotional for Dads: A Year of Prayers, Guidance, and Wisdom $8.96 | LIAISE Wearable Audio Bible Wristband with 300+ Verses $29.99
15. Amazon: Kelty Grand Mesa 4-Person Backpacking Tent $219.94 $149.96
16. Amazon: Anthony Edwards Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Jersey $99.99
17. Amazon: TUSHY 3.0 Spa Bidet Attachment $139.99 $99
18. Clam CPT Grab Bag Multi-Species Assorted $38.99 | Clam Predator Tip Up $69.99

GIFT GUIDE FOR KIDS

1. 123 Ice Fishing Gift Set (book by yours truly!) $18 – PROMO CODE: GIRLOF10000LAKES20 for 20% off
2. Amazon: MAGNA-TILES microMAGS 26-Piece Travel Set $19.99
3. Amazon: Flambeau Outdoors Wild Bite Fishing Tackle Box $14.97 | 13 Fishing Ambition Spinning Ice Combo $34.99 | Zebco Splash Kids Spincast Reel & Rod $14.99 $10.88
4. Wildhaven Wools Kid: Kids Merino Wool Hoodie + Jogger Set $195 $180
5. Made in Minn: Youth Loon Crewneck $30 – PROMO CODE: 10000GIFTS for 15% off through 12/31
6. Up North Trading Co.: Kids 2 Tone Hoodie $39 – PROMO CODE: XMAS10K for 30% off
7. Amazon: Yoto Mini $69.99 $54.99
8. Amazon: Kids One Piece Snowsuit $109.99 $87.99 | Columbia Unisex Bugs II Suit $69.99
9. Schuler Shoes: BOGS Neo-classic Came Landscape $89.95| DARN TOUGH Ty-ranger-saurus Micro Crew $17.95 – 20% off nearly every boot 11/4-11/27
10. Chopper Mill: Chopper Mill® Kids Mountain Mittens with Personalized Velcro Name Patch $79 | Chopper Cutie Kids Trucker Hat $28 – PROMO CODE: SNOW15 for 15% off through; AUTOMATIC 25% off at checkout Black Friday, 11/29 – Cyber Monday, 12/2
11. Amazon: HONEY JOY Pirate Ship Kids Sandbox $125.99
12. Bell Museum Gift of Membership $75-$170
13. Etsy: Minnesota Memory Game 24 Blocks $34.99
14. Amazon: LuvLink Friendship Lamp $189.00 $151.20
15. Amazon: Happinit Large Flower Press Kit 11″x7″ $45.99 $36.79
16. Amazon: Tree Bingo $32.99 $28.10
17. Amazon: 11 Pieces Wooden Kids Kitchen Knife Set $18.99 $13.99
18. The Landmark Project: Paddle the Parks Youth Short Sleeve Tee $28
19. Amazon: Fjallraven Kanken Mini Backpack, Frost Green $80 $59.91
20. Oaki Children’s Rain/Trail Suit $79 | 2 Pack Kids Bubble Dome Umbrella $26.99
21. Amazon: Black Diamond Wiz Kids Headlamp $29.83
22. Baby Go! Series (South Korea, China, Thailand, Japan) $47.80 $38.24
23. Amazon: Canvas and Pine Wood Kids Play TeePee $29.99 $24.99
24. Amazon: Disc-O-Bed Youth Kid-O-Bunk $299.99

GIFT GUIDE FOR LAKE LIFE FOLKS

1. Mercury Let Me Drive Baby Onesie $20
2. Mercury Pro XS 250 Ornament $24.95 | Mercury Pro XS 250 Bottle Opener $24.95 | Lund 1875 V Ornament $34.95 | Lund Fishing Net Bottle Opener $19.94
3. Fliteboard eFoil $8,995 $7,695 
4. Lund Built by Fisherman Hoodie $50
5. Lund Angler Sun Hoodie $69
6. Lowrance Eagle Eye 9″ Fish Finder $999
7. Lund Retro Pint Set $19.95 | Lund DOF Set (rocks glasses) $24.95 | Lund Stainless Can Cooler $19.95
8. Mercury Shoreside Crewneck $65
9. Mercury Go Boldy Patch Cap $30
10. Lund Reeling Bass Cap $26
11. Lund Travel Blanket $59.95
12. Custom Watercolor Boat Painting $46.90-$179.90
13. Roboview Complete ROV Bundle (underwater FPV drone) $2895 – PROMO CODE: ICE2024 for $200 off
14. Amazon: Xtratuf Women’s Sharkbyte Leather Deck Shoes $64.50 | Bass Pro Shops: Xtratuf Ankle Deck Boots for Men $77.98
15. Lake Time Supply Co.: Pontoon Captain Foam Trucker Hat $30 | “The Backwoods”LakeProof Water-Repellent Performance Snap Back $32 | Lifeguard Straw Hat – Tropical Print $30 | Saturdays Are For The Boat – Unisex Relaxed Fit (Comfort Colors) $30 | I Wonder If My Boat Misses Me Too Hoodie $55 – PROMO CODE: JENNY10 to save 10%
16. Mission Outdoor: Boat Cleaning Kit $99 $84.15
17. Mission Outdoor: CASSI Gear Tote Heavy-Duty Boat Bags $39 $33.15
18. Mission Outdoor: Boat Dad T-Shirt $26 $13 | Boat Tower Hammock $49 $36.75
19. Mission Outdoor: Stillwater Inflatable Kayak + iSUP Crossover $1,299 $389 

GIFT GUIDE FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FOLKS

1. LÜTSAUNA: HOT BOX Sauna $19,850+ | Cedar Barrel Sauna $7,995 | Custom Sauna – SPECIAL: Choice of $750 off or FREE cedar-wrapped cold plunge tank
2. Amazon: Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock  $169.99 $144.44
3. Amazon: Water Chiller Compatible Cold Plunge Tub $279.99 | LifePro Rejuvawrap Far Infrared Sauna Blanket $399.99 $339.99
4. Sauna Camp Memberships and Passes: Public Day Pass $49 | 4-Pack Passes $179 | 8-Pack Passes $299 | 1 Month Pass $149 | Season Pass $549 – PROMO CODE: 10000LAKES for 10% off
5. Amazon: Loop Engage 2 Ear Plugs $34.95
6. Amazon: Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life $9.87
7. Amazon: Foldable Yoga Mat $36.99 $29.59
8. Amazon: Vitruvi Glower Diffuser $65 $45.50 | Essential Oils Set (Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Orange) $8.99
9. Amazon: Dinkly Pickleball Paddles Set of 2 $44.99 $32.99
10. Cedar & Stone: Public Floating Sauna/Cold Plunge Experience (Cold Season) $107.79

GIFT GUIDE FOR QUALITY TIME & EXPERIENCES

1. Chick of the Woods: Morel Hunting Class (Online) $39 | Tree ID Class (helps you find where the mushrooms are) $45 | Springtime Wild Mushroom Hunt & Tasting Class $95 | Mushroom Foraging Kit $39.99 $37.99 | National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms $26 | Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms $16.95 $12.38
2. Sweet Briar Ridge: Luxury Nature Dome Getaway in Pine City, MN ft. Solidago Dome | Basalt Dome | Coming soon: Chengwatana Dome – PROMO CODE: STAYSWEETBRIAR10 for 10% off through the end of April ’25
3. Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting: Resort on Lake Kabetogama in Voyageurs National Park
4. Whistling Turtle Chalet: Family-friendly lakefront cabin in Spooner, WI – PROMO CODE: JENNY for 15% off through April 21, 2025 or SUMMER for 10% off a stay of 5 nights or more during summer months
5. The Havens: Cabin rentals ft. Foxes Landing in Grantsburg, WI | Wild Mountain Retreat in Taylors Falls, MN | Superior Hideaway Resort along the North Shore
6. Fawn & Fern: Cabin rentals on Mille Lacs Lake ft. Skáli, Stuga, Mökki cabins
7. Hayward Haus & Sylvan Chalet: Modern Scandinavian-style lakefront cabins in Hayward, WI
8. Stone Creek RV Resort: Family-friendly campground with tons of amenities in Osseo, WI

I hope this holiday gift guide has inspired you with the perfect gift ideas for everyone on your list this season! Whether you’re searching for outdoor-inspired presents, lake life gifts, or wellness-focused treats, these picks are sure to bring joy and create lasting memories. Don’t forget to check out the exclusive promo codes and discounts for extra savings!

As we enter this season of giving, remember—it’s not just about the gifts, but the moments we share. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season full of love, laughter, and meaningful experiences.

-Jenny