December is now within spitting loftiness so it’s time for my 2023 HikeBikeTravel outdoor lover’s holiday souvenir guide. I’ve got lots of suggestions from experiences to unique hand warmers, camping gear and some cozy winter wear. All of these products and experiences can be ordered online. I hope you find some new ideas that friends and family unwrinkled would enjoy.
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What are some unique gifts for 2023?
The older I get, the increasingly I love gifts that are experiential – cue the souvenir vellum to a restaurant or something I would never have thought well-nigh doing on my own.
I’d highly recommend looking at some of the experiences Viator offers – wherever you live. In Canada trammels out these ones or these ones in the United States.
In Alberta that could be a day trip up the Icefields Parkway and a visit to see the Abraham Lake Bubbles – so all you have to so is get to Banff, and you’re looked without the rest of the day. The Johnston Canyon evening ice walk would be flipside fun one – and not something many people have done.
How well-nigh a walking supplies tour in Toronto? Whistler and the Sea to Sky Gondola Tour would be unconfined fun for someone you know who’s planning to visit Vancouver. The marrow line – the possibilities are endless.
Holiday souvenir recommendations that would are perfect for someone who loves outdoor activities
Scout Tarp from MEC
If you have a camper, paddler or hiker you need to buy for, I highly recommend MEC’s Scout Tarp. John and I put it to the test over a week in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. There are many things that set it untied from the heavier, undecorous Canadian Tire versions we’ve bought in the past.
First of all, it’s lightweight unbearable that you can take it backpacking. The small one weighs just over a pound. Other features include:
- Lots of contumely grommets virtually the edges – that don’t pull yonder from the tear resistant fabric.
- A reinforced bag system for the centre pole that keeps the tarp upper and tight.
- Set it up on an wile and get out of the wind.
- Easily stuffs when into the sack.
Purchase the Scout Tarp here for $119.95
Hydaway Camp Bowls
If you’re into camping – or you have granddaughters like I do who don’t do well with bowls that break, then the reusable Hydaway insulated bowls are a perfect wing to your camping kit. They’re moreover useful as drinking bowls for dogs, and they make unconfined gifts. Even the lid can be repurposed as a side dish when you’re eating.
The bowls come in two sizes – 1.5 cups and 4 cups. They are lightweight and considering they’re collapsible, they don’t take up much room. These sturdy bowls come with a stainless-steel rim and a leak proof lid that keeps the contents warm until you’re ready to eat. There’s moreover an insulated foam sleeve will alimony supplies hotter longer. All parts are dishwasher safe,
Purchase the 1.5 cup bowls on Amazon in Canada as well as the one quart bowl.
In the US can order directly from My Hydaway or via Amazon.
Fjällräven Snow Cardigan
Fjällräven’s Snow Cardigan is a treat to wear on a fall day. I’ve had my share of wool sweaters over the years and without fail, all have been itchy. This one is not. It’s a jacquard-knitted cardigan made with soft lambswool, a renewable product that is odour resistant and unconfined at wicking yonder moisture.
I love this piece as it’s useful for my lifestyle – winter walks with the dog, cross-country skiing and just hanging out by a fire. It’s a archetype Scandinavian design, something I really came to fathom when I was in Sweden hiking the Kunsgleden trail in September 2023. The two-way zipper is good for moderating temperatures.
This is a piece of suit you’ll have until you’re sick of it as Fjällräven is known for its quality. You can purchase directly online from Fjällräven for $210. It comes in sizes XS to XL. I’m wearing a medium, and could probably get by with a small, but I prefer loose rather than form-fitting.
Microspikes
Microspikes might not be the most heady souvenir to receive, but they sure are useful for any type of winter hiking where ice is involved. They prevent falls and all the grief that goes withal with a sprain or a break.
There are lots of microspikes on the market. I like the ones made by Kahtoola and Hillsound, a Canadian company. Just be sure to purchase a pair that are large unbearable to fit the winter boots you usually wear.
Inflatable seat cushions
An inflatable seat cushion ($29.95 at MEC) might seem like a yawner of a souvenir – but in a year where practical items are very much appreciated – I’d recommend one. John and I unchangingly have a seat cocoon with us on hikes – whether it be for rainy days or cold, snowy days. The cocoon makes all the difference between stuff well-appointed and warm when you stop for a break. On a 16-day hike to India’s Zanskar region it was one of the top three things we were happy to have brought with us.
Garmin InReach Mini 2
It took me years to pony up the money for my Garmin InReach Mini2 ($399.99 until November 27th, then the usual $539.99). They aren’t inexpensive and once you’ve purchased one you still need a subscription plan – though those are reasonable.
What the Garmin does for you is requite you and your family piece of mind. If there’s an emergency, printing a button. You hopefully never need it – but it’s there if you do. If you’re on remote multi-day trips, you can let friends and family know you’re unscratched on a daily basis. And one day you may moreover end up helping someone else on the trail that gets into trouble.
Innovative or new products for the 2023 holidays
Hot Poc hand warmers
One of the most interesting new products to hit the market, that were featured on Dragon’s Den are the Hot Poc hand warmers. They come in two sizes – small and large.
When a metal disk inside the Hot Poc is flipped inside out, it starts a reaction that instantly produces heat. It’s way largest than anything I’ve come wideness surpassing – though the heat only lasts an hour. The value of heat they produce is shocking, so whatever soul part is cold, will warm quickly. Sometimes that’s all you need – not a full six hours of heat. Without they have produced heat, you swash them for five minutes to get them when to their liquid state. They can be reused 100 times!!
I think these hand warmers would be spanking-new to alimony in your car’s emergency kit. Anyone doing outdoor activities in winter would benefit, whether you are skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, skating, doing night photography or anything else outside.
The visitor moreover makes a quilted lamina phone carrier that fits both a Hot Poc and your lamina phone. It will proffer the shower life up to three hours.
The Unisex Sunday Afternoons Outback Storm Hat
The Sunday Afternoons Outback Storm hat – which was just released in September 2023, is a unconfined one if you want a waterproof hat with a large brim. It’s got scrutinizingly four inches on the when and three inches on the front, so you’ll get lots of sun or rain protection. It’s breathable but weightier of all is the fact the hat packs unappetizing AND keeps its shape. The chin strap is adjustable, so it will fit everybody.
It’s got a 50 UPF sun rating, weighs 150 grams – and needs to be hand washed.
If you’re in the US you can buy directly from Sunday Afternoons. In Canada, you can purchase the outback storm hat on Amazon. The hat comes in a medium and a large and retails for between $60 and $70 in Canada.
Hydroflask 32 ounce insulated French Press
If you have a coffee zealot on your holiday list, then I think they’d love one of the newest products misogynist from Hydroflask – the 32 ounce insulated French Press. It’s thoughtfully designed – like all their products but it’s moreover durable (no glass to worry well-nigh breaking), and it’s unconfined for home use or car camping.
There is double-walled insulation that keeps your coffee hot for a LONG time. I use medium ground coffee and I didn’t have any coffee grounds in my mug – thanks to a mesh filter. Other features include a press-in lid, an ergonomic handle, and easy pouring.
You can purchase the French Printing from Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Canada for $81.95 – and shipping is free.
Hydroflask coffee mug
If you a friend or family member who loves coffee – but they never seem to finish a mug surpassing it goes cold, then the Hydroflask coffee mug ($33.95) would be just the souvenir for them. It’s got double-walled insulation, so coffee stays hot for hours. It’s easy to drink from the lid without spilling. The one thing you can’t do is throw it in the dishwasher – which won’t be a problem if you use it as your camping mug.
Final thoughts
Simple is good. Not going into debt is moreover smart. Keeping up with the Jones doesn’t need to be a thing. Do what’s weightier for you and your family. Happy shopping.
Interested in some winter getaways?
- 10 Backcountry Lodges in the Canadian Rockies to Visit
- A Trip to Stokely Creek Lodge for Cross-country Skiing
- Panorama Resort Activities Winter Fun Guide
- The Winter Elmhirst Resort Experience
- A Winter Holiday at Sacacomie Lodge in Quebec
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