The Ultimate Gift Guide For Adventure Travelers
Written by Antonio Cala.
Buying a gift for your loved ones can be a thrilling experience or a dreading one, depending if you have a good idea or not!
A good gift is that one that is either not expected, something that the person receiving it might not even know it exists, or something that they wouldn’t justify spending the money on it (even though they would love to have one!).
Amanda and I have been adventuring around the world for over 10 years, so we’ve got a few ideas for a thoughtful, unexpected present your favorite adventurers might like.
And don’t worry, we’re not going to recommend you the typical travel money belt that nobody uses. These are cool ideas that every adventurer out there would be thrilled to receive.
So here you go. Here are our favorite gift ideas for adventure travelers.
adventure watch
Garmin tactix® 7 - Pro Edition - With Solar Powered Tactical GPS
This is the watch every adventurer dreams of. It’s absolutely packed with features and it looks super cool.
From a solar charging lens, traditional buttons and touchscreen display, this multisport GPS smartwatch offers specialized tactical features as well as mapping, music, advanced training features and lots more.
adventure watch
Garmin tactix® 7 - Pro Edition - With Solar Powered Tactical GPS
This is the watch every adventurer dreams of. It’s absolutely packed with features and it looks super cool.
From a solar charging lens, traditional buttons and touchscreen display, this multisport GPS smartwatch offers specialized tactical features as well as mapping, music, advanced training features and lots more.
ADVENTURE BOOK
Remote Experiences: Extraordinary Travel Adventures from North to South
Every adventure traveler loves a good travel book, and this one is one of the best.
Remote Experiences takes its readers on an unforgettable voyage to those overlooked or sometimes forgotten spaces “where time stands still”, encouraging us to do just that—until we take to the road again.
fishing rod
Topo Designs x Tenkara Rod Co Kit - Limited Edition
Lightweight and collapsible, this little fishing kit has everything you need to quickly get on the river or stream.
Perfect for first-timers or to get your kids into fishing. It’s a great addition to your outdoor adventures.
fishing rod
Topo Designs x Tenkara Rod Co Kit - Limited Edition
Lightweight and collapsible, this little fishing kit has everything you need to quickly get on the river or stream.
Perfect for first-timers or to get your kids into fishing. It’s a great addition to your outdoor adventures.
TRAVEL BINOCULARS
Nikon Monarch M7 8 x 42 Binoculars
If you’re going on a safari or adventure cruise, you can carry your big, heavy binoculars with you. But for other trips, they can be just too big or too heavy.
The Nikon Monarch M7 8 x 42 are compact, lightweight, waterproof and fogproof, making them the perfect choice for hikers, kayakers or people who like traveling light.
CAMERA CLIP
Peak Design Capture 3.0 Camera Clip
How many pictures have you missed because your big camera was inside your bag and you didn’t bother taking it out. Not anymore.
The Capture 3.0 camera clip is by far the most secure, convenient and accessible way to carry your camera while adventuring outside. And most important, it looks cool.
CAMERA CLIP
Peak Design Capture 3.0 Camera Clip
How many pictures have you missed because your big camera was inside your bag and you didn’t bother taking it out. Not anymore.
The Capture 3.0 camera clip is by far the most secure, convenient and accessible way to carry your camera while adventuring outside. And most important, it looks cool.
POWER BANK
Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Bank
Bring an outlet with you wherever you travel or adventure.
The Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC power bank is airline-approved and charges phones, tablets and even laptops with 60% faster USB-C charging and 95 Wh of power.
PASSPORT
Passport To Your National Parks® With Official Stamp Sets & Single Stickers
Keep track of the National Parks you’ve visited with the official Passport to Your National Parks®.
Take your Passport to any national park visitor center or park store and get your free ink stamp with the date and location of your visit. You can also personalize your Passport even more by adding stickers, logging your favorite hiking trails, and mapping your next adventure.
PASSPORT
Passport To Your National Parks® With Official Stamp Sets & Single Stickers
Keep track of the National Parks you’ve visited with the official Passport to Your National Parks®.
Take your Passport to any national park visitor center or park store and get your free ink stamp with the date and location of your visit. You can also personalize your Passport even more by adding stickers, logging your favorite hiking trails, and mapping your next adventure.
DOWN JACKET
Shackleton's Rothera Hooded Down Jacket
Surprise your adventure partner with a premium, top-of-the-line down jacket.
The Shackleton’s Rothera is a versatile and rugged jacket with a supremely soft and luxurious feel. This comfortable multi-season weight jacket offers a structured fit with serious outdoor credentials.
BIKE TRAILER
Thule Chariot Cross 1-Seat Multisport Bike Trailer
If you have a little adventurer who wants to join all the family outings, the Thule Chariot Cross 1-seat multi-sport bike trailer is a great option.
This all-round trailer, jogger, and stroller, can be used in multiple ways when adventuring outside.
BIKE TRAILER
Thule Chariot Cross 1-Seat Multisport Bike Trailer
If you have a little adventurer who wants to join all the family outings, the Thule Chariot Cross 1-seat multi-sport bike trailer is a great option.
This all-round trailer, jogger, and stroller, can be used in multiple ways when adventuring outside.
wildlife book
Wild Encounters: Iconic Photographs of the World's Vanishing Animals and Cultures
From big cats to elephants and indigenous communities, Wild Encounters is a must-have for nature lovers, conservationists, and anyone who is inspired by all that remains wild.
David Yarrow travels from pole to pole to visit frozen Arctic tundras, vast African deserts, primordial rain forests, and remote villages, inviting us to truly connect with subjects we mistakenly think we have seen before.
travel backpack
Osprey Farpoint 36 Wheeled Travel Pack
Do you prefer a backpack or a trolley. Well, now you can have both!
Letting you choose between energy-saving wheels and a capable, lightweight backpack suspension when the path forward gets rough, this pack is a great options for adventures that require travel in between.
travel backpack
Osprey Farpoint 36 Wheeled Travel Pack
Do you prefer a backpack or a trolley. Well, now you can have both!
Letting you choose between energy-saving wheels and a capable, lightweight backpack suspension when the path forward gets rough, this pack is a great options for adventures that require travel in between.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
The Outdoor Photography Experience - By Chris Burkard
Shooting outdoor photography is a powerful way to commune with nature and experience the fullness of life.
Learn how to train your eye on incredible shots and convey the energy of the outdoors in The Outdoor Photography Experience with Chris Burkard.
ADVENTURE STAY
Overnight at Skylodge Adventure Suites in the Sacred Valley, Peru
Perched high above Peru’s Sacred Valley, three transparent capsule suites are suspended 1300 feet (400m) above the valley floor.
You’ll have to climb an hour and a half straight up the mountain. After working up a sweat, you’ll enjoy a gourmet dinner in a circular, glass dining room pod, and then, a good night’s sleep under the stars.
The next morning, you’ll savor the view over breakfast before zip-lining back down the mountain.
ADVENTURE STAY
Overnight at Skylodge Adventure Suites in the Sacred Valley, Peru
Perched high above Peru’s Sacred Valley, three transparent capsule suites are suspended 1300 feet (400m) above the valley floor.
You’ll have to climb an hour and a half straight up the mountain. After working up a sweat, you’ll enjoy a gourmet dinner in a circular, glass dining room pod, and then, a good night’s sleep under the stars.
The next morning, you’ll savor the view over breakfast before zip-lining back down the mountain.
ADVENTURE CRUISE
Cruise to Antarctica & South Georgia - with Albatros Expeditions
Embark on a once in a lifetime experience with your adventure partner by cruising to Antarctica with Albatros Expeditions.
Experience the majesty and wonder of Earth’s last frontier up close and personal, with a fleet of Zodiac landing craft, a team of experienced expert expedition guides, and the Antarctic Peninsula as your spectacular destination.
About the Author
Born and raised in Southern Spain, Antonio quit his job in 2013 to travel the world full-time with his wife Amanda for 10 years straight.
They visited 150+ countries, cycled 25,000km + from California to Patagonia, sailed over 10,000NM around the Caribbean & Sea of Cortez, rode their motorbikes 30,000 kms+ across West Africa (Spain to South Africa) and visited Antarctica, among many other adventure expeditions.
Today Antonio runs Adventure Fix with Amanda, where they share their knowledge about the places they’ve visited and the ones still remaining on their list.
Antonio Cala
Co-Founder of Adventure Fix