What to Buy the Outdoorsy Mom for Mother’s Day

Buff head wear is a great staple in any hiker’s wardrobe. It can be used for messy hair days, to block sand and dust, to guard from the sun, and much more.

We all know I need a cup of coffee to start my day right. This Coffee press ensures that you can have a great up no matter where you are.

Hydroflask had it’s moment during the VSCO girl days. Whatever that meant. But these are always a solid choice for a reusable water bottle. The best part is that you can use it for YEARS.

Wool socks are a must for hikers, campers, and backpackers. They keep your feet warm and dry much quicker than cotton. Darn Tough Socks make several pairs in different lengths with dozens of cute patterns. Hello bear socks!

Cold hikes or cold morning walks require warm hands. These Patagonia Synchilla Gloves will keep digits warm but aren’t too bulky. I personally don’t like a lot of bulk in my gloves. More than likely it’s a sensory thing.

Every camper and/or hiker needs a decent Head Lamp. I used to think these were mostly for caves, but now years later I have used them for caving, sunrise and sunset hikes, and those midnight trips to the camp bathroom. Heaven forbid you stumble on a tent when you need to pee.

Microspikes are a necessity for anyone who hikes outside of the summer season. Actually, even in the mountains of WA, you will find ice and snow up until late July sometimes. Spikes help add traction to those slick trails.

A good first aid kit is one of the ten essentials every outdoorsy person should have in their pack. Even if you are only doing half a mile, it’s a must have. And let’s be real, I have hurt myself more on short hikes than any other activity.

I love to cook over an open fire. There is something the fresh air and warmth that makes me happy. The Campout Cookbook has tips, tools, and recipes for your camp kitchen. A morning with a fire and cinnamon rolls sounds divine!

For a long time, I had a very common issue with eating backpacking meals – my utensil choice. in an attempt to save myself from washing dishes, I just ate out of the bag. Now it’s easier to do that without getting food on my hands thanks to the TOAKS Long spoon

And speaking of backpacking food, Peak Refuel is currently my favorite brand! Their meals are delicious and don’t require me to add any seasonings or sriracha! I could have eaten three of these chicken coconut curry meals at Crater Lake.

Hammocks have made a huge comeback in recent years. I got my Eno Hammock about nine years ago and it is still going strong. I opted for the 2-person hammock so that there was always room for a friend, and now I share it with my kiddo.

A solid Day Pack is another essential for both day hikes and longer camp trips. They are also perfect carry-on bags for flights with the capacity to store all you need and keep it organized.

These light weight, sturdy trekking poles are great for single or multi day hikes. They offer stability while going up and down different terrain.

The Jet Boil Flash is their fastest stove, boiling water in 100 seconds! I also love that they thought to make the lid a strainer and the bottom a bowl. The push button ignitor is also a handy feature. No more worrying I am going to burn myself while lighting with a match.

Sea to Summit Set is a clever design, packing a pot, bowl, and mug into a collapsible set. The pot has a hard-anodized aluminum base for fast boiling times and even heat distribution. There is more in the X series too which makes it super customizable.

This Eureka stove has been all over social media lately. And it makes sense. It’s cute, compact, and has precise controls for making coffee, breakfast, or grilled cheese. Perfect for car camping.

I only wanted this Leatherman Multitool last year for my birthday. I think it is an essential for any hiker/camper with its 19 different tools. Likely, you won’t need all of them, but it’s nice to have just in case.

The Garmin inReach Mini 2 has been on my wishlist for a long time. Previously I wasn’t as worried about being in areas without cell service. But now, with a kid, I think about it often. And even though I tell folks where I am going and contact them when I am back, this would be a big safety relief.

Yeti coolers are still a solid cooler even with new brands coming out. I just saw one with a tap in the cooler! Dangerous… I have a Yeti 35 and it’s perfect for my kiddo and I for several days. Plus, it isn’t too heavy for me to carry solo, even when it’s full.

I probably love my Patagonia Down Sweater more than I should. But it is the one jacket that I can count on to keep me warm without making me feel like I am suffocating.

I added this Rumple blanket to my car camping set up to help with keeping warm on cold nights. Even better are the designs, that it is easily packed and lightweight, and you can take it anywhere.

If you know someone who likes to track their outdoor adventures, this GPS watch is the way to go. This watch gives health snapshots, training analysis, weather, GPS, music, and more!

Before Stone was born, I was gifted this Osprey kid carrier. It was practically new! He wasn’t able to fit it for the first 6 months, but once he was bigger, we were off! It has everything you need in a kid carrier to keep them secure while also having 26L of space to pack extra gear.

The Jackery Power Station is a rechargeable battery powered generator. It can keep all your gear charged thanks to its AC outlet, DC car port, and various USB ports. So mom can be sure phones, laptops, and even mini fridges stay working.

The Luno Car Camping Bundle is perfect for those that want to car camp or improve their current car camp set up. Sometimes a thin sleeping pad just isn’t enough! This bundle has their 2.0 Luno Air Mattress, fitted sheet, a seatback organizer, and window screens.