Gift guide: the best active lifestyle & outdoors gifts available on Amazon
For ease of operation— from home with just a few clicks of the mouse — there’s arguably no easier platform for consumers to procure holiday gifts (especially last minute) than Amazon. More and more outdoor products are available via the world’s largest marketplace, tying in with all the trends of more and more people getting outdoors. We’ve collected some of our favorite outdoor gear from the industry-leading brands we work with that is available via Amazon.
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Our favorite gifts available on Amazon
ROLL Recovery R1 Percussion
Introducing the R1™ Percussion Device. Developed using feedback from elite and professional athletes, the R1 was designed with four key elements: compact and powerful, exceptionally quiet operation, over 7-hours of battery life, and built with the highest quality of materials. The R1™ operates with 40W of power (50W max power), has 4-speed settings, 4-unique attachment heads and is packaged in a beautiful, aircraft-grade aluminum anodized body for long lasting durability. Charging the Lithium Ion battery is accomplished with a USB-C charger (included). It looks just as good as it works and will be an asset in your recovery arsenal.
MSRP: $129
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
ROLL Recovery R8 Plus
Introducing the R8 Plus™. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned over the years and designed the next evolution of R8™. Dial in the perfect amount of deep tissue massage force with the adjustment dial. With a Patented integrated mechanism hidden in the frame we designed the R8 Plus™ to be easy to use, reliable, and built with the highest quality of materials. Use the adjustment dial to reduce or increase the force as needed for the perfect feel. An FDA Registered Medical Device, the R8 Plus™ targets the IT-bands, quads, hamstrings, calves, shins, gluteus, arms and more. It takes the work out of rolling and is compact enough to take anywhere.
MSRP: $169
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Backpacker's Pantry Freeze Dried Meals
Backpacker’s Pantry is a Boulder-based, family-owned producer of gourmet adventure meals made with healthy and sustainable ingredients. Since 1951, the company has been delivering high-quality freeze-dried meals with an emphasis on taste. To give back to the community we love, the places we adventure and the planet we must protect, Backpacker’s Pantry donates 1% of every sale, every day to nonprofits around the world through 1% For the Planet and is 100% solar powered.
MSRP: $7.99 - $12.99
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? Yes
Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel
Tailwind mixes with water to meet all your calorie, hydration, and electrolyte needs, without upsetting your stomach or making your taste buds revolt. Just toss it in a bottle or hydration pack, shake, and GO!
Complete calories, electrolytes, and hydration: Ditch the gels, chews, and pills, and go all day with just Tailwind.
No gut bombs: Stomach problems? You’ll love Tailwind Endurance Fuel Drink. Unless you enjoy being doubled over, retching.
Tasty all day: Clean, light flavors taste better the longer you go.
Hydration pack love: Dissolves on contact with water and cleans up with a quick rinse. No film, aftertaste or science experiments!
All natural: Crystal clear with no dyes, preservatives or 4-syllable magical ingredients.
Tailwind is also introducing its newest flavor—Matcha— which joins the Tailwind Endurance Fuel family of flavors. Matcha is earthy and light, and offers a refreshing pick-me-up for athletes.
MSRP: $2.50-39.50
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Tailwind Nutrition Recovery Mix
Every big effort deserves a big reward. Carefully crafted to make the most of your down time, Recovery Mix delivers a delicious and optimal mix of carbs, complete protein, and electrolytes to get you back out there, stronger, faster and sooner.
Mmmmmmm. Chocolate. Decadent, creamy and rich, like dessert for your workout.
MSRP: $3-39.99
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
RECCO® Backpack Rescue Reflector
RECCO reflector technology makes you searchable by over 950+ Mountain Rescue Professionals around the world. The RECCO reflector responds to signals from a RECCO detector, which assists detection of the wearer in the case of an outdoor emergency. This reflector is designed for your outdoor backpack use in the winter or summer to be located by helicopter in the event of a missing person situation. RECCO reflectors are also available for helmets and as a belt.
MSRP: $38.00
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Backpacker's Pantry Astronaut Ice Cream Sandwich
Astronaut ice cream is an out-of-this-world treat. Originally developed for space travel, this creamy-sweet freeze-dried astronaut food will give you a taste of outer space right here on Earth. These freeze-dried ice cream sandwiches are ready to eat out of the packaging, no rehydration necessary! It has a three-year shelf life and is 100% ice cream
MSRP: $25.48 for 6
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? Yes
Chamois Butt’r Ultra Balm
Chamois Butt’r Ultra is an anti-chafe balm that’s made for the most demanding conditions and the most extreme athletic endeavors, whether they be measured by distance, time, weather, humidity or whatever a rider, runner or athlete may encounter.
Chamois Butt’r Ultra balm is a premium, natural oil and beeswax-based balm that’s made with high quality all-natural ingredients for use on all skin areas. While Ultra balm can be used everyday, it’s made to protect athletes’ skin on the most demanding rides, runs, and chafing situations (in extreme distances, time between applications, or weather conditions like rain or high humidity). The brand’s Ultra balm stays on all day and will not sweat off as easily as water-based creams. One application will last all day, allowing riders to ride farther and without the need to reapply.
MSRP: $29.99
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? Yes
Chamois Butt’r Her’
Chamois Butt'r Her’ was made specifically for women’s more neutral skin pH and uses premium ingredients including aloe vera, green tea leaf extract, tea tree oil, shea butter, & lavender oil for their naturally occurring beneficial properties. Safe for men too!
MSRP: $17.99
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? Yes
Yakima StageTwo hitch rack
The StageTwo is Yakima’s premium hitch mountain bike rack, built to carry your valuable steeds anywhere you need to go, securely and in style. From road to mountain and kids to fat bikes the StrongArm hook quickly secures your bike. The stadium seating tiered architecture increases ground clearance on rutted trails or steep driveways. While the offset tray design further minimizes bike to bike interference and maximizes functionality. The Tool-free locking SpeedKnob™ 2.0 makes install easier than ever, and the forward-facing remote tilt lever means fast access to the rear of your vehicle and integrated locking cables, combined with the ability to add your own lock, provide serious security.
MSRP: $849
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Yakima EXO System
The Yakima EXO System revolutionizes the trailer hitch, turning it into a do-anything, go-anywhere multi-tool. As your adventure adapts, so does the EXO, with multiple attachments that give you endless opportunities, keeping your gear at-hand and organized at every turn.
MSRP: $59-1,199
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Hot Chillys Micro-Elite Chamois Tight
The descendant of our first technical base layer created in 1985, ME Chamois has developed a reputation for being the most reliable, durable under layer made by our company. The secret to the success of these men's thermal tights lies in the fabric's intimate blend of enhanced polyester and spandex fibers. This piece of men's long underwear is engineered with exceptional stretch-ability in a polyester treated with Bio-Silver odor-block properties that inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The result is a highly technical, high-performing piece of thermal underwear that'll keep you warm for years to come. Order these Hot Chillys tights today!
MSRP: $70
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
Hot Chillys Micro-Elite Chamois Crewneck
Your go-to for classic base layer, Micro-Elite Chamois is synonymous with the Hot Chillys brand. The descendant of the first technical base layer created in 1984, ME Chamois has developed a reputation for being the most reliable, durable underlayer made by our company. The secret to the success of this men's thermal long sleeve lies in the fabric's intimate blend of enhanced polyester and spandex fibers. Our unique recipe for this thermal base layer top calls for exceptional stretch-ability in a polyester treated with odor-blocking properties that inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The result is a highly technical, high-performing men's thermal base layer top that'll keep you warm for years to come.
MSRP: $70
Available on Amazon? Yes
Brand has Affiliate Program? No
