How To...Give the Best Outdoorsy Stocking Stuffers - Our Top 10 Ideas

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Looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for outdoor enthusiasts? This holiday season, surprise your favorite adventurer with thoughtful, compact gifts that enhance their outdoor experience—whether they’re hiking, camping, climbing, snowshoeing, skiing, or just exploring the great outdoors.

Check out our expert staff's top picks for outdoorsy stocking stuffers that were specifically chosen to be universally appreciated no matter the intended recipient!

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1. Card Games

--> SHOP HERE from $5.95 to $8.95

There are only so many times you can play "I Spy...", "Contact", and "20 Questions" before you need to switch it. Use these innovative themed card decks to do just that while also getting some fun secondary learning at the same time!

2. Rite in the Rain Notebooks

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Tough, reliable, and weatherproof—Rite in the Rain notebooks are designed to withstand the elements, making them the perfect companion for anyone who works in the outdoors or loves to journal. Never let your notes get soaked again!

3. Tailwind Sticks & Muir Gels & CLIF Bloks

--> SHOP HERE for bars/gels & hydration powder from $1.85 to $3.80 each

No outdoor adventure is set up for success without the right fuel to energize the day. Give stocking stuffers that keep them going whether it's one mile or one hundred! From outdoor drink powders to energizing gels, bars, and goos, these compact nutrition essentials are perfect for any adventurer on the go.

4. Gerber Dime 12-Tool Multi-Plier

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Compact at under 4 inches open and 2.75 inches closed, versatile, and ready for any adventure or just daily life in town, the Gerber Dime Multi-Tool is the ultimate stocking stuffer. With 10 essential tools in one small package, it’s perfect for outdoor enthusiasts (or anyone) who needs reliability in every situation. Great to have in your car's emergency kit, on a key chain, or in your purse!

5. Ocoopa Fashion UT3 Lite Magnetic Rechargeable Hand Warmer

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These have been selling like crazy here at the store and for good reason - they are perfect for outdoor adventures (hiking, camping, climbing chalk bags, etc.)! These compact, reusable warmers fit into the palm of your hand, provide up to 12 hours of heat in any condition,  and heat up from off to full temperature and then turn off again within only 5 seconds—making them the ideal stocking stuffer for winter explorers.

6. GEAR AID Tenacious Tape

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Simply put, we love this stuff. In fact, we had a staff member use some just this morning after he accidentally put a hole in his favorite puffy jacket when he got snagged on a door hinge. That same staff member used a whole bunch this summer in Alaska's Talkeetna Mountains while guiding for NOLS in order to hold a crucial rain fly together. Tenacious Tape is an all-purpose, weatherproof repair tape that fixes rips, holes and gashes in almost all of your outdoor gear. It stays put no matter what Mother Nature dishes out and leaves no sticky mess. It comes in black, clear and popular colors, so you can match your fabric for nearly-invisible repairs. Wait 24 hours after application and you can machine wash or put it in the dryer without worrying that the repair tape will peel off. Comes in normal tape rolls or in pre-cut adventure shapes!

7. SUPER FUN Socksmith Socks

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Step up the sock game of people in your life with Socksmith! These fun, fashionable socks come in bold colors and quirky designs that let people express their unique styles. Perfect for any occasion, they combine comfort and personality, making them the ideal gift or a fun treat for yourself. While they are not meant or designed as active wear, they are still a ton of fun to wear and the staff gave multiple pairs as gifts to our own family members this year!

8. Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole 1L Fanny Packs

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Great for overseas travel, on the trail, or when walking around town in an outfit without pockets, the Patagonia Ultralight BlackHole Hip Pack is a lightweight, weather-resistant bag made from 100% recycled fabric. It features two pockets for organization, including a main compartment with a front zippered security pocket that doubles as a stuff sack when not in use. Its soft, versatile waist belt ensures comfort, and the pack can be stowed into its own pocket for easy storage. Ideal for minimalist adventurers!

9. Squirrel's Nut Butter Anti Chafe Salve

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The only people who think anti-chaffing salve is unnecessary are people who have not spent any time outdoors, big or small. We love this all-natural salve for anywhere on our bodies - neck, shoulders, chest, groin, inner thigh, and feet (to prevent friction causing blisters). You won't need it all the time, but when you do, there is nothing that is going to replace it. Get some today!

...and last, but certainly not least...

10. Eastside Sports Gift Cards

SHOP HERE - various amounts available from $10 to $500

Give the gift of adventure, just in a different way! You can buy an Eastside Sports gift card online or in the store. All gifts cards are redeemable both online and in the store.