25 Wonderful Presents for Nature Lovers (2024 Gift Guide)
Spending time outdoors truly does enrich your life in so many ways. Whether you’re watching the sunset from a secluded campsite or having a picnic in the park, nature makes life better. This guide to the best presents for nature lovers will help you find the ideal gift for someone who can’t get enough of their time outside.
If you’re searching for the best book about nature or gear to help them get outside, we’ve got you covered! You’ll find a bunch of amazing gifts for nature lovers here.
To help you easily find the perfect present, this guide will break out the list of the best gifts for nature lovers into 5 sections:
Great Gifts for Nature Lovers Under $25
Best Books for Nature Lovers
Clothing Gifts for Nature Lovers
Gear Gifts for Nature Lovers
Unique Gifts for Nature Lovers
While this gift guide will definitely provide some great ideas of gifts for nature lovers, don’t stress out too much about picking the perfect gift. Most nature lovers will truly appreciate any gift that celebrates their love for the outdoors and the natural world – even socks, as long as they have a flora or fauna on them! :)
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GREAT GIFTS FOR NATURE LOVERS UNDER $25
1. NATURE PRINT NALGENE
Everyone needs a Nalgene, the perfect water bottle for any pursuits in nature! Beyond the classic clear and colored bottles, you can find Nalgenes in all sorts of fun nature prints to fit anyone’s style and interests.
2. KULA CLOTH
For anyone who squats to pee out in nature, Kula Cloth is the best gift! The Kula Cloth is a reusable pee cloth, made of antimicrobial fabric to prevent it from getting gross. It has a loop to attach it to a pack, and a snap to keep it closed and clean. Plus, they come in a bunch of cute nature patterns!
3. A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN THE WILD CARD DECK
A deck of playing cards is always handy to have around, whether you want to play a game al fresco or the weather keeps you stuck inside. The cards in the “A Woman’s Place is in the Wild” deck are extra special, because they are illustrated with portraits of amazing female outdoor athletes including hikers like the iconic Grandma Gatewood. Any nature lover would appreciate this unique deck!
4. UST TOOL-A-LONG MULTI TOOL
A little nifty gift for nature lovers is the UST Tool-A-Long Multi Tool. This small, flat multi tool includes a bottle opener, cord cutter, butterfly wrench and other useful features. It has a carabiner to clip onto a keychain or a pack, and it comes in a variety of shapes from a wolf to a sasquatch to a lantern.
5. SIERRA STICK
Sierra Stick is a handy little stick that can serve as a lip balm, moisturizer and first-aid ointment, so it’s a must-have for any nature lover spending time outside. Sierra Stick is made from sustainable ingredients and designed to minimize impact on the natural environment, so nature lovers can use it with peace of mind.
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BEST BOOKS FOR NATURE LOVERS
6. THE LOST ART OF READING NATURE’S SIGNS
The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs is a fascinating guide to understanding the natural world better. Learn how to pay attention to the small signs that let you tell you how to figure out the sun’s direction, which way the prevailing wind blows, and what weather is coming. Nature lovers will truly appreciate this book’s perspective on all that nature can show us.
7. THE NATURE FIX
The Nature Fix is a must-have on any nature lover’s bookshelf! The author travels around the world, from California to Finland to Korea, to understand the science behind why nature makes us happier and healthier.
8. RETURN TO NATURE
Another book exploring why nature is good for us, which of course, any nature lover already knows, Return to Nature explores different landscapes from deserts to mountains to see what is special about these specific types of natural places.
9. NATURE SWAGGER
The founder of Outdoor Afro, Rue Mapp, wrote this book to celebrate Black joy in nature. The stunning photography and inspiring stories will appeal to anyone who understands the gift of getting outside.
10. BRAIDING SWEETGRASS
If your favorite nature lover doesn’t already have a copy of the bestseller Braiding Sweetgrass, then they definitely need it. In this fascinating book, Robin Wall Kimmerer reflects on indigenous wisdom and what we can learn from the indigenous understanding of the natural world.
11. YOU ARE HERE: POETRY IN THE NATURAL WORLD
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón has collected this anthology of nature poems from a diverse selection of writers, with subjects ranging from natural parks to flowers at a bus stop. This book would make a delightful present for a nature lover.
CLOTHING GIFTS FOR NATURE LOVERS
12. HIKE CLERB EVOLUTION SHIRT
This bright oversized tee is a collab between The North Face and nonprofit Hike Clerb. The funky print let’s nature lovers represent the importance of going outside in their life.
13. SLOW LORIS NATURE WALK T-SHIRT
This casual and cute tee depicts the treasures you can find on a nature walk, like flowers, feathers, shells, and stones. It comes in two colors to suit nature lovers with different tastes.
14. PARKS PROJECT ROOTED IN NATURE LONG SLEEVE
Show your nature loving style with this long sleeve that lets everybody know your roots are in nature. Parks Project gives back by donating to help preserve our parks.
15. SMARTWOOL EXPLORE NATURE’S MAGIC LONG SLEEVE
This pretty long sleeve women’s shirt shares the magic of nature and offers the wearer the magic of Smartwool moisture-wicking and temperature regulating fabric.
16. DARN TOUGH WOOL SOCKS
Whether hiking or hanging around a campfire, wool socks are a staple for nature lovers, and Darn Tough are my favorite. Not only are they comfy and cozy, but they come in lots of cute nature prints.
GEAR GIFTS FOR NATURE LOVERS
17. ENO DOUBLENEST HAMMOCK
What better way to spend time in nature than curled up in a hammock hung up between two trees? The ENO DoubleNest hammock has to be one of the best presents for nature lovers to savor their time outside. This hammock is great for using around the yard or throwing in a pack to bring on a hike or out camping.
18. HELINOX CHAIR ONE
If your favorite nature lover isn’t the hammock type, the Helinox Chair One is another awesome gift option for sitting outside. This collapsible chair packs up as small as a newspaper and only weighs two pounds so it’s perfectly portable for picnics, camping, and more.
19. RUMPL BLANKET
While nature is amazing, it can get chilly outdoors sometimes! The Rumpl packable blanket makes a fantastic present for nature lovers so they can stay outside longer. Rumpl blankets are made of recycled materials and have a water-resistant coating so they can handle everything nature brings, and they come in a bunch of cool colors and patterns.
20. BIOLITE ALPENGLOW LANTERN
Brighten up a night in nature with the BioLite AlpenGlow lantern! This rechargeable light brings a lovely glow to an al fresco patio party or a campsite, and you can switch between several light settings from warm to cool as well as candle flicker and color party. The lantern is rechargeable and has a USB port to charge other devices.
UNIQUE GIFTS FOR NATURE LOVERS
21. NOCS PROVISIONS BINOCULARS
What better way for nature lovers to see even more wonders outside than with a pair of binoculars? Nocs Provisions binoculars are compact and durable, but still provide great optics. Plus, they are phone camera-compatible so a nature lover can capture memories up close.
22. TRAVEL TELESCOPE
Enjoy nature at night with a travel telescope! Stargazers will appreciate the powerful optics in this tiny package that let you take in the wonders of a starry sky. Take this to a designated dark sky area to make a nature lovers night!
23. FERN & SOUL PICNIC BACKPACK
The Fern & Soul Picnic Backpack is one of the best presents for nature lovers who are also foodies. This roomy backpack is filled with everything you need to have a picnic anywhere – including a blanket! – but is still comfortable to carry. It’s also insulated so you can keep your tasty snacks cool.
24. ALLTRAILS+ SUBSCRIPTION
Nature-loving hikers will be stoked with a subscription to AllTrails+. The AllTrails app is extremely user-friendly and features tons of popular trails with maps already loaded for easy navigation.
The basic version of AllTrails is free, and it works great if you have cell phone service, but AllTrails+ gives you the ability to download maps that you can use offline. A subscription makes a great gift of peace of mind for a nature lover who might not upgrade on their own.
25. ANNUAL NATIONAL PARKS PASS
One of the ultimate gifts for nature lovers is an annual National Parks Pass! The America the Beautiful pass grants access to all sites managed by the National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation for a whole year.
The annual pass is $80, and with entrance fees to national parks typically costing around $20-$30 per visit, the pass pays for itself in just a few visits.
Hope this guide has helped you find the perfect presents for nature lovers! And if you need more outdoor gift ideas, check out our other gift guides below.
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Allison - She Dreams of Alpine
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