5. Unique Gift Idea: Outdoor Adventure Backpack

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Being outdoors for long periods gives everyone a sense of calm and adventure. Bringing the essentials needed for a long adventure outside is always appreciated.

Therefore, while shopping for backpacks keep in mind some of the features they might need on a backpack. Such as space for their child in a child carrier backpack, a place to put their Go-Pro, or a camera for their photography hobby. There are a few different backpacks listed below that we have personally used in the past and still use today while adventuring with our kids!

• Hiking Baby Carrier Backpack With Sun Hood
• TETON Backpack for Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Rain Cover Included
• TETON Oasis Hydration Backpack

6. Unique Gift Idea: Portable Power Station

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Men who enjoy going to more remote areas of the outdoors would LOVE and appreciate this type of gift. Although it is a great thing to be in a ‘remote’ area or to choose a “technology-free” weekend, it is always important to have a backup plan to charge a phone or walkie-talkie if needed.

The portable power stations below are some of the top rated.

• 100W Portable Solar Panel for Power Station Generator
• BLUETTI Portable Power Station 2 300W (600W Power Lifting)
• MARBERO Portable 30W Foldable Solar Panel Charger

7. Unique Gift Idea: Heated Jacket

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Whether you live in Switzerland, England, Northern United States, or Canada you know what it feels like to be cold and not being able to get rid of the chill in your body. Luckily there are heated winter jackets and vests that are battery-operated.

Keep in mind that the lasting length of the battery depends on outdoor temperatures, how long it is being used, and the coat’s heat temperature level.

• Milwaukee Jacket 12V Lithium-Ion Heated Front and Back Heat Zones – Battery and Charger Included
• Milwaukee TOUGHSHELL Lithium-Ion Cordless Heated Jacket
• Heated Jackets for Men 16000mAh Battery Pack Included Windproof

8. Unique Gift Idea: Headlamp

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These are great for stocking stuffers, hosting gifts, holiday gift exchanges, kids, men, women, neighbors, and the list can go on! They are so handy and helpful to have. The best part is, is that they are an inexpensive gift that everyone would eventually have a use for.

• Headlamp Flashlight 1200 Lumen Bright LED Rechargeable Headlight
• Headlamp Rechargeable – High Performance LED Headlights Flashlight
• Rechargeable Headlamp – Waterproof Impact-resistant Bright Head Light

9. Unique Gift Idea: Expedition Adventure Watch

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Many have forgotten the classy touch an old-fashioned watch provides because cellphones and Apple watches like this one have kind of overtaken the market for ‘telling time.” With timeless designs, many of the watches listed below have an advantage over technology…….

You guessed it! They do not need to be consistently charged. Many outdoor adventure watches can not only show the time but also have a built-in compass which is very handy for men who love being outdoors!

• Timex Men’s Expedition Field Chrono 43mm Watch
• Garmin GPS Tactical Edition Smartwatch With Built-in Flashlight And Solar Charging
• Timex Men’s Watch With Compass And Tide Tracker

10. Unique Gift Idea: Outdoor Portable Cooking Set

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These are SO FUN! Portable cooking sets allow you to adventure anywhere and you can cook a nice hot meal while enjoying anything you may come across in nature.

While shopping for portable cooking sets, make sure they disassemble or are small enough to pack away into a backpack, and that it is made of lighter materials. While backpacking, hiking, walking, or rock climbing these are very important factors to consider. Check out the ones below that have some neat features!

• ALOCS Camping 11 Piece Lightweight Camping Cooking Set – Alcohol Stove Or Gas Stove Burner
• Portable 2 Burner Camping Stove Set with Cookware, 20,000 BTU
• Fire-Maple Backpacking and Camping Stove System – Outdoor Propane Cooking Gear

11. Unique Gift Idea: Fitness Tracker

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Never go without tracking your personal fitness goals by monitoring your progress with steps taken, calories burned, and distance traveled. The detail these fitness trackers provide is incredible.

Not only can they help by giving real-time cardio information but they also help with sleep patterns to take control of their health.

• Smart Watch Health Fitness Tracker with 24/7 Heart Rate, Blood Oxygen, Blood Pressure
• Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker – Advanced Health Insights with Stress Management
• Garmin Venu Health and Fitness GPS Smartwatch

12. Unique Gift Idea: Stretch Bands

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Stretch bands are a simple but effective workout at home and on the go since they take up virtually no space in a suitcase. Many sets come with multiple tension bands to convert to while you build your strength. Many of the sets below have multiple colors for the different band tensions.

• Resistance Bands Pull Up Assist Bands – Workout Bands
• VEICK Resistance Exercise Bands With Travel Bag
• Fit Simplify Resistance Tube Bands 12 Piece Set with Instruction Booklet

13. Unique Gift Idea: Portable Protein Shaker

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Protein shakers are a practical gift for anyone who is on the go drinking smoothies or shakes. After a while, a new one is always appreciated. When choosing a protein shaker, you might want to purchase one with small steel or plastic balls inside to help break up the nutrition powders added.

• BlenderBottle Classic Shaker Bottle Perfect for Protein Shakes and Pre Workout, 28-Ounce
• Shaker Cups 4 PACK- 28 oz for Protein Shakes
• BrüMate 100% Leakproof Insulated Stainless Steel Shaker Bottle

14. Unique Gift Idea: Pocket Size Survival Kit (tools)

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Men who are often in the outdoors will always appreciate these gadgets. The kits below come with a variety of tools depending on the different excursions.

• Survival Outdoor Emergency Gear Kit for Camping, Hiking, Travelling or Adventures
• Emergency Outdoor Survival Kit With Fire Starter, Whistle, Wood Cutter (29 in 1)
• 250Pcs Outdoor Survival First Aid Kit with Molle System Compatible Bag and Emergency Tent

15. Unique Gift Idea: Portable Cooler

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Hiking, cycling, walking, or many other activities can benefit from having a cold drink or sandwich available when needed. Instead of lugging around a handheld cooler, this is a more efficient way of bringing cold drinks, snacks, or meals on the road.

• Backpack Cooler Insulated Leak Proof With 2 Insulated Compartments
• Everlasting Comfort Backpack Cooler Bag – Insulated Leakproof, Multiple Compartments, Water-Resistant
• TOURIT Backpack Double Deck Cooler – Insulated & Leakproof

16. Unique Gift Idea: Outdoor Walkie Talkie

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The famous walkie-talkie! These can be used by people of all ages for fun or safety. Kids and adults can run around outside using their imaginations while playing or bring along on an excursion in case they need to communicate with someone else. We have all three walkie-talkies listed below and love them all. Some we received as a gift and others we bought ourselves but it doesn’t matter what brand because as long as you are on the same channel and within range, you can use them all regardless of the brand.

• Midland 50 Channel Two-Way Radio Long Range Walkie Talkie
• Midland 3 Pack Long Range Two Way Radio Walkie-Walkie
• Motorola Solutions, Portable Two-Way Radios 2 Pack

17. Unique Gift Idea: Binoculars

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Who doesn’t like a good pair of binoculars? There will always be a time when someone needs a pair especially people who enjoy the outdoors. Keep in mind that there are different quality ranges when looking at binoculars.

• Vortex Optics Crossfire Binoculars With HD Optical System, Tripod Adaptable & Waterproof
• Celestron SkyMaster Binocular – Long Distance Viewing & Carrying Case Included
• Nikon Trailblazer Fogproof & Waterproof Binoculars

Conclusion

The goal of this 21 unique gift idea list is to help spark a great idea for any man in your life this season. In society today technology seems to be taking over. Taking a few ideas from above will keep them active! Down the road, they will forever be grateful for the steps you took to keep them in touch with nature.

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If you like this article, then check out my other article : 21 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Little Kids Who Love Being Active and Outdoors

Thanks and keep on moving!

-C xx