Fresh-Air Fanatics: Gifts for Their Next Day Outside
Some gifts make a day outside easier. Others provide the little nudge to go. Here are a few for picnic planners, picture takers, and people who like their neighborhood walk with a plot.
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Photo: Shibumi
Shibumi Park Vista
$240
You may know Shibumi from its popular beach shades. The Park Vista is a different design for grassy spots such as parks, campsites, and the sidelines. Its open, view-friendly layout has removable side panels to adjust the shade. The brand lists UPF 50+ protection, room for up to four people, and a weight under five pounds, with a setup time of about two minutes for one person. Give the picnic planner a shady place to linger without hauling a heavy shelter.
“As someone with a fairly small apartment, I love having a compact way to take some shade with me.” Coretta, Field Trip
Photo: Nocs Provisions
Nocs Portal AFN7
$179.95
Why carry another camera when your phone already takes great pictures? The Nocs Portal makes the appeal clear: put the phone away and enjoy your surroundings. We love its easy operation, retro-looking images, and rugged feel for days with dirt and rain in the plan. The screenless design keeps the outing from turning into another scroll, and pairing it with compatible Nocs optics opens up closer views with real wow. We’d recommend it for a phone-free adventure or a kid heading to a camp where phones stay home.
“I love Nocs products - their new Portal camera doesn't disappoint.” Kayt, Field Trip
Good to Know: Portal pairs with compatible Nocs binoculars and monoculars for closer views.
Image: reTrek. Avatar artwork adapted from Adventurer by Lisa Wischofsky, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Resized for layout.
reTrek PRO Gift Card
$69.99 plus tax for 12 months of PRO
We had fun with reTrek, especially the way it gives an ordinary walk a little more purpose. Your real steps move you along routes such as the Camino de Santiago or the trek to Everest Base Camp, with short films opening at milestones so you learn about the places along the way. Story quests add choices that shape the adventure. The dog walk and the trip to the shop count, too. We’d gift this to someone who enjoys a goal, a story, or an extra reason to head out the door.
“This was a fun app to use. When you don't have the budget to travel, this gives you a fun taste of new places.” Coretta, Field Trip
Good to Know: The 12-month PRO gift starts when the recipient activates it. It’s a one-time purchase with no automatic renewal.
Sky View Solo Tent
Solo (one person) · $299 | Duo (two people) · $399
For the camper who would rather watch the sky than close the curtains, Sky View’s Solo makes the overhead view part of the plan. The one-person tent pairs stargazing mesh with a rainfly that can be operated from inside, so the evening can change without a trip out of the tent. A footprint is included. We’d put it on the list for someone who is single or planning their own small getaway, with a clear night on the wish list and room for a good book if the clouds have other ideas.
“I loved sleeping under the stars without the fear of a mad dash out to cover up the tent should rain come. And, wow, what a view this provides!” Coretta, Field Trip
Good to Know: The Solo’s listed weight is 3.8 pounds. A two-person Sky View Duo is also available for sharing the view. Check the floor dimensions and your sleeping setup when choosing.
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Rumpl Gametime Puffy Blanket
$99.95
🥾 Founder’s Favorite
“I have a love-hate relationship with seat cushions. I spend a lot of time on sports sidelines and outdoors, and I’ve had quite a few over the years. They usually end up getting left behind because they just aren’t worth bringing. This one is different.” Kayt, Field Trip
The Gametime Puffy is a seat cushion and wearable stadium blanket in one, with a carry handle and shoulder strap to make the trip from the car easier. Unzip the blanket and use its Cape Clip to wrap up, while the case stays beneath you as a one-inch foam seating pad. That means warmth around your shoulders and real padding between you and those cold, hard bleachers.
For the person who spends weekends on the sidelines, at camp, or cheering through one more overtime, it is a practical little upgrade that travels along. The packed cushion is four inches thick, and several color combinations make it easy to find a good fit.
Good to Know: The blanket is machine washable; the case and foam pad are spot-clean only. The recycled-polyester shell has a PFAS-free water-repellent finish.
