Trail-to-Town Types: Gifts They’ll Wear on Repeat
For the person who always has a trip in mind, even if today’s expedition is to the garden. A few well-chosen layers, useful shoes, and little reminders of the outdoors make lovely gifts without needing their own extra closet.
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Photo: PAKA Apparel
PAKA Quarter Zip
$165
🥾 Founder’s Favorite
PAKA keeps finding its way into our bags for road trips, camping, and outdoor adventures. We love how comfortable the layers feel as the weather changes, and getting more wears between washes is a very welcome bonus. The Quarter Zip has brought Kayt’s husband into the club, too. It’s soft, relaxed, and handsome enough for date night. PAKA uses traceable alpaca fiber, and each sweater carries its maker’s signature, a thoughtful detail from a brand we already love. This is a splurge we feel good recommending to someone who’ll wear it often.
“I own several PAKA pieces, and they are my go-to. I knew it was only a matter of time before my husband got on board.” Kayt, Field Trip
Good to Know: The blend is 65% alpaca and 35% recycled nylon. Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry.
Photo: Astral
Astral High Noon Hemp Hoodie & Astral Kinisi Hemp Shorts
Astral High Noon Hemp Hoodie · $85
Astral Kinisi Hemp Shorts · $79
A ponytail opening in the hood is only the beginning of what we like about Astral’s High Noon Hemp Hoodie. The subtle underarm ventilation, lovely fabric feel, and little embroidered logo all show real thought. Its breathable hemp-and-cotton fabric has a raised knit that helps keep it from clinging to skin. The Kinisi Hemp Shorts earned the same enthusiastic notes for quality, with a hemp blend that includes a little stretch. We’d happily point an outdoorsy friend toward either piece.
“A ponytail opening in the hood is crazy brilliant!” Coretta, Field Trip
Good to Know: The hoodie and shorts are sold separately, so you can choose one piece or make it a pair.
Topography Heart Necklace Big Dipper Necklace
Photos: Krista Tranquilla Studio
Krista Tranquilla Topography Heart Necklace & Krista Tranquilla Big Dipper Necklace
Krista Tranquilla Topography Heart Necklace · Small $88 / Medium $98
Krista Tranquilla Big Dipper Necklace · $88
These Krista Tranquilla necklaces struck us as beautiful, sweet, and very giftable. The Topography Heart’s winding contour lines make it a lovely pick for someone whose favorite places come with a trail map. The Big Dipper puts a familiar constellation on a sterling-silver tag for the person who always looks up after dark. Both use recycled sterling-silver sheet and come in an upcycled pouch, details we appreciate in a small, personal gift.
“I love this sweet way to show off my love for the outdoors!” Coretta, Field Trip
Good to Know: The Topography Heart comes in small and medium sizes. The Big Dipper has an 18-inch sterling-silver chain.
Photo: Kamik
Kamik Tundra Winter Boots
$99.99
Shoveling snow in the driveway still counts as time outside. We’d put Kamik’s Tundra on the list for someone whose winter boots have seen one season too many. Made in Canada, they pair a waterproof synthetic-rubber shell with a removable insulating liner, a useful combination for snowy chores and cold-weather days. The appeal is straightforward: a practical winter boot from a longtime bootmaker, ready for the work that still needs doing when the forecast turns.
“There’s nothing worse than cold toes when you are trying to get work done. I have no worries about that with these boots.” Liam, Field Trip
Photo: Kamik
Kamik Nova Clogs
$49.99
The shoes by the door handle a surprising amount of life: garden checks, compost runs, and one more trip to the car. Kamik’s Nova is an easy gift for the person who’s always stepping outside to do something. The Canadian-made slip-on has a cushioned molded footbed and a slip-resistant rubber design. We like the combination of everyday convenience and a work-clog build, especially for a gardener or a friend who spends plenty of time puttering around camp.
“These clogs are so comfy and just right for quickly slipping on and off at camp, at the front door, or when the weather calls for wet.” Kayt, Field Trip
Mammut Rime IN Hooded Jacket Mammut Aenergy Air IN Hooded Jacket
Photos: Mammut
Mammut Rime IN Hooded & Aenergy Air IN Hooded Jackets
Rime IN Hooded Jacket · $329 | Aenergy Air IN Hooded Jacket · $349 · Men’s and women’s styles
For the person who moves between a trail, a project outside, and a stop in town, a warm jacket has plenty of chances to earn its place. Mammut’s Rime IN Hooded Jacket is a versatile, packable layer, while the Aenergy Air IN Hooded Jacket is designed for active days and changing effort levels. Both come in men’s and women’s styles and use LOOPINSULATION made with recycled rope-production offcuts and recycled PET. We love a gift that puts those materials back to work keeping someone warm.
“I love knowing that all this warmth is coming from recycled insulation! These are nice enough to wear out and about and tough enough to get work done in.” Liam, Field Trip
Good to Know: Both jackets use 100% recycled insulation. The Rime has a regular fit; the Aenergy Air has a closer, athletic fit.
Photos: Heat Holders. Representative styles shown.
Photo: Heat Holders
Heat Holders Socks, Hats & Gloves
$17.99 · Men’s ORIGINAL Twist Crew socks; hats and gloves vary by style
Some gifts get their best reception on the first cold morning. Heat Holders’ ORIGINAL Twist Crew Socks have a thick knit and brushed, long-pile lining for the friend who always packs an extra pair. With hats and gloves for men and women, you can build a small cold-weather kit for winter walks, the sidelines, and the trip home after dark. It’s an easy gift for stockings or wrap together with a promise to meet for a walk and something warm afterward.
“Oh, yeah. These babies keep all the digits toasty.” Coretta, Field Trip
Good to Know: These thick socks need a little extra room in shoes or boots. Choose hat and glove styles to suit their everyday plans.
Photo: Oboz Footwear
Oboz Women’s Bozeman II Low Shoes
$145 · Regular retail
The best everyday plans sometimes include a little trail and a little town. Oboz’s Bozeman II Low brings a low-cut shape, cushioned midsole, and rubber outsole to that kind of day, with the brand’s O FIT Insole inside. It’s a useful gift for someone whose errands tend to include a detour through the park. Shoes are personal, though, so make checking the fit part of the gift rather than guessing from the pair already by the door.
“These are easily the best-looking trail shoes I own. Look at that gorgeous purple!” Kayt, Field Trip
Good to Know: Choose the right size and fit for the recipient’s everyday and light-trail plans.
Photo: Finisterre
Finisterre Men’s Firecrest Vest
$160
For those days when a sweater needs a little backup, the Firecrest is a lightweight extra layer that can slip into a day bag. Finisterre pairs recycled-polyester fabric with REPREVE recycled insulation made using ocean-bound plastics, plus a water-repellent outer and zippered hand pockets. Wear it over a favorite shirt or under a rain shell, with a raised collar for cool mornings.
“If Liam wasn’t looking so handsome in this vest, I might steal it for myself. The fact that it is made with recycled materials just makes it even sexier.” Kayt, Field Trip
Good to Know: Check the size guide with layers in mind. The Deep Sea version is shown; size availability varies.
