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The Adventurer's Gift Guide

December 5, 2017 Deanna Jensen
The Adventurer's Gift Guide - conscious gifts for adventure seekers and nature lovers

Conscious gifts for adventure seekers and nature lovers

It's that wonderful time of year again, when the air is crisp and everything seems just a little bit more magical. People smile a little more than usual, and you’re spending extra time with loved ones.

Though the holiday season can often feel like a frenzy of consumerism, my hope is that you seek first to support local and small businesses, finding meaningful gifts that will not only delight the recipient, but make an impact for good, too. I've put together this gift guide to suggest some beautiful and meaningful gift ideas for the adventure-loving woman on your list.

Each of these gifts are respectful to our wild places in one way or another - whether by careful choices in their processes and materials, by inspiring us to better enjoy and care for nature, or by directly supporting conservation efforts.

 

To Wear:

Adventurer's Gift Guide: To Wear - the Dear Summit Blog

1. All Natural Tee by Little Canyon Outfitters - sustainably made tee that supports the Utah non-profit, Save Our Canyons - buy it HERE.

2. Övik Re-Wool Sweater by Fjällräven - made with recycled wool by this Swedish brand known for their long lasting products with minimal environmental impact - buy it HERE.

3. Silver Mountain Necklace by Scenic Route Collection - beautifully crafted by hand in the Canadian Rockies to display her deep love of the mountains - buy it HERE.

4. Mountains are Home Tee by Dear Summit Supply Co. - sustainably made in the USA and printed by hand, this tee also supports the National Park Foundation - buy it HERE.

 

To Carry:

Adventurer's Gift Guide: To Carry - the Dear Summit Blog

5. Waxed Canvas Pouch by Peg and Awl - made by hand from reclaimed materials, a thoughtful way to stay organized - buy it HERE.

6. PowerLight Mini by BioLite - light your trail or recharge your phone with this clever gadget from the brand with a mission to bring safe, clean energy to every home across the globe - buy it HERE.

7. + 8. Enamel Camp Mug and Trail Weekender Bag by United by Blue - essential gear for every adventure, from the brand that removes a pound of trash from waterways for every product sold - buy the mug HERE and the bag HERE.

 

To Inspire:

Adventurer's Gift Guide: To Inspire - the Dear Summit Blog

 

9. The Nature Fix by Florence Williams -  One of my favorite reads of the year! Enlightening and entertaining book that tackles the questions of how nature (or the lack thereof) impacts us and why should care - buy it HERE.

10. Seek Adventure Sticker by Dear Summit Supply Co. - durable and weatherproof vinyl sticker of a hand-drawn design that supports the National Park Foundation - buy it HERE.

11. Sequoia Candle by Good & Well Supply Company - 100% vegan, eco-friendly, and recyclable, this candle also supports the National Park Foundation - buy it HERE.

12. Wilderness Essays by John Muir - it’s John Muir, need I say more? Okay fine. A collection of his finest writings about landscapes all across the American West - buy it HERE.

 

Whatever you give this year, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

 

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My favorite naturalist, conservationist, and wilderness writer was born on this day in 1838, in Dunbar, Scotland. I know several of his quotes get thrown around a lot, especially on social media (some of them grossly misquoted), and it’s become a little cliche, but if you sit down with one of his books or essays, you’ll quickly see why he is so well loved.
I’m currently reading his Travels in Alaska, and it is full of the most vivid and enchanting descriptions of his explorations of the mountains and glaciers of southeast Alaska in the late 1800’s. If you want to read a book that transports you to the most stunning wilderness scenes, spiced with plenty of adventure and a little science, get yourself a copy of a Muir book.
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Here’s one of my favorite Muir nuggets:
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I have to say that while I am absolutely loving my current work of designing things and either working with ethical/sustainable producers to have them made (such as the patches and vinyl stickers), or printing them myself (the shirts), I have a serious desire to get back to crafting something in three-dimensions with my own hands. I’m not bringing the journals back, but I do have some ideas I’m pretty excited about; but I want to make sure I am serving you well in everything I do here.
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I love this quote, another gem from Mr. Muir. The benefits of a walk in the wild (or even in a city park or your neighborhood) are immeasurable and indisputable.
Hence, my thought, “Hiking is Always a Good Idea” as laid out in my most popular design - modeled beautifully here by @kinahelena.
What motivates you most to seek time in nature? (Relaxation, exercise, clearing your mind?)
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