An Outdoor Adventure Gift Guide Fit for Wes Anderson Himself
If ever you needed to treat someone special in your life to go on a little outdoorsy escapade this winter, we doubt anything could persuade them more than this little lineup right here. It's amazing what nature can do for your sense of wellbeing, and with gadgets and trinkets from Parks Project, you will not just be helping your friends, family or partner to a veritable holiday excursion starter kit, but also be supporting the parks they might be visiting. Parks Project dedicates itself to preserving the natural resources that it inspires the very exploration of. So while the motifs are on point, so are the motives.
It's a certified B Corporation, with over $2.5M given back to national parks in the US. It's a true testament to the statement, 'put your money where your mouth is'. Putting intention into action is about as natural as it gets, aligning high-level goals to on-the-ground execution - and we see Parks Projects doing a beautiful job of this with their delectable range of holiday goodies fit for any Wes Anderson inspired romp. Make sure to show your love of those special someones with thoughtful, meaningful gifts. Tis the season to show that you care - not just about the lovely people in your life, but also the lovely habitat we sometimes end up taking for granted.
We like their 'leave it better than you find it' ethos - call us sentimental, but being aware of your surroundings is a beautiful thing, in our books. Be a star gifter and provide your relations with something out of the ordinary.
National Parks Brass French Press
Top brass, this. As a french press goes, this is a stunner - you won't need to top up with mini gifts as this is a one-off winner in the gifting stakes.
Yosemite Lodgepole Pine Soy Candle 11oz.
Pine Soy Candle - totally rad, dude. It couldn't be more ethical than this. It probably smells amazing, too.
Big Sur 600 Polaroid Camera
Polaroids are remnants of a simpler time, when we wanted our photos analogue and our phones landline. There is a charm to a camera of this size, which additionally can produce an immediate snapshot of the good times. Take photos of your loved ones' faces as they get handed the dream gift.
The Parklands: Trails and Secrets from the National Parks of the United States
For the nature lover in your life, inspire them to take the road less travelled. This guidebook makes the perfect stocking stuffer, apart from the size (obvs). You can pop it under the xmas tree, your friend can read it when they're out amongst the real pine forests it speaks of. It promises sweet secret trails and no doubt a wayfaring adventure or two.
Retro Hiker Trail Fleece
Forget Rapper's Delight, fleeces are the hiker's delight. It'll keep your loved one warm enough so there will be no need to go to the hotel, motel or Holiday Inn.
Tahoe Spirit Quarter Zip Fleece
The patterned embellishment gives a little touch of something green to accentuate a white palette. A soft treat to show you care. Inspo to take to the trails. Zipped, to let them breathe in that cool fresh mountain air, and see it steam out in billows in front of their face and in the foreground of the spectacular expanse of snow-capped rockies.
Womens' Parks Wonderland High Pile Fleece Jacket
The trippy pattern on this will hypnotise and amaze any hiking posse. It's dress to impress, but make it gorpcore. The lovely part about gifting a fleece of these proportions is that it would make the perfect sharing item - all of you can take it in shifts to wear. Gifting season, but make it cheeky.
Big Sur Ombre Puff Print Long Sleeve Tee
We love an ombre effect, and this just looks like sunshine in a tee. Down to a T.
Olympic Greatest Hits Raglan Crew
If you proposed to your girlfriend atop the summit of one of Olympic National Park's lookouts, then this would be a sweet commemorative gift, no? It's a beaut, whichever way you look at it.
