The Ultimate Adventure Girl Christmas Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again, so I’ve put together a little gift guide to help you buy for the Adventure Girl in your life. Below you’ll find a mix of ethical, local, independent brands or just products used and recommended by me - all relating to getting outside into nature.

Clothing & Kit:

Slow South - It's All Good Hoodie - Perfect for throwing on to warm up post-swim

Wolfe Academy Explorer Beanie - with an extra layer if lining to keep you warm on those winter hikes

Findra Fern Stripe Merino Base Layer - ethically sourced merino and made in the UK 

YouSwim Aplomb One Piece - One size fits all sustainable swimwear made in the UK

The Wylding Suit - No more trying to awkwardly get dressed after a swim, these boiler suits are perfect for putting on post-swim and they look super cool too. 

Vivobarefoot Tracker Decon FG2 - My favourite barefoot hiking boots (Use code ALICE10 for 10% discount)

Iris Pedal for Pride cycling socks - Breathable, soft and comfortable cycling socks and all benefits from the sales are donated to Pride and Sports.

Moorswood Field Rugs Ramblers Roll - A perfectly sized hand woven rug to sit on when eating that lunch with a view. 

Snowpeak Collapsable Coffee Dripper - For the wild camping coffee enthusiast (via Nomad Supply Store)

Books

Salty Sea Sisters swim map of England - A beautifully illustrated map and checklist with over 300 swim spots all over England

The Outdoor Swimmers Handbook - Kate Rew - Everything a wild swimmer needs to know to explore rivers, lakes, seas and estuaries.

Athena Mellors Ramble Guide for the Peak District - A perfectly designed comprehensive guide to the Peak District National Park. 

The Living Mountain - Nan Shepherd - One of the best pieces of nature writing out there. A beautiful description of the relationship of Nan Shepherd and the Cairngorms throughout her life. (Via Flow Hay)

Wild Guide South West England - The most important book you'll need for adventures in the South West. (Via Folde Dorset)

Food & Drink

Big Ocean Bottle 1l - Made from recycled ocean plastic and keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for the whole day. 

Dark sugars hot chocolate kit - The ultimate luxury hot chocolate to make on those campfire evenings

TrueStart Coffee bestseller bundle - Great tasting coffee without the crash. Sustainable and Ethical. 

Outdoor Provisions Gift Pack - Delicious natural hiking bars and nut butters to give you that much needed energy mid-hike. 

Art & Jewellery

Nerd that Draws Explore iron-on patch - Really cool illustrated patches, perfect for personalising a hiking backpack.

Jodie Fern Jewellery You’ll Move Mountains Necklace - Made to order jewellery with heartwarming meaning behind each one. This necklace is a reminder that you can do hard things, for anyone making big changes in their life. 

Anthony Oram Get High Mountain Poster - Limited edition poster to make you look cool and outdoorsy at the same time. 

Trailbound Studio Personalised Ski Print - Gorgeous vintage looking ski lift poster with a personalised touch. 

So there we have it, feel free to send this list to your family as a cheeky hint or you could always buy yourself a lil Christmas present this year too. 

Merry Christmas Adventure Girls! 

Alice x

P.s - there are still tickets left for our Christmas Eve hike across the Mendip Hills. Book here.