To offer or to treat yourself, for Christmas, a birthday or simply to please, here is a small selection of articles for those who like to browse / discover the great outdoors, and find yourself in the heart of nature whether aboard a van or trudging on foot to the top of the summits both in summer and in winter.
A list of gift ideas for travelers and / or hikers who like to explore and be in the great outdoors, in short for those who love adventure!
The idea is not to talk about anything but to inspire you to find useful products that will please outdoor and / or vanlife lovers. Life in a van, hiking, bivouac, areas that speak to us ...
Most of you will find here of the products we use and others that make us clear the eye. Objects, utensils, clothes but also inspiring works.
We are not big buyers / consumers. Since we live in a van, we ration what is in our closets.
First of all because we don't have a lot of space and then quite simply because we need little and we favor targeted, quality material and when possible, multifunctional.
So when it comes to buying something, we always wonder if we really need it.
And we invite you to do the same. Before buying a new or used product, ask yourself if it is really useful, in order to avoid cluttering up the cupboards and ending up throwing the said gift away ...
(Everything that concerns art and culture obviously does not fit into this logic).
So there you have it our special big and small adventure gift guide and by the way a good part of what is in our cupboards!
Cooking, washing, doing your laundry, maximizing the space of your little houses on wheels, even if we all have our own little habits, there are tasks and concerns common to all those who live or travel in a van. Here are some ideas to make your life easier and also to enjoy it!
Helinox Chair One
Ultra compact camping chair
light, foldable, in several materials and colors
from € 95.95
Lafuma Nunavüt
Double sleeping bag
lightweight synthetic
129,95€
Quechua
Camping blanket
several sizes and colors
between 10 € and 20 €
Quechua
Shower cabin 2 seconds
Compact and foldable
40€
Quechua
Solar pressure shower
10L compact and foldable
50€
Like Before Bio
Organic, vegan and zero waste cosmetics
made in Marseille
Gift box: 39 €
Campingaz
Camping stove
with piezo ignition and gas safety
39,95€
Omnia Sweden
Nomad oven
to put on the gas stove
46€
Rodol'f le Rouleau
Kitchen roll 15 functions
containing several utensils
73€
Bodum
Coffee maker with permanent filter
reusable stainless steel
25€
Hydro Flask Coffee Mug
Insulated coffee / tea cup
with cover and rubber coating
33,52€
Skewer
Telescopic and rotating
ideal by the fireside
€ 17.99 the pack of 10
Scrubba WashBag
Hand wash bag
compact, available in several sizes and colors
48€
Gonex
Clothing organizer bags
available in several sizes and colors
Pack from € 9.99
Stanley Vakuum Go
Insulated bottle with mug
exists in 2 sizes and several colors
32,95€
Snow Peak Fireplace
Above ground campfire
foldable, available in 3 sizes
from $109.95
Roze
Eco-responsible shop
mug, bag, gourd, t-shirts, sweaters
from 18 €
Energizer
Led lantern
with powerbank function
44€
On the road, the unforeseen are always in order, here are some very practical accessories to satisfy and / or save your desires for adventure!
Robens Dixie Ax
Ax with composite handle
lightweight and with safety clip
42,95€
Leatherman
Pliers / multi-tool
high quality, with belt pouch
157,95€
Herbertz
Folding shovel
compact, metal
18,95€
NOCO Boost Plus GB40
Car booster 1000Ah
and USB powerbank
120€
Opinel
Folding saw
steel and wood
39,95€
Manesmann
Air compressor
inflates tires, mattresses, balloons, ...
36,10€
Garmin CamperVan
Specially designed GPS
for vans
299€
Arnold
Metal gasoline canister
exists in 5L, 10L and 20L
from 29 €
Bestek
300W inverter
allows you to connect a 220V device to a 12V cigarette lighter socket
36,99€
Goal Zero Nomad 28
Flexible solar panel
foldable and light, power 28W
238,95€
For those who like to get lost on mountain trails or other, whether for the day or several days. And then you don't need to like hiking to equip yourself with a water bottle!
MSR HubbaHubba NX
2-person trekking tent
light, compact and resistant
459,95€
Forclaz TREK 700 Air
Trekking mattress
compact, lightweight and easy to inflate / deflate
40€
Pyrenex Nepal 800
Mummy down sleeping bag
high quality, warm, compact and lightweight
344 € in promo
MSR PocketRocket 2
Trekking stove
ultra compact and light
37,95€
Quechua MH500 Stainless steel
Meals for 2 people
contains everything you need
30€
Opinel
Opinel knife
the timeless made in Savoie
€ 9.95 for a N ° 8
Qaou
Modular and multifunctional tent
tent, hammock, shelter, tarp, and more ...
from € 249
LifeStraw Flex Gravity Bag
Flexible water filter bag
3,7l perfect for the evening bivouac
69€
SeaToSummit
Travel hammock
ultra compact and resistant
66,95€
Hydro Flask Trail Series
Ultra light insulated water bottle
keeps hot or cold, exists in 2 sizes
59,95€
LifeStraw Universal kit
Universal water bottle filter
compatible with several brands including HydroFlask
37,95€
LifeStraw Flex
Flexible filter bottle
rolls up in the pocket 0.7l
37,95€
Over time, we realized that having little but good (for yourself) equipment was important. Our crampons were used during our winter in Canada, to discover a glacier in Alaska, to tread on the sometimes icy trails of the Alps and much more. A backpack compact enough to be stored in our van but with enough volume to accompany us on our various adventures and technical clothing to be sure to make the most of it!
Snowline
Shoe crampons
for steel tip ice / snow
37,95€
Therm-Ic Powerjacket Casual
Heated puffer jacket
several heating levels with the optional bluetooth module
249€
-20% sitewide with code DFSLM20
(from 25 € of purchase)
Energizer
Led headlamp
with several lighting levels
34€
Therm-Ic Powersocks
Heated socks
exist for several practices / sports
from 79 € + batteries
-20% sitewide with code DFSLM20
(from 25 € of purchase)
Forclaz TREK 500
Hiking / trekking backpack
50 + 10L ideal for several days
99€
Therm-Ic Powergloves
Heated gloves
several heating levels adjustable by bluetooth
from € 179
-20% sitewide with code DFSLM20
(from 25 € of purchase)
Live and seize the moment to never forget it and make it last.
Practical equipment and accessories when you love photography and adventure!
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Hybrid interchangeable lens camera
micro 4/3 format, perfect for travel
Camera + lens pack: € 1,499
MeroMero Squamish V2
Modular rolltop backpack
with photo pocket and computer
130€
-10% on the whole site with the code DFSLMERO
Peak Design Capture
Backpack / belt hanging system
ideal for having your hands free
69,99€
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90
Instant camera
retro look in Instax Minil format
119,99€
Peak Design Cuff
Camera strap
adjustable and easily detachable
29,99€
Vanguard VEO 2X
Carbon photo tripod
compact and lightweight
199,90€
Maps, stories, inspiration to plan your next adventures or even escape and dream for a few lines ...
In Van Around the World
Foster Huntington
Gallimard
25€
VanLife - Portraits of the new nomads
Frédéric and Caroline De Sojanar
Editing the Chemin des Crêtes
27€
The New Nomads
Maxime Brousse
Arkhê
19€
Weekends in Van
52 destinations in France
Michelin Guide - Les Coflocs
17,90€
Come on, fuck!
Samuel Marie
Dunod
18,90€
On the road
Jack Kerouac
Poached
9,10€
Drive Your Adventure
Collection of books
WeVan - Apogee Editions
ebook € 12.99 - paper book € 20
Road and Tourist Atlas
Available for several countries
Michelin
15,90€
Motorcycle Adventure
Matias Corea
Blue Guides
35€
On the road
Collective
Blue Guides
29,90€
The White Continent
Matthieu Tordeur
Robert Laffont
19€
The Furnished Van Manual
The Migratory Van
self-publishing
ebook: 29 €
We hope this list will help you find some inspiration for your future gifts. But what should not be forgotten is especially the moments that you and your loved ones will spend together (and outdoors). And that is the kind of present that costs nothing, always pleases and that we do not forget, whatever the time of year!
The most beautiful gift is the memory you build ...
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This selection of outdoor gift ideas is great! I will write down several things and try to get them as a gift for my birthday 🙂
PS I totally agree, a travel memory is unique!
Glad to see this list is useful 🙂