To offer or to treat yourself, for Christmas, a birthday or simply to please, here is a small selection of essential items 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 99€
Decathlon Arpenaz
10° double sleeping bag
organic cotton
100€
Quechua
Camping blanket
several sizes and colors
between 12€ and 25€
Quechua
Shower cabin 2 seconds
Compact and foldable
60€
Quechua
Solar pressure shower
10L compact and foldable
50€
Like Before Bio
Organic, vegan and zero waste cosmetics
made in Marseille
Box from €29.90
Campingaz
Camping stove
with piezo ignition and gas safety
43,99€
Omnia Sweden
Nomad oven
to put on the gas stove
50€
Rodol'f le Rouleau
Kitchen roll 15 functions
containing several utensils
73€
Bodum
Coffee maker with permanent filter
reusable stainless steel
35€
Hydro Flask Coffee Mug
Insulated coffee / tea cup
with cover and rubber coating
from €26.95
Skewer
Telescopic and rotating
ideal by the fireside
15€ the pack
Scrubba WashBag
Hand wash bag
compact, available in several sizes and colors
50€
Coolzon
Clothing organizer bags
available in several sizes and colors
19.99€ the pack
Klean Kanteen
Insulated bottle with mug
exists in several colors
37,50€
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 €
Ledlenser ML6
Compact led lantern
with powerbank function
75€
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
30€
Leatherman
Pliers / multi-tool
high quality, with belt pouch
175€
SeaToSummit
Retractable shovel
compact and ultra light
7,95€
NOCO Boost Plus GB40
Car booster 1000Ah
and USB powerbank
130€
Opinel
Folding saw
steel and wood
45€
Manesmann
Air compressor
inflates tires, mattresses, balloons, ...
50€
Garmin CamperVan
Specially designed GPS
for vans
299€
BigBlue
28W flexible solar panel
foldable and light (available in 36W)
89€
Bestek
300W inverter
allows you to connect a 220V device to a 12V cigarette lighter socket
36,99€
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
450€
Forclaz MT500 Air
Trekking mattress
compact, lightweight and easy to inflate / deflate
50€
SeaToSummit Spark Sp I
Mummy down sleeping bag
high quality, warm, compact and lightweight
275€
MSR PocketRocket 2
Trekking stove
ultra compact and light
85€ the kit with meals
Quechua MH500 Stainless steel
Meals for 2 people
contains everything you need
35€
Opinel
Opinel knife
the timeless made in Savoie
€ 9.95 for a N ° 8
Decathlon 2sec easy
Quick tent to set up and pack down
for those who want to go fast!
from 90€
LifeStraw Flex Gravity Bag
Flexible water filter bag
3,7l perfect for the evening bivouac
85€
Ticket to the Moon
Travel hammock
ultra compact and resistant
35€
Hydro Flask Trail Series
Ultra light insulated water bottle
keeps hot or cold, available in 4 sizes
from 45€
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!
Camp Ice Master
Cleats for shoes
for steel tip ice / snow
35€
Therm-Ic Powerjacket
Heated sleeveless down jacket
several heating levels with the optional bluetooth module
185€
Decathlon HL500 usb
rechargeable led headlamp
with several lighting levels
25€
Therm-Ic Powersocks
Heated socks
exist for several practices / sports
75€ + batteries
Forclaz MT500 air
Hiking / trekking backpack
50 + 10L ideal for several days
110€
Therm-Ic Powergloves
Heated gloves
several heating levels
from 270€
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
Body + lens pack from 1340€
MeroMero Squamish
Modular rolltop backpack
with photo pocket and computer
139€
Peak Design Capture V3
Backpack / belt hanging system
ideal for having your hands free
complete kit: 80€
Polaroid Now
The legend is back!
retro look and wide choice of colors
99€
Peak Design Cuff
Camera strap
adjustable and easily detachable
39,99€
BeFree Manfrotto
travel photo tripod
compact and lightweight
156€
Maps, stories, inspiration to plan your next adventures or even escape and dream for a few lines ...
France: Road Trips by Van
Our book 🙂
Albin Michael
21,90€
The New Nomads
Maxime Brousse
Arkhê
19€
Fit out your Van from A to Z
Butel Tifenn and Laurent Kevin
Youth
24,90€
Cooking in a Van
40 easy & delicious recipes
Michelin Guide - Les Coflocs
13,90€
On the road
Jack Kerouac
Poached
9,40€
Come on, fuck!
Samuel Marie
Dunod
18,90€
Nomadic Life
Discover the world in a van
Gestaltten
39,90€
The White Continent
Matthieu Tordeur
Poached
6,80€
In Van Around the World
Foster Huntington
Gallimard
25€
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 🙂
Hello,
je découvre votre site qui est une source d’informations et surtout d’inspirations.
J’aurai voulu savoir le code couleur de votre Vanagon ?
Thank you in advance and keep up the good work.
Hello, merci ! Tu trouveras le code couleur sur la mini présentation du van sur la page « à propos » 😉