Trip Leader Picks: The 5 Best Holiday Gifts for the Outdoor-Lover in Your Life!
By: Amelia Eldridge and other Trip Leaders
- A soft, waterproof blanket to keep in their car and use at the beach, at the Fly, or anywhere!
This REI one comes with its own stuff-sack for easy transporting
2. Reusable ziplock bags to store trail mix and other outdoor snacks, and to aid in the outdoor motto: “Pack it in, pack it out”!
The Stasher ones are durable and better for the environment
3. A portable espresso maker for people who need more than campfire coffee to wake them up
This blog compares the pros and cons of various models
6. A easy-to-string-up hammock for an effortless way to relax after a long day outside
Some hammocks can even fit more than 1 person!
5. America the Beautiful — The National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass which offers unlimited access for you and all passengers in a personal vehicle at park sites that charge a per vehicle fee.
This pass costs $80 and is valid for 1 year
About the author
Name: Amelia Eldridge
Year in School: Senior
Major: Neuroscience + Public Health 
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Anything in the water or in the mountains!
Favorite Camp Food: Trail Mix
Ideal Outdoor Trip Destination: Koroyanitu National Park, Fiji
If you were stranded on a desert island, what/who would you bring with you: Bear Grylls and some chex mix