Gifts ideas for every outdoor woman – mum or not.
Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket $219.99
There’s a Cotopaxi spin on this classic fleece pullover with fresh colour patterns and recycled fabric. It has a half-zip design, hand pockets and a stretchy zippered chest pocket. www.cotopaxi.co.nz
Tūī Balms Bee Balm from $12.50
An all-natural everything balm, handy for every trip: use as barrier balm to prevent blisters, to soothe sunburnt or wind-kissed skin, or apply as a healing salve on scratches, burns, cracked skin, grazes, or rashes. www.tuibalms.co.nz
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 from $448.95
Start your everyday wellness journey with the watch that can help you sleep more soundly, track your activity across hiking, walking, riding and more. Built-in safety features, such as Fall Detection or SOS, can help summon assistance in an emergency. www.samsung.com/nz
Bridgedale MTB Midweight $54.99
A slim fit sock designed to keep mum’s feet protected, warm and comfortable on the trail. There’s an anatomical vibration-dampening footbed and achilles tendon and ankle protection. www.ampro.co.nz
Island Hills Station from $270
Take mum on this self-guided 30km private walkway and get a taste of the high country life. It’s near Hurunui in Canterbury and offers two- and three-day options, during which you’ll encounter farm animals and native birds and walk through the vast Mandamus Reserve forest regeneration project. www.islandhillsstation.co.nz
Kaikōura Coast Track $250
This two-day walk along Kaikōura’s hidden coastline is a private track like no other. It goes along a coast where there’s abundant marine life, over tussock-covered tops, and through farmland and bush-filled gullies to stunning views of the Seaward Kaikōura Mountains. www.kaikouratrack.co.nz
Kiwi Ultralight Bush Cloth $22.50
Here’s the gift mum didn’t know she needed! Reusable toilet paper for drying off after peeing in the backcountry. Soft suede front to pat dry, waterproof backing to keep hands dry and clean. Eight patterns, mini carabiner or retractable cable attachment options. 15g. www.kiwiultralight.co.nz
Xtorm Foldable Wireless Travel Charger 3-in-1 $179
This 3-in-1 travel charger simultaneously charges a smartphone, earbuds and smartwatch and works on all devices that support magnetic wireless charging. It’s made from recycled plastic. www.outdooraction.co.nz
Victorinox Classic Colour Collection from $44.99
A knife with all the essential daily-use functions mum needs for her keyring, and it’s designed and produced by the makers of the original Swiss Army Knife. Cupcake Dream (pictured) is one of many vibrant colours available. www.ampro.co.nz
Hank $16.90
Artfully designed adventure-fit HANK-ies are handy for drying sweat, cleaning glasses, nose drips, bumps and scrapes as well as being a neck cooler, hair tie, tea towel, pillow cover, and more. Soft to touch and lightweight. Choose from nine designs or buy a box set. www.thegreencollective.co.nz
Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX $379
Comfort is king on the trail and this latest hiker from Merrell features 30% more foam underfoot as well as improved breathability and traction. It has a nylon ripstop and TPU upper with heel and toe guards and a bellows tongue to keep out debris. www.merrell.co.nz
Jetboil Minimo $389.95
MiniMo delivers fine simmer control, metal handles, and a low spoon angle for easy eating. Proprietary regulator technology ensures consistent performance to -6ºC. 415g. www.jetboilnz.co.nz
Chums Trail Dawg Waist Pack $69.99
This is a waist pack for mum and her furry friend. Made from durable and water-resistant rip-stop nylon with dual water bottle holders and a collapsible dog bowl. www.colorado-traders.co.nz
Gnara Go There Pant $279
These are multi-functional all-season women’s hiking pants with a unique addition: the patented GoFly zipper technology that allows comfortable unzipping and peeing without removing clothing, packs or harnesses. There are five pockets, a mid-high waist, and four-way stretch. Available in sizes up to US22.
www.furtherfaster.co.nz
Norsewear Possum Hiker $44.95
A high-performance possum merino hiking sock that provides extra insulation whilst retaining breathability and moisture control. It has a cushioned sole for on-trail comfort, seamless toe and an anti-bunch ventilation zone. www.norsewear.co.nz
Silva Ranger Compass $69.99
Since you’d be lost without her, best you help mum find her way home… The Ranger base-plate compass is balanced for NZ, features luminous markings for night navigation, a DryFlex grip for easy handling, and a use-anywhere declination scale. www.ampro.co.nz
Real Meals Sri Lankan Curry $16.99
A vibrant Sri Lankan chicken curry with a mellow cumin warmth to suit all palates, designed and produced in conjunction with seven-time Adventure Racing World Champion Nathan Fa’avae. www.ampro.co.nz
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow $84.99
This environmentally friendly pillow is ideal for on-the-go rest. It has customisable firmness, is compact, packs down into itself and is made from recycled and upcycled materials. 295g. www.ampro.co.nz
Loose Line High Line Subalpine $105
This quick-dry shirt is designed in NZ and features back-country fauna. It’s made from almost 100 per cent recycled fabrics that are Oeko-Tex 100 certified with HeiQ Pure odour-control. The ergonomic fit is made to move with wearers. www.looseline.co.nz
The North Face Denali Fleece Hooded Jacket $360
This fleece offers protection from the elements, straightforward comfort and durability. It’s made with Polartec recycled fleece with a non-PFC DWR water-repellent finish. There’s a hood, full-length front zip, chest and hand pockets, elastic cuffs and an internal drawcord hem. www.thenorthface.co.nz
