This year everyone got outdoors more often either because you had more time or to keep from going stir crazy at home. Thankfully there was cool new gear to keep us entertained and exploring near and far. Whether you set up camp in your backyard or you hung up your new hammock at a local state park, these products kept us hanging on, hydrated, and safe. So here it is, our Top Gear Picks of 2020.

 

 

ENO DoubleNest Hammock

If there was one thing I know I did right this year, it was spending more time in my hammock. The ENO Hammock changed the work-from-home game for a lot of us. Why work on your laptop at a desk when you can work lounging in your hammock? Big enough for two and palatial for one, the DoubleNest still manages to stuff easily into its attached compression sack. You will make so many precious memories just hanging around and goofing off with your friends and family! You can hang an ENO anywhere you have a few spare feet of room and you’ll drastically increase your quality of life! We also highly recommend hammock camping, you will have a cozy night under the stars in the comfort of your cocoon. Don’t forget to buy your Atlas Straps that are sold separately and very essential.

 

Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle – 32oz

The perfect gift for everyone on your list. From your teenage Vsco girl, to your friend eliminating single-use plastics, and the commuter who prefers their coffee warm longer than 5 minutes. The Hydro Flask 32 oz is a cutting edge water bottle, designed to keep your liquid contents cold or hot for long periods. A plethora of colors to choose from and a lifetime warranty make this essential bottle a no-brainer.

 

AfterShokz Aeropex Headphones

These headphones are next level. Engineered with comfort, style and performance. With an 8-hour battery life and IP67 waterproofing, the Aeropex Headphones go anywhere and everywhere. Lightweight with an open-ear design, these are the most comfortable barely-there headphones on the market with unmatched sound quality.

 

YETI Hopper M30 Cooler

The soft coolers are the way to go for adventures, especially this one. The all-around rugged Yeti Hopper M30 Cooler is built to take a beating. Whether in the back of your truck, with a pile of gear, or just hanging on the shoreline, all your goods will be kept perfectly chilled all day. It’s been re-engineered by customer demand to offer a bigger, wider mouth for easy loading and unloading. To finish things off, Yeti added two Quick-Release buckles to ensure it can withstand being tossed around.

 

The North Face Women’s Recon Daypack – 30L

A backpack that understands the joy organization compartments gives us. A great school backpack or daypack for a trip into the wilderness. With 30 liters of capacity, it is spacious enough for all of your books or gear, and the Recon’s hydration port makes it a great water carrier and travel backpack. A stretch-front stash pocket allows you to carry a helmet, soccer ball or stash extra gear on the exterior.

 

Face Masks and Sun Gaiters

Who knew that this year we would be styling our daily outfits to match our face masks? Not us. But thanks to the outdoor industry, we are already familiar with face masks and sun gaiters to help protect us from the sun and other elements. So without warning, sun gaiter’s topped the charts this year and now we have more colors and styles than ever. So, pick the fit, fabric and color you prefer. We love the the neck gaiters as they offer UV sun protection, moisture wicking fabric technology and the most versatility.

 

Nomadix Pack Towel

The towel made for your lifestyle and the only towel you need for yoga, the beach, camping, and wherever your travels take you. These are also made out of recycled plastic water bottles! The Nomadix Pack Towel is a compact, travel-ready towel with colorful printed designs. They are sand resistant, pet hair resistant, super absorbent and quick dry. I know, that all sounds too good to be true, but it is true!

 

‘Tis The Season Of Giving! Check out our other gift guides to help you find the perfect gifts for the ones on your list. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time. Visit one of our stores or take advantage of our shipping or curbside pickup! #BeOutdoors