Our 2024 Gift Guide is here!

Our mission to uncover practical, purposeful, gimmick-free gifts to kit out our family and friends continues so they can be equipped to enjoy the beauty and benefits of life outdoors.

Once again, we've dedicated ourselves to curate a list of our top picks of seasonal gear + goods that are sure to bring comfort and joy this Christmas.

Our Gift Guide includes local makers, suppliers and experiences but hopefully they'll spark some greats ideas for gifts to be enjoyed closer to home for you too.

TO KIT OUT THE KIDS

1. True North Life Wheatstraw Polarised Junior Oxford Sunglasses

2. True North Life Distressed Denim Divis Cotton Cap

3. True North Life Wheatstraw Polarised Junior Coney Sunglasses

4. True North Life Wheatstraw Polarised Runkerry Sunglasses

5. True North Life Merino Wool Boot Socks

6. Decathlon WEDZE Mittens

7. Columbia Girls Fleece

8. Patagonia Boys Fleece

9. Next Purple Checkerboard Borg Fleece

10. Marks and Spencer Borg Checked Fleece

11. True North Life Runabay Beanie

12. True North Life Luna Sling Bag

13. Two Bare Feet Packable Changing Robe

14. Didriksons Ash 2 Jacket

15. True North Life Infinity Band - Secret Sanctuary

16. C-Skins Wetsuit

17. Helly Hansen Base Layer Set

18. Isobaa Merino Base Layer

19. Decathlon Quechua Snow Boots

20. Sorel Youth Out N About IV Classic Waterproof Boot

21. Tretorn Aktiv Chelsea Winter Rubber Boot

22. Decathlon Quechua Children's Waterproof Shoes

23. Patagonia Baby Snowsuit 

24. Muddy Puddles 3 in 1 Waterproof Scampsuit

25. True North Life Recycled Explorer Backpack

TO INSPIRE

1. Once Upon A Dandelion - Mournes Wooden Board via Born & Bred

2. Mini Bonsai Tree Kit

3. Lynsey Auld Print

4. Sasha Ferg Art Pennant and Badge

5. Garden Trading Tide Clock

6. Lauren Kelso Giant's Causeway Print

7. Cowfield Design North Coast Map

8. Helena Tarn Art - Abstract Floral Print

9. The Drum Pressed Irish Seaweed Art

10. Polly Gribben Art

11. Beach House Art - Abstract Knot + Mackerel

12. Beach House Art - Map Prints

13. Salty Sea Sisters Swim Map of Ireland

14. Gardening Gift Vouchers for Sarah Raven or Farmer Gracy

15. Field Day Candles

16. Wick and Fern Cinnamon Chai Candle

17. Kathryn Reid Jewellery North Coast Stacking Ring

18. Rebecca May Birth Flower Bracelet

19. Hope and Light Water Springs Earrings

20. Becca Calmont Jewellery Semi Circle Necklace

FOR KIDS TO PLAY

1. Wild Bikes

2. Decathlon Helmet

3. Decathlon Kids Skateboard

4. Skate Ramp

5. Nerf Vortex Ball

6. Micro Scooter

7. Black Diamond Kids Headlamp

8. Eco Beach Sustainable Kites

9. Micro Scooter

10. Decathlon Watch

11. Garmin Vivofit Jr

12. Butterfly Garden

13. Motorola Walkie Talkie Set

14. Den Kit

15. Pocket Microscope

16. Boonies Bushcraft Firesteel

17. Carson Pocket Microscope

18. Rebecca May Jewellery Wildflower Bracelet Gift Kit

19. Flower Press

20. Hape Nature Detective Set

21. Hape Pocket Swing

22. OK Play Game

23. Match a Leaf Game

24. Nature Nurture Kids Kit

25. GoFindIt Outdoor Game

26. Decathlon Cricket Set

TO KIT OUT THE ADULTS

1. True North Life Recycled Luna Sling Bag

2. Black Diamond Wind Hood Gloves

3. Turtle Doves Recycled Cashmere Fingerless Gloves

4. TU Borg Gilet

5. True North Life Recycled Multiway Infinity Band

6. True North Life Rede Fleece-Lined Headband

7. True North Life Rue Striped Beanie

8. True North Life Wheatstraw Polarised Sunglasses

9. True North Life Malin Cashmere Ribbed Beanie

10. Animal Men's Recycled Borg Fleece

11. Rab Women's Down Jacket

12. Black Diamond Men's Down Gilet

13. Davy J Bonded Long Sleeve Swimsuit

14. Helly Hansen Lifa Baselayer

15. EKO Hoodie

16. True North Life Track Merino Socks 

17. Ugg Insoles

18. Sorel Out N About Varsity Classic Boots

19. Arc'teryx GTX Trainers

20. Nike Pegasus ReactX Goretex Trail Shoes

21. Hoka Speedboat GTX Trainers

22. Blundstone 585 Boots

TO READ FOR ADULTS

1. Homebirds by Anne Marie McAleese and Dot Blakely

2. Our Garden Birds by Matt Sewell

3. The Open Air Life by Linda Akeson McGurk

4. Pocket Nature: Cloud Spotting

5. The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

6. The Observant Walker by John Wright

7. The Natural Navigator Pocket Guide by Tristan Gooley

8. The Gardener's Almanac by Greg Loades

9. Almanac 2025 by Lia Leendertz

10. The Foragers Calendar by John Wright

11. The Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty 

12. Adventuring Together by Greta Eskridge

13. Rathlin - A Wild Life by Ruby Free

14. Fifty Things to do by the Sea by Easkey Britton

15. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

16. The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

17. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

TO BRING

1. True North Life Recycled Luna Sling Bag

2. Reusable Handwarmers and Rechargeable Handwarmers

3. Portable Speaker

4. Gentleman's Hardware Multi-tool

5. Lightweight Packaway Hammock

6. BioLite Alpenglow Lantern

7. Naree Cotton Urmi Travel Bags

8. Bondi Sands SPF50+Lip Balm

9. Mrs R'ganics 24 Hour Rescue Balm

10. True North Life Recycled Explorer Backpack

11. Lightweight Hydration Vest

12. Running Lights

13. Petzl Headlamp

14. Foam Camping Sitting Pad

15. Osprey Child Carrier

16. Foldaway BBQ/Firepit

17. ion8 Water Bottle

18. Owala Water Bottle

19. Kleen Kanteen Food Box

20. Enamel Mug

21. YETI Travel Mug

22. Stanley Pour Over Set

TO READ FOR KIDS

1. Wonder by Beatrice Blue

2. What To Look For In Every Season Bookset

3. The Lost Words by Robert McFarlane and Jackie Morris

3. Everything Under the Sun by Molly Oldfield

5. The Outdoor Scientist by Temple Grandin

6. Wild Child by Dara McAnulty

7. Woodland Sounds by Usborne 

8. Press Out and Colour Birds

9. Animal Poo Bingo Game

10. Foxlight by Katya Balen

11. The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson

12. Wildflower Emily by Lydia Corry

13. The Last Bear by Hannah Gold

14. Pax by Sara Pennypacker

15. The Oak Tree by Julia Donaldson

16. I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree by Fiona Waters

17. A Story of the Seasons by Anna Wilson

TO EXPERIENCE

1. Camping/Glamping Experience in bell tents, cabins, bubble dome or shepherds hut including Quarterlands Glamping, Ballydorn Stay, Trench Farm (Alpaca Experience too!) and Peter Pan Campervan. 

2. Adventure Vouchers including:

Boat Trip to see Puffins

Revive North Coast Purpose Driven Adventures

Alpaca Trekking with North Coast Alpacas

Sudor Wood Fired Sauna

The Gobbins Cliff Walk

Strangford Lough Activity Centre

Colin Glen High Ropes and Zip Line

3. The Mallow Makers S'more Kits

4. Invest in adventure kit like an inflatable kayak or paddleboard and all the relevant safety equipment.

5. Memberships:

The National Trust

WWT

Historic Royal Palaces

Montalto Estate

Open Farm Season Pass

Woodland Trust

The Wildlife Trust

RSPB

6. Invest in a family tent

7. Coffee Subscription with Manumit Coffee & NI Coffee Map

We hope you find the joy in giving this Christmas with good gifts to share with your loved ones.