More than ever, we are determined to buy practical and purposeful gimmick-free gifts to kit out our peeps for life enjoying the beauty and benefits of nature.

That's why we've curated a list of our top picks of sustainable seasonal gear + goods that are sure to bring comfort and joy this Christmas.

Many are local makers, suppliers or locations but hopefully they'll ignite some good ideas for gifts to be enjoyed closer to home for you too.

TO KIT OUT THE KIDS

1. True North Life Recycled Bobble Hats
2. True North Life Recycled Beanie
3. RNLI Welly Boots
4. True North Life Infinity Band
5. Decathlon Skateboard
6. Didriksons Waterproof Mittens
7. Decathlon Waterproof Fleece Lined Boots
8. Decathlon Helmet
9. True North Life Infinity Band
10. Motorola Walkie Talkies
11. Mountain Warehouse Animal Wetsuits
12. Sainsburys Tu Waterproof Salopettes
13. Mountain Warehouse Waterproof Dry Robe
14. FitBit Tracker Watches
15. Sainsburys Tu Borg Fleece
16. Marks & Spencer Borg Fleece
17. KIDLY Hape Pocket Swing
18. True North Life Explorer Backpack

TO KIT OUT THE ADULTS

1+4. True North Life Merino Reversible Beanie
2-3. True North Life Infinity Band
5. Proviz Reflective Running Top
6-7. Helly Hansen Merino Base Layer
8. Intimissi Cashmere Base Layer
9. Meander Adventure Trousers
10. Carhartt Overshirt
11. Uniqlo Waffle Long Sleeve Top
12. True North Life Recycled Waffle Knit Beanie
13. True North Life Wheatstraw and Walnut Wood Sunglasses
14. Blundstone Boots
15. Ugg Insoles
16. Adidas Terrex GTX Free Hiker Boots
17. ACAI Waterproof Stretch Outdoor Trousers
18. True North Life Explorer Backpack
19. Turtle Doves Recycled Cashmere Mittens

TO READ

1. Wonder by Beatrice Blue
2. What To Look For In Every Season by Elizabeth Jenner 
3. Land of Roar Series by Jenny McLachlan
4. Everything Under The Sun by Molly Oldfield 
5. I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree by Fiona Waters
6. The Natural Navigator Pocket Guide by Tristan Gooley
7. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
8. The Forager's Calendar by John Wright
9. Our Garden Birds by Matt Sewell
10. The Northern Ireland Bucket List by Sasha Ferguson
11. Adventuring Together by Greta Eskridge
12. Every Day Nature by Andy Beer

TO EXPERIENCE

1. CenterParcs
2. Strangford Lough Activity Centre
3. The Gobbins Walk
4. Hotbox Beach Sauna
5. Bancran School
6. SUPHubNI Paddleboarding
7. Colin Glen Adventures 
8. Finn Lough Bubble Dome
9. Puffin Boat Trip
10. Further Space Glamping
11. Camping Trip
12. Hot Air Balloon Trip

TO ENJOY


1. The Mallow Makers 
2. Little Wing Pizza Voucher
3. Historic Royal Palaces Membership
4. Toilet Twinning
5. National Trust Membership
6. WWT Membership
7. Open Farm Membership
8. Montalto Estate Membership
9. Coffee Subscription
10. Coffee Shop Vouchers
11. Refuge Hot Chocolate 

TO BRING

 

1. LifeSystems Reusable Hand Warmers
2. Decathlon Hand Warmers
3. Rechargeable Hand Warmer
4. NAKIE Packable Hammock
5. True North Life Explorer Backpack
6. Sun Bum Lip Balm
7. O'Keeffe's Lip Balm
8. Stanley Water Bottle
9. YETI Travel Mug
10. Black + Blum Food Container
11. Stanley Coffee Pour Over
12. Headtorch 

TO INSPIRE

1. Ruth Osborne Art
2. Paddy Draws 
3. Lynsey Auld Art
4. Darren Lyttle
5. Craig Jefferson 
6. Field Day Candles
7. Só Soy Candles
8. Garden Trading Tide Clock
9. Ebb and Flow NI Ceramics
10. Palette Design
11. Alison McFerran
12. Rachel McBride

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