April 2025

Mother's Day Gift Ideas For the Outdoor Mom

An outdoor mom and blogger shares her top 10 picks for mother's day gift ideas.Temperatures are warming and flowers are blooming signaling the beginning of spring, which means Mother’s Day is right around the corner.

Not all mothers are easy to buy for, especially mothers who love the outdoors. We outdoorsy moms usually have gear stuffed into every nook and cranny, but everything has its purpose!

If you need Mother's Day gift ideas for the outdoorsy, rural mama in your life keep reading for a list of ten gifts sure to please.

10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Mom

This list has something functional and fun for every mom who loves fishing, hiking, climbing, water sports, hunting or just relaxing in nature.

1. Polarized sunglasses

If your mom loves to fish or hike outside, she needs good eye protection.

Costa Del Mar sunglasses and Ray Ban sunglasses are both popular brands that come in all shapes and sizes.

Also, brands such as Blenders Eyewear have more affordable options that won’t break the bank.

Polarizing lenses reflect glare and absorb 100% of UV light.

For more information visit www.costadelmar.com, www.ray-ban.com, or www.blenderseyewear.com.

2. Groove Life Ring

Silicone rings are becoming popular, especially among the outdoor community. They offer breathability with materials made of a medical-grade quality that can take a beating.

I like the peace of mind of not losing my wedding band while we are adventuring in the great outdoors and wearing a material that won’t cause me to lose a finger.

I have worn a variety of silicon rings over the last couple of years and those from Groove Life last longer and don’t stretch out like other brands.

Check them out at: www.groovelife.com

3. Altra Road Running Shoes

For the running moms, consider a comfortable shoe that won’t squeeze her toes.

Altra Road shoes are durable, with a wide toe box that allows mom’s foot to spread out and gives her more contact with the ground. They are also equipped with extra cushioning on the sole, making running a breeze. The rocker-designed sole gives runners a boost of forward momentum, allowing for a more comfortable run.

You can find them online at rei.com

4. Sand Cloud Beach Towel

To encourage mom to relax at the beach, check out the new line of Sand Cloud Beach Towels.

These towels easily pack down into any beach bag and dry three times faster than normal towels. They also easily shake out so unwanted sand doesn’t get into your bag.

Check them out at www.sandcloud.com.

5. Garmin Venu 3s Watch

Outdoorsy moms love tracking their steps on hikes and runs, but sometimes need extra health monitoring as well. This Garmin watch will not only help mom keep up with her fitness goals, but it is also stylish and can be worn outside of the gym as well.

The Venu 3s watch will count calories, steps, track sleep, monitor heart rate and a lot more.

For more information or to view additional products visit www.Garmin.com

6. Planet Bike Headlight

For the cycling moms, make sure she stays safe and can easily see with the rechargeable Planet Bike Headlight.

This light has three LED safety light modes and 270 degrees of visibility for riding at any time of day. The light is lightweight, compact, and easy to mount to any bike.

Find them at REI.

7. Thermarest Sleeping Pad

For moms that like to camp, consider the Thermarest Sleeping pad for a great night’s sleep.

These sleeping pads pack down smaller than a paper towel roll and are lightweight enough for a backpacking trip.

The newer models are also self-inflating for an easier time setting up in camp.

Find the entire line at Back Country.

8. Chaco Z/2

These sandals are great for wading in the river or mom’s next camping adventure.

They feature adjustable straps and a footbed that will keep your foot from sliding once it is wet.

The Z/2’s also have an additional strap over the first toe which makes my foot feel more secure and allows for even less sliding than the Z/1.

These are great for summer fishing or even just a comfortable sandal to wear anytime.

Visit www.chacos.com for more information and to see available colors.

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9. RTIC cooler

To keep mom’s drinks and food cold, consider an RTIC cooler for Mother’s Day.

They come in a variety of shapes and sizes so finding one that is just right for your outdoorsy mom will be easy.

My favorite is the backpack cooler, it’s fully waterproof and will keep food and drinks cold for up to two days. To see the full lineup visit www.rticoutdoors.com.