The top 6 outdoors gifts from Hudson Valley shops

This holiday gift guide is tailored to those who want to surprise the hikers in their lives with gifts that are both thoughtful and genuinely useful. Whether you are a seasoned trail companion or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, these gift options will ensure your loved ones are well-equipped with modern, stylish gear on all their outdoor adventures in 2025.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Sean O'Dwyer.

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Sean O’Dwyer

Sean O’Dwyer hikes and photographs the Hudson Valley every week. He also produces mountain-hiking.com, a hyper-detailed trail guide resource for Hudson Valley hikers.

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Konvèsasyon Kanfi ak kominote nou an, ki soti nan Manm Eskwadwon ak Anbasadè yo nan Brand Patnè ak ekip la Sawyer.

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Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion offers the longest protection windows on test — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks — and its creamy, low-odor formula goes on smooth and dries quickly.