For many, stocking stuffers are a favorite part of the holiday gift-giving season. You get to put your old-school Tetris skills to use making all the treats and gifts fit inside an oversized sock without busting the seams. It can also be the most unexpected and fun part of opening gifts. Kids may have an inkling of the regular gifts they will receive (all those letters to Santa and items circled in shopping brochures), but the stockings are a total surprise, at least in our family!
Not sure what to add to your family’s stockings this year? We’ve compiled this list of fun and useful stocking stuffers from our online store to help you out. You’ll find something for every outdoor lover on your list, from the safety-conscious parent to the baby who constantly loses their beloved binky on every hike.
Audrey Goes Camping
This adorable little board book is a great option to amp up excitement for upcoming camping trips in the new year. It walks kids through everything from pitching a tent to understanding fire safety, all through the eyes of a kid they can relate to named Audrey. The MO sleeping bag even makes an appearance in the book, so keep an eye out!
Socks
Socks as a stocking stuffer? You bet! These aren’t your average socks, though. Merino wool helps wick away sweat while keeping toes toasty warm. They allow your child’s feet to stay comfortable, no matter what the weather throws at them! We have options from both Keep the Littles Wild and Oaki in fun prints they are sure to love.
Beanies
The head is a significant source of heat loss in winter (especially for little ones!). Keep them cozy with a comfy and stylish beanie in their stocking this year. We love the Merino wool beanie from Iksplor, which comes in sizes ranging from newborn to adult. We also carry the Keep the Littles Wild Puff Knit Beanie and the Hootie Hoo Kids EZ Beanie, which come in fun colors the kids will love.
Kula Cloth
The Kula Cloth is not only practical and hygienic, but also eco-friendly and absolutely gorgeous. It easily snaps to a hiking pack, is easy to clean, and dries fast. This is a great addition to the stocking of an adventurous woman or parent on your list this year.
Heat-It
This handy heat-based bug-bite treatment is the only one we’ve found with a kid-specific reduced heat option. It plugs right into your smartphone and provides relief fast. You can read more about the science and effectiveness of this treatment in our blog.
PACT Bathroom Wipes
If your family is sick of hauling a bulky toilet paper roll or a bag of wipes on every adventure, these wipes are for you. They compressed and dehydrated a 9-inch wipe into a small, super packable disc. Just add water and watch the magic happen as it unfurls into a thick towel you can use for bathroom breaks or to mop up messy kiddos. Looking for a larger size? They also carry 12-inch body wipes for the longer adventures that require a more thorough wipe-down.
PACT Pack-Out Bathroom Kit
Whether you know someone who frequently adventures in fragile ecosystems or an outdoorsy parent whose toddler has unpredictable bowel movements, the Pack-Out Bathroom Kit is sure to come in handy. It has everything you need to confidently pack out solid waste, including an inner waste bag, an outer smell-proof zippered bag, 2 dehydrated wipes, deodorizing poop powder, and a hand wipe.
Trail Tether
For any parent who is constantly fetching dropped pacifiers or toys on the trail, this is the product for them. This handy tether easily attaches a child’s soother to any hiking pack, carrier, or stroller with a heavy-duty carabiner. It can double as a gear clip to secure heavy jugs and bags off the ground when needed.
Keep>Going First Aid Mini-Kit
If your kiddos are like ours, they come with constant cuts, scrapes, and bug bites while adventuring in nature. The First-Aid Mini-Kit from Keep>Going is perfect for those playground and park-meet-ups or impromptu nature explorations. It’s small enough to fit in a purse or stroller, and comes with 60 pieces to treat minor injuries. It also happens to be small enough to easily fit in a holiday stocking.
MO Gift Card
Still not sure what to surprise them with in their stocking this year? Give them the gift of choice with a Morrison Outdoors Gift Card. They come in denominations of $10 to $500 and can be used on anything in our growing online shop.
We hope this holiday season will fill you with joy and anticipation for your future outdoor adventures. Check out our Gift Guide for Outdoor Families for more ideas on what to gift the nature-lovers on your list this season.
Shop Stocking Stuffers:
- Audrey Goes Camping - $13
- Keep the Littles Wild Merino Wool Socks – 1 year to 8 years - $18
- Oaki Merino Wool Crew Socks – Toddler (sizes 4-8) and Little Kid (sizes 8-13) - $12
- Iksplor Beanie – Newborn to Adult - $40
- Keep the Littles Wild Puff Knit Beanie – Toddler to Youth - $25
- Hootie Hoo Kids EZ Beanie – One Size - $18
- Kula Cloth – One size - $20
- Heat-It – Lightning and USB-C Options - $40
- PACT Bathroom Wipes – 100 Wipes for $20
- PACT Body Wipes – 25 Wipes for $15
- PACT Pack-Out Bathroom Kit – 6 Packs for $18 or 12 Packs for $33
- Trail Tether - $18
- First Aid Mini-Kit - $25
- MO Gift Card - Denominations of $10 to $500
