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Here’s a quick guide that should help you find the right thing for everyone on your list.
Here’s a quick guide that should help you find the right thing for everyone on your list.

Our Favorite Online Outdoor Retailers for Holiday Gifts

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There's more to internet shopping than Amazon.

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This year, a large percentage of us will probably buy presents from Jeff Bezos, because he’s made online shopping so easy and efficient. But in my opinion, there’s more shopping out there on the internet than Amazon. Other sites do a much better job of putting together guides that help you narrow down the perfect gift.Here’s a quick guide to help you find the right thing for everyone on your list.

You don't have to go broke to give good presents this year.
You don't have to go broke to give good presents this year. (Jakob Schiller)

Best For: Men’s gifts

Started in 2010, curates gear that falls right at the intersection of stylish and outdoorsy. Looking for a waxed jacket or leather boots? There aretons. The site also does a damn good job of categorizing productpicks. Right now it’s featuringsmart guides that list everything from to . Some personal favorites that I’ve testedinclude the and the

Wylder Goods carries countless gear items, all made specifically for outdoorsy women.
Wylder Goods carries countless gear items, all made specifically for outdoorsy women. (Michael Friberg)

Best For: Women’s gifts

Founded by friends Jainee Dial and Lindsey ­Elliott back in 2016, got off the ground through a Kickstarter campaign and then became the world’s first ­online outdoor-gear retailer for women. The site’sselection is broad and deep, so you can find everything from and , and . When possible, Wylder sources products from women-ledcompanies as well as brandsthat have a strong commitment to environmental and social justice.

Gearheads make sure Backcountry customers get the perfect gear for their needs.
Gearheads make sure Backcountry customers get the perfect gear for their needs.

Best For: Outdoor gear

Yes, pissed off a lot of people when it recently sued dozens of smaller brands for trademark infringement.It was a dick move, but I’m still recommending thesite for one reason: the .These folks are like in-store sales reps that can help you browse. Just click the chat icon and a Gearhead will answer detailed questions like, “How do I pick the right ski jacket?” Having a knowledgeable and quickly accessible person to help you shop makes a big difference when you’re sifting through thousands of choices.

(Benjamin Ditto/Patagonia)

Best For: The socially responsible

is almost a clichéchoice because the company is always at the forefront onenvironmental and social issues. But it’sworth mentioning again because of a recent giving project. From Black Friday through December 31, the brandis encouraging people to visit itssite, where donations can be made to a variety of Patagonia-endorsed community and environmental groups. (It recently achieved its in matcheddonations.)But back to shopping: you can’t go wrong with the

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  • : This company makes a ton of clever and smart unisex perfumes that will make your favorite scent-lover very happy.

  • : Like Patagonia, Cotopaxi is a brand based around doing good. My favorite piece from itssite is the .

  • If you don’t live in Seattle where itsone brick-and-mortaris located, you’ll need to buy online. The company makes one of the smartest outdoor layering kits we’ve tested, and much of the brand’s gear is made in the USA.

  • : You should be buying your books from independent sellers like Powells, which is famous for its giant Portland bookstore.

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