2026 Christmas Gift Guide: 18 Outdoor Ideas for Every Budget
This year, Santa Claus asked us for a helping hand 🎅 His sack is overflowing, his elves are overwhelmed… so at Freetime, a French outdoor brand for over 25 years, we have prepared 18 useful gift ideas, categorized by budget: from a small token to slip into their stocking to a real adventurer's gift.
We promise, none of these gifts will end up forgotten at the bottom of a closet: they are made to go out, trek, and live great adventures from the very first days of the year. 🎄
🎁 Santa's list
🎅 Under €25
💚 From €25 to €50
🎒 From €50 to €100
⛺ Over €100
🤔 What gift for whom?
🗺️ Also give the first outing
🎅 Under €25: something to fill the stockings
Small gifts that are really useful, perfect for the office Secret Santa or to complete the sack.
3-pocket fanny pack
€18.90
Phone, keys, documents: everything within reach on a walk, at a festival, or on a trip.
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City K backpack
€22.90
The smallest in the City range, perfect for children: school, activities, weekend outings.
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Lightweight sleeping bag liner
€21
The essential "sleeping bag liner" in a refuge, hostel, or to keep your sleeping bag clean.
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MOLLE Pocket
€15
An 80 g modular pocket that attaches to the backpack: the clever accessory for gear tinkerers.
See the product →💚 From €25 to €50: the right compromise (approved by the elves)
City M backpack
€25.90
The intermediate size, ideal for middle school or days in the city.
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City G backpack
€29.90
The large model for high school, college, or work. Several colors to choose from.
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Microfleece liner
€33
Super soft, it adds warmth to the sleeping bag… or serves as a throw on the couch.
See the product →💡 Family tip: the 2-pack City bags and 3-pack City bags allow you to equip all the children at once.
🎒 From €50 to €100: for the real outdoor enthusiasts
Moby 30L
€69
Only 610 g for 30 liters: the ultra-light backpack that follows you everywhere, from hiking to the weekend.
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Peak 15
€79
A small ultra-light 15 L bag for sports outings: trail running, cycling, fast hiking.
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Owl 300
€66
The hooded winter sleeping bag (comfort 2 °C) for those who are always cold. Even Santa Claus would prefer it at the North Pole.
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Urban Cabin 35L
€69.90
The cabin-size travel bag with laptop compartment: perfect for a weekend or a flight.
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LiteTech Junior
€54.60
The sleeping bag sized for children: summer camps, family camping, sleepovers.
See the product →⛺ Over €100: the big package under the Christmas tree
For those who have been very, very good this year. 😉
Isis 2 tent
€102.90
A simple-to-pitch 2-person dome tent to get started camping together.
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Mareo 4-person tent
€135
The family tent with a large extension: room to sleep four and store everyone's belongings.
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Mangouste 32L
€109
The multi-purpose and emergency evacuation (BOB) bag for bushcraft enthusiasts and the prepared.
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Everest 2.0 40L
€129
The complete mountaineering backpack for hikers going out for several days.
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Lodenn
€275
The winter down sleeping bag (comfort -1 °C, 1 kg, recycled nylon): the premium gift for the bivouac enthusiast.
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| For… | Our idea |
|---|---|
| 🧒 A child | City K or LiteTech Junior |
| 🎓 A teenager, a student | City G or Urban 18L |
| 💑 A couple | Isis 2 Tent + two Condor 200 twin-link sleeping bags |
| 🥾 A hiker | Moby 30L or Everest 2.0 40L |
| 🥶 Someone who gets cold easily | Owl 300 or Lodenn |
| ✈️ A traveler | Urban Cabin 35L + lightweight sleeping bag liner |
| 👨👩👧👦 The whole family | Mareo 4-person tent or Isis 3-person tent (€115.50) |
Still undecided? Read our guides Which sleeping bag for winter? and How to choose your tent, or call our elves on 05 56 61 51 51: we'll be happy to advise you.
🗺️ Also include the first outing
The best gift is the adventure that goes with it! To complement your gift, include an outing idea in the card:
🥾 One of our hikes of the month: every month, we introduce you to a favorite route, such as the November hike, Saint-Émilion through the vineyards, the 3-day tour of Lake Annecy or Lake Pavin in Auvergne.
🗺️ A route near you, to choose from Visorando, with the map and elevation profile.
📘 A guidebook from the French Hiking Federation: the perfect addition to a new backpack.
🏕️ A proper first bivouac: before pitching the tent, check the regulations for the French National Parks.
❄️ A safe winter outing: always check the weather on Météo-France before heading out.
🎁 Freetime Club
A little gift for you too: €5 off upon registration
Even Santa loves a good deal. 🎅
Join the Freetime Club for free: 60 welcome points = €5 off right away. Then, €1 spent = 1 point, and 100 points = free delivery.
🦌 To receive your gifts before Santa
🚚 Orders placed before noon = dispatched the same day (business days), then delivered within 24 to 48 hours in mainland France.
🎄 Our advice: don't wait until the last week before Christmas. The reindeer are fast, but the couriers are very busy at this time!
↩️ The gift isn't right? You have 14 days after receipt to change your mind (unused item, in its original packaging). See our return conditions.
Merry Christmas and happy adventures to everyone!
The Freetime team (and its elves) 🦎🎅