Dec 04, 2024

2024 IGNIK HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

The Ultimate PNW Outdoor Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is upon us, which can be stressful to say the least! The number of companies and products is overwhelming, especially when you want to make sure your money is going towards supporting your community. Let us help you sift through the mud and show you the gems that are local brands residing here in the Pacific Northwest that make perfect gifts for all your hiking and camping, outdoor loving friends.

Many of you may not know that Ignik is a small company of 12 employees, located on Bainbridge Island in Washington State. We are a mighty, but little team, comprised of people dedicated to making the most of our lives by spending them outside. All this to say, when it comes to outdoor products, we bring another level of expertise to what gear works, what doesn’t, and who the best neighboring small outdoor companies are! If you’re shopping for that beloved outdoors person in your life or if you’re a granola girlie who is treating herself this holiday (no judgement here!), we’ve compiled the perfect list of local PNW businesses and our top gift picks from each, to feel good about supporting this holiday season by shopping local and shopping small.

LET'S GO SHOPPING!

Grayl

Water Filtration Gear for the Adventurer

Perfect For: Hikers, backpackers, campers, and travelers who want clean water anywhere.

Gift Idea: 24oz Geopress Ti Purifier – This incredibly versatile piece of gear serves as a water collector, filter, purifier, drinking vessel and cook pot all in a single, compact bottle, perfect for packing light on big adventures.

Grayl, a Seattle-based company, is on a mission to revolutionize access to clean water. Their portable water filtration systems are perfect for outdoor adventurers who need reliable, easy-to-use water filtration in the most remote places. Whether you’re exploring the PNW’s backcountry or traveling to far-flung corners of the world, Grayl’s innovative products make clean water accessible with just a few simple steps.

Hest

Comfortable Outdoor Sleeping Solutions

Perfect For: Campers, weekend warriors, and anyone who wants to sleep comfortably outdoors.

Hest is a Seattle-based company that specializes in ultra-comfortable, rugged camping mattresses and sleep systems. Sleep is key to preparing for and recovering from big mountain days. Built for adventurers who love the outdoors and value a good night's sleep, Hest mattresses combine comfort and portability, offering a unique sleep experience for those spending long nights in nature.

Gift Idea: Hest Camp Pillow – The best travel and camping pillow smartly designed with home-pillow comfort with memory foam in a compact, portable adventure-ready package that packs into itself to protect the sleeping surface during travel.

Gear Aid

Outdoor Repair & Maintenance Essentials

Perfect For: The DIYer, outdoor enthusiasts, and gear repair lover.

A small business based in Bellingham, WA, Gear Aid offers everything you need to repair, clean, and maintain your gear. Whether it’s fixing a torn tent, re-waterproofing your jacket, or patching up a sleeping pad, Gear Aid’s products are built to keep your adventure gear performing like new and to keep you going when the unexpected happens. It’s a great gift for any outdoor enthusiast as it is a necessity in everyone’s adventure kit.

Gift Idea: Tenacious Tape Repair Tape– A versatile, durable patching solution that can fix everything from tents to jackets, backpacks, and sleeping bags. Check em out.

Swift Industries

Custom Gear for Cycling & Outdoor Lovers

Perfect For: Cyclists, bike packers, and bike commuters.

Swift Industries, based in Seattle, creates high-quality, custom-made bike bags and accessories. These products are designed to make your cycling adventures more organized, functional, and stylish. If you have a cyclist or bike packer in your life, their beautifully crafted, locally made bags will elevate their gear setup.

Gift Idea: Zeitgeist Pack – A versatile bike bag that fits seamlessly onto your bike’s handlebars or saddle, designed with cyclists in mind for long-distance touring or daily commuting.

PNW Bushcraft

Tools for the Modern Explorer

Perfect For: Bushcraft enthusiasts, survivalists, foragers, and nature lovers who want to hone their outdoor skills.

PNW Bushcraft is a family-owned business rooted in the rugged wilderness of Washington State. Specializing in high-quality tools and gear designed for bushcraft, survival, and outdoor adventures, their products help adventurers build the skills needed to thrive in the wild. If you have a friend who loves honing their outdoor craft, PNW Bushcraft’s products are perfect for them.

Gift Idea: Rugged Waxed Canvas Foraging Bag, Hip Pouch – a trusty and versatile companion to take on any outdoor excursion to carry any mushrooms you stumble upon, or to hold your dog treats.

Stanley

Built For Life™

Perfect For: Car Camping, Trailgating, Overlanding, and Camping.

Stanley 1913 was founded in 1913 by inventor William Stanley Jr., Stanley has been there for generations of adventures. We're built on invention, innovation and inspiration with a timeless spirit that complements your wild imagination.

Gift Idea: THE WILDFARE GO TWO BOWL PREP & COOK SET - The 14-piece Wildfare Go Two Bowl Prep & Cook Set nests neatly together for efficiency. Open the 1.65-quart stainless steel saucepan to find two 16-ounce bowls inside. The included two-piece spatula and pair of dual-sided sporks go easily from compact to full sized. Nonslip cutting boards include removable silicone trivets. All the luxury of cooking at home, in the wild.

LUNO

Redefining How People Experience the Outdoors

Perfect For: Car Camping, Trailgating, Overlanding, and Camping.

At Luno, work and play tend to be the same thing. We love an early-morning surf as much as we love late nights dreaming up new ideas. As product designers and everyday adventurers, we’re driven to create better experiences for people in the outdoors. We’re based in Bend — an incredible hub for car camping.

Gift Idea: Camping String Lights - Illuminate your adventures with our versatile LED Camping String Lights, designed to cozy up your nights outside. Featuring seven variable light modes and adjustable brightness, you can create the perfect ambiance for any occasion. This kit includes a rechargeable USB-C battery pack that provides eight hours of continuous use, a translucent storage bag that doubles as a lantern, and suction cups if you want to hang the lights on your adventure rig.

ONWRD SUPPLY CO.

Open roads, hands at the wheel, foot on the pedal, we are forever forward, ever ØNWRD.

Perfect For: Car Camping, Trailgating, Overlanding, and Camping

ONWRD'S innovative vehicle organization gear is designed to enhance your overlanding adventures.

Gift Idea: ON2 SINGLE CAR ORAGANIZER - The premier flagship product has a fully configurable MAP System for a single seat setup. Pre-configured to bring volume and storage, this panel is focused on versatility. The ØN2 Vehicle Organizer is an easy to install, compact storage solution for everyday errands to off-road readiness.

VSSL

DRINK COFFEE OUTSIDE

Perfect For: Camping, Travel, At Home, Adventuring remote

Gift Idea: NEST POUR OVER SET - Making coffee outside just got a lot easier. The Nest Pour Over Set incorporates double-walled insulated stainless steel construction with a BPA Free food grade lid into a rugged, portable pour over coffee brewing system. Each component is designed to work together, intuitively, to deliver the simplest brewing experience on the go. Dual threads enable the 3-piece Kit to nest as on compact, transportable unit. The Nest Pour Over Set delivers a 10oz double-walled mug, splashproof lid, double walled pour-over coffee device, and a food grade stainless steel mesh filter. It’s an integrated, compact system that’s ideal for overlanding, adventure travel, or anywhere you want a great cup.

IGNIK OUTDOORS

MORE HEAT. LESS WASTE

Perfect For: Car Camping, Trailgating, Overlanding, Boating, and Camping

Ignik makes high-quality, environmentally thoughtful heating products for the wilderness. We enable more folks to get outside earlier and remain outside longer.

Gift Idea: FIRECAN ELITE - The next evolution of the FireCan, with more power, lighter weight and more control, lets you take your campfire further.