A Gift Guide of Our Own
Why should the editors have all the fun?
Each year our team spends countless hours putting together holiday gift guide pitches for editors everywhere. We work closely with our clients to outline their most anticipated new products, reignite the excitement about their tried and true core items, and pull out all the stops to ensure they find their way onto someone's wishlist. And when all is said and done, we too have a few items on our wishlists.
So join us as we take a moment to gush over some of our favorite gifts from our clients and valued community members*.
Always Open the Biggest Gift Last
Arc’teryx - Alpha SV Jacket
Big gifts don’t always come in big packages.
The iconic Alpha SV has long proven itself in the most severe alpine conditions. Now it’s more durable than ever.
JAM’s fave feature: Made from 100% recycled materials, breathable 3L GORE-TEX PRO 2.0 with Most Rugged Technology and exceptionally abrasion-resistant N100D face fabric.
Available online - Men’s & Women’s
$900
Front Runner Wolf Pack Pro
For precious cargo on no-so-precious endeavors.
Superior storage and organization means you can focus on the fun. Front Runner's stackable storage boxes are made from the same impact-resistant plastic as the original Wolf Packs.
JAM’s fave feature: New extra-secure latching, providing extra durability while also sealing out water and dust, so your gear will stay safe, dry and clean.
$79.95
Oyster Tempo Cooler
Santa, we promise to never ask for another cooler again if this one is under the tree this year.
The ultimate cooler for the foodie or outdoor adventure seeker! Oyster Tempo is a revolutionary cooler that requires NO ICE and stays 3X COLDER FOR LONGER to deliver food-safe temperatures.
JAM’s fave feature: Oyster’s DLTA technology is patented. Think: double-wall vacuum insulation technology … like your insulated water bottle … but in a rectangular form.
$500
Snow Peak Pack & Carry Fireplace XL Set
A fireplace that can travel just as easily as it sets up.
The Pack & Carry Fireplace XL Set features the Pack & Carry Fireplace XL and the Pack & Carry Fireplace XL Canvas Bag. The stainless steel fireplace is Snow Peak's largest collapsible fireplace and features vent holes for better airflow and four legs for stability.
JAM’s fave feature: The canvas bag features durable handles for easy carrying, several pockets for additional storage, and straps to ensure closure.
$464.90
Footwear Never Fails
Glerups NEW 30th Anniversary Colors
You’ll never buy another pair of holiday slippers again.
It takes Glerups time to develop new colors and the brand has perfected colors that are balanced and rich. To celebrate its 30th year, the brand recently introduced new, stunning colors: North Sea, Sand, and White which are inspired by the beautiful landscape that surrounds its head office in Denmark.
JAM’s fave feature: Glerups are always designed, developed, and produced with respect for human, animal, and nature.
$100 - $155
Vasque Here Low
A team favorite for everyday encounters.
The Here is a shoe that grounds you in the present moment. Designed to breathe with a recycled polyester upper mesh and built on an anatomical last, the Here wraps around the foot to provide a fit that allows you to move.
JAM’s fave feature: The Here is designed with aggressive Xlite outsole lugs for enhanced micro multi-directional traction so you can easily go from road to trail.
$130
Manitobah Modern Moccasin
If we went into a physical office, we expect the team would all be found wearing these.
The Modern Moccasin represents an elevated Indigenous classic. This sleek design boasts a berry outsole design created by Métis artist Kaija Heitland and is crafted with top-grade leather for a luxurious, barefoot feel.
JAM’s fave feature: The classic moccasin construction adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit while championing authentic Indigenous design work.
Available online in both men's and women's styles
MSRP: $120 - $125
Dansko Honey Clog
Comfort meets style and a color that’s sweeter than honey itself.
The Professional clog is Dansko’s iconic silhouette and flagship style. It features a roomy reinforced toe box for protection and comfort. The contoured footbed adds support to the comfort features like a padded instep collar to feel good with virtually any foot.
JAM’s fave feature: Dansko sets itself apart with a protective heel counter that allows the heel to move up and down freely while providing lateral stability, and the anti-fatigue rocker bottom, which is built to keep you moving forward.
$140
Stocking Stuffers that Don’t Stutter
Exped Widget 3-in-1 Pump
No one likes a mouth breather.
Widget is a 3-in-1 pump, flashlight and USB charger! It's powerful enough to inflate multiple high volume mats and in lamp mode will light camp for up to 72 hours.
JAM’s fave feature: It's light/compact enough (7oz) to tuck away into a pack pocket while backpacking and doesn’t require any of your own hot air.
$49.95
Opinel No. 10 Corkscrew Knife
Don’t be caught red (wine) handed.
The perfect knife for your summer picnics or intimate outdoor dinners, the new No. 10 Knife showcases a beech wood handle housing a 5-turn steel corkscrew sturdy enough for the most stubborn corks and a patented bottle opener attachment on the end of the handle, allowing you to easily pop the top of your favorite bottled beverage.
JAM’s fave feature: The same trusty, classic No. 10 design, now with a bottle opener attachment!
$38
Apprvl* Small Embroidered Mushroom Patch
Megan Mussari is a chain stitch dream and these patches make for the perfect funky embellishment.
JAM’s fave feature: These little fun guys are made with wool thread on wool felt and the beige felt is actually an eco-felt made from post-consumer recycled plastic.
$22
Experiences over Everything
Field Station Moab and Joshua Tree
All the adventures without sacrificing a good night's sleep.
Field Station is an inspiring and inclusive modern lodging brand featuring hotels and experiences for everyday adventure. Designed as the ultimate experience from affordable accommodations to easy exploration, Field Station offers several room types, onsite guides, turnkey outdoor equipment rentals and retail, educational programming, DIY or guided experiences, and an espresso cafe.
JAM’s fave feature: Field Station is upcycling and renovating existing lodging and motels in prime outdoor destinations to provide inclusive, supportive, and sustainable basecamps for exploring nearby natural areas.
Non-peak season rates starting from $127/night for rooms and $29/night for Van Life posts.
Book Now or Give the gift of Field Station! There's no better way to say you care about someone than with an unforgettable experience in the great outdoors. Redeemable at either Field Station location, Moab or Joshua Tree, this gift certificate is the perfect instant gift. Special “Spend to Save” offer runs through 12/26: get an extra $25 for every $100 you spend!
Fresh Victor* Variety Pack
A host’s best friend.
Gift your guests a delicious cocktail using one of Fresh Victor’s staple juices. Add a little spirit or just a little seltzer and top it with a nice garnish for a refreshment everyone is sure to love.
JAM’s fave feature: We love how easy it is to make a jalapeno margarita with the jalapeno lime juice but splash some Cactus Pear & Pomegranate in there as well for some added dynamic.
$79.92
You can’t go wrong with…
Mystery Ranch Catalyst 26
Business in the back, adventure up front.
The Catalyst 26 is a versatile pack built to withstand any urban adventure. With a padded laptop pocket, organizing sleeves for a tablet or notebooks, and an external water bottle pocket, it has more than enough volume and organizing features to handle anything from trips to the office to multi-day, multi-country excursions.
JAM’s fave feature: It's made from environmentally friendly, super durable, recycled CORDURA® Nylon that can withstand the toughest outdoor exploit or continual shove in an overhead compartment. We can attest to its durability from our canyoneering experience in Moab, UT this fall.
$179
Nomadix Puffer Blanket
A great way to cozy up with a loved one.
Featuring Snappy VersatilityTM, the Puffer Blanket conveniently adjusts from a packable blanket to a cloak for hands-free wearable warmth, to a minimalist sleeping bag. The Nomadix Puffer Blanket is made with 100% recycled materials, is water resistant, sand and pet hair proof, features anchoring corners, packs down into its own stuff sack, and is machine washable.
JAM’s fave feature: Nomadix contributes to 1% For the Planet and is certified Carbon Neutral.
$99.95
Print Media Subscription*
The gift that keeps on giving and supports the future of quality print media. Gift a subscription to someone who will enjoy a coffee table full of adventure-inducing reading material throughout the year.
JAM’s fave feature: We don’t pick favorites when it comes to our editors but we appreciate all these publications who are the reason print photos and articles surprise us in our mailboxes every few months.
Adventure Journal - Available online
$60
Trails Mag - Available online
$70
Kinfolk - Available online
$80
Mountain Gazette - Available online
$70
For the Household with Lots of Heart
LifeStraw Home 7-Cup Glass Pitcher
Not your average water filter.
Gift this gorgeous hand blown borosilicate glass water filter pitcher that not only looks elegant on your countertop or table but is the only water filter pitcher that removes bacteria and parasites plus lead, microplastics, PFAS (“forever chemicals”), and more than 30 contaminants.
JAM’s fave feature: For every purchase, LifeStraw provides a year of safe water to a child in need. Also available in BPA-free plastic.
$64.95
OtterBox 3-in-1 Charging Station with MagSafe
A desktop staple for a one-stop charge.
This compact power solution keeps all your Apple products charged up with a small footprint. Ideal for the nightstand, home office or even the kitchen. This premium, sleek, magnetic wireless MagSafe charger station holds and powers iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch for one-stop charging.
JAM’s fave feature: Free up desk space and cut back on cords, all in one move.
$149.95
Anna Brones* 2024 Postcard Calendar
Kick off the new year with a calendar from our dear friend and Creative Fuel host, Anna Brones. Her paper cutouts are a staple to the JAM team’s own personal art galleries.
JAM’s fave feature: These 7x5" calendars are designed so that when the month is over, you can cut off the artwork and send it as a postcard to a friend.
$25