Christmas is fast approaching so it’s time to start looking into presents for your loved ones and buy ahead to beat the rush. For the sports lovers among your friends and family, there is some great mercandise updated for 2020 that will delight and engage them.
Here are our top 10 picks of fabulous gift ideas for sports lovers.
1. Action camera
A multi-angle, versatile, waterproof and shock-resistant action camera will be the best gift for anyone who loves adventure and the great outdoors. Placed on their bike or ski helmets, mounted on chest straps for runners, this year’s new cameras have better resolution and battery life than ever.
2. A yoga mat
Going back to basics, the yoga mat is a great reminder for any sports lover out there of the importance of stretching and relaxing, too. Lots of sporty people neglect this aspect of their training and find themselves with unwanted niggles or injuries as a result. Maybe pair it with a subscription to a yoga app, so it’s easier for your friend to commit to using the mat.
3. Running headphones
For the runners who also enjoy music when they exercise, some good-quality running headphones will be an ideal gift. You can never have too many of these as they get used and abused in all sorts of weather. Give your loved one the gift of music on the trails!
4. A head torch
Yes, this is not the most exciting of gifts, but it is definitely practical now that nights are significantly longer and there is less time during the day to be outside, with work and family commitments. A head torch allows your outdoor-loving sporty friend to enjoy the early morning or evening hours outside safely, so it’s an ideal gift in winter.
5. Warm outdoor gloves
Ideally waterproof or water resistant, some good outdoor gloves make a great present for someone who likes to practice outdoor sports in winter. From skiing and snowboarding to hiking or running, breathable, comfortable gloves will always remind you of how much you care for them, too.
6. Reflective bands
How about increasing your loved one’s security on the bike our when out running in the evenings? Reflective magnetic bands that can be placed around wrists and ankles when out exercising are a true life saver and a simple but thoughtful gift.
7. Rechargeable bike lights
Ideal for early-morning cyclists or commuters, a pair of rechargeable bike lights they can also stick into a USB slot during work so they can re-use on their ride home in the evening makes for a great gift.
8. Solar battery pack
One way to be environmentally friendly while keeping your gadgets charged, a solar battery pack can be attached to the back of a hiking or cycling rucksack to capture the solar energy during an outdoor activity.
9. Set of waterproof bags
Another extremely useful but less glamourous gift! Waterproof bags are always useful, regardless of the sport. Taking smaller valuable items with you on a ride or hike exposes them to the elements, but with a small waterproof bag that’s no longer an issue. The bigger bags can be used to keep spare clothing dry. A perfect gift for mountain lovers when the seasons are changing.
10. A pair of binoculars
For your friend who loves hiking and observing wildlife, a pair of binoculars are a great gift to help them orienteer and watch wild animals from a distance, too.
