Best Gifts Under $50: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our 7th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category, then build up speed to the $50-$100 range, followed by the $100-$200 gifts before we culminate with the $200+ gift ideas. No matter what price range your spending preferences land in we're sure you'll find the perfect gift for that adventurer on your holiday gift list.
Top Gifts Under $50
If your budget is limited have a look here to see what works. We’re sure you’ll find something that won’t break the bank and that will make them super happy. If you have a little more to spend then check out our list of the Best Gifts priced $50-$100 here and our Best Gifts priced $100-$200 here.
Outdoor Research Ski Touring Cap
The Outdoor Research ski touring cap works perfectly on the skin track shielding your eyes from the sun and the mesh panels on the side help keep you from overheating on the way up. It has an oversize back adjustment that makes it easy to use even with bulky gloves on. The fabric is water resistant to help keep you dry in all conditions and it’s compact and lightweight so can be easily stored in a jacket pocket or backpack when not in use. The Outdoor Research Ski Touring Cap makes a great low-priced gift for those backcountry skiers on your holiday shopping list.
- Water-resistant fabric
- Adjustable
- Reflective logo
- Breathability
Colours: Cranberry, Black
Weight: 55g / 1.94oz
Size: One Size
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow Cinch
Therm-a-rest is known for creating the camping mat category and since then they have expanded into making some of the best sleeping bags on the market. To complete this sleep set up you’ll also need a pillow and the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow Cinch is the most comfortable pillow we’ve ever used. It provides big comfort but packs down relatively small so it’s ideal for car camping, travelling and front country adventures. The soft, 60% recycled polyester cover is filled with supportive and compressible upcycled foam from their sleeping pad manufacturing making the Compressible Pillow Cinch pretty darn earth-friendly. The integrated cinch-cord allows you to adjust the firmness of the Compressible Pillow Cinch to your desired comfort and helps pack it down to less than half its size for easy storage. To increase comfort, even more, Therm-a-Rest added a top layer of insulation to eliminate any lumps and increase your sleeping pleasure. This is the ideal low priced present for someone on your holiday gift list.
- Customize Your Comfort: Use the cinch cord to tailor the firmness and support to your ideal comfort level.
- Upcycled Foam: Stuffed with excess foam from sleeping pad production for proven eco-friendly comfort.
- Recycled Fabric: Super-soft polyester cover is 60% recycled to keep your head comfy and it's eco-impact small.
- Compressible: Packs down into itself so you can rest better on-th-go.
- Lump-free: Light and soft insulation layer on top eliminates lumps for an even snoozing surface.
- Offered in three sizes to suit your needs; machine washable.
- Urethane foam fill, Polyester Insulation, Polyester Shell
Sizes: S, M, L
Weight: 210 - 420g / 7 - 15oz
Colours: Green Mountains Print, Stargazer, Fun Guy Print, Warp Speed Print, Pines
Athletic Brewing
Athletic Brewing’s non-alcoholic beer is for people who love high-quality craft beer without the alcohol—so that they can stay focussed on their adventure. With four flavours to choose from, Run Wild IPA, Free Wave Hazy IPA, Upside Dawn, and Athletic Lite there is something for everyone. The Award-winning Run Wild IPA craft non-alcoholic brew is brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops and has an approachable bitterness to balance the specialty malt body. It's a great, classic IPA for craft beer lovers, and comes in at just 65 calories. The Free Wave Hazy IPA is a Hazy IPA is loaded with Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic hops for a robust citrusy, hoppy flavour and only 70 calories. Upside Dawn is a classic Golden Style Ale that's refreshing, clean, balanced and light-bodied. With subtle floral and earthy notes, this NA brew is made with premium Vienna Malt alongside a combo of English and traditional American hops and only has 45 calories. Athletic Lite is Athletic Brewing's reimagining of what "lite beer" is supposed to be. At just 25 calories and 5 carbs, this brew is made with organic grains and pairs perfectly as your day-to-day beverage, whatever the activity.
Price: $16.99CAN / $13.99US
Flavours: Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA, Athletic Brewing Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA, Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn, Athletic Brewing Athletic Lite
Burton Throttle Gloves
Burton’s Throttle fleece gloves are made for mild days on the mountain and daily wear in town and their quick drying and breathable material also make them a great ski touring glove. They have a grippy silicone palm for grip and added dexterity, while the screen-compatible fingertips allow for easy use and access to your phone. When full storm gloves are overkill, these are a great alternative. Plus, they are made from 90% recycled fibres and the materials are Bluesign approved which means that they have minimal effect on people and the planet when compared to virgin materials. Not only are the Burton Throttle Gloves easy on your wallet but they are also easy on the planet. A great gift for that adventurer on your holiday gift list.
- DRYRIDE stretch fabric shell is highly breathable, waterproof, and quick drying.
- Screen Grab® with synthetic suede on the palm is touchscreen-compatible, giving you freedom to control your device
- Grippy silicone material on the palm for firm grip on whatever you are reaching for.
- Bluesign® materials are responsibly crafted in processes that minimize impact on people and our planet
- 90% recycled fibres that provide long-lasting durability and all-around easy care.
Colours: True Black
Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Warranty: Lifetime
Hydro Flask Outdoor Kitchen Collection
From backyards to campsites, Hydra Flask’s outdoor kitchen collection is designed to be your new favourite outdoor dining set. Now you can dine in comfort and style wherever you are. The collection includes Hydro Flask’s 10 Inch plate, 1QT Bowl with Lid, 12oz Outdoor Tumbler and Flatware Set along with several other options. Read below for a brief description of each.
Hydro Flask 10 Inch plate
Ready for a seat at any table, the 10 inch plate has TouchShield double wall insulation that helps keep your hands comfy while holding hot meals and its clean design always looks beautiful.
Hydro Flask 1QT Bowl with Lid
Tough enough to rough it but sleek enough for the dining table. Hydra Flask’s personal 1 quart Bowl has a press-in lid to help keep food hot or cold till dinner time. The 1QT Bowl also has TouchShield double wall insulation that helps keep your hands comfortable while holding hot meals.
Hydro Flask 12oz Outdoor Tumbler
The perfect camp chair companion, this 12oz Outdoor Tumbler keeps cold drinks icy cold and hot drinks hot for hours. The outdoor tumbler even has internal measurement markers for mixing drinks.
Hydro Flask Flatware Set
This durable Flatware Set uses 18/8 pro-grad stainless steel which is beautiful and tough. The included carry sleeve and stackable design make storage and travel easy and they complete the set with the Tumbler, Bowl and Plate.
- Hydro Flask 10 Inch plate
- TouchShield double wall insulation keeps hot food hot and cold food cold while shielding hands from temperature transfer.
- Plates are designed to stack together for easy transport.
- 18/8 Pro-Grade Stainless Steel construction
- Colour Last™ powder coat for added durability
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free
- Hydro Flask 1QT Bowl with Lid
- Ideal size for 1-2 people
- TouchShield™ double wall insulation keeps hot food hot and cold food cold while shielding hands from temperature transfer
- Press-In Lid for mess free transport
- Bowls are designed to stack together for easy transport, carry, and storage
- 18/8 Pro-Grade Stainless Steel construction
- Colour Last™ powder coat for added durability
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free
- Hydro Flask 12oz Outdoor Tumbler
- TempShield™ insulation keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for hours
- Fits most camp chair cupholders
- Tumblers and lids are designed to stack together for easy transport, carry and storage
- Included Press-In Lid is splash resistant
- Interior 1/2 cup and 1 cup measuring lines
- 18/8 Pro-Grade stainless steel construction
- Colour Last™ powder coat for added durability and sweat-free carry
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free
- Hydro Flask Flatware Set
- Flatware set includes: one fork, one knife, one spoon, one travel pouch
- Durable 18/8 Pro-Grade Stainless Steel knife, fork, and spoon
- Serrated knife easily cuts through a variety of foods
- Flatware stacks for compact storage
- Travel pouch with hook and loop closure
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free
Price: $29.95CAN / $24.95US
Colours: Olive, Pineapple, Birch
Dimensions: 25.5 x 2.5cm / 10 x 1”
Weight: 610g / 21.6oz
Hydro Flask 1QT Bowl with Lid
Price: $29.95CAN / $24.95US
Colours: Olive, Pineapple, Birch
Dimensions: 18 x 8cm / 7.1 x 3.1”
Weight: 440g / 15.5oz
Hydro Flask 12oz Outdoor Tumbler
Price: $29.95CAN / $24.95US
Colours: Olive, Pineapple, Birch
Volume: 354ml / 12oz
Weight: 196g / 6.88oz
Hydro Flask Flatware Set
Price: $29.95CAN / $24.95US
Colours: Stainless Steel
Weight: 176g / 6.2oz
PHOOZY Cooler
The Phoozy can cooler is a spacesuit for your can, it helps keep your drink 10X colder than a standard neoprene koozie and is 75% lighter than a stainless steel can insulator. It uses the brand’s Chromium Thermal Barrier which is made from patented spacesuit technology. A cool feature (pun intended) is that it floats in water even with a full can, so you are safe from accidents while floating down your favourite river. There is a large selection of colours and patterns to choose from so you can customize your Phoozy to your personality or adventure.
- Keeps all your favourite US standard 12oz, Slim 12oz, and 16oz cans ice cold.
- Can cooler keeps your drinks colder 10x longer than standard neoprene koozie.
- Patented Nasa spacesuit technology
- Anti-gravitiy elastic hand strap to make it easy to hold.
Colours: Mahi Green, Marlin Blue, Pink Fusion, Black Camo, Army Pink Camo, Seafoam
Sizes: 12oz can, 12oz Skinny can, 16oz Tall can
Tailgate Industries Goggle Case
Tailgate industries make several different sizes of goggle cases for safe storage when you are in-between runs, waiting for the lifts or touring up to your next line. They are easy to use, low profile and packable. Constructed using an ABS plastic shell that is layered with soft fleece for your goggle lens and the outside uses a durable athletic fabric. Goggles are held in place with a spandura pocket and four-way stretch hood that wraps around to the front of the goggle case and is held in place with a cord lock and elastic band. Designed to be low profile, lightweight, semi rigid and can accommodate most styles/sizes of goggles.
- Shell construction is made from nearly indestructible ABS plastic
- Interior is lined with a soft microfiber fleece.
- The pouch is constructed of Spandura, a durable material that stretches like spandex.
- The case also has a wrap-around hood that allows you to cover the goggles resting on your helmet when pausing for a break or moving from mountain to mountain.
Price: $47.65CAN / $34.95US
Colours: Avo, Black, Orange, Sky, Tweed
Size: 14 x 24 x 2.5cm / 5.5 x 9.5 x 1”
Tailgate Industries Niner MX Goggle Case
Price: $47.65CAN / $34.95US
Colours: Azul, Black, Green, Orange
Size: 14 x 28 x 4cm / 5.5 x 11 x 1.5”
Tailgate Industries Niner XL Goggle Case
Price: $53CAN / $38.95US
Colours: Amarillo, Black, Indego, Verde
Size: 12.5 x 29 x 4cm / 5 x 11.5 x 1.5”
Mystery Ranch Mission Control Tech Organizer
Organize all of your tech gear and electronics in one safe and dry place no matter how much you like to carry. The Mystery Ranch Mission Control Tech Organizers come in three sizes, 1.5L, 2.5L, and 4L. All of them come with two internal zippers and porting docks for on-the-go charging. With several pockets, it is easy to keep things organized and conveniently located when you need them. Designed to stand upright or pack easily these bags are fully padded to help protect their contents from any bumps you may come across on your travels. Great gift idea for the on-the-go traveller.
- Fully padded on all sides to help protect dropping or being bumped around
- Portered front zipper allows for battery charging and easy access
- Multiple porting options
- Soft webbing grab handle
- Designed to stand upright for ease of use while traveling or on tight spaces
Volume: 1.5L, 2.5L, 4L
Dimensions: 22x15x6cm, 24x20x6cm, 29x22x9cm
Sunday Afternoons Meridian Visorband
Your everyday adventure companion, an insulated earband with a brim! Made from lightweight, four-way stretch, breathable Italian fabric, microfleece provides extra insulation without adding bulk–it even fits under a helmet! Crushable and travel friendly the Sunday Afternoons Meridian Visorband is a lightweight and breathable option to wearing a toque (beanie for you Americans) or trucker hat—as it lets the top of your head breathe while it keeps your ears warm. And it has built in dual position Sunglass Locks which means you can stow your shades in two positions in the Meridian Visorband when you don’t need them on your face.
- Four-way-stretch, breathable fabric
- Hollow-core microfleece insulated lining
- 6.5 cm crushable brim
- Dual-position sunglass Lock keeps glasses in place
- Reflective details
- Crushable design is travel friendly
- UPF+ 50 sun rating
- Italian-sourced fabric
- 57% nylon, 28% polyester, 15% spandex
Weight: 41.5g / 1.46oz
Sizes: One size fits all
Colours: Black Quarry, Storm
Warranty: Materials and workmanship are guaranteed for life.
Platypus Soft Bottle
The lightest and most compact bottle that Platypus makes, the Soft Bottle is 100% free of BPA, BPS, phthalate free and does not use any polycarbonates. When empty, the Soft Bottle easily flattens and rolls up compactly, saving space and with an ergonomic shape where the bottle narrows in the middle to make it easy to hold. A great gift for keeping your loved ones hydrated.
- Available with a push cap or a push/pull cap and accepts any threaded Platypus lid or drink tube kit.
- Materials are taste-free, BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free.
- Highly packable, when empty the Soft Bottle easily flattens and rolls up compactly, saving space.
- Smart design, bottle narrows in the middle making it easy to hold
Colours: Arroyo, Apex, Logo, Waves, Wild Blue
Size: 1L / 34fl oz
Length: 33cm / 13in
Human Gear GoKit Deluxe
Offering some of the best mess kits around, Human Gears GoKit Deluxe packs away nice and tidy but is still loaded with simple yet smart features. GoKit Deluxe includes the award-winning GoBites Uno spork, a toothpick, a dual-mode mug and a sturdy plate and bowl that snap together securely. Great gift idea for the one who loves mealtime in the woods or anywhere on the go.
- Snap together plate and bowl
- Dual-mode mug
- Thermal ribs at base of bowl make it easy to hold
- Uno spork that snaps inside of plate for rattle free carrying
- FDA food-safe materials
- Bowl/plate/cups/toothpick - #5 PP
- Utensil - #7 Hi-temp nylon
- Seal (on cup lid) - Silicone
- Microwave-safe
- Dishwasher-safe
Weight: 377g / 13.3 oz
Dims: 25 x 19 x 6.5cm / 9.2 x 7.5 x 2.6 in
Colours: Charcoal/Green, Charcoal/Blue, Charcoal/Red
If you have a little more to spend then check out our list of the Best Gifts priced $50-$100 here and our Best Gifts priced $100-$200 here. If you have a little more to spend then check out our $200+ Holiday Gift Guide suggestions—happy shopping.