Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, I have a gift idea that combines her love for backpacking and hiking in national parks. How about a personalized National Park Backpack?

This gift is not only practical but also sentimental as it will remind her of her adventures in the great outdoors. Here's what you can do to make this gift extra special:

1. Backpack: Choose a high-quality backpack that is spacious enough to hold all her hiking essentials, such as a water bottle, snacks, a map, and a camera. Look for a backpack with multiple compartments and adjustable straps for comfort.

2. Personalize the backpack: Consider having her name or initials embroidered or engraved on the backpack. This will add a personal touch and make it uniquely hers. You can also choose a backpack featuring her favorite national park or a design that reflects her love for nature.

3. Accessories: To complement the backpack, consider adding some practical hiking accessories. For example, a collapsible water bottle, a lightweight and portable camping hammock, or a durable stainless steel camping mug. These accessories will enhance her outdoor experience and make her trips even more enjoyable.

4. National Park Pass: If she doesn't already have one, consider gifting her an annual National Park Pass. This pass will give her access to all the national parks across the country, allowing her to explore and hike to her heart's content. It's a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.

5. Personalized trail mix: Get creative and put together a personalized trail mix for her. Include her favorite nuts, dried fruits, chocolate chips, and anything else she enjoys snacking on during her hikes. Package it in a reusable container or a mason jar with a custom label.

6. Hiking journal: Encourage your mom to document her hiking experiences and memories with a hiking journal. Choose a journal with blank pages for her to write about her adventures, record the trails she's conquered, and capture the beauty of nature through sketches or photographs.

7. Outdoor-themed book: If your mom enjoys reading, find an intriguing book about national parks, hiking adventures, or wilderness survival. It can inspire her, provide valuable insights, or entertain her during her downtime between hikes.

8. Photography gear: If your mom has a passion for photography, consider gifting her some photography gear specific to outdoor adventures. For example, a lightweight tripod, a waterproof camera bag, or a portable lens kit. These accessories will help her capture stunning nature shots and preserve her memories.

9. Gift card: If you are unsure about specific items, consider getting her a gift card to a camping or outdoor gear store. This way, she can choose whatever equipment or gear she may need or desire for her upcoming trips.

Remember, the most important factor in a gift is the thought and effort you put into selecting something that aligns with her interests and passions. By tailoring the gift to her love for backpacking and hiking in national parks, you are sure to make her birthday memorable and meaningful.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”