Five Star Gift Ideas

For a son who is passionate about urbex (urban exploring), there are plenty of meaningful and personal gift ideas that can further fuel his adventurous spirit. Here are a few suggestions to consider:

1. GoPro Camera: A high-quality action camera like a GoPro will allow your son to capture his urbex expeditions in stunning detail. With its waterproof and durable design, he can document his urban explorations from every angle and share his thrilling experiences with others.

2. Photography Books on Urban Exploration: Help your son enhance his urbex photography skills by gifting him books or guides focused on urban exploration photography. These resources can provide valuable insight, tips, and inspiration for capturing unique and compelling shots during his adventures.

3. Abandoned Places Map or Guidebook: Help your son discover new urbex locations by giving him a map or guidebook detailing abandoned places in his area or different parts of the world. This way, he can plan future expeditions and explore new sites that align with his interests.

4. Safety Gear: Urbex can involve potential risks, so ensuring your son's safety is essential. Consider gifting him protective gear like sturdy hiking boots, a headlamp, a high-quality flashlight, or a reliable backpack that suits his exploration needs. These items will not only enhance his safety but also enable him to explore various environments comfortably.

5. Membership to Urbex Online Communities: Connecting with like-minded individuals can be a great source of inspiration for your son. Gifting him a membership to urbex-focused online communities or forums will provide him with a platform to share stories, exchange tips with experienced explorers, and even plan urbex meetups to further expand his network.

6. Urbex Workshops or Classes: Surprise your son with an opportunity to further develop his urbex skills by enrolling him in an urbex workshop or photography class. These sessions can offer hands-on learning experiences under the guidance of experienced professionals, helping him refine his techniques and explore new creative perspectives.

7. Customized Urbex Gear: Personalize his urbex gear with engravings or patches that reflect his passion for urban exploration. Whether it's a backpack, camera strap, or clothing item, the customized touch will make the gift feel unique and special to him.

8. Customized Photo Frame or Book: Gather some of his favorite urbex photographs or prints and create a customized photo frame or a photo book capturing his adventurous moments. This gift will not only showcase his talent but also serve as a visual reminder of his passion and accomplishments in urbex.

9. Subscription to Urbex Magazines or Websites: Keep your son up to date with the latest urbex news, stories, and explorations by gifting him a subscription to urbex magazines or online websites. This will provide him with a regular dose of inspiration and connect him to a wider urbex community.

Remember, the key to a meaningful and personal gift is to understand your son's interests and hobbies. By catering to his passion for urbex, these gift ideas will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression and encourage him to continue exploring and capturing the beauty of abandoned places.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”