My little guy turned eight yesterday and he’s already an avid outdoorsman {or outdoorsboy … wink}. He loves nothing more than being outside, climbing tall trees, shooting his BB gun, fishing, and watching nature. My husband suggested that some fun outdoor-encouraging items might make a great birthday gift idea for him and I thought I’d share it here: a gift basket for an outdoorsman. {This post contains affiliate links.}
I wanted to paint a basket or can in camouflage but since we came up with this idea a little late, I just ran out of time. Instead, I used a basket that we already had, added a little Duck Dynasty ribbon, and filled it with some fun items.
Knowing that Luke already owns a BB gun and a slingshot and has a pond a block away, his gift basket is full of items that he’ll use regularly.
We filled his basket with the following things:
a package of paper targets
a net for catching tadpoles, frogs, or small fish at the pond
a pair of binoculars
catfish bait {our pond is full of catfish}
a LED light that fits on the brim of a cap and
a duck whistle {for playing with the ducks at our pond}.
There are so many fun items that you could add to a basket. Wander the aisles of your outdoor store for ideas and consider these suggestions:
a BB gun
ammunition for a BB gun or slingshot
fishing bait or hooks
anything pertaining to your outdoorsman’s favorite outdoor activity.
What would you put in a gift basket for an outdoorsman? I’d love to hear your favorite ideas.
Need another gift idea? Check out the tool box I put together for Luke last year.
What a great idea, Randi! I bet Luke loved every bit of it.