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Blog | 01 December 2022

Top 10 festive gifts for Scouts of all ages

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Buying presents for the festive season can be tricky. Whether you’re looking for something practical, educational, or fun, we’ve got you covered.

From handy equipment to pack on their next adventure, to presents that spark their curiosity, we’ve handpicked 10 of our favourite gifts from Scout Store this year.

They’re suitable for all genders, a range of ages, and are bound to make their festive season even more special.

A metal lunch box with attached fork and green strap.

10. Stainless Steel Sandwich Box

£28 buy sandwich box at Scout Store

Going on hikes is hungry work, and a sturdy sandwich box is just what they need to keep their food fresh.

It comes with a free, stainless-steel fork, and the lid can double up as a chopping board. The inner compartment can fit their favourite snacks to keep them going.

It’s great for the environment, too. It’s eco-friendly, has a natural bamboo lid, and it’s 100% plastic free.

A plastic li covering a teal rubber bottom, to create a mini greenhouse.

9. Growing Gardeners Greenhouse

£8 – buy greenhouse at Scout Store

Plant seeds and watch them sprout to life with the Growing Gardeners Greenhouse. It’s the perfect educational gift for any young one who’d love to give gardening a go. From cress to peas, who knows what they’ll grow?

Watch their eyes light up with wonder as they care for their sprouting seeds before they’re ready to be taken outside. They can plant any seed they like in the eco-friendly greenhouse, made from sustainable bamboo and bioplastics.

A large dark green backpack

8. ‘Dayle’ Rolltop Backpack

£65 – buy backpack at Scout Store

Every Scout needs a backpack for all their essentials. This backpack has rollable design, helping them fit everything they need for their next adventure. No need to worry about rainy days, either – the backpack is 100% waterproof, and the opening is completely water resistant.

When they’re not exploring the outdoors, the backpack is perfect for carrying on-the-go. There’s a 15-inch padded laptop sleeve, 2 inner mobile phone pockets, pen pockets, and a zip pouch for other valuables.

With adjustable straps for ultimate comfort, it’s the perfect companion for any trip.

A metal insulated travel cup with a green top

7. Black + Blum – Insulated Travel Cup

£22 – buy travel cup at Scout Store

Imagine being 5 hours into a chilly hike and warming up with a cup of tea? With this eco-friendly, insulated travel cup, you can. It’s not just for colder seasons, either. On a hot summers’ day, it’ll keep your drinks cold for up to 8 hours.

With a lockable lid and sturdy structure, it’s 100% leakproof, so you can enjoy your drink without the worry of spills in your backpack. Its handy size means it’s ideal for carrying on the go, and fits in car cup holders and bike bottle cages.

Even more, the cup is made from stainless steel and has a silicone lid, making it 100% plastic free.

A dark blue heavyweight outdoor duvet.

6. Night Owl Outdoor Coverless Washable Duvet

£70 – buy duvet at Scout Store

Feeling snug and warm when sleeping under the stars is the best feeling. Especially after a long day of exciting outdoor activities, every Scout dreams of a comfy night’s rest.

This lightweight duvet is easy to carry, making it ideal for taking on camps. It has a soft Sherpa Fleece on the inside for extra warmth, and its water and stain resistant on the outside to keep you dry.

It’s super easy to wash between camps, as it’s machine washable and dries in under 90 minutes.

A close-up of an orange and black compass.

5. Terra Kids Compass

£12 – buy compass at Scout Store

This compass, specially designed for kids, is a must-have for young people eager to get outdoors. It’s easy to read and features integrated iron sight for targeting locations. They’ll get familiar with compass points as they learn how to navigate and explore the world around them.

With a nylon band and aluminium karabiner attachment, the compass can be fastened to belt loops or backpacks to stop it being left behind. It’s safely tucked into a durable, top quality, metal case to protect it from clumsy hands.

A box containing a 3-in-1 mini robot.

4. Green Science: 3 in 1 Mini Solar Robot

£25 – buy robot at Scout Store

This awesome solar-powered robot gives young people (aged five and over) hours of educational fun. It has three exciting options, including rope climbing, walking, and running as a racer, so they’ll never be bored.

Since it’s powered by the sun, there’s no need to plug it in to recharge – just leave it out in the sun. It’s compact, multifunctional, and incredibly easy to build, so it can be taken anywhere without hassle.

A metal pack-away table with two benches big enough for two people each.

3. Coleman Pack-Away Table For 4

£70 – buy table at Scout Store

This impressive pack away table is the ideal camping companion. Whether you’re embarking on a family weekend away or heading to your local park for a picnic, this portable dining table lets you enjoy your meal comfortably.

It’s lightweight and compact, easily fitting in car boots, motorhomes, or campervans. The comfy, padded seats can be removed easily and washed in the machine, and the auto-lock keeps the table secure when you’re using it or packing it away. There’s even space for 4 people!

A cardboard tube containing a metal dartboard

2. Wayfarer – Magnetic Dartboard

£20 – buy magnetic dartboard at Scout Store

Challenging your travel companions to a game of darts is a great way to take a break from exploring. Whether you’re on a Scout trip or camping with your family, a friendly competition is bound to put a smile on your faces.

This rollable, magnetic, outdoor dartboard can fit easily in your backpack and be hung up on a tree when you fancy a quick game. It’s completely waterproof, so there’s no need to worry about the weather.

It comes with three yellow and three red magnetic darts, so you can see who’s on top in a safer version of the traditional game. To give you more variety, it’s double sided, so you can choose to play properly or just practice your darts.

A box containing a construction kit to build animals

1. Terra Kids Connectors – Construction Kit Animals

£20 – buy construction kit at Scout Store

Spark your young person’s imagination and creativity with this fascinating construction kit. There are three different types of animals you can make, or countless original creations. They’ll be desperate to get outdoors and build whatever comes to mind!

The kit comes with everything you need to get started – an instruction booklet and materials. They’ll just need to head outdoors and find some natural materials (like twigs and leaves) to bring their creatures to life.

It’s educational and creative at the same time, making the perfect gift for any young person (aged eight or over) who’s curious about the outdoors.

From everyone at Scouts, have a wonderful festive season this year.

Whether your recipient is a budding outdoors explorer, needs some practical gear or is curious about science, we hope we’ve inspired you with some fantastic gifts to celebrate.

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