It’s that time of the year again and let’s face it — finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift is hard enough.
But finding one for your adventure-loving, outdoorsy mum? Well, that’s next to impossible.
We get it — it can be tough to decide what to give a woman who strives to push her limits and expand her boundaries. Whether she loves to get out on the hiking trail or daydreams of her next camping trip, mums with a spirit of adventure are a different category altogether.
And with Mother’s Day fast approaching, it’s the perfect to time trade in your basic flowers and chocolates for something she can actually use — because what better way to show your mum you care than by investing in something that encourages her to pursue her passion?
Ready to start drafting your shopping list? We’ve compiled a variety of gifts — from practical to luxurious — that every kind of adventure mum is sure to appreciate:
FOR THE ADVENTURE MUM WHO TRAIL RUNS
In case of a sudden downpour, the LULULEMON Run For It All Gloves will keep your mum’s hands protected from the cold air, ensuring her fingers always stay warm no matter the weather. These minimalist gloves are made with Tech Fleece fabric that is 100% water repellent, and features a four-way stretch for extra comfort. But probably the best part about these gloves are its tech-friendly fingers that let her change songs with ease — so she can enjoy her run to the fullest.
Focusing primarily on fitness tracking and jampacked with other health-related features, the SHIELS Active Pro Rose Gold Smart Watch is the ideal running companion for every adventure mum. We all know how important it is for our mums to check on us even when out for a run, and this watch is compatible with both WiFi and Bluetooth — allowing your mum to make and receive calls with just a tap on the wrist. Aside from a built-in fitness tracker, it also comes with a lot of modern health upgrades like a heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and can even measure blood oxygen levels.
It’s important for runners to get a good night’s sleep, as the constant physical activity tends to cause changes in resting body temperature. The BEDWORKS Sealy Posturepedic Harley Mattress is both accommodating and comfortable, and it has a few features that makes it particularly beneficial for your adventure mum who loves to trail run. Its intricately weaved panel coupled with a high top construction offers a great balance between pressure relief and support for an uninterrupted slumber. Its strong coils and soft foam layers also provide stability and proper cushioning to soothe leg muscles that are overworked from trail running.
It’s important for runners to get a good night’s sleep, as the constant physical activity tends to cause changes in resting body temperature. The BEDWORKS Sealy Posturepedic Harley Mattress is both accommodating and comfortable, and it has a few features that makes it particularly beneficial for your adventure mum who loves to trail run. Its intricately weaved panel coupled with a high top construction offers a great balance between pressure relief and support for an uninterrupted slumber. Its strong coils and soft foam layers also provide stability and proper cushioning to soothe leg muscles that are overworked from trail running.
In Australia, surfers and sheepskin boots have gone together like chips and guacomole. Especially in cold surfing spots, UGGs are one of those function-over-fashion staples that never disappoints — and nothing is more reliable than the brand’s Classic Short II Boot. For the adventure mum who enjoys an early morning surf, these boots are a great way to stay warm after surfing. Built with twinface sheepskin and suede, this pair is known for delivering instant comfort to feet numbed by the ocean.
When surfing, flexibility should be your mum’s number one consideration. This is where the SPEEDO Womens Hyperboom Splice Muscleback comes in. As its name suggests, this swimsuit features a muscleback design and medium leg that offers full flexibility and freedom of movement — so that your mum can perform her best when out on the waves. Made with 100% chlorine resistance, this suit is guaranteed to maintain its shape when in the water but without being too restricting by providing just the right amount of stretchability. It also comes in a flattering shape coupled with colorful purple side panels that keep your mum stylish.
Because of the frequent contact with the sun, salt, and sand, surfing can be rather damaging to your mum’s skin. The best way to keep her skin happy and healthy is by getting her a hassle-free skin care routine with the DOPE SKIN CO 3-Step Calming Skin Kit. As its name suggests, this kit includes three products: a non-drying botanical gel cleanser that instantly refreshes and cleans skin, a a lightweight antioxidant-rich moisturizer that hydrates and evens skin tone, and a calming collagen serum that soothes sun-kissed skin and keeps it plump. When used together, this kit helps replenish and care for your mum’s skin — leaving it ready for her next surfing session.
FOR THE ADVENTURE MUM WHO HIKES
If your mum has been hiking long enough, she’s bound to run into hair problems. Long and unruly hair sweeps onto your face, and could get tangled with twigs along the way. The LULULEMON Light Locks Scrunchie is the perfect hiking companion to achieve that perfect high ponytail — guaranteed to push hair out of the way and keep your mum looking classic and effortless while on her hike. Made with 100% recycled polyester, this scrunchie comes in two attractive colors to choose from: dew pink and pastel blue.
If your mum likes to listen to music when out hiking, then nothing beats the convenience of the Apple AirPods 2. These wireless earbuds feature a sleek, minimalist design is lightweight and compact, so its easy to toss into a pocket when not in use. Aside from providing high fidelity audio for music and podcasts, they also help keep your mum reachable during her hike with built-in microphones and accelereometers that easily detect motion speech — so its easier for her to take calls while hiking. These airbuds are also extremely easy to use, as they automatically connect to your mum’s device when removed from the case. Combining convenience and advanced software features, the Apple AirPods remains to be one of the best sets of wireless earbuds out there.
When it comes to hiking headwear, it’s important for your mum to gear up properly for an optimal experience. This hat is the ultimate hike-in-the-sun solution — it’s designed with a wide enough brim that sweeps hair away and keeps the sun off your face. The upper portion features perforations to allow airflow through to the scalp so that its breathable. The fabric blend features a combination of recylced polyester, lycra, and elastane that wicks away moisture. It even has a discreet opening in the back for your mum’s ponytail.
FOR THE ADVENTURE MUM WHO LOVES TO TRAVEL
The LULULEMON City Adventurer Duffel Bag is a practical option for both professional and leisurely travel. Spacious and lightweight, your mum can take advantage of every nook and cranny when packing and check them in or carry on. With travel-friendly handles and an exterior zippered pocket to secure valuables, your adventure mum is sure to fit all of her essentials in one easy-to-carry bag. It’s versatile design can go from work to weekend in just a matter of minutes, by simply slinging it over your shoulder or attaching it to a roller bag.
Even when traveling, it’s still important that your mum maintains a consistent oral care routine. A travel toothbrush is essential, but if you want to make sure your mum gets the best oral care she needs, the ORAL B i09 Electric Toothbrush is a gift she’s sure to appreciate. At the top of its many modern features is its 3D Teeth Tracking and A.I Recognition brushes against three surfaces of the teeth and guides you towards a more thorough clean. And the best part? It comes with Power2Go Charging Travel Case that charges the brush for more convenience while your mum is travelling.
When traveling, your mum tends to get too busy with so much going on that she tends to fall out of her skincare routine. You can help keep her going with a hassle-free regimen using the DOPE SKIN CO Antioxidant Botanical Gel Cleanser. Made with a combination of hemp seed extract and aloe vera, this cleanser is non-drying and promises to leave skin refreshed and revived even after just one use. It’s made of hypoallergenic, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients that cleans as well as hydrates — making sure that at the end of the day, your mum’s skin of devoid of dirt and pollution.
FOR THE YOGI MUM
The main problem yogis have with the usual yoga mats is that they lack the ability to absorb sweat. The solution? The LULULEMON Yoga Mat Towel. This comes in the form of a fluffy pink towel designed with corner pockets and an elastic strap in order to anchor it to your yoga mat. The underside features zonal artwork that improves grip, so it doesn’t move around while doing poses. This yoga towel is made of sweat-wicking, quick-drying material that’s guaranteed to keep your yogi mum on her feet at all times.
One of the best ways to enjoy the beach is by doing yoga; but wearing full on yoga pants can be too hot for the sunny weather. That’s where the SPEEDO Womens Essential Endurance Legsuit. This lightweight legsuit comes up mid-calf, so there’s a lot of legroom for your mum to fully stretch and do her favorite yoga poses. It’s design features wide straps and an open leader-back cut that provides just the right amount of coverage. It also comes with a light bust shelf liner that provides the support necessary for your mum to take her yoga training sessions in comfort and confidence.
The LULULEMON Align High-Rise Petal Hem Crop Leggings combines the basic factors of comfort, functionality and style in order to help your mum make the most out of her yoga sessions. Sweat proof and squat proof, these leggings are made with a patented Nulu fabric that is so soft that it almost feels weightless. A layer of lycra fibre is added to the construction so that it retains its shape even in the most complicated of yoga poses. Together, they form a unique blend that provides a four-way stretch with moisture-wicking capacity that every yogi mum is sure to love.
FOR THE ADVENTURE MUM WHO LOVES THE SNOW
Nothing quite compares to the feeling of snuggling your feet into comfort when the cold weather hits. On the very few days your mum stays in on a snow day, you can be sure she keeps her feet toasty with the SPLOSHIES Women’s Wine Non-Slip Home Slippers. Made with 100% polyester fabric on the outside and the a sherpa fleece lining on the inside, this pair built to be extra soft and fluffy. With stylish embroideries and four colors to choose from, these slippers are bound to be your mum’s new favorite pair.
If you’re mum appreciates the cold weather, then she’s bound to fall in love with the FORCAST Carolyn Cropped Cable Knit. It comes in two colors to choose from: beige and rust. With a relaxed fit and ribbed edges, this cropped knit top is versatile enough to pair with simple denim jeans for a casual look or an A-line skirt for a more chic finish — designed to keep your mum effortlessly stylish during winter.
Giving a new meaning to the phrase “short and sweet,” the UGG Womens Mini Bailey Button II Boot is bound to be the newest staple in your mum’s winter wardrobe. It’s shorter than the usual UGGs design, but still provides enough comfort and protection from the cold with its soft twinface sheepskin inner lining. This design stands out because it’s embellished with a wood-button closure that adds to its versatility — your mum can either fasten it up for extra warmth or fold down to provide a fluffy collar.
FOR THE ADVENTURE MUMS WHO CAMPS
Cooking is one of the most challenging parts of outdoor camping, and more often than not, it’s our mums who are in charge of this task. This is why the MY DEAL 8-in-1 Multifunction Digital Air Fryer is a welcome new addition to your mum’s list of camping equipment. This air fryer is relatively small and lightweight, meaning it won’t take out too much space in the camp and won’t heat up your camper as much as an oven does. And the best part? It adds a variety to cooking meals beyond boiling, frying and barbecuing — making cooking less of a hassle for your adventure mum.
When camping during the fall and winter seasons, the LULULEMON Warm Revelation Beanie is a must-have accessory for your mum to have on hand. Aside from protecting your mum’s head and face from the elements, it also keeps her hair back while she moves around to set up camp. This beanie is made with a 100% merino wool blend fabric which not only makes it soft and stretchy, but it also has a naturally insulating feature that helps regulate temperature during chilly camping nights.
Here’s the thing — if your mum has gotten used to using an electric toothbrush at home, then chances are, she’ll also need another one for camping as well. The SHAVER SHOP Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Electric Toothbrush is a great addition to her camping checklist because it comes in a portable and lightweight design; it’s easy to pack and easy to use. The best part is that it has an extremely long battery life — it lasts up to two weeks on a single charge, even with regular use. This electric toothbrush boasts of having flexible bristles that are designed to curve around the contours of the teeth to remove up to 10x more plaque — so your mum can maintain her good brushing habits even when camping.
When camping, it’s important that your adventure mum keeps her IDs, passports and important cards on hand. The COACH Mini Skinny ID Case is a minimalist wallet that aligns with the camping philosophy — to keep things as simple and lightweight as possible, without sacrificing functionality. As its name suggests, this wallet is ultra skinny and easy to pack away into your camping bag. It’s made extra durable with textured crossgrain leather and closes with a zip-top closure. This wallet has a credit slot and ID window and still has enough space to store keys — the perfect accessory to keep your mum’s essentials secure in the outdoors.
FOR THE SYLISH ADVENTURE MUM
The COACH Pillow Madison Shoulder Bag is one of the brand’s most popular picks for a reason. Crafted with quilted plush, ultra-soft Nappa leather, this bag has a versatile timeless design that can be used in both casual and formal events. The exterior is fashioned with a open slip pocket where your mum can easily store her essentials for easy access. It also features the brand’s signature turnlock closure for better security and handles that can be converted into a sling bag.
The COACH Pillow Madison Shoulder Bag is one of the brand’s most popular picks for a reason. Crafted with quilted plush, ultra-soft Nappa leather, this bag has a versatile timeless design that can be used in both casual and formal events. The exterior is fashioned with a open slip pocket where your mum can easily store her essentials for easy access. It also features the brand’s signature turnlock closure for better security and handles that can be converted into a sling bag.
Nothing beats the simplicity and elegance of a pair of silver hoops — and the SHIELS Sterling Silver Plain Sleeper Earrings is a prime example. With an affordable price tag, this pair is an excellent budget-friendly gift choice that doesn’t make any trade-offs when it comes to quality and style. This timeless and versatile piece looks great with any outfit, whether your mum is attending Sunday brunch with her friends or a more formal gathering. Being made from Sterling silver, this pair of earrings is also 100% hypoallergenic and won’t fade over time.
