Do you know what the absolute perfect Mother’s Day gift is? A well-coordinated family activity in the great outdoors with mom’s loving children not complaining about any of it, the entire time.
But we know that a family hike, backpacking trip, camping overnight, bike ride, paddle, or climb can be hard to pull off, especially with everyone involved and happily participating. So, instead, here are ten tangible ideas you can gift the outdoorsy mom in your life.
For Water Women: Surfers, Paddleboarders, Kayakers, and Swimmers
Shop for durable bathing suits that allow them to be active and come with a promise of water adventures. (To know what size to buy, check her current bathing suit drawer.) Our picks: Outerknown’s Origin One-Piece ($128), Carve Designs’ Escondido Top ($52) and Pippa Compression Bottoms ($58), or Patagonia’s Sunamee Bottoms ($65 $49) and Wave For It Swimsuit Top ($75).

The Surf Bag ($35)
This completely waterproof bag holds a car or house key, key FOB, credit card, money, or other small necessities and is small enough…