Sporty Gifts

What makes a good Christmas gift for sporty people?

Anyone looking for sporty gifts at Christmas knows the question: what is the right gift for someone who already has almost everything? Backpacks, bike bags and sport bags are a good answer because they match the hobby and get used in everyday life. As gifts for sporty people, they suit a partner, a sister, parents or a best friend. For Christmas gifts in the sports category, it helps to ask about the favourite activity: does the person go hiking at the weekend, cycle to work every day or train several times a week? That makes it quick to narrow down the gift ideas on this page. Sporty gift ideas for men and women differ less in design than in fit. Back length, carrying system and size decide whether a piece is worn happily. Colours range from understated to bold, so a safe choice is possible even when the recipient's taste is unknown.

Gift for hikers: hiking backpack or trekking backpack

A gift for hikers usually ends up being a backpack, and then comes the choice between a hiking backpack and a trekking backpack. Hiking backpacks are made for day trips and hold food, a jacket and small items. Padded shoulder straps and a back panel with ventilation are important. Anyone heading out for several days needs more volume and better load distribution. That is what trekking backpacks are built for: with a hip belt, the weight shifts from the back to the hips. A trekking backpack as a gift therefore suits people who plan longer routes. Christmas gifts for hiking fans should also take the weather into account. A water-resistant backpack for the outdoors protects the contents in light rain, and water-resistant backpacks come, depending on the model, in different materials, such as coated fabric. External pockets for drinking bottles and compartments for small items are also practical. As for size: compact for day trips, larger for multi-day tours.

Gifts for cyclists and fitness fans: cycling backpacks, bike bags and sport bags

Christmas gifts for cyclists and bike riders should above all be suited to everyday use. Cycling backpacks sit close to the back and stay stable even when riding fast. Depending on the model, they come with reflectors or a chest strap. Bike bags are attached to the luggage rack and relieve the back, which makes a noticeable difference on the daily commute or on longer tours. A sport bag as a Christmas gift suits everyone who trains regularly, from the gym to club sports. Good sport bags offer a large main compartment and, depending on the model, separate compartments for shoes or damp clothing. Carry handles and an adjustable shoulder strap make the way to training more comfortable. Whichever sport you are giving a gift for: a fitting companion for training and tours keeps being used after the holidays and is a reminder of the occasion for a long time.