From stocking fillers to essential outdoor kit, books and artwork, the 2023 Wilderness guide to Christmas has something for everyone.

Earth Sea Sky Legionnaires Cap $99.90
A time-tested classic that’ll provide sun protection in the desert or the mountains. Neoprene brim allows easy stowage. Made in New Zealand. www.earthseasky.co.nz

Bellamy Gallery Back of Beyond from $220
Part of a collection of museum-quality art prints featuring backcountry scenes from around New Zealand. Made from paintings by artist Michelle Bellamy. www.bellamygallery.co.nz

Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody $179.99
Made from renewable, natural beech tree pulp, this hoody provides 40+UPF sun protection and is super-soft and breathable. Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory. www.patagonia.co.nz

ACR 410 RLS ResQlink Personal Locator Beacon $640
A compact PLB featuring Return Link Service (RLS) that confirms to the user that the beacon’s distress signal has been received and the location detected. www.hutchwilco.co.nz

Bridgedale Hike Midweight Performance Fit $53.99
An award winning three season sock with unique Bridgedale construction for dry, warm and comfortable feet. www.ampro.co.nz

LOWA Innox Evo GTX Lo $379
This ultra-lightweight and all-synthetic hiking shoe is quiet and agile. It fits like a sneaker but offers the support and traction of a hiking boot. www.lowa.co.nz

Patagonia Baggies Shorts $99.99
These rugged, multifunctional shorts have a mesh liner and are designed for use in and out of the water. Quick-drying recycled nylon fabric. Fair Trade Certified sewn. www.patagonia.co.nz

MapToaster Mobile from $189
Detailed topo maps for Garmin GPS units. Includes tracks, huts, rivers, contours, DOC estate boundaries and scenic reserves. Comes with MapToaster Topo/NZ desktop software. www.maptoaster.com