National Parks Week is held each year, usually in conjunction with Earth Day, to coordinate donations and volunteers for America’s national parks. There’s also a pretty sweet deal with free admission on the first day of the week, and the park service will be hosting a variety of free online and in-person activities during the event. This year’s National Parks Week runs from April 20th to 28th.
Not everyone lives close enough to a park to stop by on a free admission day, and some may want to celebrate virtually. If this sounds like you (and you’re looking to stock up on stylish park gear for spring and summer), we’ve got you covered. Below is a list of our favorite national park-themed gear and apparel, from hiking supplies and hammocks to camp chairs and more. Feel free to fill up your shopping cart. All of these items are a way to give back to the parks you know and love.
Looking for a new national park thread or a gift that’s sure to be a hit with the most outdoorsy person on your list? Here are some of our favorite national park apparel brands and some of the most trail-worthy designs. I will introduce you.
We love big trees and can’t lie. That’s why we had to include this vintage-inspired Giant Sequoia T-shirt by one of our favorite brands, Parks Project. Not only does the company work directly with about 50 park conservation organizations (to date, it has donated $2.5 million to park-related initiatives), but it also constantly updates its website with fresh designs. So keep checking back for more fun products.
I first heard about National Park Geek in 2020, when I was on a mission to visit every national park in my minivan and saw a bunch of their adorable products in the parks’ official gift shops. was. What I didn’t know at the time was that the brand is participating in 1% for the Planet, which donates a minimum of 1% of all sales to national park-specific charities. This California-themed road trip shirt is simple and perfect for a scenic drive on a hot summer day. Made of 100% cotton and has gender-neutral sizing.
Luxury blanket company Pendleton has been making waves in recent years with its line of thick wool throws for national parks. Each series features a different pattern and color scheme of park-themed stripes. Good news? No more splurging on blankets to bring home this fun look. Every time Pendleton sells a park-themed item, the National Park Foundation earns a royalty. With designs like Grand Canyon Blue and Yellowstone Taupe, you’re sure to find a beanie to match your unique style.
If you’re a Sequoia and Kings Canyon fan and want to donate on a more local level, this Bear Sketch T-shirt will look perfect on any trail this season. Made from a synthetic poly blend, this garment is super soft and quick drying, making it perfect for hot summer hikes. Plus, it also comes in a slim magenta design, so you can match you and your boo.
Do you love the funky vintage designs of Parks Projects, but prefer a more generic parks-centric design? This 80s-inspired puff-print graphic tee features brightly colored Kings on both the front and back. It features the canyon’s scenic byway and is made from 100% cotton, making it perfect for everyday wear.
Finally, Parks Project has created fun and technical hiking socks so we can show our pride on and off the trail. Made with Coolmax Eco (made from recycled plastic that ends up in landfills), quick-drying nylon and polyester, and stretchy spandex, these babies absorb sweat and keep you ready for your next trek. it’s finished. Compared to other top hiking sock brands, this 2-pair pack of his is a great value.
Whether you’re a happy camper or just a regular camper, the simplicity of this t-shirt is sure to make you smile and help start a conversation around your next communal campfire. These cotton t-shirts are super comfortable and like all National Park Geek products, they benefit the parks you know and love.
Comfortable spandex hiking shorts are often more functional than fashionable. Luckily, Parks Project has combined the two of his with this geyser-inspired print designed to mimic Yellowstone’s hot spring pools. Made from recycled polyester that wicks moisture away from your skin when you sweat, these shorts have a 7-inch inseam so they won’t chafe. Stay out of the sun with the matching long-sleeve shirt ($68).
We love the Sequoia and Kings Canyon trail map socks. Every purchase benefits Sequoia Park Conservancy. With a long crew length and a primarily synthetic blend, it’s comfortable on and off the trail. And in case Sequoia isn’t your favorite park, McGovern also makes a bunch of park-specific socks.
While this doesn’t strictly benefit national parks, most visitors to national parks end up spending at least some of their time passing through or camping in the national forest. . What makes Landmark Project great is that not only does it offer great park-specific apparel (the company is a proud member of 1% for the Planet), but it also offers brands like Leave No Trace and Because we also have a series of initiatives that benefit organizations like the National Wildlife Federation. directly. I love this brand’s recycled cotton and poly blend material, which is durable and super soft, making it comfortable to wear around town or on day hikes with my dog.
National Park Household and Outdoor Products
But maybe you have too many T-shirts in your closet and want to show your support with some chunky new camping gear? Check out our selection of home and outdoor products that give back to America’s national parks.
If the mountains are calling and you can’t get there, take that fresh scent home and light one of Parks Project’s Rocky Mountain-inspired subalpine lavender candles. Designed with an 80-hour burn time, this natural soy and coconut blend candle will brighten up any room. Are you a wild child in a hot climate? Check out the company’s Joshua Tree He Candle, which mimics the scent of a desert campfire.
While we’re a little disappointed that Eno isn’t bringing back the national park-specific hammocks this year, we love the equally lovely set of printed tree slings, each design reminiscent of the trail it was inspired by. is. We chose the Topo Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) model, which directly supports the Pacific Crest Trail Association. The PCT passes through seven different national parks, and it takes significant resources to maintain this famous long-distance road and ensure it can be enjoyed by future generations.
Like a real-life Grand Canyon sunset, the soft tangerine and warm blush hues of this microfiber towel are truly dreamy. Nomadix uses post-consumer recycled materials (equivalent to 30 plastic bottles for each original size towel) to create fast-drying, odor-resistant towels perfect for yoga or the beach for hardworking people just like you. created. Or on your next road trip to the park.
If you’re a true park fanatic like me, you’ll buy this 3-pack of candles from Good and Well Supply. With this, you can make every room in your home smell like another national park. Yes, the pack is completely customizable to your liking. Try the crisp vetiver, pine, and sandalwood of Yellowstone Blend, or the smoky embers and amber of Big Bend.
Although Hydro Flask doesn’t currently sell national park-themed water bottles, HydroFlask has its own in-house parks nonprofit, Parks for All, and has invested $3.7 million in public lands we all know and love. We are donating more than that. . So if you buy from this brand, you’ll get a small cash kickback to the park. This insulated camping mug has a leak-proof lid and easily clips to the outside of your pack when you’re not drinking.
Who said camp setups had to be boring, monochromatic? With Parks Project, there’s never a dull moment. That becomes clear with this Dancin’ Frogs packable camp chair. Weighing just 2.35 pounds, it’s light enough for car camping or leisurely backpacking, and will look just as great in the center of your next music festival camp.
Ranger Doug’s company is simply amazing, as they take vintage WPA park poster designs and provide Internet shoppers with high-quality prints to liven up their living spaces with a little park-centric decor. It’s easy to display a Mount Rainier glacier or a Biscayne manatee on your living room wall.
Through its partnership with 1% for the Planet, this certified B-Corp gives back big to national parks through super-warm, super-comfy fluffy blankets. The park is filled with brightly colored designs of some of the most famous natural landmarks, all of which are both water and stain resistant, but this one featuring the impressive Snake River I love the throws of the brand new Grand Teton canyon on a wonderful fall day.
I couldn’t write a national park gear list without mentioning a little about my dog, who loves parks. Affordable and extremely warm, Pendleton’s Polar Fleece Dog Bed is made of cotton-lined canvas and is easy to clean on and off the campsite. It also comes with a removable and machine-washable cover, so you can take your pup on even the muddy trails.
