Walking theme hamper ideas?

shopaholictiedtheknot

jamgirl wrote: »

oh i'm doing a walking hamper for my mam and dad and i can't wait to give them it :j

so far i have
walking poles £3.88 each
kendal mint cake (a must....lol)
hand warmers 25p
note book with walking quotes
elastic support tube for my mam 's dodgy ankle!
chocolate bars
horlicks for after the walk

i will be printing off some low level walks and copying some walks from my books to make them a book with walks they will do

where did you get the walking quotes notebook - I like that idea?

Horace

Red hiking socks - no self-respecting walker would be without.
Some relaxing bath soak - for the end of the day.
Ordnance survey maps
Book of local circular walks (the local bookshop might have some)
A compass
Map cover (sometimes given free with Country Walking Magazine)
Subscription to Country Walking Magazine
A water bottle
A stainless steel flask

jamgirl

shopaholictiedtheknot wrote: »

where did you get the walking quotes notebook - I like that idea?

it was from a shop in the lake district.
i have seen them in other gifty shops though in 'walking' areas

nanamags

The Book People have walking guides for Cheshire, Dorset and The Cotswolds for £3.99 each.

Hope this helps

Horace

How about a boot bag? Or even a carboot liner for muddy boots.
Mossie repellent (well. you never know)
packamack (handy for when you have gone out without your coat)

shopaholictiedtheknot

Ok so far I have the following:

Folded map case £4.99
Emergency Phone charger £4.99
Walking Britain book £3.99
Hand Warmers 99p
Kendal Mint cake (2 bars) £1.30
Energy Sweets (2 packs) 94p
Folding cutlery (2 packs) £2.00
Muscle soak bath salts 95p
Hand clean gel 49p
Credit card 10 in one multi tool £3

Total £24.60

I am very pleased with it, just need to get some walking socks and something to put it all in, I have seen a lightweight rucksack which folds into a pocket in poundland has anyone tried to use one for a holder? was thinking I could line it with cardboard maybe and leave it open with things sticking out?

Jane2112

Just browsing and bumping up this old thread. Great ideas. I am a walker and would love a walkers hamper - think I will make one for my friend for Christmas.

I have a 50p plastic washing up brush, which lives in the car - it is for cleaning the soles of my boots out after a walk. No self respecting rambler should be without it.

If you budget couold stretch what about ramblers membership. Or check out for local walking groups in your area - and put their details in the hamper.

Jane2112

PS - what about navigation and map reading skills - essential for any walker. These can be found on the net and then printed - onto nice paper - and made into book.

sethsgran

This deserves a bump

tiptoes

I use this idea to do OH christma stocking :
compass,
whistle,
snap-light,
handwarmer,
mint cake,
suncream,
first aid kit,
socks,
wind up torch

He loved it