This Valentine’s Day, surprise your love with gifts that inspire exploration - high performance gear to stylish travel essentials, curated
This Valentine’s Day, surprise the adventurer in your life with gifts that inspire exploration in every season. Whether they’re carving through fresh powder, trekking rugged trails, or chasing the sun on their next getaway, this handpicked collection is designed for thrill-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. From high-performance gear to stylish travel essentials, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to elevate every travel adventure.
These items were independently chosen by The Avant Ski Contributors. Avant Ski LLC may earn a commission on purchases through these links.
Valentines Day Travel Must-Haves
Briggs & Riley Baseline Spinners & Expandable Carry-On. A travel pro’s dream, this ultra-durable suitcase expands up to 25% for extra packing space and fits in most overhead compartments. Available in carry-on and checked sizes, all backed by Briggs & Riley’s unmatched lifetime warranty—even covering airline damage.
Club Glove College Golf Travel Cover. Club Glove is the gold standard for golf travelers, designed to protect your clubs with military-grade durability. Its sleek, lightweight design fits most stand and carry bags while offering extra room for shoes and gear. Trusted by touring professionals and a go-to for our team, it features high-impact wheels for smooth transport and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag. A must-have for ski travelers, this padded, wheeled bag makes it easy to transport skis and gear anywhere in the world.
Cold Weather Valentine's Day Gifts for Him and Her
Ski Jacket. This fully equipped performance ski jacket is stylish enough to wear around the city too. The red one is fun for Valentine's Day, but the Helly Hansen Juniper 3.0 Jacket also comes in black and navy. Structured, yet waterproof and breathable, this jacket offers the in ultimate versatility.
Canada Goose Men's Langford Parka – A bold blend of warmth and style, built for mountain towns and city streets alike.
Warm, cosy, Turtle Fur neck warmers. So comfortable you will barely realize you are wearing it, the Turtle Fur active neck warmers protect against the harshest elements. They trap the heat, while remaining breathable. They also come in a range of styles and patterns. Link to Balaclava piece.
Breathable Mesh Neck Gaiter – Avant Ski x Avalon Collaboration – Designed for ultimate comfort and versatility, this exclusive Avant Ski x Avalon gaiter is made from lightweight, breathable mesh that offers protection from sun, wind, and dust without overheating. Perfect for spring skiing, hiking, biking, and travel, it wicks moisture and dries quickly, making it an essential year-round accessory. Stylish, functional, and easy to pack, this limited-edition gaiter is a must-have for any adventure.
Hand warmers. Keeping your hands warm is critical and with hand warms it's easy. These are easy to stuff in your pockets and will keep your hands warm for hours at a time. Perfect if you're always taking your gloves on and off to snap photos or helping the kids with hats and jackets. Resorts charge a premium so come prepared. Get them here for less!
Mittens. We’re big believers in mittens and Hestra makes some of our favorites. They're extremely durable, and we’ve used the same ones for 4-5 seasons straight. These come in lots of fun colors in women's and men's sizes. For added warmth, consider adding Hestra's rechargeable, battery-powered heated liners.
Tech & Performance Valentine´s Day Gifts
Garmin fēnix 7 Smartwatch – A multisport GPS powerhouse with ski maps, fitness tracking, and backcountry navigation. With up to 18 days of battery life, built-in heart rate monitoring, and topographic mapping, Garmin's fēnix 7 is the perfect companion for everything from ski touring to global trekking.
Shokz OpenSwim Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones – Music meets adventure, these fully waterproof, bone conduction headphones deliver premium sound without blocking your ears, ensuring safety during swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. With 8-hour battery life and an integrated MP3 player, you can take your playlist anywhere—no phone needed.
Temperature controlled heated Ember mug. We were content with a traditional ski mug until this temperature controlled delight joined the scene. The Ember is intelligently designed with an app on your smartphone to control the temperature of your drink, a charging station coaster and newly improved battery life of up to 1.5 hours. Never drink cold coffee again!
Sunglasses for Every Adventure
Goodr OG Polarized Sunglasses – Fun, functional, and affordable, these polarized sunglasses are designed for adventure. With a no-slip, no-bounce fit, Goodr Sunnglasses offer the perfect fit for everything from trail runs to beach days—all while adding a pop of personality with bold colors and styles.
Smith Embark Sunglasses with ChromaPop – Serious performance meets sleek design with Smith’s ChromaPop lens technology, which enhances color and contrast for crystal-clear vision. Whether on the slopes, water, or trails, these lightweight, durable shades offer exceptional clarity and all-day comfort.
All prices quoted were checked shortly before publication, but prices are subject to change and may not match what is found online. Readers should also make sure to check in-stock and delivery status.
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