According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, being in nature reduces stress, eases muscle tension, and helps lower your risk for depression.
You can help make people smile by ordering custom outdoor gifts. From fun beach balls to cozy lawn chairs, there are plenty of items you can get printed with your logo or design. Here’s a guide to get you started!
Order custom home gifts for…
Cookouts & Picnics
Delicious BBQ is a must, but you should also have entertaining activities at your cookout. Play volleyball with custom beach balls, start an epic game of disc golf with custom Frisbees, or set up a mini golf course.
Fairs
After riding the Ferris wheel and eating cotton candy, your visitors will want a souvenir to remember their day. Fill custom tote bags with outdoor goodies they can use in their backyards at home.
Music Festivals
Flower crowns and hula hoops are already popular at music festivals. Why not take it to the next level with other outdoor gifts? Fans will love tossing around foam gliders, or playing drinking games with custom ping pong balls.
Beach Parties
Everyone wants to have fun in the sun, so hit the waves with plenty of custom beach toys. You can even organize a sandcastle building competition with branded beach pails and shovels.
Resorts & Marinas
Vacation time! Schedule a few fun events at your resort like a luau or outdoor concert. You can then offer summer swag to everyone who attends.
Sports Leagues
Do you volunteer for a community little league? Sell branded outdoor gifts in the concession stand. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and mini fans are sure to sell just as well as the pretzels and nachos!
Marathons & Bikeathons
Don’t make the athletes go home empty-handed! Give away custom drawstring bags at registration that contain their race number, a moisture-wicking shirt, and a few other outdoor gifts.
Campgrounds & Hiking Trails
People want to remember an epic trek through the wilderness. Your hiking trail or campground should have a gift shop full of nature-themed souvenirs like custom visors, sweatshirts, and metal flashlights.
Ice Cream Socials
You’ve already got vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Now put the “social” in “ice cream social” with a few games and activities. Cool outdoor gifts can be the prizes for the winners.
Outdoor Trade Shows
Set up canopies and host an outdoor trade show. High-flying kites, glow-in-the-dark discs, squishy sports balls, and other outdoor swag are sure to keep the good vibes going!
Weddings
Your pics will look amazing if you give out outdoor toys as wedding favors. Custom bubbles look cute after the ceremony, while light up toys create a romantic glow during the reception.
Outdoor Gifts Design Tips
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Choose the best outdoor items for your event.
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Be seasonal with color.
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Print a good custom design.
Tip 1. Choose the Outdoor Items
The average American spends 90% of their time outdoors. You can get them outside by printing a custom design on any of these popular items!
And there’s even more
Tip 2. Be Seasonal With Color
When is your outdoor event taking place? If it’s in the summer, your outdoor gifts should have a bright, cheerful color scheme. If your event is in the winter, you can use muted, neutral tones.
According to the style editor at Love to Know, these are the best colors for each season!
Spring (March to May)
Popular colors for spring:
- Pale Peach
- Blush Pink
- Mint Green
- Baby Blue
- Cream
- Light Gray
- Soft Yellow
- Spring Green
- Lavender
Try These Spring Promotional Products!
Summer (June to August)
Popular colors for summer:
- Candy Apple Red
- Mandarin Orange
- Lemon Yellow
- Pink
- Fuchsia
- Turquoise
- Royal Blue
- White
Try These Summer Promotional Products!
Fall (September to November)
Popular colors for fall:
- Burnt Orange
- Mustard Yellow
- Brown
- Hunter Green
- Mauve
- Cream
- Gray
- Black
Try These Fall Promotional Products!
Winter (December to February)
Popular colors for winter:
- Ruby Red
- Emerald Green
- Sapphire Blue
- Dark Purple
- Brown
- Cream
- White
- Black
- Medium to Dark Gray
Try These Winter Promotional Products!
Tip 3. Print a Good Design
Print any of the following on your outdoor gifts:
Photo
Contact Info
Other Considerations for Buying Custom Outdoor Items
Weather
Do you think it might rain? You should order ponchos or pop-up canopy tents for your event. Is it really hot outside? Stay away from chocolate or gel hand sanitizer!
Food Plans
Everyone loves free food! Be sure to have plenty of snacks at your outdoor event, and while you’re at it, cool swag to go with the meal. Promotional plastic cups are perfect for beer and soda and can be cleaned out and brought home when the day is over.
Decoration
Outdoor gifts are usually screen printed using 1 free imprint color. However, there are also full color options available if you want to print a colorful design or a photo. Engraving and embroidery are also options for high-end items.
Material
Nylon, polyester, or neoprene are water-resistant. Use these materials if you need outdoor gifts for a pool party, cruise, or day on the lake.
Minimum
Cheap outdoor gifts, like beach balls or Frisbees, usually have a high minimum (large quantity per order). More expensive gifts, like lawn chairs or coolers, have a small minimum (less items in a bulk order). Keep that in mind when ordering.
USA Made
The economy needs your support! Whenever possible, it’s a good idea to shop for USA made products. There are plenty of wonderful outdoor items made right here on American soil.
Price
It’s okay if you’re on a budget! There are plenty of awesome outdoor items for around $1 or less. You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to win over the crowd!
Alyssa Mertes
Alyssa Mertes is an expert on branded swag. She's done it all, from uncovering the world's first custom tote bag to interviewing the designer who created AC/DC's logo. Her work has been featured on several podcasts and media websites.
