Revolt In Style Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Holiday gift guides should be useful, not endless. This one is built around a simple filter: gear that earns repeat use all season long – on snow, on the road, at basecamp, and everywhere in between. From hard-wearing essentials to experience-driven upgrades, every pick here has a purpose, a place, and a high chance of becoming the thing they reach for again and again.
And because “useful” doesn’t stop at outdoor gear, we’re closing with one more gift that delivers repeat value all year long – THE GIFT OF MUSIC!
Below are our 2025/2026 season picks, organized so you can find the right gift fast.
Protection and mountain visibility
SMITH Vantage 2 Mips
A confidence upgrade for resort days and storm laps – comfort-forward fit plus proven impact protection tech.
SMITH Preview Goggle
Big view, strong contrast, and the kind of clarity that helps you read terrain faster when conditions get spicy.
Sunglasses that handle lift lines and ridgelines
SMITH Sliders
Retro in the best way, updated for modern light. A fun gift that still delivers real-world utility.
VALLON Howlin Sunglasses
A clean lifestyle silhouette with performance intent – built for travel days, bright commutes, and post-session hangs.
Outerwear and warm layers
MAMMUT Sender IN Hooded Jacket
A cozy, cold-weather insulation piece designed for sub-zero comfort, with a sustainability angle that actually matters.
NIVIS Tendo Jacket
A versatile daily driver built for the overlap between winter living and adventure days.
Footwear and underfoot upgrades
STIO Men’s Colter Tall Boot
Winter-ready coverage for cold mornings, slushy errands, and travel days where you want warmth without fuss.
STIO Women’s Ridgecap Low
A capable all-terrain option that’s equally at home on the trail and around town.
SUPERFEET Run Pacer Elite
A high-performance insole pick that makes a noticeable difference for anyone logging miles – running, travel, or long days on their feet.
Bags, duffels, and travel organization
GREGORY Alpaca Wheeled Duffel 40L
A compact roller for quick missions and clean packing – a perfect “practical gift” that still feels premium.
STIO Caryall
The grab-and-go carry solution for gym, travel, basecamp, and gear pile containment.
VIKING Explorer Adventure Touring Backpack
A rugged ADV-ready backpack built for variable weather and real use – an easy win for moto and travel-minded friends.
Everyday staples with longevity
ROYAL ROBBINS Men’s Vogelsang L/S
Tech flannel comfort with moisture management – a solid piece for variable temps and high-output days.
ROYAL ROBBINS Men’s Amp Lite II (Lt Slate and Deep Blue)
An ultra-light performance option with mobility built in and added mosquito protection for shoulder-season travel.
ROYAL ROBBINS Women’s Clouds Rest Hemp L/S
A durable, basecamp-essential button-up that gets better with time – the kind of shirt people keep for years.
ROYAL ROBBINS Women’s Madera L/S (Wild Rhubarb)
Lightweight, breathable, and built for travel, layering, and daily wear with a soft feel.
Adventure upgrades
KICKER Bullfrog BF100
For the friend who wants big sound without babying their gear – the KICKER Bullfrog BF100 is a tough, grab-and-go Bluetooth speaker built to handle road trips, tailgates, and backyard sessions with loud, clear 360° vibes.
RRSD Gift Cards – Give the Gift of Music
A ROCK AND ROLL SAN DIEGO gift card is a choose-your-own-adventure gift for musicians, creators, and music lovers.
Depending on how they use it, it can go toward rehearsal studio time, music lessons, recording sessions, equipment rentals, tickets to events at Hendrix Hall, instrument sales, or equipment repairs.
It’s practical, flexible, and actually gets used – whether they’re just getting started or already deep into their craft.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT REVOLT IN STYLE!
We’d like to thank our friends at Verde PR, Chair 6 Collective, KICKER Audio, Akimbo Communications and Rock and Roll San Diego for their support and help making this season’s Holiday Gift Guide possible.
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