National Park Week is here, which means we’re breaking out all our favorite national park gear to celebrate. If you’re hoping to visit one of the 63 national parks this week or during the summer, we’ve got you covered on what to bring, with tips from park rangers and gear recommendations from someone who’s visited them all.
To make it easy to love the parks as much as we do, we rounded up 25 of our favorite pieces of gear that pay homage to national parks. From T-shirts and sunglasses to blankets and more, check out all the different ways we love to rep the parks.
On a mission to spread the word about leaving the world a better place than you found it, the Parks Project is a charitable company advocating for and benefitting America’s national parks. This shirt let’s you keep track of all the parks you’ve been to on your way to 63.
Nothing quite says “outdoorsy” like a vintage hat. This Parks Project hat, made of a 100% cotton, sends a simple statement with its conservation patch. If you love the national parks, this is your cap. Since its founding in 2014, Parks Project has donated more than $2,600,000 in funding to the national parks. The company also invests significant time and energy to volunteer habitat and wildlife restoration and stewardship projects, public advocacy and education, and visitor programming and youth initiatives.
Rep your love for the parks when you’re shopping with this simple National Park Geek tote bag. Made from 100% certified-organic cotton, it’s a great way to stash all the things you buy from the national park gift shops too.
Yeti and national parks are a match made in heaven. Customize water bottles, mugs and more with your favorite park.
Seeing the beauty of the national parks is one thing. Seeing your favorite national park through sunglasses inspired by that very destination takes beauty to a whole other level. Throw these polarized sunnies on while hiking, biking, climbing or camping (or on any outdoor adventure you fancy most). The Joshua Tree National Park edition of Goodr’s OG polarized glasses nods to the park’s namesake: a spiky, twisted tree found throughout the Mojave Desert. Have another favorite national park? You can find them in 11 other national park editions too. Goodr sales support the National Park Foundation, a nonprofit organization that support the National Park Service in preserving over 400 national park sites across the country.
Decorate your whole house with the beauty of the national parks with a poster (or two) from National Park Posters. Inspired by the WPA posters, there’s a huge variety of gorgeous prints to hang.
Snag the Original Puffy blanket with a national park twist. Rumpl, an outdoor brand with a cult following, is best known for its all-weather puffy blankets you can use in nature. The brand’s Original Puffy is weather-resistant, filled with 100% postconsumer recycled synthetic insulation and can clip around you to wear hands-free (perfect for two hands to hold a beer and s’more stick around the campfire). This Zion National Park version features the stunning and iconic scenes found in the Utah canyon. Check out more of the brand’s park-themed gear with Rumpl’s national parks collection.
You never have to go without a view of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park with Rumpl’s National Park Everywhere Towel. You also don’t have to worry about sand, pet hair, odor, stains or bulk either. It’s quick absorbing, fast drying and packable — and it comes in four other national park versions. The brand is serious about conservation and sustainable business practices. It’s a member of 1% For The Planet, meaning Rumpl donates 1% of all revenue to environmental nonprofits; it’s certified climate neutral and has offset 100% of the company’s carbon footprint through carbon offset credits since 2020; and Rumpl’s entire core line of blankets is made from 100% postconsumer recycled materials.
This 32-ounce insulated and stainless steel beauty is not your average water bottle. Keep tabs on your national parks trips across the country by checking off each of the 63 national parks on this bottle as you visit them. It’s also double-wall vacuum-insulated and can keep drinks hot for 12 hours and keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours.
The Landmark Project most famously partners with the US Forest Service to create Smokey the Bear-inspired gear, and has raised over $500,000 to help the cause of Smokey. This shirt, however, commemorates all 63 parks in a sleek and stylish tee that was designed by Steve Wolf.
You never know what the weather will be like on top of the mountain, so stay prepared with this cute beanie that’s repping Olympic National Park or find other park-themed beanies here.
Whether you’re at home or in a tent waiting out a rainstorm, a deck of cards is essential for passing the time. Upgrade your deck with this gorgeous set featuring park-inspired art.
Map out your next park adventure with this cute and wanderlust-inducing poster from The Landmark Project.
For over 100 years, Pendleton has made super-cozy, super-warm and high-quality-wool woven goods. Its blankets are a timeless classic and this collection happens to commemorate America’s national parks. All blankets are woven at the Pendleton mill in Washington state and feature a woven label dedicated to the park they represent. No matter if you’re cozying up next to the campfire, in the back of your camper van or at home on the couch, you won’t regret investing in this lifelong piece of gear.
Wear the national parks on your feet with Swiftwick’s durable and breathable socks that are built to last. The brand’s whole national park collection pays homage to 11 different parks across America, with images of iconic landmarks that make each unique. Each sock is made with high-performance fibers that wick moisture to keep your feet dry, cool and blister-free, and features 360-degree prints of some of North America’s most treasured national parks.
Some hiking pants have integrated belts, but if your pair doesn’t, you need to try an Arcade belt. They’re super stretchy and insanely comfortable so you can hike, climb and run without restraint. We adore the brand’s national park collection, which features small patches representing six different parks.
Be inspired by a new park every month with this gorgeous calendar from Slightly Stationery. The illustrated calendars look good in any room and also make fantastic gifts.
The perfect coffee-table book for the park obsessed, this tome details must-see locations at 32 different parks that are off the beaten path.
Built for sunny, sandy, buggy and sweaty days outdoors, Buffs are a go-to piece of gear for rugged adventures. This national park version features the brand’s CoolNet UV fabric to keep you (and your Buff) cool, dry and odor free. It’s made of 95% recycled polyester, is super stretchy and comfortable, and has built-in UPF 50 sun protection. Another great advantage: You can wear it on more than just your neck. Wrapping it around your head, using it as a hair tie or wearing it as a balaclava are just a few of the 12 iconic ways to rock your Buff. Zion is just one of our many favorites in the whole national park Buff collection.
Nomadix makes quick-drying, ultra-packable towels ready for any adventure. Made with certified postconsumer recycled materials, Nomadix has a wide range of towels highlighting America’s national parks.
A great gift for a parks lover in your life, this 1,000-piece puzzle features icons from all 63 national parks.
Whether you’re using them for a hike or as a decoration, National Geographic’s trail maps are gorgeous and incredibly useful. Printed on waterproof and tear-resistant paper, these maps will help you get through any adventure, no matter the national park.
Stock your at-home bar with pints from your favorite national parks. With 15 different styles, there are plenty of parks to choose from.