Here are some ideas for adventurous boys:

• One of my favorite ideas is to fill a high-quality backpack with adventurer tools such as watch, whistle, compass, water bottle, flashlight, walkie talkie, and flashlight, etc.

Tools and Toys

• Headlamp

Whittling Kit

Wristwatch

FitBit – my sister swears by this brand, although we have done cheaper ones with moderate success 

Sleeping Bag

Camo Neckwarmer

Speed Rubix Cube

Heavy Duty waterbottle – this brand has lasted us forever

Pocket Knife – both my boys have this version

Sherpa Blanket – because after your adventures you need to come home and be cozy. We bought this brand and my boys love them so much

Flag Football Wrist Playbook

Indoor Basketball hoop – I have purchased this item 4 times for us and others. Need I say more?

Neck Reading Lamp for nighttime reading

Walkie Talkies – all the cousins have this brand. They’ve held up well.

Laser Tag Guns – a friend has this set and loves it

Multi-tool bracelet

pull-up bar

Faux Bow

Other ideas:

roller blades

a fishing rod and tackle box

a B-B gun

books / audio / magazine:

Boys Life Magazine – by Boy Scouts, such a fantastic magazine

Warrior Dog

Dangerous Book for Boys

Green Ember series

Bear Grylls Adventure Survival Book – a huge hit at our house

Lord of the Rings

Wingfeather Saga

Tim Tebow’s Shaken: Young Reader Edition

Adventures in Odyssey CDs

If you want more book ideas, check out my post: 40 Books My Boys Have Loved to Read on their Own  and 20 Great Books For Little Boys.

What did I miss? Any adventurer tools and books your crew loves?

check out my books!

Follow "Smartter" Each Day on Facebook!

Follow Jessica on Instagram!