A Gorpy Gift Guide for Your Most Outdoorsy Friend

"The term GORP has transcended its original definition-an acronym for good ol raisins and peanuts-to encompass a whole way of being: an athletic, nature-appreciating lifestyle and all the trappings associated with it. That person who speaks fondly about the time they almost died portaging their canoe in the Minnesota boundary waters? They are Gorpy. Gorp is a fashion, Gorp is an attitude, Gorp is.... more or less just a synonym for outdoorsy, but who cares? English is a beautifully freakish, ever-changing organism."

"Anyway, I've found that many of the Gorpiest people in my life are also enthusiastic about food and cooking, which is why I've created this gift guide. If you know someone who wears technical outerwear to a nice dinner, relishes cooking over a live fire, and says that the best mood lighting for a meal is a star-filled sky, this is the gift guide for them."

Gorp has become an athletic, nature-appreciating lifestyle encompassing fashion, attitudes, and outdoor identity. Gorpy individuals often relish adventurous stories and embrace outdoorsy aesthetics. Many Gorpy people are enthusiastic about food and cooking, favoring meals prepared over live fire or portable stoves. Gift ideas span snacks, equipment, and accessories for casual campers through multi-day backpackers. Practical tools include propane camping stoves for reliability and modular setups like the Snowpeak takibi for cooking over charcoal or wood. Compact, case-ready tools are recommended; novelty gear like the Toas-Tite can transform campsite cooking. Backcountry coffee options now include high-quality methods up to espresso.

Read at Bon Appetit