In the outdoor community we're lucky to have an abundance of talented creatives that turn to adventure for inspiration and produce some seriously stunning work as a result. So, we've compiled a list of a few of our favorite authors, artists, and other creatives to support this season with a giveaway celebrating just how awesome they are. Consider checking out these talented folks for gifts to spoil your family and friends with this holiday season, and tune in to our Instagram Stories now through November  25 pm EST to participate.

Scroll on to see who we've included in the round-up. Remember, a follow on social media, sharing kind words, and commissioning art are all great ways to show your support: so don’t be shy about visiting the links below!

Part One: Authors

Hiking My Feelings: Stepping into the Healing Power of Nature 

Sydney Williams

Instagram I Website

The Unlikely Thru-Hiker

Signed copy!
Derick Lugo

Instagram I Website

Journeys North

Signed copy!
Barney Scout Mann 

Instagram I Website

Appalachian Trials

Signed copy!
Zach Davis

Instagram I Website

Hiking from Home: A Long-Distance Guide to Backpacking for Family and Friends

Signed copy!
Juliana Chauncey

Instagram I Website


Alone in Wonderland

Christine Reed

Instagram I Website

Mud, Rocks, and Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail

Signed copy!
Heather “Anish” Anderson 

Instagram I Website

The Pursuit of Endurance 

Jennifer Pharr Davis 

Instagram I Website

Kids Out Wild: A Family's Tale of Love and Suffering on Four of America's National Scenic Trails

Instagram I Website

Mastering the Art of Thru-Hike

Liz Thomas

Instagram I Website

The Butcher’s Table

Allie D’Andrea 

Instagram I Website

The Adventure Gap

Signed copy!
James Edward Mills

Instagram I Website

Part Two: Artists

Print Selection

Anna Forrester 

Instagram I Website

3pc Magnet Pack

Kerry “S’Rocket” Uhlendorf

Instagram I Website

3pc Sticker Pack

Alina “Abstract” Drufovka 

Instagram I Website

Pinhoti Trail Tote

Heidi Nisbett

Instagram I Website

5 Card Set

Nika “Early Bird” Meyers 

Instagram I Website

3pc Sticker Pack

Melinda Irby 

Instagram I Website

Two Sawyer brand cloths on ground covered with dry autumn leaves.


Part Three: Other Creatives

Kula Cloth: Artist Series

Anastasia Allison

Instagram I Website

Custom Backpacking Buddy

Arlette Laan 

Instagram I Website

Be Kindred Candle

Kara Kirtley 

Instagram I Website

Appalachian Trail Bead by Bead Necklace

Quarter Way Inn

Instagram I Website

15 Days of Giveaways Celebrating 15 Years of Clean Water

Books, water filter, and container arranged on leaves at the base of a tree in a sunlit forest.
Books, water filter, and container arranged on leaves at the base of a tree in a sunlit forest.

In the outdoor community we're lucky to have an abundance of talented creatives that turn to adventure for inspiration and produce some seriously stunning work as a result. So, we've compiled a list of a few of our favorite authors, artists, and other creatives to support this season with a giveaway celebrating just how awesome they are. Consider checking out these talented folks for gifts to spoil your family and friends with this holiday season, and tune in to our Instagram Stories now through November  25 pm EST to participate.

Scroll on to see who we've included in the round-up. Remember, a follow on social media, sharing kind words, and commissioning art are all great ways to show your support: so don’t be shy about visiting the links below!

Part One: Authors

Hiking My Feelings: Stepping into the Healing Power of Nature 

Sydney Williams

Instagram I Website

The Unlikely Thru-Hiker

Signed copy!
Derick Lugo

Instagram I Website

Journeys North

Signed copy!
Barney Scout Mann 

Instagram I Website

Appalachian Trials

Signed copy!
Zach Davis

Instagram I Website

Hiking from Home: A Long-Distance Guide to Backpacking for Family and Friends

Signed copy!
Juliana Chauncey

Instagram I Website


Alone in Wonderland

Christine Reed

Instagram I Website

Mud, Rocks, and Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail

Signed copy!
Heather “Anish” Anderson 

Instagram I Website

The Pursuit of Endurance 

Jennifer Pharr Davis 

Instagram I Website

Kids Out Wild: A Family's Tale of Love and Suffering on Four of America's National Scenic Trails

Instagram I Website

Mastering the Art of Thru-Hike

Liz Thomas

Instagram I Website

The Butcher’s Table

Allie D’Andrea 

Instagram I Website

The Adventure Gap

Signed copy!
James Edward Mills

Instagram I Website

Part Two: Artists

Print Selection

Anna Forrester 

Instagram I Website

3pc Magnet Pack

Kerry “S’Rocket” Uhlendorf

Instagram I Website

3pc Sticker Pack

Alina “Abstract” Drufovka 

Instagram I Website

Pinhoti Trail Tote

Heidi Nisbett

Instagram I Website

5 Card Set

Nika “Early Bird” Meyers 

Instagram I Website

3pc Sticker Pack

Melinda Irby 

Instagram I Website

Two Sawyer brand cloths on ground covered with dry autumn leaves.


Part Three: Other Creatives

Kula Cloth: Artist Series

Anastasia Allison

Instagram I Website

Custom Backpacking Buddy

Arlette Laan 

Instagram I Website

Be Kindred Candle

Kara Kirtley 

Instagram I Website

Appalachian Trail Bead by Bead Necklace

Quarter Way Inn

Instagram I Website

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Solo Thru-Hiker
Katie Houston
Katie AKA Oats is a solo thru-hiker with over 3,000 miles under her belt, making her a passionate conduit for culture, lingo, and other backcountry knowledge.
Here at Sawyer

15 Days of Giveaways Celebrating 15 Years of Clean Water

Books, water filter, and container arranged on leaves at the base of a tree in a sunlit forest.
Books, water filter, and container arranged on leaves at the base of a tree in a sunlit forest.

In the outdoor community we're lucky to have an abundance of talented creatives that turn to adventure for inspiration and produce some seriously stunning work as a result. So, we've compiled a list of a few of our favorite authors, artists, and other creatives to support this season with a giveaway celebrating just how awesome they are. Consider checking out these talented folks for gifts to spoil your family and friends with this holiday season, and tune in to our Instagram Stories now through November  25 pm EST to participate.

Scroll on to see who we've included in the round-up. Remember, a follow on social media, sharing kind words, and commissioning art are all great ways to show your support: so don’t be shy about visiting the links below!

Part One: Authors

Hiking My Feelings: Stepping into the Healing Power of Nature 

Sydney Williams

Instagram I Website

The Unlikely Thru-Hiker

Signed copy!
Derick Lugo

Instagram I Website

Journeys North

Signed copy!
Barney Scout Mann 

Instagram I Website

Appalachian Trials

Signed copy!
Zach Davis

Instagram I Website

Hiking from Home: A Long-Distance Guide to Backpacking for Family and Friends

Signed copy!
Juliana Chauncey

Instagram I Website


Alone in Wonderland

Christine Reed

Instagram I Website

Mud, Rocks, and Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail

Signed copy!
Heather “Anish” Anderson 

Instagram I Website

The Pursuit of Endurance 

Jennifer Pharr Davis 

Instagram I Website

Kids Out Wild: A Family's Tale of Love and Suffering on Four of America's National Scenic Trails

Instagram I Website

Mastering the Art of Thru-Hike

Liz Thomas

Instagram I Website

The Butcher’s Table

Allie D’Andrea 

Instagram I Website

The Adventure Gap

Signed copy!
James Edward Mills

Instagram I Website

Part Two: Artists

Print Selection

Anna Forrester 

Instagram I Website

3pc Magnet Pack

Kerry “S’Rocket” Uhlendorf

Instagram I Website

3pc Sticker Pack

Alina “Abstract” Drufovka 

Instagram I Website

Pinhoti Trail Tote

Heidi Nisbett

Instagram I Website

5 Card Set

Nika “Early Bird” Meyers 

Instagram I Website

3pc Sticker Pack

Melinda Irby 

Instagram I Website

Two Sawyer brand cloths on ground covered with dry autumn leaves.


Part Three: Other Creatives

Kula Cloth: Artist Series

Anastasia Allison

Instagram I Website

Custom Backpacking Buddy

Arlette Laan 

Instagram I Website

Be Kindred Candle

Kara Kirtley 

Instagram I Website

Appalachian Trail Bead by Bead Necklace

Quarter Way Inn

Instagram I Website

Photo thumbnail Blog Author
Solo Thru-Hiker
Katie Houston
Katie AKA Oats is a solo thru-hiker with over 3,000 miles under her belt, making her a passionate conduit for culture, lingo, and other backcountry knowledge.
Here at Sawyer
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