Rugged Romance: Valentine’s Gifting, Done Properly

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean novelty gifts or things that are forgotten by the end of the month.

The most meaningful gifts are the ones that get used - pieces that become part of weekends away, evenings outdoors and shared moments that carry on long after the 14th has passed.

This Valentine’s, we’re focusing on gifts designed for time outdoors. Thoughtful, well-made pieces that feel personal, practical and quietly special.

The Foundation: A Picnic Worth Repeating

If you’re choosing one gift to build everything else around, make it a picnic.

The Field Traditions 4 Person Black Watch Tartan Picnic Basket is designed for exactly that - shared time, well spent. Structured, timeless and properly equipped, it turns any stop into an occasion. Whether it’s a Valentine’s picnic, a summer afternoon or a fireside supper later in the year, it’s a piece that earns its place again and again.

Paired with the Recycled Wool Picnic Blanket in Stewart Royal Antique Tartan, it becomes something more than a gift. The deep red tones feel perfectly suited to Valentine’s Day, while still working beautifully through autumn, winter and beyond. Warm, practical and easy to carry, it completes the setup without feeling seasonal or throwaway.

For those building a picnic from the ground up, our wool blankets pair seamlessly with our picnic baskets. When you choose one of each and add both to your basket, you’ll automatically receive 15% off at checkout - a considered way to create a complete picnic setup that’s ready for many weekends to come.

Gifts for Him: Considered, Useful, Well Made

For those who appreciate craftsmanship and detail, gifts that are designed to be used always land best.

The Field Traditions Mallard Duck Whiskey Tumbler is a new addition to our whiskey glass range and makes a particularly strong Valentine’s gift. Weighty, tactile and distinctive, it’s designed for evenings by the fire rather than display cabinets.

It pairs naturally with leather accessories such as our Leather Cigar Case and outdoor hosting pieces, making it an easy gift to build around if you’re planning something more substantial.

Gifts to Enjoy Together

Some of the best Valentine’s gifts aren’t for one person at all.

Crafted in Spain from premium, vegetable-tanned cowhide, this leather wine server is designed for sharing wine outdoors. It holds a 1L bottle and includes our Rosewood Sommelier Wine Opener, neatly stored in a side pocket for easy access.

Beautifully made and designed to age well with use, it’s a thoughtful Valentine’s gift - perfect for picnics for two, fireside evenings and time spent together long after the day itself has passed.

Gifts for Her: Stylish, Practical and Thoughtful

Valentine’s gifts don’t need to be overly delicate to feel special.

The White Fedora with Brown Leather Band is an elegant, wearable piece that works across seasons. Smart enough for travel, practical enough for outdoors and timeless in style, it’s a gift that feels considered without being overly formal.

For those who spend time shooting or in the field, the Honey Leather Shotgun Cartridge Bag makes a striking alternative to more traditional gifts. Its deep red tone feels perfectly suited to Valentine’s Day while remaining practical, durable and designed to be used properly.

Unisex Gifts That Go Anywhere

If you’re looking for something that suits both him and her, choose pieces designed to travel.

The Okovango Journey Bag is a strong unisex option - ideal for weekends away, road trips and everyday use. Robust, well proportioned and easy to live with, it’s the sort of bag that quickly becomes a favourite.

Likewise, the Savanna Seat is a gift that suits everyone. Lightweight, comfortable and designed for lingering outdoors, it’s perfect for fireside evenings, picnics and long afternoons spent sitting back rather than rushing on.

The Ultimate Valentine’s Gift

For those marking Valentine’s Day with something truly memorable, the Handcrafted Campaign Field Bar in African Hardwood stands apart.

Designed as a complete hosting experience, it’s a piece that transforms outdoor gatherings. From Valentine’s evenings by the fire to summer celebrations and weekends away, it becomes a centrepiece - functional, beautifully made and built to last a lifetime.

It’s less a gift, more an invitation to gather.

A Valentine’s Gift That Lasts

The best Valentine’s gifts aren’t confined to one day.

They’re used again and again - on picnics, trips away, fireside evenings and slow weekends outdoors. They become part of shared traditions, rather than reminders of a date on the calendar.

This Valentine’s, choose something designed to be used, enjoyed and remembered.

Explore our Valentine’s collection of picnic baskets, blankets, glassware, leather accessories, seating and hosting pieces -thoughtful gifts for time outdoors and moments worth sharing.