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Goodwill x @SeattleSalvage: Thrifted Holiday Gift Guide

POSTED December 8, 2025 IN: Holidays

The text reads "@SEATTLESALVAGE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE". There is a photo of Nichole of Seattle salvage in the center, posing in front of a mirror. There are cutouts of a blue and grey backpack, a stainless steel water bottle, and an army green beanie.

This holiday season, we’re sharing a series of thrifted gift guides to help you curate meaningful and practical gifts for all of the people in your life—ditching those generic retail options that just never feel quite right, or justifiable for the price.

For this guide, we’re partnering with Nichole of @SeattleSalvage for a gift guide that’s perfect for the outdoorsy friend, PNW style enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates décor and accessories that are both functional and fun.

Here are Nichole’s top picks for this thrifted holiday gift guide:

Outdoor Staples

Cutout images of backpacks, fanny packs, water bottles, beanies, hiking boots, and sneakers,

Goodwill is a reliable place to find gear for all outdoor adventure needs. Hiking boots, sneakers, and water bottles are easy to thrift and gift. You can also grab backpacks or cross body bags that hold up well in outdoor weather, and other practical add-ons like sunglasses and beanies. You can curate these items to best-suit who you’re giving them to: the camper friend, the hiking-savvy family member, or even the cycling enthusiast.

Fleece

Cutout images of people wearing fleece jackets, pullovers, and quarter zips

You’ll come across plenty of fleece pullovers and quarter zips when sifting through the aisles of your local Goodwill. Pick from a wide variety of fits, colors, and styles to match the person you’re shopping for.

Raincoats and Windbreakers

Cutout images of people wearing raincoat/windbreaker jackets and pants.

Rain and wind resistant outerwear can get pretty pricey when shopping retail… So, instead, opt to buy them secondhand. Find high-quality raincoats and windbreakers in a variety of styles, perfect for those cold and rainy PNW winters. Between these outerwear pieces and the outdoor staple accessories, your gift is all set.

Home Décor

Cutout images of stainless steel glasssware, colorful mugs and plants, and earthy plants in pots.

Home décor is a personal gift that can always be appreciated. For those nature-loving people in your life, pick up a collection of stainless steel glassware, earthy plant holders, and colorful mugs and plates that they can add to warm up their home.

By shopping secondhand this season, you’re checking all the boxes at once: reducing holiday waste, getting great items at a great price, and giving gifts that feel truly personal. It’s a way to celebrate the season with intention, creativity, and care for both people and the planet.

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