Holiday Gift Guide for the Adventure-Hungry, Story-Seeking, Road-Less-Taken People in Your Life
December 8th, 2025
Greetings!
As we celebrate the holidays and close the chapter on 2025, I want to extend my gratitude and thanks to this incredible community of the Rebelle. You have inspired, challenged (in a good way), motivated, and brought joy to me, to our team, and to each other. What a great gift!
2025 was an amazing training year and rally. Looking forward to our next.
Rally on,
Emily Miller
Rebelle Rally Founder & Director
2026 REBELLE U COURSES ARE LIVE
Rebelle U courses are hands-on, real-world learning that build confidence for every time you get behind the wheel or gear up for backcountry adventures. Instructors bring decades of experience, not only covering what’s needed to compete in the Rebelle Rally, but also to set students on the path to be competent, safe, and effective during other automotive-based adventure travel. The courses are open to all and take place in memorable, authentic outdoor locations. Presented by Pennzoil, this is the program that gets you prepared for driving or rallying off-road – the fundamental skills, challenges, and the mindset necessary for success. You can also gift it with a Rebelle gift card, which makes for a pretty unforgettable present!
The Ultimate Off-Road Trifecta
Three upgrades to turn the vehicle in your driveway into the ultimate off-road build.
TOTAL CHAOS Upper Control Arms
These control arms are a legit upgrade if you’re lifting your rig or pushing harder off-road. TOTAL CHAOS makes their parts in the USA, by people who live and breathe off-road – the same team that’s helped prep vehicles for the Rebelle Rally since its beginning. The uniball conversion replaces stock joints with a sturdier setup, improving articulation, suspension geometry, and alignment under load – which means more control and reliability when the terrain gets real. Buckle up!
BILSTEIN Shocks
BILSTEIN shocks help keep the vehicle composed when the terrain gets uneven. They take the edge off bumps, reduce body movement, and help the suspension stay controlled on rough roads. Pair them with TOTAL CHAOS Upper Control Arms for the winning combo.
And it’s not just for traditional 4×4 builds. BILSTEIN also makes a full CUV line for crossovers and lighter SUVs, giving them better stability and ride comfort without needing a heavy-duty setup.
Baja Designs Dust/Fog Lights
Clear visibility isn’t fancy; it’s necessary. At a minimum, equip your vehicle with Zone 1 dust/fog lights. These drop-in fog lights are simple to install and make a big difference in fog, dust, rain, and low light. Rebelle Rally Director Emily Miller runs these in her truck along with a Baja Designs light bar. For anyone who drives early, late, or deep into backcountry conditions, better lighting is one of the most underrated upgrades.
A genuinely engaging book about the race to solve navigation in the 1700s. It’s a story of persistence, problem-solving, and obsession – good for anyone who appreciates real history and steady, thoughtful storytelling.
We tried and tested this during the Rebelle, and it quickly became a favorite. It’s warm without feeling bulky, the fit is flattering, and it proves that an outdoor jacket can be both functional and genuinely fashionable. Great for cold mornings, late nights, and pretty much anything in between.
Durable and practical, they keep meals warm at camp or on quick stops during long days. This is one of those pieces of gear people don’t think to buy for themselves but end up using all the time.
It’s classic for a reason. A good multitool lives in the glovebox, the pack, or on the hip. Always appreciated, always used.
Give Back: Organizations We Believe In
Tread Lightly!
Our partner in responsible recreation. They do great work protecting the places we explore and helping educate the off-road community.
Heifer International
Supports long-term community development and self-reliance. A solid option when you want to give something with meaning.
Girls Who Code
Helping open doors for young women in tech. Representation matters, and this organization is doing real work to create opportunities.
A must-have for anyone who ventures beyond cell signal. It uses the Iridium satellite network, so messaging, SOS, and location sharing work almost anywhere you go. We don’t head into the backcountry without a tracking device. It’s peace of mind for you and for whoever is keeping tabs at home.
Pirelli Scorpion™ XTM AT (New!)
This tire is designed with stable tread blocks that make it predictable and trustworthy on loose and rocky terrain, and it’s built to handle long distances without breaking down. Tested and trusted by the producers of the rally, the new XTM AT is perfectly suited for the kind of varied surfaces you see on the Rebelle. It also comes with a strong mileage warranty and a 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating, so it works just as well for year-round driving beyond rally environments.
Tested on the Rebelle by our media and basecamp crew, and genuinely hold up! Tough, practical, and actually cut to fit women who work, wrench, climb, crawl, or spend long days in unpredictable conditions. We’ve been looking for women’s work pants for quite some time, and it looks like our search is now over.
Here’s to gifting a little more adventure and the stories that come with it. Wherever the road leads this season, we hope it’s somewhere unforgettable.