How To Spend More Time Outdoors In 2025

Sometimes it can feel hard to spend time outdoors, whether it’s because your schedule is too busy, you don’t feel like you have anything to do, or just aren’t inclined to going out in the cold! However, the physical and mental health benefits make it more than worth taking the time to immerse yourself in nature. To help you get started, here are some of our top tips on how to spend more time outdoors in 2025. 

Why Is Spending Time Outdoors Important?

Before discussing how to spend more time outdoors, it’s worthwhile to outline why you should get out there in the first place. There are plenty of physical and mental health benefits to getting stuck into your favourite outdoor activities. Whether you dabble in paddleboarding or hiking, exercising outdoors is a great way to increase your physical fitness outside of the gym and there are plenty of studies that link exposure to the outdoors with a significant reduction in stress levels and heightened creativity.

Find An Outdoor Hobby That You Love

The key to finding the motivation to spend more time outdoors is to find yourself an outdoor hobby that you really enjoy. If you’re excited about the prospect of getting outside regularly for a hobby - whether that be paddleboarding, cycling or even something as simple as walking - it becomes more of a treat than a chore. Get out there and try new things. Find beginner events on social media or join local groups to discover your outdoor passion.

Embrace All Four Seasons

One of the biggest hurdles to consistently spending more time in the outside world is seasonal weather. Changing your mindset from staying inside during colder months to making the most of them can be a real challenge, but pushing yourself to learn to love the variety of activities you can undertake in different seasons can be a really rewarding experience. Instead of staying in, why not layer up and give trail running or open water swimming a go this winter?

We believe that life’s better by the water, but even hardened outdoor enthusiasts often cut short their time near the water because it’s cold or wet. However, the transitional moments before or after a swim/run/paddle can offer some of the most relaxing and reflective periods when being outdoors which is why we have curated a range of changing products that help elevate these experiences.

Make Time For Family Outdoors

One of our tricks to help you spend more time outdoors is to spend family time outside of the house. Turn family dinners into outdoor picnics or barbeques, or schedule weekend outings like hikes or playing games in your local park. Planning activities like these is a great way to get the whole family outside for some fresh air and exercise.

Invest In Key Equipment That You Need

One of the most important tips we have on how to spend more time outdoors is to ensure that you invest in the right equipment. It’s remarkably easy to give up or not get the most out of your adventure if your kit lets you down, so make sure that you’ve got what you need to really perform at your best - plus, it’s always fun to try out new gear! From t-shirts and top layers to our award-winning bag range, we’ve got everything you could need here at Red Equipment. 

Apply The ‘Little And Often’ Principle

Spending time outdoors doesn’t have to mean all-day excursions. Even brief activities like a 10-minute walk after lunch or even just sitting outdoors in the garden for a while can quickly add up. Incorporating these bitesize activities into your day helps you to build a healthy habit of spending time outdoors while allowing you to work around a busy schedule.