The map is open, the bedroll is packed, and the itinerary can wait.
This bear mug pairs a backpack-wearing cartoon bear with a line for people who would rather set off than schedule. It suits the first coffee before a long drive to the trailhead, and it is an easy present for the camper in your life.
What is on this bear mug: a hiker with fur and a two-line motto
Bold black capitals at the top read I DON'T NEED A PLAN. I NEED AN ADVENTURE, set on two lines with the last two words centered underneath.
Below the words stands a brown cartoon bear, upright on two legs and facing you, with small round ears, a lighter tan muzzle and belly, dot eyes and a calm look. An orange hiking backpack sits on its shoulders with a rolled bedroll strapped on top. Both paws hold a large unfolded paper map, cream colored and creased along its folds.
The illustration is flat and textured, shaded with rough dark brush lines in brown, tan, orange and cream. No scenery stands behind the bear, so where it is headed is anybody's guess. That is rather the point of the quote: pack the bag, open the map and work out the rest on the way.
Simple to fill, simple to wash
- Glossy white ceramic that keeps the black lettering easy to read
- The bear and its quote appear on each side of the mug
- Yesterday's half cup can be reheated in the microwave
- Cleanup is a matter of loading it into the dishwasher
- A sturdy feel and a vivid print for everyday use
Who it's for
Campers, weekend hikers, road-trippers and the friend who books the flight first and reads the guidebook later. Keep it by the coffee maker for early starts, on a desk beside the trip folder or in the cabin cupboard. It works as a send-off before a big trip, a retirement present for someone with travel plans, a housewarming gift for an outdoorsy couple or a stocking stuffer.
Quick answers
Does the art show mountains or a campsite?
No. The print is the bear, its pack and map, and the quote, with no scenery around them. The pine branches, orange slice and cinnamon sticks in the photos are props, not part of the mug.
Which option fits under my coffee machine?
The size guide here gives the height and diameter of every option. The option that holds the most is the widest, not the tallest, so measure the clearance under your machine before you choose.
Can I take it on an actual camping trip?
It is ceramic, so it is most at home in a kitchen, a cabin or a camper-van cupboard. For a backpack, a metal camp cup travels better. This one is for the coffee before you leave and after you get back.
Shipping and returns
Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.
Size guide
| HEIGHT (inches) | DIAMETER (inches) | |
| 11 oz | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| 15 oz | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| 20 oz | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| HEIGHT (cm) | DIAMETER (cm) | |
| 11 oz | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| 15 oz | 11.9 | 8.5 |
| 20 oz | 10.9 | 9.3 |