28 Fun Outdoor Toy Ideas for Teen Boys

Many teen boys like a bit of an adrenaline rush and have a huge sense of adventure. They like fun and excitement.  If you want a gift that will fufill those critera,  check out some of these outdoor toys and gifts below. Although described as toys, many of them aren't designed for kids but for teens and adults. They require some responsibility and safety gear when using them but all of them a pretty awesome. 

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Lazer Tag

There aren't many teen boys who aren't going to love lazer tag. My 13 year old son received a lazer tag set for Christmas last year and it is the most fun gift he received.

The lazer guns have an amazing range (up to 150 feet) and with a bit of outdoor or indoor space you can have a great game. There are four blasters so the whole or our family can play. We've played lazer tag with them in woods and a field as well as indoors in the home. 

Your wear a vest which vibrates when you've been hit. What I really like about the set is that no batteries are required. There is a charging station and you can play approximately 8 games of 30 minutes on one charge so you don't have to worry about it running out during one game. 
Lots of fun to be had with this set. Awesome. 

Ripstik Castor Board 

If he loves skate parks, skateboarding, snowboarding or scootering or it's something he's interestesd in, he may want to also check out the Ripstik Castor board, 

It's been described as a mix between skateboarding and snowboarding. It definitely has the cool factor but it's super fun too. 

You don't need to push. You just twist and go. Its the twisting that moves you forward even uphills.  It's an amazing board which can make smooth, quick 360-degree turns on its two wheels

It's great to take to the skate park too or just have fun along the streets. ​

Goodminton Set

Goodminton can be played indoors or outdoors and is super easy to set up and play. 

It's a perfect game for all ages from kids to adults. So ideal to play with siblings of different ages, friends or with adults and children. 
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It can be played anywhere. No need to set up a net. 
Super fun!  

Egg Board

An ingenious take on the skateboard as the eggboard can get you where you want to go quickly and speedily. And when you get there just put it in a backpack. 

Perfect for getting to school or transport around to a friend's house. 

They are light to carry when you want to stop skating and walk too. 

The performance ABEC bearings let wheels spin for a long time meaning less kicking with your foot is needed to get going and maintain speed. 
The skateboard won't flex under a teenager's weight. The large, soft wheels give a stable ride and roll smoothly over cracks in the street. 

Paintball Set 

Paintball is a fantastic game for teens to get into. 

It's social and it's great to play with other members of the family and friends. It's fun exercise. What teen isn't going to enjoy running through the woods, hiding and trying to get the other team. It will fulfill the need for exciting and adrenaline. 

A paintball set like the one opposite is a great gift to get started. The one featured includes a Tippmann Cronus tactical gun, a mask with visor & anti fog lens, black hopper and a Co2 Tank with pin valve (Shipped Empty). a paintball harness and 6 - 140 round heavy duty ultimate paintball clear tubes. ​

Wham-O Trac Ball Racket Toy Game

Wham - O Trac racket games is a fun, versatile throw and catch game which can be played in the backyard or any open outdoor space. 

There are lots of different ways you can play with the game. Challenging to play and you can create different variations of catch games to keep it interesting. You could have a simple thow and catch game or throw the ball so another person can catch it. And have fun creating cool curves with the balls in every direction.  

It surprising how much running you sometimes have to do when you play. This can really help with a teenager's fitness, 

Basketball Hoop

For a teenager who's constantly shooting hoops and loves playing basketball, it's impossible to go wrong with his own basketball hoop. 

The one featured is adjustable from 7 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments so you can make sure it's the perfect height. The good thing about the adjustable height is that it can be brought lower or higher for siblings.

​It's portable and has a 44 inch backboard. It is also backed by a  5-year manufacturer warranty 

The great thing about having a basketball hoop in the backyard is that friends and siblings can also have a go. 

Basketball

Having a basketball in the home should be a must for all teenagers. 
Basketballs are fun to take and just bounce around on the street or in the backyard for practice. 
Take it to the local court for a game with friends or family. 
Wilson is a well known and respected brand for it's basketball quality to is an excellent choice. 

Nightmatch Light Up Basketball

Another really cool option of basketball or any ball is a light up version. ]

The Nightmatch light up basketball lights up on impact when bounced or kicked. When you stop playing the lights go off after 30 seconds. In the daytime, it's just like playing with an ordinary basketball. 

It's a great option as teens can carry on playing at dusk and after sunset. 

Disc Golf 

Disc golf involves flying a frisbee shaped disc and trying to hit a target. 

It's a great outdoor game for all the family to play and if your teenagers like it why not get a disc golf target to put in the backyard so they can practice. 

The target featured is strong and sturdy and is made of a powder coated metal frame with galvanised chains. 
It's weather and rust resistant and has excellent reviews over on amazon. 

It also comes with 3 discs to practice. However reviewers suggest getting some extra more durable discs to play with too. 

Razor Jetts Heel Wheels

Razor Heel Wheels are super fun and they spark too.

Easy to get started, just step up, strap down and take off. 

The heelies are easily adjustable. They feature easily removable and replaceable spark pads, proprietary 50 mm urethane wheels and heavy-duty "Quick click" frame with hook and loop strap. 

Archery Set

Archery is another fun outdoor sport/activity to have a go at. 
It's certainly become very popular in recent years due to movies such as The Hunger Games. 

The fantastic thing about archery is that it's not too expensive to buy some kit and start having a go. And not too much kit is needed either. 

The set featured comes with everything you need to get started. It includes 1 bow, six fibreglass arrows, 5 target faces, an arm guard, finger guard and 2 string nocks. 

Self Balancing (Hoverboard)

A self balancing board is a fairly new invention but there are lots of fun. 
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The one featured can cruise up to 7mph and go up to 12 miles in one charge. 

Electric Scooter

If you fancy having something to hold onto when you're moving along, another option is an electric scooter. 

The E300 electric scooter by Razor which is featured is a cool option. 

It can reach speeds of up to 15 mph and is perfect for crusing along. You can get up to 40 minutes continuous use from one charge. 

It also features a supersized deck and frame. The motor is quiet so you don't have to worry about disturbing the neighbours with any noise. 

Electric Off Road Scooter 

Another option of electric scooter to consider is an off road scooter so he can ride the trails and rough terrain. 

It goes at speeds up to 12 mph (19 kmh). 

It features heavy duty alloy wheels with 60 PSI on/off road tires.
There's a hand operated rear disc brake.
The new gear ratio for high-torque trail riding, makes it off-road ready right away. 

The retractable kickstand is useful for keeping the scooter upright when stopped. 

It's recommended for ages 13 and over and has a weight limit of 154 pounds. It features a 40 minute ride per charge and will take about 12 hours to charge in total. ​

Intex Red River Run - Inflatable Water Float

Water Float

Teens who want to relax in a pool, river or lake will love the river run water float. 

The floats can be connected so if you have more than one, you can easily connect them together. 

A lot of people use them for tubing down a river. There are two handles to grab onto. 

You can place a drink in the beverage holder. 
A repair patch is included too. 

Skateboards

Skateboards and teen boys often go together. 

Go to a local skate park and there'll be lots of teenagers. Walk around a college campus and it's inevitable to see a teen on a skateboard. 

Penny skateboards are ones to check out but are often quite expensive. A cheaper alternative which still has great reviews is the rimmable skateboard featured. 

The Rimmable skateboard features a 2'' long x 6'' wide deck. The PU wheels with ABEC-7 high speed bearings offer a super smooth ride. The  maximum load weight  is 198 LB (90KGS). 

There are different patterns and designs to choose from. ​

Mini Launch Ramp 

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This mini launch ramp is small but it's packs in a lot of fun!

It is perfect for getting started with doing jumps with a bike, scooter, inline skates or skateboard. 

It's ideal for beginners to hone their skills, get big air, and master tricks without the intimidation of taller ramp heights with steep ramp surface radiuses.

Spikeball Combo Meal

If he's energetic and likes team sports he will probably love spikeball. 

It can be played pretty much anywhere. Indoors if you have the space as well as in parks, at the beach, when camping or the backyard. 

It's a fab game for people of all ages to play from kids to adults. 
It's also a fantastic workout for athletic teams who like to train. It's perfect for practicing the hand / eye co-ordination needed for some team games as well. 
It's simple to play and easy to pick up. The net is placed at ankle level between a pair of two-player teams. You smack the palm-sized ball down on the net so it ricochets up at your opponents. They have up to three hits between them (just like volleyball) to control it and bounce it back to you. When they miss, you score. First team to 21 wins.

Knock Off Lawn Game

This is a fun take o the frisbee game with targets. 

Throw the frisbee to try and take the target down from the other team. 

You can play with 1 person on each end or up to 4 people on each end, making it a flexible game to play with different numbers of family or friends. 

Drone

This is a great user friendly drone for newbies. 
 
Simply press one button, it will take off, land or return to your command. There's  a one key return button, press it and the drone returns. 

It features a 2 speed switch with the low speed suitable for beginners. 
It can do 3D flips and rolls. 

It also has a HD camera and it ​provides 1080P video with real time transmission. 

Kan Jam Game

Kan Jam is another exciting outdoor game that can be played anywhere. It's great for camping, outdoor parties,  the backyard, the beach or the park. 

Kan Jam involves throwing a flying disk. There's 2 people on the team. One team member throws the disk and the other person's job is to deflect the Kan Jam. 

The first team to 21 points win or if they manage to throw the disk through the slot in the front of the Kan Jam, it's an instant win. 
This is a simple, fun game. It's fantastic for all ages. Kids, teens and adults will enjoy playing. 

Electric Skateboard

An electric skateboard is another fun outdoor toy. 

The board featured has 3 speed settings, so teenagers can begin on the lowest one and increase his speed as his confidence grows. 

It also comes with a wireless remote which he can use for braking, accelerating, reversing and checking the battery indicator status. 

The battery lasts for around 5 miles and takes 2 hours to charge. There is a maximum weight limit of 80kg (176lbs)

Pogo Stick

If you want guaranteed fun check out the pogo stick.
The weight limit is 160 pounds so it's probably a better gift for younger or lighter teen boys. 
The stick featured is perfect for an introduction to pogo stick jumping, for the beginner and for intermediate riders

It features a rugged metal frame covered in precisionmade foam, easy-grip handles, and a rubber tip to help you stay in control. 

It has a wider tip bounce stance which provides a more stable and consistent pogoing experience.
It also features stable, replaceable non-slip foot pegs so once he's mastered the basic art of using a pogo stick, it will  help him do tricks with ease.

Badminton Set

A badminton set is a fun family game which is ideal for teens to play with older kids and parents. 

This set has everything you need to get started for an outdoor badminton experience.

Perfect for the beach or park. 
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Spend the day outdoors and getting fit. 
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Driveway Pickleball Set

This set features half sized pickleball which makes it ideal for playing on a driveway. 

The set assembles quickly and can easily be transported to wherever you want to play.

It's an ideal set for beginners and includes a 10 ft net, 2 wooden paddles and 2 pickleballs. 

The total size of the net when set up is 10ft wide by 3ft high. 

Blast Pad Missile Launcher 

Blast Pad Missile Launcher have universal appeal for people of all ages. 

Kids, teens and adults will be queuing up to have a go.
 
It's super simple, jump on the launch pad and see how high you can "launch" the missile in the air. Who can launch the missile the furthest? 
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Fab for the park or any outdoor space. 

Djubi Classic

Djubi Classic is a modern twist on the classic game of catch. 
Just slip the loop of the Djubi over the launch hook on the racket, pull it back and aim.
Let it go and watch the Djubi soar. Catching the foam ball is easy with the deep net pocket on the plastic racket.
The ball launches up to 100 feet and even floats, so you can bring the fun to the pool or beach. ​

Balance Board

The balance board is super fun. While using it teen boys can improve their balance, agility and strength. 

​It engages all muscle groups and is great for training them for other sports including skateboarding, skiing but also basketball and football. 

It can be used anywhere. It's portable. He can use it both outdoors and indoors. 

​Off Road RC Truck Rock Crawler

This is a great RC truck to use outdoors. 

The twin motors are powerful and the four wheels drive provides strong power strength, making it easy to move on rugged roads and climb roadblocks without fear. 

It comes with a rechargeable battery. 

It's great fun to use on obstacles and ramps. 

Light Up Flying Disc

Sometimes the classic outdoor toys that have stood the test of time are the best and frisbee is one of those. 
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Perfect for throwing games wherever there is some space such as at the park or at the beach. 

The frisbee can be played by anybody of any age from older kids to adutls. 

Stunt Scooters

Stunt scooters are popular toys for teens to take to the skate park, get from a to b or use to practice jumps and tricks outside your home. 

The Fuzion Pro scooter is an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate riders. 

It's strong, stable and will withstand all the impact and punishment at the skate park. 

Volleyball Set

This is an easy to set up, take down and extremely portable vollyball set. 

It's designed for backyard vollyeball, but if your backyard isn't big enough it's also great for use at the beach, summer camp outs, the park or wherever there is space. 

It comes with everything you need for your games including a volleball, net, boundary lines and a portable bag to carry it all in. 

Fab for family play, graduation parties, birthdays, having friends round or any kind of get together. 

Throw Throw Burrito by Exploding Kittens: Extreme Outdoor Edition

The game that mixes dodgeball and a card game now has an outdoor version! 

Collect matching sets of cards faster than your opponents while simultaneously ducking, dodging and throwing inflated airborne burritos

The oversized cards you collect earn you points, but you lose points when you get hit by 3-foot tall inflatable burritos

Inline Skates

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A lot of outdoor toys for teens involve balancing on wheels (skateboards, scooters, bikes etc). Another toy that involves wheels are inline skates. 

Inline skates are awesome for skating around parks. Teens will enjoy that they can really get up some speed as their confidence improves. 

Kneepads and helmets are essential for safety. 

SKLZ Soccer Trainer

If he plays soccer, this trainer is awesome for practising and pefecting his skills solo. 

Attach the trainer around your waist.

​The ball is on an 18 foot elastic string so you can use the solo trainer to practise passing, receiving, throw ins, dribbling and general ball control. 

Pop Up Golf Chipping Net ​

Is he a budding golfer.? 

If so, this pop up chipping net is perfect and fun for him to practise his golfing skills. 

It can be used both indoors and outdoors so is ideal to practice anywhere he wants. 
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The net is easy to pop up and easy to collapse, 
It comes with it's own carrying bag. 
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Baseball Tee

Batting tees are valuable training aids for teens who like to play baseball. 

There are lots of different price ranges for different budgets. 

It's often worth purchasing one that is as durable. The Tanner Tee featured has a one year warrantly, so it's more expensive but worth checking out for serious baseball players. 

Pop Up Goals

If he likes playing soccer, pop up goals are really convenient for practising skills and playing games. 

You can use one goal independetly for shooting practice. 

Or two goals mean you can play an impromptu game wherever there is space. 

The goals quickly pop up and easily fold down. There is a carry bag so they are ultra portable.
Take them to the park or use in the backyard, Anywhere there is space to play a game. 

Slackline Kit

Slacklining is great fun. 

Set it up between two trees. It can be used in the backyard but also perfect for use in parks or while camping. 

It's great for improving balance, concentration, posture, core strength and it's awesome fun for kids, adults and teens. 

Champro Reaction Ball 

The Champro is designed to bounce unpredictably. 

Therefore it's a great little aid for bouncing outside to help improve hand and eye co-ordination. 

It helps improve reaction time and accuracy. 

Makes a great stocking filler. 

Ladder Toss - Outdoor Game

A simple and fun game. Easy to lean and play. Perfect for groups of teenage friends and family gatherings. 

You an play with 2, 4 or 6 people at one time. 

Easy and super quick to set up. Play in the backyard, at picnics. Toss the bolo and see if you can get it on the pipes opposite. 

Includes a convenient carrying case for easy portability. 

Table Tennis

This kit allows you to convert an outdoor table (or an indoor table) into a ping pong game. 

It comes with a retractable net which can be extended up to 6'2". 

The set comes with 2 paddles and 6 ping pong balls. 

How to Survive Anything: From Animal Attacks to the End of the World ​

Not a toy, but a great book for kids who enjoy being outdoors and doing activities such as hiking, camping or exploring. 

It covers the survival basics that you really do need to know with the wild and crazy eventualities that you probably don’t.

It's a fun, entertaining read with some good info and outdoor survival tips

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