2025 Gift Ideas
Gift Ideas
The Cadet season is coming to an end, making it a perfect time to consider Cadet-branded gifts for your cadets and counselors. If you’re looking for ways to show your appreciation, reward exceptional performance, or commemorate another successful Cadet season, here are some options to consider.
Newer Items
Some of our recently added merchandise.
Keychain with LFJ Design – United States | Canada
This keychain displays the Cadets cross logo and motto in bold text. (enlarged to show detail)
Keychain with Cap Design – United States | Canada
This keychain has a baseball cap design with the Cadets motto and cross logo. (enlarged to show detail)
Compass – United States | Canada
Fully functional compass with the Cadets logo on it.
Coffee (or whatever) Mug – United States | Canada
This large coffee mug has a speckled blue finish with the Cadets logo on the side.
Clothing
Cadets-branded t-shirts and caps make great gifts while promoting Cadets. There are lots of colors and design options available.
Living for Jesus T-Shirts – United States | Canada
Available in black and royal blue, these t-shirts have a bold “Cadets – Living for Jesus” message on the front and a smaller Cadets logo on the back.
Logo T-Shirts – United States | Canada
SALE LOGO T-SHIRTS – United States | Canada
Our other t-shirt style sports the Cadet cross logo on the front, with “CADETS Living for Jesus” text on the back. Available in yellow, red, or sport gray. The yellow and red versions are currently on sale!
Camouflage Caps – United States | Canada
For the outdoorsman, we’ve got a camouflage baseball cap with a blaze orange Cadets logo.
Navy Caps – United States | Canada
If you’re looking for a “dressier” baseball cap, we’ve got you covered in this stylish navy cap with Cadets logo.
Both caps have adjustable velcro closures on the back to fit nearly anyone.
“Every Day Carry” and Related Items
Here are some ideas for gifts that recipients can carry with them every day.
Multi-Tool – United States | Canada
This multi-tool combines several tools into one handheld package. Includes spring-action needle nose and regular pliers, saw blade, Phillips and regular screwdrivers, reamer, and more. The Cadets logo is laser-engraved on the handle and appears silver. It comes with a nylon belt pouch.
Collapsible Camp Cup – United States | Canada
This collapsible camp cup is made of BPA-free silicone and comes with a snap-on lid. The lid comes with a handy carrying loop, and the cup comes with a tab for easy carabiner attachment.
Tumbler – United States | Canada
This insulated tumbler will keep your hot liquids hot and your cold liquids cold, with a tightly-sealed lid and sliding tab closure. The prominently-placed logo lets everyone know you’re a fan of Cadets.
Stylus Pen – United States | Canada
This pen has a cool bonus feature – a built-in stylus for your electronic screens. Write on paper with the pen, or on-screen with the stylus end. Either way, you’ll be able to promote Cadets with this stylish writing implement.
Pocket Knife – United States | Canada
Few things are as useful as a good pocket knife, and we have one we think you’ll really like. This multi-function knife includes a corkscrew, bottle opener, can opener, screwdrivers, saw, scissors, reamer, and more.
Backpacks and Drawstring Bags
These backpacks and drawstring bags will hold and carry your stuff while promoting Cadets.
NEW Cadet Basic Backpack – United States | Canada
Made of 600 Denier polyester, this red backpack features a large open front pocket, stylish gray trim, adjustable straps, and a side mesh pocket that can fit a water bottle. Our Cadet logo is screen-printed in white and centered large above the front pocket. Approximate size 12″W x 16″H x 5.25″D.
Cadet Deluxe Backpack – United States | Canada
This black and royal blue poly-vinyl backpack is loaded with great features. The oversized outside pocket includes a hidden pocket, earbud cord opening, and accessory pockets. The Cadets logo is screen printed in white. Approximate size 16½” × 12” × 7” [42 × 30 × 18 cm].
Cadet Drawstring Bag – United States | Canada
This drawstring bag is handy for holding lots of different stuff securely and can be worn like a backpack. The Cadets logo is screen printed on it, too!
Flashlights
Shed a little more light on the situation with one of our many flashlight options.
Standard Flashlight – United States | Canada
Our “standard” flashlight is available in highly visible yellow, with the Cadet shield emblem and motto included.
LED Keyring Flashlight – United States | Canada
We also have a smaller (but still bright) LED-powered flashlight suitable for clipping onto your keyring.
Cap Visor Light – United States | Canada
If hands-free lighting is what you need, try our cap visor light – it clips onto any baseball cap brim to point your light where you’re looking.
For the Readers
Matthew Muddles Through – United States | Canada
Matthew is a middle kid dealing with the typical struggles of growing up. He’s also part of his church’s Cadet club and hopes to attend the Cadet International Camporee. Will he get there?
NIV Boys Bible – United States | Canada
Hardcover NIV with Cadet logo. Dig deep into God’s Word and learn amazing new facts, discover inspiring people and stories, and uncover all kinds of stuff that you never imagined was in the Bible. Helpful, fun, and often downright astonishing, the NIV Boys Bible features unique and meaningful content. Features include: Check It Out — Interesting and funny facts about Bible times and characters, Grossology—Gross stuff you never knew was in the Bible, Makin’ It Real—Help for applying Bible stories to your everyday life and so much more!
Award/Mileage Logbooks – United States | Canada
Help your Cadets track their progress toward special awards and accomplishments. Logs are available for running, hiking, cycling, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and backpacking, as well as Bible study and verse memorization.
Theme Bookmark – United States | Canada
For the readers in your cadre, we recommend the theme bookmark. With the “Lead the Way” theme, logo, and verse on one side, and the Cadet landmarks on the other side, it’s perfect for keeping your place in your book while keeping the theme in mind.
We hope this article has inspired you with some ideas! We’re confident you can find the perfect items for every Cadet and counselor on your list. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for other merchandise you’d like us to offer, please feel free to reach out!
