Outdoorsy Gift Guide- Gift Ideas for Hikers, Travelers, and Nature Lovers (2024)
If you’re looking for a gift for your outdoorsy friend, partner, or family member, this is for you! Below are some of the best gift ideas for hikers, campers, backpackers, and National Park lovers, whether you are on a budget or looking to splurge! Most of the items below I already own and love, or own a similar version of!
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Budget-Friendly Outdoors Gift Ideas (Under $25)
Hiking Socks- Darn Tough Socks- $25
As a kid, socks were never something you wanted to get for Christmas, but for hikers, socks are always appreciated! No matter how many I buy, half of them disappear each year! Darn Tough socks are durable and help prevent blisters on the trail!
Waist Pack- $22
This waist pack is super cute and perfect for a short hike or while traveling, when you want to keep your essentials close!
Travel Camp Mug- $23
You can never use too many mugs, and these sturdy camp mugs from REI are perfect for camping or just relaxing at home.
String Lights for Camping- $25
String lights are the perfect way to cozy up your tent or car camping setup!
Instant Coffee- Verve Coffee- $17
Good instant coffee is a luxury when camping and backpacking! If you know a coffee-loving backpacker, they are sure to appreciate a high-quality instant coffee option. Verve is the best instant coffee I’ve found!
Travel Journal- $10
An affordable but thoughtful gift for a travel lover or National Parks enthusiast is a travel journal in which they can document their trip!
Cozy Outdoorsy Gift Ideas
Rumpl Puffy Blanket
Rumpl Blankets are the perfect gift for an outdoors lover! They are great for camping, sitting by the campfire, or bringing along to a cabin stay if you run cold!
Warm Beanie
A warm beanie is always a great gift, sure to be used!
HikerKind Pullover
If you’re looking for ONE cozy gift that they are sure to not have and will love, I cannot recommend HikerKind’s pullover enough! HikerKind is a women-owned small company, and this pullover is one of my favorite things I own! It’s perfect for a hiking mid-layer or as a sweatshirt when you are hanging out at home or traveling.
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Indoor/Outdoor Slippers- Teva ReEmbers
These are my favorite shoes, and I would love to own several pairs! They slip off and on easily and can be worn with the backs up or down. They make great camp shoes or indoor slippers when traveling or at home.
Outdoors Scented Candle
This is the coziest gift to bring the outdoors in during the winter!
Gift Ideas for Hikers & Backpackers
Portable Binoculars- Nocs
A small pair of binoculars is perfect for your wildlife-loving hiker friend. Nocs are small and powerful, making them the perfect gift!
Collapsable Camping Mug- Sea to Summit
This collapsible mug by Sea to Summit is my go-to gift for backpacking friends! I’ve turned so many people onto this mug because it insulates so well, is easy to clean, and packs down small into your pack.
Jet Boil
If your friend is still using a beginner (and heavy) backpacking cooking set up, I highly recommend upgrading them to a Jet Boil! These are so efficient and quick to boil that they’ll never go back!
Garmin InReach Mini
If your loved one is a hiker and doesn’t already have an emergency SOS system, this is a pricey gift but could save your life! There are a few versions, but the InReach Mini is small, connects to your phone, and, most importantly, can call for emergency rescue! (They will need to purchase a monthly plan separately to activate)
Backpacking Pillow- Nemo
A backpacking life upgrade is a comfortable backpacking pillow!
Backpacking Sleep Pad- Thermarest
Another pricier but well-worth it gift is a Thermarest backpacking pad! These are super lightweight and comfortable in the backcountry.
National Parks Gift Ideas
National Parks Sweatshirts
A personalize and thoughtful gift for your National Park loving friend, family member, or partner, is an embroidered sweatshirt of your favorite National Park! I love Madi Stitches sweatshirts! Some National Parks are made to order but many she keeps in stock to order on demand!
National Parks Puzzle
A fun and inexpensive National Parks gift is a puzzle! This one has a vintage vibe, but there are so many out there!
National Parks Water Bottle
The perfect gift for a National Parks lover, is this National Parks water bottle that lets you show off how many National Parks you’ve visited!
National Parks Annual Pass
Get your friends something they are sure to use. Buy them a National Parks annual pass to encourage future adventures!
National Parks Push Pin Map
Another cute National Parks gift that lets you track the parks you’ve visited is this National Parks push pin map!
Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers
Mini Blanket for the Plane
A mini version of the Rumpl above, this blanket fits in your backpack and is perfect for anyone who gets cold on planes!
Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Noise-cancelling headphones are a GAME CHANGER on long flights or public transport! I invested in these earlier this year, and now use them everyday and don’t know how I coped without them.
Roll-Up Toiletry Bag
This roll-up toiletry bag from REI is highly recommended and great for camping or traveling.
Battery Pack
Another thing travelers can never have enough of is a power bank for traveling and hiking!
Cord Organizer
This is another game-changer for traveling! This case is the perfect gift for your traveling friend who is always losing their cords in the depths of their backpacks.
Outdoors Gift Ideas for Photographers
Camera Capture Clip- Peak Design
A capture clip is a game changer for photographers! It clips onto backpack straps so you can access your camera without removing your pack. Perfect if your giftee is always stopping for photos on the trail!
Polaroid Camera
This goes great with a journal, especially if they have an upcoming trip they may want to scrapbook! Even if they have a professional camera, a little instant camera is so fun to bring along!
Mini Tripod
A mini tripod that can hold a camera or phone is perfect for hikers and photographers!
Camera Rain Cover
A gift for photographers that they may not have already is a camera rain cover! If they spend a lot of time outside in all weather, this will help them protect their gear!
Camping Gift Ideas
Hammock
A high-quality hammock is a must for any camper!
Leatherman MultiTool
A multi-tool has so many uses for camping, and Leatherman is a fantastic brand!
Mini Lantern- Black Diamond
One of my favorite purchases in the last year is this lantern, which always stays in my car to have on hand when camping!
Camping Utensils
A handy kit with all the camping utensils you need!
Camping Dishes
A cute matching set of enamel dishes is the perfect gift for any camper!
Outdoors Gift Ideas for Her
Patagonia Puffy Jacket
This is the only puffy jacket you’ll ever need! Its a higher price point, but SO worth it and will last forever.
Patagonia Quarter Zip Fleece
Patagonia is loved for a reason, and this fleece will serve any outdoorsy girl on and off trail!
Zip Up Fleece- Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi fleeces are so cute, comfy, and the perfect gift to splurge on!
Women’s Hiking Pants- Prana
This is my favorite pair of hiking pants, and they are durable and comfy.
Blundstone Boots
If your partner has been eyeing a pair of Blundstones, this is the perfect time to surprise them! They are waterproof and will last forever!
Outdoors Gift Ideas for Him
Patagonia Puffy Jacket
This is the only puffy jacket you’ll ever need! Its a higher price point, but SO worth it and will last forever.
Patagonia Quarter Zip Fleece
Patagonia is loved for a reason, and this fleece will serve any outdoorsy guy on and off trail!
Full Zip Fleece- Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi fleeces are so comfy, high quality, and they are the perfect gift to splurge on!
Men’s Hiking Pants
These are the perfect hiking pants that are durable and comfy and work on and off-trail
Blundstone Boots
If your partner has been eyeing a pair of Blundstones, this is the perfect time to surprise them! They are waterproof and will last forever!
