Gifts for campers and hikers
People who spend time outdoors are particular about gear, because bad gear is no fun at a campsite. The safest gifts are small things that improve comfort or safety and do not depend on exact sizing or a specific brand.
Ask yourself what ruins a trip most often: cold, wet, dark or hunger. A warm hat, a dry bag, a headlamp and a cooking tool each fix one of those. Items that pack small and weigh little are especially welcome to people who carry everything on their backs.
If you are not sure what they already own, choose consumables or accessories rather than the big items like tents and sleeping bags. Those are personal choices, and mistakes cost a lot to return.
A bright headlamp
Hands free light is useful for cooking after dark, finding the tent door and walking back from the trailhead.
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A compact camp stove
A small stove boils water in minutes and fits inside a pot in a pack.
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An insulated stainless bottle
Keeps drinks cold on a hot climb and warm on a cold morning.
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Warm wool socks
Dry, comfortable feet make a long day more pleasant, and socks are an easy gift because they come in standard sizes.
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A dry bag
Keeps clothes, phones and snacks dry in a downpour or on a boat.
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A packable camp chair
After a day of walking, sitting down comfortably at the fire is a real treat.
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A first aid kit for the trail
A small kit in the pack is the kind of gift you hope never to need but are glad to have.
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