Holiday Gift Guide: 76 Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Hikers & Campers
Gift Ideas for the Adventurers in Your Life
Finding the perfect gift is hard, but don't worry we've made it easy by handpicking the best gear of the season. Browse the whole list or use the links below to jump to categories for Men, Women, Hiking, Skiing and more.
Holiday Gift Guide Index
Gift Ideas for Women
CloudLine Merino Wool Socks
CloudLine premium merino wool socks are perfect for a variety of activities. Whether she is a runner, hiker, skier, biker, or just appreciates comfy feet you'll find a style and color she'll love.
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Danner Mountain Light Cascade Boot
Give her a pair of the classic boots worn by Reese Whitherspoon in Wild. The Mountain Light Cascade is an upgraded modern tribute to the original featuring a Vibram sole and comes complete with a matching vintage shoe box.
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A Woman's Guide to the Wild
A Woman's Guide to the Wild by Ruby McConnell is a complete outdoor handbook for women in the wild. Inside she will find practical and life-saving tips for hiking, backpacking, camping, and wilderness survival.
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Yogitoes Yoga Mat Towel
Winter is the perfect time to get out of the cold and warm up with a hot yoga session. Yogitoes towels feature a matrix of grippy dots on the bottom so she can practice advanced poses with confidence.
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Lifeproof Waterproof Phone Case
A Lifeproof case is a perfect gift for the woman who loves documenting her adventures with her camera phone. With a Lifeproof case, she can hike, paddle, or climb with her phone protected from falls, scratches, dust, and water.
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Avex Claret wine glass
These Avex Claret wine glasses are perfect for picnics, camping, van life, or even at home. The vacuum insulated design will keep drinks at the perfect temperature for hours and the padded base helps guard against accidental spills.
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Gift Ideas for Men
CloudLine Merino Wool Socks
Nothing can derail a day of hiking, biking, snowboarding or other adventures as fast as unhappy feet. CloudLines unique merino wool blend will keep his feet blister free without the itch of other wool socks and are naturally odor resistant to guard against stinky feet.
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Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool
The Signal multi-tool from Leatherman pairs classic tools and functions with new survival features like a diamond coated sharpener, fire starter, and emergency whistle.
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YETI Rambler Colster Beer Insulator
The Yeti Colster is our new favorite beverage cozy. The vacuum insulated design keeps your drink cool and your hands warm and dry. Best of all the design accommodates both cans and bottles.
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Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes
Alastair Humphreys has earned a serious reputation as an adventurer. He is probably best known for his 4-year bike tour around the globe and has been a National Geographic's Adventurer of the Year. His latest book focuses on microadventure and the possibility and importance of including smaller adventures in your daily life.
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Beer Cap State Maps
These beer cap maps are the perfect gift for the man that loves to explore the world one microbrewery at a time. Classy enough for the office, but cool enough for his man-cave and available for all 50 states.
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Gift Ideas for Kids
Black Diamond Wiz Headlamp
The Black Diamond Wiz Headlamp was designed with kid-specific features like a CPSIA certified screw closure and breakaway elastic strap to keep little adventurers safe. The light even tilts in both directions so it can be worn upside down.
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Deuter Fox 40 Kids Backpack
The Deuter Fox 40 pack is designed with all the features you'd expect in an adult backpack with an adjustable harness system that allows the back panel to expand as they grow.
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Louis Garneau Neo Kid ll Snowshoes
The Louis Garneau Neo Kid snowshoes offer the quality of an adult snowshoe with graphics kids will love. The molded deck design is both light and durable, and the kid-friendly bindings make sure they can adjust the fit with gloved hands.
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Yahtzee National Parks Edition
Keep the kids entertained in camp with Yahtzee's National Parks Travel Edition. The game introduces facts about the environment and National Parks trivia. And Yahtzee donates a portion of the proceeds to the National Parks Foundation.
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Gift Ideas for Hikers
CloudLine Merino Wool Hiking Socks
Give your favorite hiker the gift of comfy feet with CloudLine merino wool hiking socks. Available in medium, light, and ultra light cushion with 9 color options.
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Mountain Hardwear Rainshadow 26 OutDry Backpack
Mountain Hardwear Rainshadow packs are perfect for hiking when the weather could turn mid-hike. Guaranteed to be watertight we love them because in the Pacific Northwest you never know when it's going to rain.
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Grayl Ultralight Water Purifier Bottle
The Grayl Ultralight Water Bottle lets you grab clean drinking water at any source along the trail. Best of all it provides full-spectrum protection against viruses, bacteria, and protozoa so you can hydrate with confidence.
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Serac Hammocks
If it isn't hanging you can bet our Serac Hammock is in our Westy or our backpack because we bring it everywhere. The quality is awesome and the price is a steal compared to what the big brands charge. And best of all it actually comes with the suspension system, so you are ready to hang and relax.
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Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles
The Black Diamond Trail Trekking poles offer a lightweight bombproof design at an affordable price. The flicklock adjustment is quick to adjust between climbs and descents and the men's and women's specific models offer tailored lengths.
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Gift Ideas for Backpackers
Sierra Designs Nightwatch 2 Tent
We love Sierra Designs Nightwatch 2 Tent's retractable rainfly. Backpacking in the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest we went to bed with a view of the stars and quickly pulled down the rainfly when an unexpected shower arrived at 4:00 am.
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BioLite CampStove
The BioLite CampStove offers more features than most backpacking stoves. It charges your USB devices while you cook and includes a USB light so you can clearly see your culinary masterpiece. All while using a surprisingly small amount of twigs for fuel.
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Backpacker's Bistro Backpacking Meals
Give your favorite backpacker the gift of better trail meals with Backpacker's Bistro. Award-winning chef and backpacker Melissa Lynn Lieser created Backpacker's Bistro because she wanted meals made with fresh, whole ingredients, and less sodium that taste incredible.
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Pat's Backcountry Beverages Starter Kit
Pat's Backcountry Beverage Starter Kit comes with everything you need to make a selection of carbonated sodas in the backcountry. Let's be honest though we really want it for the ability to make beer on the trail. The brew concentrates (sold separately) are available in several styles and are really good, our go to is the Pale Rail.
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Osprey Atmos and Aura Backpacks
The Osprey Atmos Men's and Aura Women's Packs feature the patented Anti-Gravity Suspension System that makes loads up to 40 lbs feel lighter than they are. We love the hammock like back on hot days, when our backs are noticeably cooler and drier than our friends wearing traditional packs.
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Gift Ideas for Campers
Big Agnes Gilpin Falls 4 Powerhouse mtnGLO Tent
The Big Agnes Gilpin Falls Powerhouse 4 with mtnGLO lighting turns car camping into glamping. Integrated mtnGlo lighting adds ambient lighting inside and a rechargeable power supply charges your devices.
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BioLite BaseCamp Stove
The BioLite BaseCamp Stove does things your regular campfire only dreams of doing. A control lever regulates dissipated heat for grilling up to 8 burgers at once or can switch to direct heat for boiling water. Like it's backpacking little brother the BaseCamp will charge your devices and provides light while you cook.
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Gerber Freescape Camp Kitchen Kit
Perfect for car camping and van life, the Gerber Freescape Camp Kitchen Kit Keeps your Knives and cutting board organized. And an integrated sharpener makes sure you're always ready to slice and dice.
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Goal Zero Lighthouse 400 Lantern
The Goal Zero Lighthouse 400 Lantern will light your campsite with 400 Lumens while also charging your USB devices. Recharge it with the included adapter or a Goal Zero Solar Charger.
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Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers
TurboPUP Complete K9 Meal Bars
TurboPUP Complete K9 Meal Bars are like Cliff Bars for your dog. Made with human grade ingredients they are grain free and made in the USA.
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Adventure Medical Me & My Dog First Aid Kit
Whether you and your pup are walking the dog park, hiking, or on a road trip the Adventure Medical Kit has you both covered with essential first-aid supplies.
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Ruffwear Highlands Dog Sleeping Bag
Our pup loves his Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping bag. He knows if we get out our backpacks and his sleeping bag we are going on an adventure. It can fully unzip to provide room for him to sprawl out or zip up around him to keep him warm on cold nights at elevation.
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Ruffwear Palisades Dog Backpack
The Ruffwear Palisades Pack features everything your pup needs for a weekend in the backcountry. Comes with two hydration bladders to ensure your pup stays hydrated and room for food, treats, poop bags, dog jackets and more.
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Gift Ideas for Snowshoers
Tubbs Flex Series Snowshoes
The Tubbs Flex Series of Snowshoes incorporates a durable lightweight molded deck design with the convenience of a Boa binding system.
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Atlas Race Snowshoes
The Atlas Race Snowshoe is for those who like to venture far and fast. The spring-loaded suspension keeps the snowshoe close to your foot through your stride and the titanium crampons provide ultralight traction in backcountry terrain.
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MSR Deploy TR-3 Snow Poles
MSR's Deploy TR-3 Poles feature glove-friendly adjustment so you can change length on the fly. They also collapse to a compact size perfect for stowing in your pack when not in use.
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Dragon MountaineerX Sunglasses
These sunglasses take a modern approach to classic mountaineering eyewear. The removable shields and clean modern style makes them just as at home in the city as they are on the snow.
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Gift Ideas for Skiers
CloudLine Merino Wool Ski Socks
CloudLine Ultra Light Ski Socks are designed with premium merino wool to keep your feet happy all day long. Featuring a minimal design that provides seamless support for control on epic runs.
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Smith Vantage Ski Helmet
The Smith Vantage is arguably the most comfortable ski helmet on the market thanks to an internal Boa system that provides a custom fit. Add a dual adjustable venting system consisting of 21 closable vents and the Vantage is the only helmet you need for year-round skiing.
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Smith I/O ChromaPop Goggles
The Smith I/O Goggles get better every year. This winter Smith has increased the I/O's already massive field of view and revamped the frames to enhance how they conform to your face for a comfortable fit for long days on the slopes. Combine the I/O's with the Smith Vantage Helmet for the perfect goggle helmet interface.
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Dakine Excursion GTX Glove
Dakine designed the Excursion GTX Glove with warm Primaloft insulation, a wool lining, durable leather palm, 4-way stretch shell, and Gore-Tex waterproof membrane to keep your fingers warm on even the coldest days.
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BCA Float Airbag Pack
Give the gift of extra avalanche safety with a BCA Airbag System. The BCA Float Airbag Packs offer all of the gear storage and features of a standard backcountry ski pack with the added safety of an integrated airbag system.
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Gift Ideas for Snowboarders
CloudLine Merino Wool Snowboard Socks
CloudLine Ultra Light Snowboard Socks make the perfect gift for your favorite snowboarder. Knit with premium merino wool that is super soft, doesn't itch, resists odors to keep your feet and boots fresh, and wicks moisture and dries fast so you can ride all day without thinking about your feet.
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Electric Mashman Snowboarding Helmet
On the outside, this helmet looks retro but it sports advanced protection via a layer of Poron XRD foam that stiffens for more protection when impacted. This means the Electric Mashman can take multiple impacts and still protect your noggin.
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Anon M3 MFI Goggles
These Anon goggles are all about magnetic tech. The quick change lenses are held in place by 18 rare earth magnets for a secure connection while riding and quick lens changes when the weather changes. For days when you need extra coverage from the elements the MFI mask also attaches to the goggles via magnets to keep your face warm and your goggles fog-free.
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Burton Gore-Tex Mitts
The Burton Gore-Tex Mitts have been our favorite cold weather gloves for years. On the coldest days, we wear the included liner gloves for extra warmth and when the temps really drop we stuff a hand warmer in the built-in pocket. And the screen-friendly tips mean you can change your tunes without taking off your gloves.
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Dakine Poacher RAS Pack
The Dakine Poacher Series of packs has all the features you'd expect. Board carry, snow shovel, gear storage, hydration sleeve, with the added option of adding a removable Airbag system from Mammut.
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Gift Ideas for Mountain Bikers
POC Tectal MTB Helmet
The POC Tectal Race Helmet offers more coverage and protection than traditional lids, but thanks to a wind tunnel optimized ventilation system it stays cool even when the trail gets steep.
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CamelBak Podium Water Bottles
Once you use a CamelBak Podium water bottle there's no going back to traditional bike bottles. The Jet Valve mouthpiece makes drinking fast and easy and the locking valve means it won't drip if you toss it in your pack after the ride.
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Crank Brothers MTB Multi-Tool
Our Crank Brothers Multi-Tool is with us on every ride and it's saved the day more than once when we've had mechanical problems miles from the trailhead.
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Blackburn Mammoth CO2'Fer Mini Pump
Why is the Blackburn Mammoth CO2'fer awesome? It fills a flat tire in seconds via disposable CO2 cartridges, but also offers a pump backup up for those times you're out of CO2.
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Gift Ideas for Trail Runners
CloudLine Merino Wool Trail Running Socks
A pair of CloudLine Trail Running Socks will keep feet happy and blister free on even the longest runs. Designed in a 1/4 height to protect sensitive ankle bones and lockout grit and trail debris, these socks will be the only ones you'll want to wear when the trail calls your name.
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LifeStraw Steel Personal Water Filter
The Lifestraw Steel features a replaceable 2-stage filter that removes bacteria and protozoa. The durable ultra-light design makes it the perfect companion for those trail runs where you may need to find water in the backcountry.
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Petzl Reactik Plus Headlamp
If you trail run pre-dawn or near sunset this is the headlamp you want. The reactive lighting technology automatically adjusts brightness as the trail darkens and offers a maximum of 300 lumens. The headband is designed to provide a secure fit during your run and the rechargeable batteries mean you can always hit the trail with a full charge.
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Trailhead: The Dirt on All Things Trail Running
Everything you've ever wanted to know about trail running in one witty book.
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Suunto Ambit3 Peak HR GPS
The Suunto Ambit3 Peak offers weather info, altitude, compass, heart rate, and GPS tracking in a rugged package. Even better it connects wirelessly with your smartphone with the free Suunto Movescount App so you can adjust the watch and visualize and review your training data.
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The North Face Better Than Naked Hat
The North Face Better Than Naked Hat makes the perfect gift for a trail runner or hiker. And no its name doesn't imply you should run naked except for the hat.
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Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts
CloudLine Merino Wool Running Socks
CloudLine No-Show Running Socks are perfect for running, heading to the gym, or everyday wear. Available in ultralight and light cushion.
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TriggerPoint GRID Foam Rollers
A TriggerPoint Grid Foam Roller is the perfect gift for any trail runner, but especially anyone training for a longer race will appreciate the use of a foam roller during recovery.
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Skullcandy XTfree Wireless Earbuds
Skullcandy XTfree earbuds are some of our favorite headphones for running and going to the gym. The in-ear triple lock system keeps them firmly in place and they sound like they cost twice as you paid for them.
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Fitbit Charge 2 HR
The Fitbit 2 HR continues to be one of our favorite fitness trackers. The battery life got us through a 4-day backpacking trip and we loved being able to have an estimate of calories burned, distance traveled, and flights climbed.
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Revolution 101 Balance Board
A balance board is a must-have for core strength and balance. Not only can they be used during training but they are just plain fun.
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Gift Ideas For Climbers
Metolius Contact Training Board
Every climber should have a training board. The Metolius Contact training board is the perfect size to mount discreetly above a door frame.
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Arcteryx Aperture Chalk Bag
We know every climber already has a chalk bag or 3. The Arcteryx Aperture chalk bag makes a great gift because it ups the ante with an integrated bottle opener for those post climb brews.
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Falcon Guides Best Climb Series
Give your favorite climber a Falcon Guides Best Climbs book for an area they haven't climbed yet.
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Climbing Hold Coffee Mugs
We aren't sure if these climbing hold coffee mugs will improve your grip strength, but they are the perfect gift for anyone who loves climbing and coffee.
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Mad Rock Mad Pad Crash Pad
We like the Mad Rock Mad Pad because it protects us while we boulder, but we love it because it converts into a comfy chair while we relax in camp and it's integrated shoulder straps make approach hikes a breeze.
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Gift Ideas for Paddlers
Watershot Pro Line Underwater Housing
Some cases are waterproof as a precaution, but the Watershot Pro is designed for taking your phone under water as a primary feature. The flat port lens ensures your underwater photos are distortion free and the wrist strap makes sure your phone doesn't end up in Davy Jones' Locker.
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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil View Dry Sack
Dry bags are a perfect gift for any paddler. We love the Seat to Summit View Dry bags for their see-thru window.
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Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Bag Pack
If the paddler in your life doesn't already have a large dry pack like the Sea to Summit Hydraulic it's a safe bet that they would love to have one.
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Oru Folding Kayak
The Oru Kayak is perfect for the paddler with limited space. Think city apartment, tiny home, or the van lifer because the Oru Kayak folds down to in a 33" X 12" X 29" box.
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Gift Ideas for Photographers
Peak Design CapturePro Camera Clip
Packing your heavy DSLR on a big hike or backpacking trip is only worth it if you have it at the ready when you luck into rare wildlife. Never miss a shot again with the Peak Design CapturePRO Camera Clip.
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GorillaPod Smartphone Tripod
Although your DSLR is your camera of choice, an iPhone and a Gorillapod tripod can capture shots your DSLR might not. Set it up for an easy time-lapse of the sunrise or a slo-mo of passing mountain bikers and continue to shoot with your DSLR.
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GoPro Hero 5
A GoPro makes a great gift for the photographer in your life. These little cameras are nearly indestructible, versatile and can be used to capture both video and photos.
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Lowepro Whistler BP 350 AW Pack
This award-winning camera bag is perfect for the backcountry photographer.
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