It is that time of the year (again) when we put the Christmas decorations up, get the scarf and the beanie on and fill our glasses with some warm mulled wine. But before you can rest by the fireplace watching cheesy Christmas rom-coms, you need to get the presents sorted! And let me guess, your loved ones like the outdoors, right? Don’t look any further. Here are the best Christmas Gift Ideas for hikers and campers to make the Christmas stocking overflow.
Updated: 30 April 2023
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Stocking fillers or big presents, here are the best Christmas gift ideas for hikers and campers for all budgets (and all parcel sizes) for your outdoorsy loved ones.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Campers
They like camping for a weekend or for a week, make their Christmas with these gifts for campers and nature lovers.
Rumpl Original Puffy
They love camping but are scared to get too cold at night during winter. Here is the perfect gift for them. Made of 100% recycled material, nature aficionados will fall in love with this insulated, packable and water-resistant blanket. What’s more? The blanket comes with clips so they can wear it hands-free around the campfire and enjoy their beer and still remain cosy.
Additional information: Comes in 12 colours and prints
Teva Re Ember Moc
Do they complain their feet are tired after a long day hiking? Here is the solution for them to wear at the campground: the Teva Re Ember Moc. Made of recycled material (nature lovers I’ve got you), it comes with a collapsible heel for easy on and off, a soft inside, cushioned heel to absorb shocks and a durable rubber outside sole. Designed with the outdoors in mind, they can also be worn for daily activities. One stone, 2 strokes!
Additional information: Available for men, women and kids
Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock
A bonfire, a cosy hammock and friends… What more do they need? Well, the hammock, right? Get them the perfect hammock for the ideal sleepout in the open. You can trust the Wise Owl Outfitters for their light (only 680 grams), packable, comfortable double parachute nylon hammock. Easy to set up with tree straps and carabiners, it’s a no-brainer. So friends and hammock, sorted. Now you just need to get the stars!
Additional information: Available in 14 colours
Clostnature Self inflated Sleeping Pad
Don’t let your loved ones sleep on the cold ground. For a good night’s sleep when camping in the wilderness, they need a sleeping pad. But not any sleeping pad: a self-inflated one! With thicknesses ranging from 1.5 to 3 inches (3.8 to 6 cm), you make sure they have a night of recovery sleep. The Clostnature sleeping pad not only offers insulation and comfort, but it is compact and light, making it ideal for backpacking.
Additional information: Available in 7 colours
Gobi Terrain Heated Camping Chair
You don’t want your loved one to be cold when sitting outside their tent or camping van looking at the beautiful sky above. No? Then here is what you need for them: a heated camping chair. Wave goodbye to feeling cold when sitting outside in the evening and enjoy the comfort of a warm chair for up to 9 hours. The plus: it comes with a cup holder.
Additional Information: 3 heat settings are available
Magic Mill Food Dehydrator Machine
Forget about the tasteless pre-packed dehydrated meals and make your own one with the Magic Mill Food Dehydrator machine. Equipped with a rear-mounted fan, the air is distributed evenly and you do not need to turn the shelves as you would do with other brands. The timer function ensures that your food is ready when you need it which takes away any last-minute stress. When going camping there are already so many things to think about, having your food ready on time, should not be one! This is the perfect present for a master chef meal in the wild.
Additional Information: Available with 7 or 10 trays
Kidipa Solar Shower Bag
Sweaty, muddy and dusty campers, here is the solution for you: the Kidipa Solar Shower Bag. After a day out in the great outdoors, enjoy a warm shower at the campsite with this portable shower bag. Fitted with a solar panel, hang it to a tree and let the magic work. You can check the temperature on the control panel at the back. It comes with a showerhead and a water tap to adjust the flow. And the little plus in the design: it is equipped with a mesh pocket for toiletries! The perfect present to elevate your camping trips.
Additional Information: Comes in 11 different colours.
Solo Stove Portable Campfire
Make starting a campfire easy this Christmas with the portable campfire from Solo Stove. Find level ground, gather some dry sticks and tinder, place them in the stove and light them up. With a cooking ring on top, you can cook, brew, roast and relax …
Additional Information: Featured in Backpacker Magazine and Discovery Channel
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Hikers
If you think your hiker’s loved ones have everything, think again! Find out Christmas gift ideas for hikers you might not have thought of.
Garmin Enduro Watch
For a very special Christmas present to a very special hiker, here is the perfect gift: the Garmin Enduro watch. With a power glass that captures sunlight and turns it into battery life, this watch lasts longer between charges. Lightweight, it can accompany them on a hike or a run and give accurate fitness and cardiovascular data. The Climber feature gives information about the terrain as well as the elevation for additional safety and awareness. Last but not least, it gives the estimated recovery time and advises them on workout exercises.
Additional information: Comes in black or grey
UBeesize 60-inch Camera Tripod
For outdoor & photo lovers, here is the perfect lightweight travel camera tripod. This 60-inch (1.5 m) retractable tripod comes with its own pouch and can fit in the side pocket of their backpack. It is suitable for multiple devices such as phones or cameras. The head can rotate to allow pictures in both landscape and portrait modes. To share on social media or to keep for themselves, this present will make the best memories last forever!
Additional information: Comes with a remote control
RENPHO Powerful Portable Muscle Gun
Hiking is one thing, but relaxing is equally important. To ensure your loved one can go back to hiking in perfect shape the following weekend, give them the perfect tool to recover: the RENPHO Powerful Portable Muscle Gun. Designed for athletes, the gun massages deep tissues and eliminate the lactic acid from the muscle for a better recovery. It comes with 5 different heads to target different muscle categories. Easy to carry thanks to its case, you can recharge it wherever you are in the world on a USB port.
Additional information: It is a five stars rating on Amazon!
Osprey Skimmer 28 & Skarab 30
Why two names? Because one is specifically designed for women and the other one for men. With adjustable straps on the shoulders, hips, torso and sides, those backpacks have been designed to fit our body shapes. As usual, the two models are equipped with the Osprey Airspace system so no more sweaty back and 8 pockets so that there is a place for everything. This backpack is the ideal present for any day hiker.
Additional Information: Both models are available in 2 colours
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Salomon X Ultra 4
They don’t like the heaviness of hiking boots but they need something steadier than a pair of trail runners. Here is the perfect present for them: The Salomon X Ultra 4. This hybrid model offers the robustness and stability of a hiking boot with the lightweight and flexibility of a trail runner. Perfect all year long, with a waterproof membrane and Conta grip MA outsole, they can be used on slippery terrain as well as for a walk in the park. Don’t hesitate anymore!
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Feideer Hiking Socks
Christmas is the perfect occasion to gift socks, but not any socks: the Feideer Hiking socks. Made from moisture-wicking cotton (yes, you read me right I said cotton), they have a reinforced footbed for maximum comfort and medium thickness to prevent friction and blisters. They are ideal for hiking, climbing or running an errand.
Thermos Stainless King Food Flask
Save them from bitting on a cold soggy sandwich during a winter hike with the Thermos Stainless King Food Flask. Ideal for curries, soups, stews, rice and pasta dishes, the vacuum insulation technology keeps their meals warm for up to 9 hours. Very durable, they can endure socks without breaking. They also come with a lid that can be used as a bowl or for sharing and a folding spoon.
Additional Information: Available in 7 colours
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WADEO Hydration Bladder
You don’t think that’s a Christmas present? In fact, this is what I got as a birthday present and I was really pleased with it. A hiker needs to drink on average 1L of water every two hours, so with its 2L reservoir, the WADEO hydration bladder is ideal for day hiking. The wide mouth makes it easy to clean and add ice to your water on a hot day. The valve has a cap to protect it from getting dirty, which is ideal when you think about how many times per day you put your backpack on the ground. Its universal shape makes it fit in any backpack whether they have an external or internal sleeve.
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TAGVO Cleaning Kit
Do they already have a hydration bladder? Fine. So why not get them the cleaning kit to take care of it? The TAGVO cleaning kit comes with a mini brush for the valve to get into the smallest spaces and ensure it is mould free, a long brush to clean the tube, effervescent tablets to clean the reservoir and a hanger to hang the reservoir to dry. With all of these tools, their hydration bladder will last a lifetime!
Additional information: It comes in a pouch for easy packing
Dry Bags Set
Help your nature-lover relatives to keep their gear organised and dry with a set of dry bags. Coming in 6 different sizes and colours, it makes it easy for them to pack their gear and find them in their backpack. From technology, change of clothes or even toiletry, there is a dry bag for everything!
Additional Information: They come with a storage bag to keep them together when not in use
Biolight Headlamp Lumen 330
With days becoming shorter, most hikes end after sundown. To make sure they don’t get lost and find their way home or to the camp, make sure they have a headlamp with them. With the Biolight Headlamp Lumen 330, they get 40 hours of battery and it is rechargeable via USB port. Made in moisture-wicking fabric, their forehead will stay dry and the headlamp won’t slip. Safety first!
Additional Information: Available in 3 colours
Stetson Men’s Explorer Hat
Does he like hiking but care about his look? Perhaps he is active on social media and wants to be stylish? Whatever the reason, when aesthetic meets outdoors, here is the Stetson Men’s Explorer hat. Made in wool, the hat never loses its Cow Boy shape even after being crushed in the backpack. The fabric keeps the head warm and is moisture-wicking, so no more sweaty forehead. The 6 cm brim is perfect to protect their nose and necks from the sun (even in wintertime the sun can cause skin damage). From the catwalk to the trails, this is the perfect versatile present for any fashionable male hiker.
Additional Information: Available in 4 sizes
Stock Fillers for Hikers and Campers
Let’s end our rundown of the best Christmas gift ideas for hikers and campers with this selection of affordable stock fillers for an outdoor lover friend or relative.
British Countryside Art Prints
Bring the countryside home with this 3 art print set inspired by the British landscape. Durdle Door, the Seven Sisters and Old Harry Rocks are the perfect match this Christmas for any outdoor enthusiasts or art lovers alike. Decorate their home with this unique gift, available as a digital product, printable at home or at a print shop, which is also more environmentally friendly!
Science In Sport Isotonic Energy Gel
If they are long-distance hikers, make sure they reach the end without “hitting the wall” by giving them the fuel their body needs. The Science In Sport (SIS) Isotonic Gel is packed with the carbohydrates their muscles need to burn to keep going. Easily digestible and delicious, they don’t take up any space in their backpack or add any unwanted weight. The perfect ally to stay on top!
Flavours: Orange, Cherry, Tropical, Lemon & Lime, Tutti Frutti, Apple
I’d Rather Be – Funny Novelty Socks
Looking for a funny gift for your friend who likes camping? Whether it is for an affordable Secret Santa gift or a stocking filler, I have the ideal present: The Funny Novelty Socks! With an “I’d Rather Be” message under one foot and “camping” on the second foot, you can be sure everybody will laugh at them the next time they put their feet up to watch TV!
Additional Information: Available for men and women and come in blue or green.
CaliCase Universal Waterproof Floating Case
It might not seem like the right time of the year but your nature lover friend will thank you for this present come summer. With the waterproof Calicase, they can take pictures underwater for up to 100 feet (30.5 m) without damaging the phone. It suits any phone with a high of 6’1 inches (15 cm) and under. Now you just need to choose which colour they will like most among the 14 options.
Additional information: Comes with lifetime guarantee
BLAVOR Solar Charger Power Bank
To make sure that your outdoorsy friend makes the most of their hiking trip, give them a solar charger power bank. From taking pictures to reading maps, the phone battery goes down very quickly when out in the wild. With a solar charger compatible with mainstream smartphones, they will never run out of juice. Compact and lightweight, the solar power bank is ideal for hiking and backpacking.
Additional information: Has built-in flashlights and comes with a compass
Humangear Gobites Trio
Eating with your fingers might seem appropriate for a meal in the wilderness, but for those who want to remain civilised far from civilisation, here is a good and cheap option: the Humangear Gobites Trio. Presented in a case for easy transport and packing, the set is made in durable Nylon and is BPA-free. It is composed of a knife that can cut through meat, a fork, a spoon and a toothpick, to avoid that awkward piece of salad stuck in between your teeth. It also has a bottle opener embedded in the knife. A handy set for a perfect stock filler gift this Christmas.
Additional information: Comes in grey, blue or red
WWAGO Camping Sitting Pad
Don’t let the name fool you, it is as useful for hikers as it is for campers. No one likes to sit on the cold ground or a wet log to eat their lunch. To keep them dry while they eat or rest, get them a sitting pad. Inexpensive and useful, this is the perfect stocking filler or Secret Santa gift. They will be forever thankful.
Additional Information: Contains 2 pcs
How to forage for mushrooms without dying
For a stocking filler, this one will get them to laugh out loud at first, but it will also be more useful than it may appear. For any hiker, backpacker and camper, surviving in the great outdoors is a skill they have to learn. Way less expensive than a survival weekend course, this beginner guidebook might come as a saving grace on their next adventure. Make sure they go home safe with the “How to Forage for mushrooms without dying” book.
Additional Information: Also available on Kindle
Jenga Classic Game
A campfire, a nice meal and some friends, what else do you need? A game of course! Elevate the camping nights around the fire pit with this Jenga Classic Game. Test your friends’ skills with this timeless and solid game which won’t crush in your backpack and survive any downpour!
Additional Information: Includes 54 hardwood blocks
Find out more Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Hikers here.
Final Thoughts on the Christmas Gift Ideas for Hikers and Campers
From little gifts to big present, there is everything hikers and campers needs. Go and make their Christmas unforgettable by giving them a present they will like and use. I wish you all a lovely Christmas.
And you, what is your Christmas gift idea for hikers and campers? Let me know in the comments below.
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