Hiking Holiday Gift Guide
​Here are 20 gift ideas ranging from $1 to $200 for that special someone in your life who loves the outdoors!
Hiking and backpacking gear can be very personal, especially when you get into some of those bigger items such as sleeping bags, tents and backpacks. But there are plenty of smaller (and less expensive) items that your hiking friends or family members would absolutely love to receive as a gift, especially if they are new to hiking or gearing up for a backpacking trip or a thru-hike.
Hiking and backpacking gear can be very personal, especially when you get into some of those bigger items such as sleeping bags, tents and backpacks. But there are plenty of smaller (and less expensive) items that your hiking friends or family members would absolutely love to receive as a gift, especially if they are new to hiking or gearing up for a backpacking trip or a thru-hike.
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Want to gift someone some of the lightest and most compact trekking poles on the market? The CNOC Cork trekking poles are only 10.8 ounces per pole! They have cork handles, are adjustable for usable lengths of 71 -158 cm, and they collapse down so that they can be easily stowed away when they aren't needed. $199.99 at Cnoc Outdoors |
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Outdoor Herbivore is a hiking/backpacking food company that not only caters to vegetarian hikers, they now also have many vegan meal options, as well as gluten free options. These meals all cook in 15 minutes or less, and they are very delicious, nutritious, and will sustain you whether you are a day hiker, weekend backpacker, or a long distance hiker!
Outdoor Herbivore has some great gift items to choose from -> multiple samplers from breakfasts, pastas, soups, cold soak meals, vegan and gluten free meals, snacks, etc. Each sampler comes with 3 meals and ranges from $13.99 - $18.99
Outdoor Herbivore has some great gift items to choose from -> multiple samplers from breakfasts, pastas, soups, cold soak meals, vegan and gluten free meals, snacks, etc. Each sampler comes with 3 meals and ranges from $13.99 - $18.99
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Do you have a stylish outdoorsy lady in your life? Get her an adventure skirt from this awesome Oregon based company! The material is quick dry, stretchy, and provides comfort while hiking. These skirts can be worn in both the summer and winter months and the best part is that they have large pockets, which most women's outdoor bottoms don't have!
$65 at Purple Rain Adventure Skirts |
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Water filters are one of the most important things when backpacking. Why not get your outdoorsy friend one of the lightest weight filters on the market?! This Versa Flow filter by HydroBlu weighs in at only 2 ounces. You can use it with a gravity feed system, a squeeze system, an in-line system, or you can just screw it to the top of a Smart Water bottle and drink straight from the filter. With so many options, this tiny filter really packs a punch! $21.95 at HydroBlu |
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Headlamps are a great gift to give to the camper/backpacker in your life. These Black Diamond Spot headlamps are extremely lightweight and they have multiple brightness settings. You can personalize your gift by picking out a fun color! $39.95 on Amazon |
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At only 2.6 ounces, the MSR Pocket Rocket stove is one of the most trusted backpacking stoves on the market. You will make someone very happy with this small, lightweight gift. If you want to give more, think about pairing it with a few of those Outdoor Herbivore meals (idea #2 and a titanium spork #8). $44.95 on Amazon |
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This Sea To Summit collapsible mug holds 16 oz. of liquid, which is the perfect amount for your morning coffee when you're backpacking. It only weighs 2.7 ounces and collapses into itself so small that it fits inside most cook pots! $13.45 on Amazon |
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Since most backpacking cook pots are pretty narrow and tall, it is extremely handy to have a long handle spork (spoon & fork combo). There are so many different brands to choose from but most are titanium and super lightweight and will be one of your hiker's favorite pieces of gear throughout their trip! $12.95 on Amazon |
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A buff is really just a piece of stretchy fabric, but it has 12+ different uses. Every hiker and backpacker needs one of these! The fun thing with a buff, is that you can choose the colors and/or pattern to fit the personality of your special hiker. You really can't go wrong with this gift! $15 - $20 on Amazon |
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Some of the best hiking and mountain biking maps around are the ones made by Adventure Maps Inc. They not only make maps for Oregon, they also have maps for Wyoming, Utah, Washington, Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Lake areas of California, Idaho, and Colorado. These maps are a great inexpensive gift for someone who is looking to get out and adventure! $11.99 - $12.99 at Adventure Maps Inc. |
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If you are concerned about your loved one going out hiking/backpacking solo, you can rest easy by giving them a SPOT device. The SPOT3 allows for personal location tracking and messaging even when there is no cell phone service available, allowing your loved one to communicate with you. $129.99 on Amazon |
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If you know someone who enjoys that little piece of luxury when backpacking, you can get them a Therm-A-Rest camping pillow. These compressible pillows come in different sizes and are relatively lightweight. They will provide the ultimate comfort for your backpacking buddy, and they won't complain about a stiff neck on your next trip ;). $13.97 - $34.95 (depending on size) on Amazon |
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Another great comfort item is the Therm-A-Rest Z Seat. This is a perfect gift for those who hike in the Pacific Northwest. This sit pad will protect bums against sharp rocks and from getting cold and wet. $14.95 at Therm-a-rest |
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If you're backpacking in the Pacific Northwest during the fall, winter and spring, you will most likely get rained on. A pack cover is a great and thoughtful gift for those individuals who do year-round backpacking. $25 - $40 (depending on size) at REI |
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Know someone who wants to find all the hidden gems and lesser known trails in Oregon? Then this gift is perfect for them! We offer seasonal and yearly membership options. Members receive access to the 35+ hikes on the website that are marked 'members only' and they will receive 1-2 new season specific hikes every single season, as well as an educational newsletter at the end of every quarter.
$9.99 for 1 season $34.99 for the entire year |
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Help your hiker friends to Leave No Trace by buying them this handy lightweight Deuce of Spades by The Tent Lab. At only .6 ounces, this handy tool allows you to easily and quickly dig your cat hole when you've really got to go. And they come in 18 fun colors too! $24.95 on Amazon |
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You can never go wrong with giving some cozy Merino wool socks for Christmas! Darn Tough socks are the best because they are extremely soft and very tough. The brand dares you to wear them out, and if you do, you can send for a brand new pair. So it's like you're giving the gift of lifetime socks!!! $22.95 on Amazon |
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In cold winter weather, gloves that can also work your smart phone are an awesome present for anyone who is even remotely outdoorsy! North Face makes awesome gloves that fit really well and they are well priced. $44.95 on Amazon |
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Snacks are essential when hiking and backpacking! Some of the best snacks are nut butters (Justin's Nut Butter is delicious), hydration tablets to replenish electrolytes (Nuun has many different flavors), bars (my favorite are Larabars), and gummies (best are the ones with a little bit of caffeine like Shot Bloks!)
Justin's Nut Butter $1.20 Nuun Hydration $6 Larabar $1.50 Shot Blocks $2 (All of these items can be found at your local grocery store). |
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Backup battery packs are not only a necessity when backpacking, but also when doing day hikes. There are many times where even on a day hike an iPhone will lose charge due to it being very cold out. Anker makes some of the best lightweight and reliable battery backup packs on the market and they have many different size and capacity options.
$19.99 (for 3,350mAh) on Amazon $25.99 (for 6,700mAh) on Amazon $29.99 (for 10,000mAh) on Amazon $35.99 (for 13,000mAh) on Amazon $39.99 (for 20,100mAh) on Amazon $59.99 (for 26,800mAh) on Amazon |