Hiking and camping have never been more popular. A gift that helps loved ones enjoy the outdoors, have fun experiences, and create memories is treasured now more than ever.
Choosing a gift for a hiker who seems to have everything can be difficult, especially if you’re not sure of what they already have. This list of gifts is for the hikers who have everything – it includes consumables and items that are useful to have more than one of.
Here are 16 of our favorite gifts for the hikers, National Park lovers, campers, roadtrippers, and adventurers and in your life.
1. Rumpl Blanket
Rumpl Blankets are packable, warm, and durable blankets that can be used while spending time outdoors or for lounging at home. These puffy blankets come in various sizes and colorful designs. Some varieties can even be worn as a cape! For the person that’s always cold, a Rumpl Blanket is a great gift.
2. A Classic Beanie
A beanie is a classic outdoor accessory and surprisingly multi-functional – it can be worn for style, warmth, or to cover camping bed head!
3. Smartwool PhD Socks
Smartwool PhD Outdoor socks are comfortable, breathable performance socks designed for hiking. They come in many different sock heights, thicknesses, and colors for both men and women. Shop Women’s | Men’s.
4. Teva Hurricane Drift Waterproof Sandals
Teva Hurricane Drift Sandals are lightweight, waterproof footwear with an ankle strap for support. The sandals are useful for water sports like kayaking and tubing since they float. They also make great camp shoes and river crossing shoes for backpackers since they are incredibly light, don’t absorb water, and can be worn with socks during cold nights. Men’s and women’s versions are available. Shop Women’s | Men’s.
5. America the Beautiful National Park Pass
An America the Beautiful Annual Pass provides free entrance to National Parks and additional recreation areas for a year. This pass is a great gift for someone planning to visit multiple National Parks within a 12-month period. The $80 pass pays for itself with 3 National Park visits (National Park per-vehicle entrance fees are typically ~$30).
The America the Beautiful Annual Pass is valid for 12 months from the month of purchase, expiring the last day of that month. For this reason, we recommend gifting the pass in the form of an REI gift card so the recipient can purchase the pass and start the 12 month window when they plan to visit a park.
6. REI Gift Card
REI is the mecca of outdoor gear. All types of gear from a variety of brands are carried at REI. Additionally, REI offers outdoor classes, vacations, and even National Park Passes.
7. Mountain House Adventure Meals
After a long day on the trails, Mountain House Adventure Meals are an easy, packable, and nourishing food choice. The freeze-dried entrees are very convenient to cook AND tasty. Meal options include Chicken and Dumplings, Breakfast Skillet, Biscuits and Gravy, Pasta Primavera, Beef Stroganoff, and Chili Mac with Beef. To cook the meals, just add boiling water to the pouch the meal comes packaged in – no cleanup or cookware rinsing required.
8. Teva Ember Moc Shoes
Cold nights by a campfire aren’t complete without warm and cozy camp shoes. Teva Ember Moc shoes come in both men and women’s styles and a variety of colors. They can be worn with the heel up for longer walks or down like a pair of slippers. Shop Women’s | Men’s.
9. Nomadix Towel
Nomadix Towels are lightweight, absorbent and durable multi-purpose towels that can be used just just about anywhere. The towels are offered in a variety of colors and even designs inspired by National Parks!
10. Prana Adventure Pants
Prana’s Zion line of pants are both functional and fashionable, making them some of the best hiking pants on the market. The fabric is stretchy, comfortable, durable, and there are many pant styles available for both men and women. All pant styles come in tall and short lengths as well. For a classic fit with pockets, check out the Prana Stretch Zion pants for men or the Prana Halle pants for women. The Prana Brion pants for men and Prana Briann pants for women are a slim/skinny fit with sleek pockets for a more modern look.
11. National Park Paddywax Candle
Paddywax candles come in scents inspired by National Parks and evoke memories of past adventures when back at home. Additionally, these candles are sustainable. Once the candle has been finished, the candle container can be used as a pot for plants (the pot even has a drainage hole at the bottom).
12. Yeti Tumbler
A cult classic, Yeti Tumblers keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. Yeti tumblers come in a variety of colors.
13. Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm heals chapped lips and protects them from the sun with SPF 25, but what really makes this lip balm special is that it won’t melt and get all over your pockets. We’ve lost many a chapstick to the Texas heat. Now that we’ve found Jack Black, we’ll never go back.
14. Petzl Tikka Headlamp
The Petzl Tikka Headlamp is a great camping headlamp with a long battery life, a rechargeable option, and a red light for stargazing (Red lights keep eyes adjusted to the dark for better star viewing).
15. National Parks Puzzle
Putting together a puzzle inspired by the National Parks is a fun way to spend a cozy day inside.
16. Buff
Buff is multi-functional headwear, and nowadays, face mask for passing by other hikers can be added to its list of many uses. Buffs come in many fun designs and colors.
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