With so much amazing and innovative outdoor gear on the market, choosing gifts for campers can be a tricky business. Most campers love gear, so at least you’re guaranteed to be barking up the right tree by getting them camping gifts.
But not all outdoor gear is suitable to give as a camping gift. Plus, it’s probably safe to assume that they already own a bunch of essential gear already. So you’ll need to think a little outside of their extensive gear stash. Go for cool gadgets and more unique camping gifts that aren’t essentials but will definitely be appreciated, loved and well used by anyone who spends time camping.
So if you’re looking for some perfect camping gifts for Dad, cool gift ideas for stocking fillers or really unique gifts for campers who just love cool stuff, then we’ve got you covered. Just be careful, as this guide to some super chic, stylish and dead useful gifts for campers might just get you adding some things to your own camping gift basket!
Summary of camping gifts
- Smartwool Smartloft Vest
- Bombas Merino Wool Hiking Calf Sock
- Ombraz Classic Armless Sunglasses
- Stanley Classic Perfect-Brew Pour Over Set
- BioLite AlpenGlow 250 Lantern
- Coalatree Haswell Survival Knife
- VSSL Flask
- Tribit StormBox Micro Portable Speaker
- Frontrunner Spare Tire Mount BBQ Grate
- The Nomadik Adventure Subscription Boxes
- Snow Peak Wabuki Chopsticks
- Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket
- Field Notes National Park Series
- Uberleben Original Kuksa Mug
- Klean Kanteen Cocktail Kit
- Revel Gear Trail Hound 30ft Camping Lights
- Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler
- Sea to Summit X-Set 32
- Patagonia Arbor Backpack
- Solight Solarpuff LS Solar Lantern
- Therm-A-Rest Air Head Pillow
- Patagonia Isthmus Quilted Shirt Jacket
- Eukarya Origin Headlamp
- Chair Buddies
- nCamp Wood Burning Stove
- Hydro Flask 16oz True Pint
- Primus Kamoto OpenFire Pit
- OneLogFire
- Bridgedale StormSock Midweight
- Elliot Brown Watches
- TemboTusk Wine Tote
- Fire Pit Cooking
- KNOG Bandicoot Silicone LED HeadLamp
- Klik Belts
- BioLite Charge 40 PD Powerbank
- Solar Shower
- EvenFlip
- Brick Wood and Iron Marshmallow Tree
- Envirofit GoGrill Saver Charcoal Stove
- FlameStower Portable USB Charger
- Coleman Xtreme Cooler
- Rome Square Pie Iron
- Happy Campers Poster
- Helinox Chair One Rocking Feet
- ENO DoubleNest Hammock
- GoSun Solar Stove
- MSR TrailShot Pocket-Sized Water Filter
- Inflatable Solar Light
- Stanley Adventure Percolator
- Stakelights
- Petzl e+LITE Headlamp
- GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Cookset
- Slipstream Adventure Movies Subscription
- Cabin Porn: The book
- Soto Pocket Torch
- Luminoodle Light System
- Wacaco Nanopresso
- United By Blue Rambler Dopp Kit
58 unique gifts for campers
Smartwool Smartloft Vest
Practicality should be a top priority when it comes to buying gifts for campers. But that doesn’t mean sacrificing style and aesthetics. Queue Smartwool’s Smartloft Vest: a perfect blend of function and flair that will keep cool campers cosy on quiet nights around the campfire.
The merino insulation (belnded with some synthetic fibers) offers sweat management and odour control, and the overall feel of the vest is lightweight and flexible, making it very well suited to camp activities as well as chilled time. It’s also streamlined enough to wear under jackets and mid layers for extra warmth, or over a base layer or t-shirt for the in-between times. Plus, the nylon shell repels rain and snow, should you get caught short.
Win over your camping loved one with the gift of warmth (and style!).
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Bombas Merino Wool Hiking Calf Sock
Do people really still give socks as gifts? Not a little predictable and boring? Well, only if you give predictable and boring socks! Take these Bombas Merino Wool Hiking Calf Socks, for example. They’re funky and functional, in equal measure. Boasting 63% merino wool content, not only do they provide warmth and comfort, but the merino works its magic as an odour-resistant, moisture wicking and quick-drying master. Perfect for camp life. And with such flashy colourways and patterns, these socks won’t just be confined to the insides of shoes, but will be shown off at any given opportunity.
When it comes down to it, there really are few better gifts for campers than a good old pair of socks. But the giving of Bombas socks doesn’t stop there. For every pair purchased, Bombas donates a pair to the homeless community. A true gift.
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Bombas
Ombraz Classic Armless Sunglasses
Sunglasses that are packable, comfortable, stylish AND eco-friendly? Yes, they do exist, but in a slightly less conventional form than what you may be used to. The Ombraz Classics don’t have arms! Instead, the bioplastic frames are held on your head with an adjustable, 100% recycled nylon cord. This simple yet genius design equates to less brakages at times when you need the sun protection the most: when camping! They also don’t fall off your head when carrying out camp chores or during more adventurous activities.
If all that ain’t got you wanting to buy a pair of these innovative sunnies for all your camping pals, then Ombraz’s eco-efforts may just sway you. Ombraz plants 20 trees per pair of glasses sold, is a B-Corp company, and is 1% for the Planet and Climate Neutral certified. Best camping gift ever?!
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Ombraz
Stanley Classic Perfect-Brew Pour Over Set
This spectacularly stylish pour over set is the ultimate gift for coffee loving campers. Not only does the delightfully aesthetic tough stainless steel construction deal with the rough and tumble of camp life, but it also makes a rather good cup of the good stuff!
Boasting an integrated stainless steel filter that is removable for an easy clean (no disposable filters needed), the Pour Over can brew up to 6 cups of coffee thanks to the internal measurements. The set also includes a double-wall insulated mug with a drink-thru lid that keeps your brew hot all morning while you get the campfire going. Is there really any better way to start (or finish!) a day at camp?
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Stanley
BioLite AlpenGlow 250 Lantern
With a vast array of fun, funky and calming lighting options, the AlpenGlow 250 by BioLite is one of the coolest camping gifts out there. It’s small and lightweight enough to take on short overnight hiking trips, but powerful enough to offer plenty of bright light to play cards by or light up your camp kitchen on your next car camping trip. It’s rechargeable via USB and you can also charge your device from it, should you need. But the best part is that aside from the single controller button, which allows you to dim, brighten and scroll through your lighting options, you can also alter the light mode by shaking it! So whether you want to eat by candle flicker or party in multi-colour mode, the AlpenGlow has you covered.
For more info, read our full review of the Biolite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern.
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BioLite
Coalatree Haswell Survival Knife
Every camper should own a decent camping knife. They’re super versatile for cooking, fixing things, whittling and general camp duties. Plus, it’s hard not to feel proper ‘outdoorsy’ with a knife like the Coalatree Haswell Survival Knife attached to your belt! Yes, this rustic and rugged style of this hand-forged high-carbon steel knife comes with a leather sheath. It’s made to last a lifetime and will be used endlessly, making it one of the most useful gifts for campers out there!
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Coalatree
VSSL Flask
This multi-functional flask is the ideal gift for campers who have everything. Combining the practicality of a bright, 200 lumen, 4-mode flashlight with the luxury of a 9oz (255ml) flask, the VSSL Flask should have all bases covered for an evening by the fire at the end of an epic day in the wild. To avoid swigging from the same flask as others, there are two collapsible shot glasses that live inside one end of the capsule, plus a stylish bottle opener, should the mood dictate. Finally, a built-in compass will ensure you’ll find your way home should the whiskey start flowing too quickly. Failing that, switch the torch to SOS mode, sit back and hope for the best!
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VSSL
Tribit StormBox Micro Portable Speaker
It may be small, but all the best things come in small packages, right? Boasting 8 hours of playtime, built-in XBass and an impressive 100ft Bluetooth connectivity range, this micro speaker really is up there with one of the best gifts for campers who like their music.
As well as its compact and portable design, and surprisingly great sound quality, it’s the durability and waterproofness (IP67) that really makes this suitable for the rough and tumble of life at camp. And with a flexible but super secure strap, you can take the soundtrack to your next camping trip along with you wherever your adventures may take you.
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Tribit | Amazon
Frontrunner Spare Tire Mount Braai/BBQ Grate
This heavy duty grill is a superb way to cook over a campfire with versatility and ease. But it’s not the kind of gift you’d want to give to your average camper. When not in use, it’s designed to fit over the spare wheel of an overland truck or 4×4 making it a highly appropriate gift for overland campers, RVers, campervan campers, off-roaders and rooftop tent campers.
The legs screw off for easy storage at home. But it may as well just live where it’s supposed to; on the back of the vehicle for on the fly campfire cooking whenever you feel like it!
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Frontrunner
The Nomadik Adventure Subscription Boxes
Ever met an adventure junkie who doesn’t LOVE a good bit of outdoor gear? Nope. Me neither. I even know people who have a monthly outdoor ‘kit fund’ to make sure there’s enough left in the kitty for that ‘must-have’ new gadget.
But what if you don’t know what you want? Or worse still, you’re not sure what’s the “latest and greatest”? Then you have spend a ton of time researching the best this, and the newest that, AND be expected to make a decision!
Fear not outdoor gear lovers: The Nomadik has your kit fund well and truly taken care of. From as little $29.99 per month they deliver a themed box containing 3-6 innovative newly launched gear items. A premier adventure subscription box full of exciting outdoor goodies on your doorstep? Every month?! It’s like Christmas come early (only 12 times over!).
And if a delivery of super cool outdoor gear, tools and fuel isn’t enough to get you psyched for your next adventure, then you’ll certainly be chomping at the bit once you’ve read their adventure tips and stories. Not to mention a new Nomadik Adventure Challenge each month where you can win prizes. Oh, and did I mention that you end up getting 40% off the items you receive? Winner!
But the best part..?
The Nomadik realises that from time to time they might send you stuff you already own. Or indeed, stuff you don’t want to own. So to make sure every month really is like Christmas, they have a 30-Day Ironclad Money-back Guarantee. This allows you to pick another item from their inventory list, they’ll mail it to you (for free), and you don’t even need to mail back the item you don’t want. Kit fund sorted!
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The Nomadik
Snow Peak Wabuki Chopsticks
Add a touch of class to any lightweight camping setup with these super sleek and stylish camping utensils. The recipient of these collapsible Snow Peak Wabuki Chopsticks will be eternally grateful to you for helping them actually look forward to super noodle night at camp! The bamboo section unscrews from the stainless steel handles and then slots inside the handles for storage. Plus, they come with a small carry case with a lanyard for easy transporting. They’re delightful to use and gorgeous to look at. But most certainly something you’d never buy for yourself making them the perfect gift for campers who enjoy the small things.
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REI
Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket
There are few camping gifts that bring as much happiness as the warmth and comfort that comes with snuggling under a cosy blanket. And when said blanket is filled with 600 fill power sustainably-sourced duck down, you can guarantee the recipient will be one happy camper. Rumpl Blankets are also treated with a DWR (durable water resistant) coating which makes them as suited to picnicking in the damp grass as sitting round the campfire on an autumn evening. All that’s left now is to choose which of the gorgeous designs to choose from.
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Rumpl | REI
Field Notes National Park Series
In collaboration with 59 Parks, Field Notes have released their latest edition of the gorgeous Nation Park Series notebooks. This 3-pack set features full-colour illustrations of Denali, Cuyahoga Valley and Olympic National Parks on the covers. Inside these pocket-sized books you’ll find 48 pages of graph paper and a few interesting stats about each National Park to get you inspired for your next adventure. Plus, 5% of your purchase goes to the National Parks Service to help preserve and expand on “America’s Best Idea.”
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Field Notes
Uberleben Original Kuksa Mug
Hand carved from natural hardwood, this Uberleben Original Kuksa Mug will delight the more traditional campers and bushcrafters out there. Complete with a leather lanyard and mini carabiner, the 12oz mug is suitable for hot and cold drinks as well as soups and broths (ideally foraged and cooked over an open fire!). It’s lighter than it looks, is easily carried and feels as great as it looks to drink from. A really unique camping gift.
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REI
Klean Kanteen Cocktail Kit
Finally, spirit sippers and cocktail quaffers can enjoy making proper adult drinks at camp with this stylish kit. The four 10oz steel cups are rather delightful decorated with a dash of whiskey and an ice cube and enjoyed by the campfire. Meanwhile, the two lidded and insulated tumblers are ideal for keeping your capricciosa’s cool on steamy afternoons. To top it off, the insulated flask holds 32oz of whatever tipple tickles your fancy. Plus, to please both the shakers and the stirrers, the flask even has a pour through cap to strain out the ice. Sounds like camping cocktail time to me!
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Klean Kanteen
Revel Gear Trail Hound 30ft Camping Lights
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand when packed away, yet long enough to encircle your campsite, these waterproof and dimmable string lights are a must for ambient nights at camp. Boasting 100 tiny LED lights that are fixed onto a bendy copper wire, the Revel Gear Trail Hound 30ft Camping Lights can be fixed around almost anything. And because they’re so incredibly lightweight (only 1.6oz / 45g) there’s really no reason not to take them with you on even the most remote camping expeditions. Just remember to pack a charged USB battery pack.
You can choose from 5 different light settings and they come in an array of different colours, including mult-coloured. A perfectly magical gift for campers who enjoy long evenings around the fire after dark.
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Revel Gear
Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler
With the capacity to hold four bottles of wine, 12 cans of beer or soda, or 8.5 liters of food, this highly portable cooler is a superb gift for campers who value wining and dining in the wild. It features a padded sling strap and side handle for easy carrying, and a zippered side-pocket for storing those all-important extras (like bottle openers!). And because the cooler is water-resistant with a leak-resistant and waterproof zipper, you can even pack it on your paddle board or kayak and travel to far-flung shores for your al fresco feast.
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Pelican
Sea to Summit X-Set 32
Sea to Summit sure know a thing or two about packable (and highly practical) camping gear. And this three-piece camping cookware set is no exception. With the ability to fry, sautee, boil and simmer your dinner, the set has camp cooking covered for up to four hungry campers. But the best part is the set’s ability to collapse into a compact and carriable package that weighs only 29oz / 836g. It’s one of the best camping cooksets for backpackers who want to cook more than just dehydrated meals, whilst also being highly suited to car campers and glampers.
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Sea to Summit
Patagonia Arbor Backpack
This gorgeously simple Patagonia 26L Arbor Backpack will leave you feeling as at home taking on your local trails as on your daily commute through the city. Complete with an internal padded laptop sleeve, zippered pocket and external gear loops, this stylish yet traditional backpack offers a durable and practical option for everyday use.
And in true Patagonia style, the main fabric is 100% recycled polyester with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
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Patagonia
Solight Solarpuff LS Solar Lantern
Solight Design has really taken solar powered camping lights to the next level. Being lightweight (2.6oz / 74g), foldable and powered by the sun is all brilliant. But the Solarpuff is also fully waterproof, self-inflating (yep, no need to waste your breath on blowing it up), made from recycled materials AND super stylish. A couple of these hung up in the trees immediately transform the ambiance of a campsite or the backyard.
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Solight Design
Therm-A-Rest Air Head Pillow
Camping and comfort don’t always go hand in hand. But when this cosy pillow lays waiting for you to snuggle up to each night, it’s hard not to find comfort in camping. The pillow combines the convenience and structure of an inflatable core with the luxury of a padded and insulated top. Plus, it packs down into a tiny stuff sack that makes it ideal for travel and backpacking, as well as luxury camping trips.
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Therm-A-Rest | REI
Patagonia Isthmus Quilted Shirt Jacket
Move over flannel shirt, the insulated shirt jacket has arrived. It’s stylish, it’s warm, it’s weather resistant, and buying one will save the planet! Well, not quite. But, with a 100% recycled nylon shell and 30% recycled fleece insulation, the Patagonia Isthmus Quilted Shirt Jacket is a superb gift for eco-friendly campers. It’s the perfect layer to cosy up in around the campfire or on chilly days at camp during the shoulder seasons.
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REI | Patagonia
Eukarya Origin Headlamp
A headlamp is one of the most useful camping gifts you could give to a camper. But most of them aren’t made with sustainability in mind, let alone aesthetics. Eukarya’s Origin Headlamp, however, is proof that even the most utilitarian tools can be made to not only look great, but can also be created in a more eco-friendly manner. This beaut of a headlamp boasts all the usual properties of a high quality light: 300 lumens, high, low and strobe modes, adjustable strap and a tilting lamp position. But it’s also uniquely designed and created with a wooden housing and recycled aluminium frame. It’s one of those super useful gifts that you’ll wish you’d bought for yourself, and one that you’ll not be able to stop looking at!
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Eukarya
Chair Buddies
Is your lightweight camping chair in need of trusted companions that will keep you on soft ground in a stable manner? Fine friends that enable you to use your chair in tents or on lawns without wrecking them? Chair Buddies to the rescue! Weighing only 150g, these UK-made chair feet are by far the lightest in the market. They’re super easy to use, and it takes only a few seconds to snap them on or off. Plus, their clever design means that Chair Buddies are compatible with loads of different lightweight chair brands, including Helinox, Robens, Rei, Big Agnes, and others.
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Chair Buddies
nCamp Wood Burning Stove
For the camp chef in your life who insists on cooking over fire at every given opportunity, the nCamp Wood Burning Stove couldn’t be a better gift. Fill the combustion chamber with twigs and sticks, and once lit, the durable aluminum and stainless-steel stove is efficient enough to boil a mug of hot water in around 3 minutes. Impressive! It also collapses down to a very tidy and highly portable 9 x 6.5 x 1.5 in (22.8 x 16.5 x 3.8cm), making it ideal for forest camping, ocean-side dining, and woodland picnics. Time to get gourmet with your campfire cooking!
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Hydro Flask 16oz True Pint
If sipping luke warm beer in the hot sun is your idea of camping heaven, then the Hydro Flask 16oz True Pint is NOT the camping gift for you! You’ll hate the effectiveness of its double wall insulation that keeps drinks superbly chilled for hours. And you probably won’t be bothered about the fact that it is stackable, has a slim design to fit nicely in your hand, and feels wonderful to sip from. But that’s OK. Just leave this gorgeously and practically perfect pint to be enjoyed by those who appreciate the finer things in life!
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Hydro Flask | REI | Amazon
Primus Kamoto OpenFire Pit
Got a friend who’ll spark up a campfire at every given opportunity? Then the Primus Kamoto OpenFire Pit is THE gift for them. Not only is it mega portable and super lightweight, but this folding firepit also doubles as an extremely efficient BBQ. Cook up a storm on the steel grate and then fill the pit with wood to enjoy fireside dining. That’s many an afternoon at camp (or the beach or park) taken care of rather nicely thank you!
For more info, read our full review of the Primus Kamoto OpenFire Pit.
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Amazon | REI
OneLogFire
The OneLogFire is the perfect gift for weekend warriors escaping the rat race on a Friday night. Ideal for the nights when you rock up to the campsite after dark, this instant and highly portable log fire allows you to step out of hectic city living and slip into a wilderness dream at the strike of a match. And better still, the log manages to burn for two mesmerising hours without the help of chemically treated wood, for an all-natural state of camping happiness.
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Bridgedale StormSock Midweight
The classic gift of socks just got better: waterproof socks! Camping can fast become very unfun if your feet get wet, especially if the weather looks set in and there’s no possibility that your shoes will dry out. Step into the Bridgedale StormSock Midweight, however, and you’re free to jump in all the puddles you like! These waterproof socks will keep your toes dry and wrinkle-free, even if you walk right through a shallow stream. An ideal gift for campers or rainy day hikers and bikers.
For more info, read our round up of waterproof socks.
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Elliot Brown Watches
On the face of it, these oh-so-stylish Elliot Brown watches belong on the wrists of those whose adventures go little beyond a casual cycle in the countryside. They shimmer with all the class and elegance of every other up market wrist watch out there. Even on closer inspection you’ll struggle to find anything out of the ordinary in terms of function and performance. So, when a note saying “please don’t look after it!” accompanied my new Elliot Brown Kimmeridge, I started to put the pieces together — these are no ordinary watches! A closer look at the Elliot Brown brand and their ambassadors helps one understand what these watches are really about.
These are no ordinary watches!
Meticulously designed with the true seafaring adventurer in mind, these watches are virtually bomb-proof! Every single watch is immersed in water at 200m, amongst other tests in equally harsh conditions — no batch testing here. And as if that’s not enough, their latest testing stunt saw their Broadstone model strapped to the mast of a racing yacht in the 2015/16 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race — it survived the whole year, ticking away perfectly from start to finish!
With Swiss-made chronograph movement, a shock-absorbing movement holder, marine-grade stainless steel case, and a hardened mineral crystal face with anti-reflective coating (amongst other exceptional components), it really is no wonder these waterproof and shockproof watches are proving such a hit in the adventure world.
And with a ladies range, a vast array of colourful new rubber straps, and 5 different design ranges to choose from, there really is something for everyone, no matter the scale of your adventures.
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Elliot Brown
TemboTusk Wine Tote
For campers with a penchant for the occasional fireside tipple, this really is the perfect gift. Forget about risking buying a wine that may not be to their tastes, instead go for the soft-sided, and highly robust design of the TemboTusk wine tote. The attached carabiner makes it easy to carry to wherever your campfire drinking may take you, and the metal shot glass provides an exceptionally handy way to enjoy the contents, in moderation of course.
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TemboTusk
Fire Pit Cooking
A cookbook is one of those gifts that keep on giving, AND gives back. And there are few better gifts for foodie campers than a campfire cookbook. This 7 x 7 inch hardback features 75 mouth-watering recipes from Apple & Cheese Quesadillas to Lemon Mousse in Phyllo Cups, and everything in between. But Fire Pit Cooking also takes its readers through the different methods of cooking amazing camping meals over a fire. No more excuses for average camp food.
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KNOG Bandicoot Silicone LED HeadLamp
The best gifts for campers are the ones that can be used for more than just camping. And the
KNOG Bandicoot Silicone LED HeadLamp is one such item. With a variety of settings (which you can programme in yourself via its highly intuitive app), the flexible and lightweight headlamp will keep all your camp tasks well illuminated. But it also excels at providing no-bounce comfort when lighting up the trail on higher energy excursions. Now adventures can continue right into the night!
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Amazon | Knog
Klik Belts
Just click it and go. Yep, wearing the Klik Belt really is that simple. Its innovative design means you get the perfect fit every time you wear it without fussing over it being too tight on one hole or too loose on the next. Better still, as your waistline changes over your life (as is its way!), the Klik Belt will just adapt with the changes. And yes, it will last you a lifetime.
The tough nylon webbing combined with the 7075 aluminium alloy Cobra buckles (the world’s strongest side release buckle, don’t you know?!) make this super sleek and stylish looking belt exceptionally desirable to wearers from all walks of life. From outdoor enthusiasts to those in the armed services (and pretty much everywhere in between), there’s a place for this practically perfect and mega robust belt.
The Cobra buckle is anodized for an hard finish that looks super sharp, and is in-keeping with the classy range of colours available. This unfathomably strong patented buckle is Austrian made in Austria, whilst the rest of the belt is manufactured in the USA. Klik Belts offer free shipping world wide.
But the best bit? If you ever find yourself in the sort of pickle where, say, you need to tow a car and don’t have a strap — you guessed it — whip off your belt and get clicking! This thing will step up to the challenge with no problem at all.
Tough, great looking, reliable, insanely strong and they won’t let you down — Cliffhanger would have turned out to be a very different movie had Klik Belts got involved!
They are available in 1 and 2 ply thicknesses with a couple of different width options, and you can even get a doggie collar for your pup!
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Klikbelts
BioLite Charge 40 PD Powerbank
Sure, camping might be all about connecting with nature and disconnecting from your phone, but there are times when it’s kinda really useful to keep the battery powered up. Like in emergency situations or when your camping meal has failed and you need to order pizza! But seriously, a robust battery charger is a bit of a game-changer at camp. Especially when it can charge your phone up to 2.5 times or a headlamp up to 8 times. With two USB-A output ports and a single USB-C PD in / output port, the BioLite Charge 40 PD Powerbank is an ideal camping gift for those who just like a little bit of home from home comfort at camp.
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BioLite
Solar Shower
Some tact may be needed when giving this solar camping shower as a gift. Perhaps present it as an outdoor spa experience complete with body scrubs and face masks (which can be stored in the side pocket or attached to the velcro straps). But however they receive it, once they’ve enjoyed the convenience and luxury of a temperature controllable 5 gallon outdoor shower to wash away the grime of outdoor living, they’re guaranteed to thank you forever. Providing there’s enough sun to heat up the water filled bag, the four layers of insulation do an excellent job at retaining heat. Camping luxury at its best.
For more solar gadgets read our round up of solar camping gear.
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EvenFlip
There are many things a camper should be able to do well, one of which is cooking on a fire. Now if you’ve tried it before, you’ll know that there’s a lot more to it than just holding a kebab stick over the flames and waiting for the magic to happen. So much more, and if you’ve yet to master the precision and skill needed for a perfectly toasted marshmallow, then you need an EvenFlip in your life. The enviably simple gadget with an extendable shaft allows you to evenly cook your food over the campfire from the comfort of your camp chair. No more will your sausages be singed or your mallows turn to mush. Just turn and flip!
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Brick Wood and Iron Marshmallow Tree
The perfect gift for campers, city dwellers, and outdoor junkies alike. The stylish Marshmallow Tree from Brick Wood and Iron is crafted for friends and family with its long steel arms that bend into the branches of a tree. Each end holds a marshmallow allowing the s’more designer to make 10 at a time. Features of rosewood stained and tapered handle makes this a useful camping tool and decor piece on your patio or backyard BBQ.
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Brick Wood and Iron
Envirofit GoGrill Saver Charcoal Stove
Designed as an efficient and safe cooking solution for families in developing countries, Envirofit stoves are now taking the rest of the world by storm with their innovative approach to outdoor cooking, both at home and out at camp. The GoGrill Saver is the perfect option for those that just can’t resist cooking every meal on a grill. Fueled by charcoal, and with the addition of a few grilling accessories, the versatility of the GoGrill allows you to boil, grill or even bake delicious camp food. And its excellent fuel efficiency will have you wondering why you would ever use a gas grill again.
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FlameStower Portable USB Camping Charger
The FlameStower is a real game changer for wilderness explorers and backcountry campers. Keeping electronic devices going allows for much greater levels of flexible exploration and the ability to seek help in emergency situations. And with the simplicity of this lightweight portable USB charger what could go wrong? Just pop the blade in the flames of your fire or stove and let the thermal energy cleverly transfer into an electrical charge for your device. One minute of charge creates two minutes of talk time, leaving you and your devices filled with energy to keep charging hard from start to finish.
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Coleman Xtreme Cooler
With the capacity to hold 205 cans and keep them icy cold for up to 6 summer days, what more do you need to know about this Coleman cooler?! Well for starters, having a cooler that really keeps things icy changes everything about your camping menu, especially if you are catering for a large group of campers. No need to compromise with canned vegetables and dried meats any longer. It’s also sturdy enough to double as a seat and has 4 handy cup holders on the lid, making it ideal for big BBQs in the yard or the park, or for extended family camping trips.
For more cooler options read our guides to soft coolers and hard coolers.
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Rome Square Pie Iron
This cast iron kitchen hand isn’t just a glorified toasted sandwich maker. It is oh so much more. With an even distribution of heat provided by the locked pie ironyou can get as creative with your campfire cooking as your imagination will allow. Stick with simple grilled cheese, or branch out for a gourmet blueberry and cream filled french toast. Cook eggs, hash browns, corn bread or even pizza. This is your personal camp chef, so use it to its potential and you’ll be serving up quick and easy restaurant standard camp meals in no time.
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Happy Campers Poster
When campers aren’t out doing their outdoorsy thing in all weathers, they’re usually longing for the wild and wishing they are in it. So put a smile on the face of your unhappy camper friend with this rustic Happy Campers poster. And for those who really need something special to dream about when they’re stuck at home or in the office, a framed version ought to brighten their spirits ready for some ‘in-tents’ camping adventures.
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Helinox Chair One Rocking Feet
Take luxury camping to the next level by adding some Rocking Feet to the bottom of your camping chair legs! Designed to turn the Helinox Chair One into a soothing rocking chair, the Rocking Feet are simple to install and also come in their own carry case. If there’s one way to lure a reluctant camper to spend a weekend outside then these are it!
For more lazing round the campfire options, read our guides to camping chairs and lightweight backpacking chairs.
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ENO DoubleNest Hammock
Turn your wilderness hike into a romantic getaway for two with the ENO DoubleNest hammock. At only 19 oz (540g), the breathable and quick drying nylon hammock for two, stuffs into its attached compression sack, and will be worth it’s weight in gold to relax in at the top of your hike. Swing your way through the afternoon gazing at whatever view you and your loved one choose, and enjoy their cosy cuddles at the same time. The perfect camping gift for couples.
For more info on how to camp in a hammock, read our in depth guide to hammock camping.
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GoSun Solar Stove
A camping stove that doesn’t need fuel? This may sound like something from a science fiction movie, but GoSun really has managed to harness the power of that giant ball of energy in the sky. With the ability to not just heat food through solar powered magic, but to properly cook it at temperatures of up to 290ºC, this vacuum tube oven really is the miracle solution to fuelless cooking. Its futuristic design converts almost 80% of the sunlight entering the reflectors into heat that is useable to cook your food. And as if that isn’t baffling enough, it will bake, boil, steam or fry even on the cloudy days.
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MSR TrailShot Pocket-Sized Water Filter
Wild campers, canoe campers, bikepackers and backpackers will love the functionality of this mega lightweight water filter. Either drink straight from the source like a straw for immediate refreshment, or use the pump action to fill up the reservoir to consume the water like you would from a sippy-cup! The MSR TrailShot Pocket-Sized Water Filter also copes with filtering larger quantities of water better than most portable water filters, making it an excellent option for all sorts of camping scenarios.
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Inflatable Solar Light
Solar power really is the next big thing in outdoor technology, but inflatable solar power? Well that’s something else. At only 4.4oz (125g), the Luci solar light uses the simplicity of sun and air to provide the perfect solution to packing a heavy and cumbersome lantern. When deflated it squishes down to only an inch thick and can be secured down or hung up with an integrated strap. Just hang it up during daylight hours to charge up enough energy to power a super bright LED lantern that is also totally waterproof. Batteries not needed.
Read our guide to camping solar lights for more options.
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Stanley Adventure Percolator
A steamy mug of hot coffee to wake up to when camping is an essential luxury for coffee lovers. And listening to this 6-cup stainless steel percolator bubbling away over an open fire will lift the spirits before the caffeine even reaches your lips. So why not gift your friends with coffee in bed on your next camping trip? Just make sure you take the silicon handle cover off it you’re using it over the fire.
Discover other ways to take your coffee at camp in our guide to camping coffee makers.
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Stakelight
All campers need new tent stakes or tent pegs in their lives, and giving them as a gift is guaranteed to be appreciated as they are always getting bent or lost. But tent stakes as a gift? Yes, not that glamorous. So put some sparkle in your offering with these 9-inch, aluminium Stakelights, that are as useful as they are fun. The battery powered LED lights provide the ideal homing beacon to your tent on a dark night, and help minimise the potential for lethal guy line falls.
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Petzl e+LITE Headlamp
This teenie tiny pocket e+LITE headlamp really is a must for serious campers at the top of their game, all 27g of it. It is the ideal emergency lamp that can survive underwater for up to 30 mins as well as in temperatures as low as -30ºC. The integrated retractable cord makes it highly versatile when not being used as a headlamp. Adjust it from bright white to red, and you’ve got yourself an emergency beam that can be seen from up to 300m away. At only 5cm long it’s not worth ever going out into the wilderness without it.
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GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Cookset
Whatever your current camping cookset, you will struggle to find a four person set up that is as well organised and thought out as the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle cookset. It has all your culinary needs covered, including the kitchen sink! Two cooking pots with lids, a frying pan, a pot gripper, four plates, four bowls and four mugs with insulated sleeve and sip-it lids, all fit neatly inside the welded sink/stuff sack. The integrated strainers on the lids and non-stick coating on the pans are just a couple of the highly appealing features that this quality, durable yet lightweight set offers. A must for family campers.
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Slipstream Adventure Movies Subscription
Finally, an adventure movie streaming website that delivers the newest and best outdoor films available: Slipstream. Adventure films on tap.Imagine a world where you actually get psyched to go do cool stuff just by watching TV. A world where you can watch a different adventure movie every night of the week, every week of the year without paying $5 per film. Close that dropped jaw, refocus your pupils and stop dreaming. Slipstream has arrived. And has done so in style with one very sleek and highly user-friendly film streaming experience. Buy a subscription as gift to watch a massive (and growing) selection of the latest and greatest adventure movies around. From 5 minute adrenaline-filled teasers, to full-length, big budget feature films. There are around 300 movies to choose from and whichever you decide to view, you’ll be gripped right from the opening credits and left impulsively clicking to the next flick without a second thought.
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Cabin Porn: The book
Ah, the humble cabin. A beacon of tranquility in which to escape the complexities of modern life. No stress, zero bars on your phone – just quiet contemplation, a crackling fire and perhaps a stiff drink or two. These days technology is ever present in our lives, and with distractions just a click away it’s become harder to focus on what’s actually important. So it’s no wonder the allure of escaping to a cabin is at an all time high. Which goes someway to explain why cabinporn.com is so popular. The aspirational tumblr blog was started by Zach Klein, the co-founder of vimeo, back in 2009, with the simple goal to showcase the most enchanting cabins from around the world.
The stunning user-submitted photography is a great source of inspiration for anyone who dreams of one day building their own little getaway. Which is exactly what Klein and his cohorts did when they purchased Beaver Brook, a forest preserve in Sullivan County, New York, where they’ve built a cabin community with their own hands… and a power tool or two.
Their story, along with 10 other self-builders, is told in the wonderful new cabin porn book and sits alongside hundreds of amazing photos starring the most inviting cabins from the blog. It will certainly provide a brilliant reference to inspire you to make your own quiet place somewhere.
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Soto Pocket Torch
With the ability to generate up to 2,300ºF of wind resistant heat, this neat little lighter attachment is a game changer for wilderness campers. Fix it onto the end of any disposable lighter and not only does it turn the frustration of windy fire starting into a zero stress task, using it for soldering metal is a breeze too. A great addition to the repair kit of bikepackers and backcountry campers, and a nice luxury item for camp chefs to show off their culinary creativity.
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Luminoodle Light System
Light up the night with this innovative outdoor lighting system. This bendy noodle of super bright LED light provides a versatile and waterproof solution to outdoor living after dark. The clever design of the universal ties and magnets means that you can hang this glow worm pretty much anywhere, or simply pack up the twinklies into the lantern bag for diffused ambient light. The aptly named Luminoodle is powered by a lithium battery pack and is also compatible with any USB port.
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Wacaco Nanopresso
Coffee lovers rejoice! The Nanopresso has arrived and is (or soon will be) taking the on-the-go coffee culture by storm. Wacaco’s commitment to making exceptional coffee accessible to travelers and adventurers, wherever they are, has resulted in the new and improved Nano. Smaller, lighter and more powerful, this 336g (12oz), hand sized little unit is capable of creating more pressure than most espresso machines! The result? Coffee so good that it will make you question why you ever thought buying your daily cup of Joe was good value. Complete with its own hard case for protection so that you really can have that perfect brew any place you like!
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United By Blue Rambler Dopp Kit
This water-repellent and stain-repellent wash bag offers a simple storage system for campers and travellers alike. The United By Blue Rambler Dopp Kit features an internal mesh pocket, an external zippered pocket and a solid carry handle. Plus, the colourful fabric is not only hardy and robust with a DWR coating, but it’s also made from 100% recycled polyester. The ideal gift for campers that care as much about the earth as they do about their own cleanliness!
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We hope you find something suitable for the wild one in your life in our selection of the best camping gifts. But if you still haven’t found that perfect and unique gift for campers then take a look at our other gift guides.