22 great camping gift ideas they will actually use (2021)

2021-11-24 06:18:01 By : Mr. calvin liao

For campers who like cocktails, the VSSL flask is a convenient gift idea.

Hand-made morels, comfortable home clothes and flasks with camping preparation are just some of the ideas we provide for the outdoor adventurers on your list.

As an avid camper, I have received quite a few star-themed gifts over the years. They range from wonderful and permanent additions to my camping bag-like the Snow Peak cup I never knew I needed-to kind but never used (well, thank you for the travel-sized toilet paper, mother).

If you are shopping for someone who likes camping, they may already own (and like) their core items (sleeping bags, sleeping mats, tents, and camping kitchen equipment), and unless they suggest it, it's best to avoid giving away these items. Instead, consider using these 22 camping gifts that they will actually use to give them a fun and practical extra gift.

Snow Peak's flexible insulated cardigan is a comfortable camping jacket. Considering its lightness, it is surprisingly warm. It also has a waterproof finish and multiple pockets, making it more practical in outdoor activities. This monochromatic, unisex cardigan has a minimal design and is stylish enough to be worn in the city (rarely seen in outdoor clothing).

Buy now: women's clothing, $169, stio.com; men's, $169, stio.com

This stretch fleece hoodie from Stio (a climate-neutral certified brand) is as soft as your favorite sweatshirt. But its technical four-way stretch fabric is designed to move with you and absorb the sweat accumulated during hiking, trail running or biking.

Western Mountaineering's down pants are basically an answer to "What if we use sleeping bags to make sweatpants?". They are made of 850 filled goose down, fluffy and warm, ensuring that every camper will be envious.

Teva ReEmber Moc is comfortable, light and easy to put on and take off, ideal for hanging out around a campfire. We like the design of sleeping bags and slippers and the foldable heel, so you can wear them as comfortable sneakers or sandals according to your mood.

Buy now: $35, opinel-usa.com; food52.com

Campers in your life may already have a knife suitable for use in the wild, but do they have a knife that doubles as a corkscrew? For camp chefs who like wine, consider giving away the dual-purpose Opinel No. 10 Corkscrew stainless steel folding knife. It is a good all-purpose knife with a corkscrew hidden in the handle.

Campout Cookbook will easily become the favorite new book of any camp chef. Inspired by outdoor nights, it has creative recipes such as green chile and cheese cast iron cornbread, bootstrap bibimbap, and more than a dozen s'mores ideas that will free you from basic chocolate graham crackers and marshmallow stereotypes , There are delightful illustrations, stories and camping skills.

This compact 12-inch 5-quart cast iron Camp Dutch oven from Lodge will be a welcome addition to any food lover’s camp kitchen. The adventurous chef can place it on the charcoal fire in the fire pit, roast fresh cinnamon rolls for breakfast, or roast delicious chili for dinner. To complete your gift, pair it with a copy of the Campout Cookbook, which includes several outdoor-friendly Dutch oven recipes.

Even if the campers in your life already have all the equipment they need, food is still something they must prepare again before each trip. Use Patagonia Provisions 2-Day Camp Meal Kit to help them simplify their next camping menu, which includes five bags of rice, three cans of seafood, six pieces of fruit and almond sticks, and five bags of salty snack seeds-basically enough for two people to eat for two days . Trust us, it's delicious.

Buy now: $30, yeti.com; NetEase

Yeti Rambler Tumbler is one of the best portable cups for camping and traveling. Insulating, durable, and available in a variety of colors and sizes (although we prefer 20 ounces), it is an ideal container for keeping hot and cold drinks when going out.

Portland-based 1927 S'mores Company was founded by husband and wife James and Elise Kelly to produce handmade versions of your favorite camping desserts. Although you can buy fresh food at their cottage-themed store in Portland, their super gift s'mores kit can be shipped anywhere in the United States. For the taste, you can choose salted caramel, cocoa espresso or original flavor, which is a simple and upgraded version of the classic.

Making a cup of first-class camp coffee starts with freshly ground coffee beans-this is where the VSSL Java coffee grinder comes in. This stainless steel manual grinder is durable, adjustable to 50 grinding settings, and can process 20 grams of coffee beans at a time (enough for a cup of coffee).

>> Read more: Camp coffee essentials

The Japanese outdoor brand Snow Peak is known for its fashionable, food-centric equipment, and the Field Coffee Master system is no exception. This elegant system is made of stainless steel and can be used as a percolator or as a kettle with a pouring cone, and (most importantly) makes a cup of coffee so delicious that even your barista will recognize it.

VSSL Flask is a beautiful socks for campers and whiskey lovers (although we know that the two are not always mutually exclusive), VSSL Flask is equipped with a four-mode LED flashlight, compass, two foldable glasses and one The 9-ounce cab stores the spirit of choice. The manufacturer says it is waterproof and almost indestructible.

Buy now: $50, mpowerd.com; backcountry.com; NetEase

The Mpowerd Luci solar light string is a string of 18-foot-long flashing LED lights that can be fitted into a fist-sized spool and charged via USB (8 hours) or direct sunlight (14 hours). In the wild, they can be hung on trees, tents, or just add a little mood lighting-who said that string lights are only suitable for Christmas trees?

Buy now: $50, us.anker.com

Keeping mobile phones and other devices charged while camping is always a challenge. Fortunately, Anker PowerCore 20100 is a fast and powerful portable battery that can charge iPhone 8 nearly seven times when fully charged.

Buy now: US$120 (original price US$133), kammok.com

For those who like to rest outdoors, Kammok Hang at Home Kit is presented as a gift. The kit is equipped with a durable and silky hammock, large enough to accommodate two people, a bolt kit and adjustable shoulder straps, whether at home or in the woods, the kit can be easily installed almost anywhere.

Buy now: $112 (original price $149), rumpl.com

Rumpl's machine washable Sherpa Puffy Blanket is lightweight, durable and designed for outdoor use. It is a warm fleece-lined version of the company's signature blanket and a comfortable complement to cool outdoor nights.

Because most women’s clothes don’t have decent pockets, I almost always drag a waist bag around the campsite-keeping necessities such as cell phones, lighters, and insect sprays nearby. The two-liter Matador Freerain Hip Pack is one of my favorites because it is very small when not in use, is waterproof, and has a simple black and white grid pattern.

Although this handbag is not designed for camping, outdoor enthusiasts will love that it is made from recycled down jackets, and part of the proceeds from each bag will be donated to important projects in US national parks.

Buy now: $115, fjallraven.com; NetEase

The Swedish outdoor equipment brand Fjällräven recently released a sustainable version of its iconic Kånken backpack, which is made of lyocell material from the tree source, which is perfect for day hiking and car camping trips.

Your friends who are passionate about outdoor activities probably already have a national park pass. Good news for the last-minute gift-giver? The annual ticket must be renewed every year. Simply send them a card with an IOU to renew their annual pass, which includes entrance fees to national parks and public lands in many other countries.

Buy now: Various, hipcamp.com; Tencent

If your loved one already has all the outdoor equipment they need, please consider purchasing a gift card from Hipcamp or Tentrr, a campsite booking platform. Similar to Airbnb, Hipcamp is a peer-to-peer booking platform suitable for camping sites on private land. The website ranges from simple self-owned tent spaces to country houses in the woods. 

On the other hand, Tentrr is known for its well-equipped campsites — including safari tents that have been set up and other camping necessities — on private and public lands, including many New York State parks.

Lyndsey Matthews contributed to the reporting of this story.

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