78 Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers and Outdoor Lovers

Need to find the perfect gift for your adventurous friend or loved one? We’ve listed 78 great ideas ideal for the hiking-enthused. From cool little gadgets and gizmos to survival training through experiences and classes, there’s a gift on this list for every level of hiker out there.

We end the post with a few important considerations that will have a hiking gift leveling up from “just good” to GREAT.

Table of Content:

  1. Clothing and Wearables
  2. Small Gear
  3. Big Gear
  4. Food
  5. Experiences
  6. Subscriptions
  7. Electronics
  8. Health
  9. Survival
  10. Gear Maintenance and Renewal
  11. Fun
  12. Books
  13. If You Still Don’t Know
  14. Considerations

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October 18, 2024

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