Camper & Outdoorsy Gift Ideas
Do you know someone who would rather spend their days outside? Or maybe someone that loves a good camping trip? We’ve got you covered with these fun and practical gift ideas!
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Portable Campfire
Let there be fire! This portable firepit is so easy to use and reuse for years to come. Simply strike a match to light and put the lid on the extinguish. The fire will burn for three to five hours, with nearly order-less smoke and no embers to worry about staring another fire.
Portable Espresso Machine
This portable espresso machine is perfect for the person who wants to get out of the city, but doesn’t want to be too far from their morning cup of coffee!
This manually operated machine requires no batteries or electricity, and it’s perfect to throw in a backpack or weekend bag. Just add coffee grounds and hot water and pump a few times for the perfect cup of espresso!
Want more coffee gift ideas? Check out this list next!
Fishing Pole Campfire Roaster
Campers will be hooked on this gift - a fishing pole campfire roaster! Simply add hotdogs and marshmallows to the clips and the camper is ready to roast. A simple tug on the pole will flip the food to cook evenly. The pole is made of powder-coated steel and finished with a maple handle.
Solar Camping Lantern
No one wants to be in the dark, and this solar camping lantern will ensure light at the end of a long day in the wilderness! There are actually three ways to charge this lantern - solar, hand-crank, or USB. The main light provides up for four hours of strong light and up to twenty-eight hours of low light. The flashlight can last up to eight hours of strong light or thirty-five hours of low light.
This lantern can also charge a mobile device in emergency situations. We love that it’s lightweight and super easy to carry or hang!
Portable Camping Table
Camping doesn’t have to be uncivilized. Campers can protect their food and important items from creepy crawly friends with this portable camping table! Easy to set up, this waterproof and foldable table is a great addition to any campsite.
Where Should We Camp Next?
Road trips make for great adventures! This fun book includes a fifty state guide to campgrounds and other outdoor adventures.
Your adventurous friend can choose to explore their places in their own backyard or hit the road for a trip of a lifetime. This guide also includes family-friendly and budget conscious planning guides.
Check out our adventure seeker gift list for more adventurous gift ideas!
Coleman Cabin Tent
No one wants to spend their entire camping vacation setting up a tent. This Coleman Cabin Tent can be set up in one minute! This tent is also made for the late sleeper, as it blocks 90% of sunlight.
This weatherproof tent is large enough to fit four queen-size air beds - remember that a family that camps together stays together!
National Parks Scratch Off Poster
National Parks are great places to camp! Give the camper in your life a place to keep track of their National Park camping adventures with this scratch off poster. It can also be personalized with their name!
Darn Tough Hiking Socks
There are few guarantees in life, but Darn Tough backs these incredible hiking socks with a lifetime warranty! Perfect for adventures, these medium weight and seamless design socks make them perfect for long walks or hikes.
Long Range Walkie Talkies
Communication is always important - especially while camping in unknown terrain! These walkie talkies are also a great option when cell service is spotty or unavailable. This set includes three long range walkie talkies to keep everyone connected.
Portable Corn Hole
At the end of the day out in the open, corn hole is a super fun activity! This portable corn hole game is fun to play with fellow campers. This set includes two corn hold boards, bean bags, and a convenient carrying case.
Magical Flames Cosmic Fire
Add a pop of color to their next camping trip with these Cosmic magical flames! These fire color changing packets work in outdoor fire-pits, bonfires, and are indoor fireplace-friendly, so they can experience magically-colored fire anytime, anyplace!
Wearable Sleeping Bag
The cozy warmth of this sleeping bag is perfect for stargazing while camping! Lightweight with a super-soft polyester shell, it has the comfort of a sleeping bag with the mobility of a jumpsuit.
It’s also made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, making this both a warm and eco-friendly gift option.
If stargazing while camping is their thing - check out the astronomy gift list next!
Still Plays Outside Sweatshirt
Do you know someone who is more outdoor cat than indoor cat? If so, this sweatshirt is for them!
This hooded sweatshirt is made from soft, lightweight, cotton. The design was hand-drawn and then screen-printed for long wear. It’s also available as a t-shirt!
Portable Solar Charger
This portable solar powered charger is a must have for any camper! It has the ability to charge two devices at once and offers over one hundred hours of battery life.
This handy little device is also waterproof and dust proof, and comes with a light, compass and carrying hook. Perfect for both land and sea adventures, this is one gift they will want to take with them everywhere they go!
Cocktail in a Jar
They don’t have to sacrifice taste on their next camping trip with these cocktails in a jar by McKinnon. All they have to do is simply add 12 ounces of their favorite vodka or white rum and refrigerate the jar for 3 days. Shake well and strain into a pitcher or shot glass for craft cocktails anytime!
Garmin Vívosmart 5 Fitness Tracker
This fitness tracker is perfect for anyone on the go! With up to a seven day battery life, this thoughtfully designed fitness tracker will last until any adventure is done.
The Vivosmart uses your smartphone’s GPS to track outdoor activities. It will also track energy levels, hydration, stress and heart rate. This gift will help the camper live life to its fullest while still staying healthy!
Adventure Essentials Survival Kit
The camper in your life will be ready to go at the drop of a hat with this adventure essentials kit! This compact yet comprehensive set will let them be ready to enjoy an outdoor adventure anywhere, anytime.
This kit includes a 1-liter Whirl-Pak water bag, a compass, a wire saw, reflective trail markers, waterproof matches, and more - all packed in small canisters that fit perfectly into the flashlight tube.
Sherpa Lined Sweatpants
These soft and super cozy Sherpa lined sweatpants are the perfect gift for anyone who likes to stay warm! Perfect for those chilly camp-side night. With a relaxed fit and elastic drawstring waistband, not only are they extremely comfortable but they also manage to remain breathable too.
Available in sizes XS to XL, these comfy pants also have two large front pockets (with a concealed zipper!) and one back pocket to keep things secure when wearing them out and about.
Outdoor Wine Table
Help them elevate their next outdoor experience with this wine table. This clever collapsible table is custom designed to securely hold all the elements of a picnic. The Baltic birch plywood design folds flat, locks in both open and closed positions, and incorporates two convenient handles. The fiberglass spike lets them plant the table securely in grass, soil, or sand, but isn't sharp enough to poke picnickers.
Paracord Bracelet
Great things come in small packages, right? Well this paracord bracelet is the perfect example!
Made up of twelve feet of high-quality parachute rope, this also includes a high-precision mini compass, a rope cutter, and a survival whistle. Your favorite camper is sure to appreciate this practical and functional gift.
Inflatable Couch
The Chillbo Swaggins couch will put the chill back into camping. This inflatable couch is easy to transport and set-up. It comes in a variety of colors, includes a carrying bag and wind stakes. It can be used by one person as a lounger or up to three people as a couch. The camper in your life will appreciate this little piece of camping luxury!