50 Gift Ideas for Hikers

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Are you stumped on what to get for that special someone in your life who loves hiking? We have gathered together 50 Gift Ideas for Hikers That are Under $25. This list consists of unique items that are fun and useful. These hiking gifts are budget-friendly but are sure to be loved by anyone who loves hiking, backpacking, camping, or just anyone who loves spending time in the outdoors.

Therm-a-Rest Z Seat Cushion Insulated Sitting Pad

Great for hiking on rainy days or winter hiking in the snow. Any hiker would love having a dry seat while taking in those beautiful summit views.

Camping Portable Parachute Hammock for Outdoor Hiking Travel Backpacking 

A hammock makes for a nice gift for hikers. It's lightweight where they can carry it with them on day hikes or even overnight backpacking excursions. They can sit back and relax in their comfy hammock.

19 Spikes Crampons Ice Snow Grips Traction Cleats System

Crampons make hiking on complete ice sheets possible. If the hiker you are shopping for does not already have this awesome tool, they will absolutely love it.  It really extends the hiking season. Hikers can strap these on their boots and hike right on up compact slick icey trails that would otherwise be too dangerous to go up without these traction cleats.

 

Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Top-Spiral Notebook, 3" x 5", Green Cover, Universal Pattern, 3 Pack 

Many hikers love to record their hiking adventures. Unfortunately, rain can destroy those carefully written notes but not with these 'rite in the rain' weatherproof spiral notebooks.

Rite in the Rain All-Weather Durable Clicker Pen - Black Ink (No. 93K)

This is a fantastic pen that can write in all types of weather. This is a gift that hikers and backpackers will greatly appreciate for recording their adventures.

Sawyer Products MINI Water Filtration System

This Sawyer Mini Water filtration system removes 99.99999% of all bacteria (salmonella, cholera, and E. coli); removes 99.9999% of all protozoa (such as giardia and cryptosporidium); also removes 100% of microplastics. This makes a great gift for any hiker.

Gerber Bear Grylls Folding Sheath Knife, Serrated Edge

Knives have a wide range of uses especially for those who spend hours in the outdoors.

Action Camera Accessories Kit for GoPro Hero 7 6 5 4 3+ 3 2 1 Hero Session 5 Black Accessory Bundle Set

If the hiker you are shopping for already has a GoPro they would absolutely love this cool accessory bundle to jumpstart capturing their outdoor adventures. It has a bunch of cool tools that will help them take better photos and videos.

Stick Bluetooth, Lightweight Extendable 31.9 Inch Monopod with Bluetooth Remote Compatible iPhone 11/11 Pro Max/XS/XS Max/XR/X/8/8P/7/7P/6s, Galaxy S10/ S9/8/7/6/Note 10 and More

A selfie stick is great for getting that perfect pic of you and all your friends on the summit of a mountain. With regular phones held out at arm's length, you often can get only the faces and only a little bit of the gorgeous scenery you have hiked so hard to reach.

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PowerCore+ Mini, 3350mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable Charger (Premium Aluminum Power Bank), One of The Most Compact External Batteries, Compatible with iPhone Xs/XR, Android Smartphones and More

It is a common occurrence for hikers to have low phone battery or dead phones on a hike. It could be due to cold mountain temperatures draining their phone battery or maybe they just forgot to put their device on airplane mode and that constant roaming searching for services is the culprit to their low phone battery. Regardless, any hiker would be sure to appreciate a way to recharge their device so they can capture beautiful pictures from the summit of their hike.

 

Paracord Bracelet 

Hikers can never have enough rope. These cool stylish paracord bracelets don't just look cool, but have a survival whistle and are a great easy way to bring possible life-saving rope on a journey.

Titanium Long Handle Spork

When backpacking many miles hikers want to eliminate pack weight any way they can. These long-handled lightweight titanium sporks are perfect for eating food directly out of an instant (just add hot water) freeze-dried food bag.

Mountain House Rice & Chicken

Mountain House is a staple to many backpackers. We can never have enough freeze-dried food for our adventures. Makes for a great Christmas or birthday gift for those who like spending days at a time in nature miles away from civilization.

16 Pcs Camping Cookware Stove Carabiner Bug Out Bag Cookset

This is a great starter cookset for any hiker that is wanting to get into backpacking. It has almost everything they need to cook food while spending days out in the wilderness.

Titanium 450ml Cup

Need another Christmas gift idea for the hiker in your life? Try a titanium cup. Made out of titanium, this mug is extremely lightweight and can help the backpacker that loves sipping on coffee in the mountains retire their heavy steel or enamel coffee mug and shed some pack weight.

Ultralight Backpacking Potty Trowel

Lightweight trowel to dig a cat hole and bury your poop while hiking or backpacking.

Packable Camp Toilet Tissue, 2-Rolls

When you got to go, you got to go. These packable toilet paper tissues are much more compact and easier to fit into a pack verses bringing an entire roll of TP.

Microfiber Towel Perfect Travel & Sports &Beach Towel. 

Microfiber towels are nice and compact but still get the job done. This makes a great Christmas gift for hikers and backpackers, especially if they love to go swimming in those gorgeous alpine lakes.

Universal Waterproof Pouch Phone Dry Bag Underwater Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max XS Max XR X 8 7 6S Plus Galaxy Pixel up to 6.8"

When backpacking you can be hiking in the rain, crossing rivers that are up to your hips, or if you are just in general more exposed to the elements this cool waterproof pouch can help protect your phone on long adventures.

Hand Crank Solar Powered Flashlight, Emergency Rechargeable LED Flashlight

Great for those who do not want to carry around the extra weight of batteries or have to worry about dead batteries. The Hand crank solar-powered flashlight is a reliable source to light your path on all your adventures.

Broadbeam LED Headlamp,

This cool headlamp gives a much broader range of visibility. Lightweight headlamps are a great addition for any hiker who may get caught out in the dark.

6PCS Outdoor Magic Headband Elastic Seamless Bandana Scarf UV Resistence Sport Headwear Boho Series for Yoga Hiking Riding Motorcycling

These Boho style bandana headbands have a wide range of uses and make a great gift for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors.

Comfortable Soft Slouchy Beanie

For hikers who may wish to keep their heads warm. This comfortable soft slouchy beanie would make a Christmas or birthday gift for the hiker in your life.

Winter Gloves,Newest Windproof Warm Touchscreen Gloves

Hiking gloves are great for all those cold-weather hikes.

Wool Hiking Socks

Hikers can never have enough hiking socks.

Aluminum Adjustable Trekking Poles

If the hiker you are shopping for does not already have Trekking Poles this would make the perfect gift. Trekking poles are absolutely amazing. They help take the pressure off your knees while going downhill.  They help maintain stability and balance, they help with climbing uphill, whacking spiderwebs and brush out of the way.

Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Hiker First Aid Kit

This medical kit would make a great Christmas gift for any hiker.

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Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pak First Aid Kit with QuikClot Sponge

Great trauma pack for anyone who spends any amount of time in the woods miles from hospitals.

SAM Rolled Splint 36"

Many hikers that are rescued by SAR are unable to make it back down the trail from ankle or leg injuries. This splint may be enough for them to hobble down on their own without waiting 16+ hours to be rescued.

Emergency Sleeping Bag Survival Bivy Sack- Use as Emergency Space Blanket

This compact survival bivy is a great survival gift for hikers.

Don't Die In The Woods World's Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent • 2 Person Mylar Emergency Shelter Tube Tent + Paracord • Year-Round All Weather Protection for Hiking, Camping, Outdoor Survival Kits

Besides being a great survival tool you should consider getting this survival tent as a gift for a hiker or backpacker just for the name alone. With the name of Don't Die In The Woods this gift is sure to get a chuckle from the hiker you are shopping for.

Military Grade Chemical Light Sticks – 12 Hour Duration Light Sticks Provide Intense Light

Glowsticks make for a great stocking stuffer and can be handy in an emergency.

Orienteering Compass - Hiking Backpacking Compass

A great accurate lightweight compass to navigate those topo maps in the backcountry.

Wine Bottle Bag Flask, Portable Wine Accessories

Victory summit glass of wine anyone? These portable wine bag flasks are the perfect gift the hiker that loves their wine.

Waterproof Dry Bag - Roll Top Dry Compression Sack Keeps Gear Dry for Kayaking, Beach, Rafting, Boating, Hiking, Camping and Fishing with Waterproof Phone Case

Dry bags are always awesome for outdoorsy people. They can keep stuff dry in rain or snow or keep sandwiches from getting soggy when tripping while crossing the river on the hike.

Leg Gaiters, Snow Boot Gaiters Anti-Tear and Waterproof Gaiters for Hiking Walking Climbing Mountain

When snowshoeing or hiking in the winter, snow often gets in hikers' boots. Gaiters help keep snow out of hikers boots, keeping their feet from getting as cold and wet, leading to a more pleasant hiking experience

Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho 

Getting caught hiking in the rain is nearly unavoidable if you are a hiker in the Pacific Northwest. This cool poncho will keep not only yourself dry but your pack as well.

TickCheck Premium Tick Remover Kit - Stainless Steel Tick Remover + Tweezers, Leather Case Free Pocket Tick Identification Card

This is the sort of item most people don't think about but can be highly useful for anyone that spends time outside.

Snake Bite Kit, Bee Sting Kit, Emergency First Aid Supplies, Venom Extractor Suction Pump, Bite and Sting First Aid for Hiking, Backpacking and Camping

This stocking stuffer could potentially save a loved one's life. Sometimes hikers can be hours or days away from the nearest hospital if out backpacking. Great item to be added to any hiker's backpack, especially for those locations where venomous snakes are around.

Foot Care Kit

Blisters are a part of the game when out hiking. This cool little foot care kit is the perfect stocking stuffer or birthday gift to show a hiker in your life that you care.

Sawyer Products Premium Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent

Sadly, bugs are a part of nature when out on the trail. This can help keep the insect hoards at bay.

Sawyer Products Premium Maxi-DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray

Any hiker that has been eaten alive by mosquitos while hiking will greatly appreciate this Maxi-DEET Insect Repellent spray.

Aluminium 12KN Wiregate Carabiners Rated 2645 LBS Each Heavy Duty Lightweight Carabiner Clips for Hammock Rocking Camping

These lightweight Aluminium Carabiners are excellent for attaching extra gear on the outside of your pack.

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Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Pack for Water Bottle Laptop Bike DIY (50 Pcs Outdoor Adventure Style)

Many hikers love decorating their cars, waterbottles, ski racks, and many other items with stickers. This fun pack of outdoorsy stickers would go along great with another Christmas or Birthday gift.

Journals Unlimited "Write it Down!" Series Guided Journal, Hiking, A Hiker's Journal, with a Kraft Hard Cover, Made of Recycled Materials, 7.5"x 9"

This is a nice thoughtful gift for hikers where they can record their adventures in a quick easy to read style. At a quick flip through can see one page of notes and experiences and on another page, city, state, country, date, weather, who you hiked with, location, and sighting/terrain.

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