Our list of the best camping gifts has tracked down the coolest gear that will have your favorite lovers of the outdoors jumping for joy this Christmas!
Shopping for a lover of the outdoors who’s known to enjoy a good camping trip? Our list of the best camping gifts has tracked down some awesome deals on camping equipment that will turn you into an instant holiday hero!
Our Review
Not every campsite includes a picnic table for game playing and meal time – especially if it’s a bit off the beaten path. If you’re shopping for someone who enjoys camping on public land and non-traditional campgrounds then this 27 by 27 inch table will be a major game changer for them!
ALPS’s approach to the campsite table is unique and effective. Rather than having a hard top, this table is built with foldable fabric that is pulled taught by strapping when erected. The table folds and breaks down into roughly the size of a folding chair, allowing for a very portable dining and gaming space.
ALPS also includes an 8×36 inch shoulder carry bag for even easier transport. The tabletop is taught, but not suitable for drinks so there are cup holders located on a lower level underneath the main table surface. It also keeps the table clutter-free which is a nice design.
For road-tripping and other space-saving camping endeavors, this is the perfect table for folding up and strategically packing. We all know that challenging game of truck-bed or back seat Tetris when it comes time to pack up and move to the next campground – saving space where you can is always a good call.
Weighing in at seven pounds, this table isn’t quite as light as it is portable, but it’s still not heavy in our book considering what it’s function is! A unique and practical camping gift that will likely change the way whoever you’re shopping for does dinner and game night!
Our Review
Here’s a radical new device from Biolite that will make for an awesome camping gift! The Smokeless Firepit/Grill is a fascinating and effective innovation in both campfires and grill sytems – and we’re giving you exclusive access to a 20% off code only available through Heavy! Just use the code BIOHEAVY at Amazon’s checkout for $40 off!
The idea of this device is to create a portable campfire that is essentially smokeless. By using a built-in fan/airflow system this firepit feeds the flames oxygen in key points to get a roaring fire going in moments. You can control flame intensity by hand or by connecting to the device with your smartphone via bluetooth – pretty neat. It’s a super efficient system that really allows you to fine tune how hot and how fast you burn your fuel (without having to move your seat every few minutes due to billowing smoke)
The firepit also has two levels – one for cordwood and one for charcoal if you want to use it as a grill. You can see through the entire device because it’s built with a unique X-ray mesh allowing for 360-degree heat output and flame visibility. It’s furthermore an ideal size that can be easily broken down (folding legs) and carried anywhere you would lug along a standard sized cooler! The backyard, campground, beach or fishing hole are all appropriate settings for this versatile firepit!
The 10,400 mAh power pack that drives the fan system can also be utilized as a USB compatible power bank for your other devices making this unit that much more effective as a wilderness companion!
Make sure to check out this product video for a closer look at the new BioLite Firepit!
Our Review
This pot and pan set from ProHealth will make a great addition to any camp kitchen. If you’re shopping for someone that enjoys cooking elaborate meals at the campground, they’ll love the liberty to cook this set gives them. The titanium construction of these pots and pans makes the set ultralight (just under ten ounces) while remaining exceptionally durable, and all the pieces are effectively tasteless and odorless.
Due to the materials used, this set will not corrode or rust longterm. All the pieces are furthermore non-allergenic for those campers who keep an eye out for that. This cookware set is also dishwater safe, so you may even consider using it at home.
The lid-pan and pots can be nestled together to create a double boiler or of course can be used apart from each other. The whole set nests together for compact storage and also includes a mesh carrying pouch. This set is excessive for a solo backpacker, but would make an for an excellent addition to more stationary camp kitchens.
Our Review
Coffee while camping is imperative. There’s nothing better than waking up to the birds, boiling some water and making a fresh brew for the campsite. A new French press is an AWESOME gift for anyone who’s as enthusiastic about coffee as they are camping. This 34 ounce unit from Thermos is the ideal camping press due to its larger size, indestructibility and ease of use and cleanup.
This is a vacuum insulated stainless steel press so it keeps coffee hot for hours and will not shatter if it gets knocked around. We’re talking about a piece of camp gear here, not a kitchen accessory so this bad boy has been built tough. It’s larger size can serve several campers with one brew and prepping and cleaning up is a total breeze.
For some other camp coffee gift ideas make sure to check out our list of the best coffee makers for camping and backpacking .
Our Review
This unique picnic backpack is one of our favorite gift ideas in this list. If who you’re shopping for loves to outdoor picnic with a partner or friends, or if they enjoy dining in the wilderness on their own this bag is a must have.
Made of high quality nylon fabric, this backpack is built tough on top of being pretty darn waterproof. The main storage compartment is oversized and built with a premium insulation lining for keeping food and drink either hot or cold.
A detachable wine bottle holder is also compatible with the side of this pack, so this is a good one for wine drinkers too! I really love how Hap Tim has set up the included cutlery set, it’s truly an effective bag for hiking into your favorite lunch spot to dine in style.
Hap Tim even includes all the cutlery, wine glasses and other dining necessities pictured – it’s seriously great value for the cost! Customer reviews even rave about the quality of the included picnic blanket – HapTim has not cut any corners with this one.
A rad gift for a rad camper that will definitely be the work-horse behind many a memorable picnic!
Our Review
Shopping for an outdoorsman or woman who often camps with a partner? Is that partner you? Either way, this is a righteous two-person sleeping bag that provides exceptional warmth, comfort and SPACE! It’s perfect for camping couples and for solo sleepers who love extra room to sprawl out!
This poly-fiber synthetic sleeping bag is rated down to 35 degrees F, so it’s nearly an all-season sleep system. If who you’re shopping for is going to be sleeping with a partner in this cozy double-bag then they can likely endure even colder temps due to the increased body heat.
On top of being a sleep system for two, this is no ordinary sleeping bag. The Frontcountry bed is a zipperless sleeping bag that employs a comforter flap to trap (or release) heat. It’s a snug cocoon that spares you the hassle of zippers and feels more like your bed at home than a sleeping bag. There’s also a foot vent for releasing some heat on warmer nights as well as an integrated sleeping pad sleeve to ensure your pad doesn’t run away on you in the night! Sierra Designs has gone the whole nine yards with this one – and it’s still priced super reasonably!
There are a few different size options available, going all the way up to Queen sizing so whoever you’re shopping for will never be short on sleeping space while camping ever again! In fact, they’re going to need a bigger tent!
Our Review
Every campsite needs a good hatchet.
