The 30 Best Gifts for Hikers 2022

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Hikers are a picky bunch who tend to be particular about their gear. Years of field-testing all kinds of equipment means they usually like what they like, whether it be a specific brand of the best hiking socks, a particular color bandana, or a just-right fabric weight for their go-to Merino wool base layers. This is doubly true for seasoned hikers with tons of backcountry miles under their belts—er, boots.

So, gift-giving can be a challenge for anyone shopping for a favorite hiker in their life. But, fear not! We’ve done the hard work for you by rounding up our picks for the best gifts for hikers in 2022. Whether they happen to be a day hiker, a weekend car camper, or a hardcore thru-hiker, we guarantee there’s something on this list for them.



Best Gift for Urban Hikers

Total Motion Trek Keota Boots
Rockport

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Best for Camping Hikers

Camp Hatchet with Sheath
Wren

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Best Tech Gift for Hikers

Suunto 5 Peak Sport Watch
Suunto

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Best Gift for Ultra-Prepared Hikers

The Fix Kit
VSSL

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Best Home Office Gift for Hikers

North America Geologic Map 2D Giclée Print
EastOfNowhereCo

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Give them some more incentive to get outside and scramble to the next destination with our editor-approved gifts for hikers, below.

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Best Gift for Urban Hikers

Total Motion Trek Keota Boots

These do-it-all boots move seamlessly from the streets to the trails. They’re lightweight, flexible, and guarantee plenty of traction against any terrain.

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Best for Camping Hikers

Camp Hatchet with Sheath

The lowly camping hatchet gets a handsome upgrade in Wren’s simply named Camp Hatchet. The 16-inch length and 1.5-pound head are ideal for all but the most heavy-duty tasks.

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Best Tech Gift for Hikers

Suunto 5 Peak Sport Watch

The Suunto 5 Peak offers a long list of must-have features for novice hikers and veteran trailblazers. Seven-day battery life, 80 sport modes, and excellent water resistance are all baked into this sub-$300 sports watch.

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Best Gift for Ultra-Prepared Hikers

The Fix Kit

This kit packs all the essentials that most hikers forget—zip ties, a sewing kit, trail marking tape, and more—into a single waterproof tin.

Best Home Office Gift for Hikers

North America Geologic Map 2D Giclée Print

Half art piece, half route-planning tool, this unique 3D-look map will provide hours of inspiration for any intrepid hiker.

Best Gift for Hungry Hikers

Devour Titanium

Gerber upgrades the iconic spork with its all-new Devour Titanium. The award-winning tool offers nine functions, making it useful for cooking, eating, and even cleaning.

Best Gift for Traveling Hikers

Waterproof 40 ml Travel Canister

The backcountry is a dirty, unpredictable place. Why not protect your pills, snacks, and valuables with waterproof canisters worthy of the outdoors?

Best Gift for Gadget-Loving Hikers

TPU Guide Waterproof Case

Hike far enough, and wet weather is inevitable. Sea to Summit’s TPU Guide Waterproof Case helps keep hikers prepared by protecting their phones, maps, and essential electronics.

Best Gift for Hardcore Hikers

Connect Carbon 5 Cross St P&P Trekking Poles

Featherweight, compact, and perfectly adjustable, these collapsible trekking poles are ideal for hiking, touring, and traveling.

Best Hiking Gift Under $100

Merino Sport 150 Long Sleeve Graphic Tee

Smartwool’s 150 Merino collection is perfectly weighted for the unpredictable weather of spring and fall. This long-sleeve T-shirt works equally well as a standalone layer or base layer for cooler weather.

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Eldris Light Duty Fixed-Blade Knife

Most hikers only need a simple fixed-blade knife for emergencies. With a 2.3-inch blade, Morakniv’s aptly named Eldris Light Duty Knife is compact and perfectly sized for hikers.

With a rugged, outdoor-ready design, Costa’s Reefton Pro Sunglasses are ideal for everything from day hikes to extended bushwhacking.

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Soft, quick-wicking, odor-resistant, and perfectly supportive, this is the pair of socks to buy if you can only buy one.

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A good powerbank is essential for any hiker’s emergency kit. BioLite’s Charge 40 PD is compact, lightweight, and offers enough juice to top up smartphones in the bush.

Men’s Stretch Ozonic Jacket

Mountain Hardwear’s Stretch Ozonic Jacket is lightweight, breathable, and waterproof—the perfect addition to any hiker’s pack for those inevitable showers on the trail.

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ER50 Portable Weather Radio

Most hikers hope they’ll never need an emergency radio, but it pays to have one packed if they do. Midland’s ER50 is a practical, all-in-one survival device with NOAA weather alerts, AM/FM radio, and a built-in battery.

S1R II Compact EDC Flashlight

A good flashlight or one of the best headlamps is another hiker essential. Olight’s bright S1R II flashlight features an ultra-compact design perfect for clipping to a belt or backpack.

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Merino Wool Pouched Boxer Briefs

Hiking and other outdoor adventures demand underwear that can support you—literally. BN3TH’s Merino Wool Pouched Boxer Briefs provide a dedicated fabric “pouch” to keep your jewels in place during intense activity.

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Best Family-friendly Hiking Gift

Hopper Flip 12 Soft Cooler

For leisurely day hikes with your kids or significant other, this soft-sided camp cooler is lightweight, roomy, and guaranteed to keep your trailside lunch cold for hours.

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For impromptu trail picnics or extended lounging in the backcountry, Dometic’s new GO Camp Blanket is a dual-surface, multipurpose blanket that’s ready for just about anything.

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Trailblazer Comfort Hiking Insoles

Good insoles are almost as important as good boots. Superfeet’s Trailblazer Comfort Hiking Insoles are purpose-built to be comfortable, durable, and supportive for miles and miles of hard hiking.

Hard-charging hikers who appreciate good tunes will love these wireless, open-ear earbuds with a sweat- and water-resistant design.

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C2 7X28mm Compact Binoculars

This perfectly pocketable pair of binoculars is ideal for hikers who love to birdwatch, scope out the trail conditions ahead, or just keep tabs on everyone in their group.

Every respectable hiker should have a comprehensive first aid kit in their pack. If they don’t already, Uncharted Supply Co.’s Core First Aid Kit includes everything they’ll need.

This mid-layer hoodie is lightweight, stretchy, and odor-resistant—everything we look for in a trail-friendly hoodie. Plus, a full-zip hood provides extra sun protection, and thumb loops ensure a perfect fit.

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Best Health-conscious Hiking Gift

Organic Energy Bars

Kate’s Real Foodelevates the typical energy bar with its own brand of organic, non-GMO, all-natural snack bars that taste great too. (Editor’s note: The Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate is out of this world!)

Chipper Reclaimed Closed-Cell Foam Seat

This ultralight, compact “seat” is perfect for trailside lunch breaks or energy bar fuel-ups. Bonus: It’s sustainably made from reclaimed scrap material.

Heavy-Duty Tie-Down Straps (4-Pack)

Because hikers and outdoor adventure lovers always have gear to tie down, lash together, or secure to their vehicles. Trust us, they’ll always find a way to use these.

Helinox’s Chair Zero upends typical camp chair design with this next-gen model. It’s extremely lightweight yet comfortable enough to spend hours lounging in the backcountry—they may never want to get up after sitting in it.

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Best Unique Hiking Experience

RV Rental Experience

Outdoorsy

Help that favorite hiker in your life extend their next trip with the gift of an Outdoorsy experience. Just book an RV or van rental local to them and make it a surprise!

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