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The 30 Best Gifts for Hikers to Use for Every Outdoor Excursion

Take your favorite trailblazer's next epic experience up a notch.

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

1

Rockport Total Motion Trek Keota Boots

Rockport Total Motion Trek Keota Boots
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Rockport Total Motion Trek Keota Boots

$160 at Amazon

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.

2

Eletorot Camping Hatchet

Eletorot Camping Hatchet
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Eletorot Camping Hatchet

The 14-inch length and 1.23-pound head on Eletorot's camping hatchet are ideal for all but the most heavy-duty tasks.

3

Suunto 5 Peak Sport Watch

Suunto 5 Peak Sport Watch
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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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4

Gerber Gear Devour Multi-Fork

Gerber Gear Devour Multi-Fork
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Gerber Gear Devour Multi-Fork

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

5

Sea to Summit TPU Guide Waterproof Case

Sea to Summit TPU Guide Waterproof Case
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Sea to Summit 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.

6

Montem Ultra Strong Trekking Poles

Montem Ultra Strong Trekking Poles
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Montem Ultra Strong Trekking Poles

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

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7

Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Long Sleeve Graphic Tee

Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Long Sleeve Graphic Tee
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Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Long Sleeve Graphic Tee

Now 25% Off

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.

8

Morakniv Eldris Light Duty Fixed-Blade Knife

Morakniv Eldris Light Duty Fixed-Blade Knife
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Morakniv Eldris Light Duty Fixed-Blade Knife

Now 14% Off
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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.

9

Costa Del Mar Reefton Pro Sunglasses

Costa Del Mar Reefton Pro Sunglasses
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Costa Del Mar Reefton Pro Sunglasses

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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10

Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Five

Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Five
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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.

11

BLAVOR Solar Power Bank

BLAVOR Solar Power Bank
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BLAVOR Solar Power Bank

Now 42% Off

A good power bank is essential for any hiker’s emergency kit and Blavor's solar charger will surely come in handy. Once it's fully charged, it can recharge a phone up to 3.6 times. A mag-safe pad is built right in, or you can use a cord. It also comes with a bright flashlight capable of throwing a beam 165 feet away.

12

Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Jacket

Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Jacket
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Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Jacket

Mountain Hardwear’s stretch ozonic jacket is lightweight, breathable, and waterproof. It's the perfect addition to any hiker’s pack for those inevitable showers on the trail.

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13

Midland ER40 Emergency Crank Radio

Midland ER40 Emergency Crank Radio
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Midland ER40 Emergency Crank Radio

Most hikers hope they’ll never need an emergency radio, but it pays to have one packed if they do. Midland’s ER40VP is a practical, all-in-one fashion device with NOAA weather alerts, AM/FM radio, SOS strobe lights, a flashlight, and a built-in battery that can be recharged by hand crank or solar. You can even charge your phone on it.

14

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Olight S1R II Compact EDC Flashlight
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Olight S1R II Compact EDC Flashlight

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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.

15

Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter Bottle

Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter Bottle
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Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter Bottle

With the Katadyn BeFree water filter bottle, nearly any natural water source can be turned into clean pure drinking water. The easy-to-use filter never needs to be backflushed and the soft side pouch takes up minimal space when not in use.

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16

YETI Hopper Flip 12 Soft Cooler

YETI Hopper Flip 12 Soft Cooler
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YETI 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.

17

Dometic GO Camp Blanket

Dometic GO Camp Blanket
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Dometic GO Camp Blanket

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.

18

Superfeet Trailblazer Comfort Hiking Insoles

Superfeet Trailblazer Comfort Hiking Insoles
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Superfeet 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.

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19

Bose Sport Earbuds

Bose Sport Earbuds
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Bose Sport Earbuds

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

20

Maven C2 7X28mm Compact Binoculars

Maven C2 7X28mm Compact Binoculars
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Maven C2 7X28mm Compact Binoculars

Now 20% Off
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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.

From: Men's Health US
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Mike Richard

Mike Richard has traveled the world since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked endangered African wild dogs in South Africa, and survived a near-miss great white shark attack in Mexico. His travel advice has appeared on the websites for Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNET, and National Geographic. He loves the great outdoors and good bourbon, and (usually) calls Tulsa, Oklahoma home. Mike also enjoys speaking in the third person. 

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