The holidays are quickly approaching and what an amazing time we have ahead of us! We understand that this time of year can be stressful.
So instead of trying to figure out what to buy, we created the best gift ideas for hikers to make your life a little easier.
The hardest part is always finding the perfect present, isnโt it? Luckily you donโt have to worry about finding the perfect present.
This gift guide for hikers was inspired from every trip to the mountains where we forget something or feel like we’re missing something.
Now helping you guys we helped ourselves too, to hopefully never forget the necessities when we go to the mountains.
This gift guide contains all of our favourite hiking items that weโve found handy on the many hikes weโve been on over the years!
The list contains items from $20 to above $100 so you can find a good variation in both items and price.
Weโre sure theyโll be loved by anyone who likes hiking and the great outdoors ๐
Just click on the image or the link underneath it and it will take you straight to the product site on Amazon.
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Here are the best gift ideas for hikers in 2024
Osprey backpack
One of the best presents I (Jo) have ever gotten was my Osprey backpack. Itโs perfect for a day hike or a little afternoon excursion!
A good backpack is worth the investment because it is so much better for your back and Osprey comes with Ospreyโs All Mighty Guarantee where they will repair any damage or defect free of charge – no matter when the backpack was purchased.
Now, thatโs good customer service if you ask us!
โ Check out Osprey’s backpacks here โ
Water bottle
When does a water bottle not come in handy? Both Dom and I use our LifeStraw water bottles all the time because itโs so convenient.
You donโt have to worry about always having to buy (and waste) plastic water bottles, but instead, you can refill this at any water station you walk by, and the design is really cool!
Some people even buy stickers from the different locations they travel to and put them on their water bottles – a fun way to remember all the amazing places you visited!
If you, or the person youโre buying this present for, are travelling to countries without clean drinking water, this is a must.
It removes a minimum of 99.99% of bacteria in the water which makes it so much safer to drink.
Check out the Lifestraw we have on Amazon here or their new, BPA-free bottle on REI here.
Power banks
We’ve had this power bank coming up 5 years now and it is SO good. It lasts for over 3 full charges – even if youโre using your phone at the same time.
Itโs perfect for long-haul flights, overnight buses, and road trips. The size is very convenient as well and doesnโt take up too much room.
Bonus: It’s very comfy to hold without any sharp edges.
Check out the INUI Portable Charger and get yours here for just $30.
Head torch
We recently had an experience where the power went out and we DIDNโT have a head torch where we were staying.
Since then things have changed and now we’re proud owners of a head torch lol. They’re great to have if you go on a long hike or go into caves or anything where you can risk getting lost – you always want to be prepared.
This Black Diamond Cosmo head torch is one of the best-rated ones out there! You can find it on REI here or on Amazon here (Amazon seems to have the cheaper version).
Hiking boots
Hiking boots are a must-have!
I canโt tell you how many hikes weโve been on where our hiking boots have made it so much more convenient for us. They make it more comfortable to walk and also a lot safer if you ever find yourself on a steep or slippery path.
We recommend getting a pair of waterproof hiking boots with ankle support so that you never have to worry about getting your feet wet or rolling your ankles.
We both have a pair of Columbias as you can see in the image above.
Jo’s are the Columbia Women’s Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped Hiking Boot. They’re great and affordable (sometimes on sale for just $62)!
Hiking poles
We have to be honest with you… We were against hiking poles for the longest time โ until we tried them!
Theyโre super helpful when youโre on a challenging path and need stability – they also help to make your legs less tired and on certain hikes, theyโre just a must-have!
There was a hike we really wanted to go on in Utah that we couldnโt because we didnโt have hiking poles and you needed them as you were walking through a small river. So theyโre definitely a good investment.
Plus you can use them to scare off any terrifying reptiles or animals that you may encounter along the hike.
Check out the hiking poles we use here.
Hiking socks
Who can hike without a proper pair of hiking socks? When youโre on any type of hike you want to have the proper support you need.
You want something that can keep you warm and preferably something that can avoid you from getting blisters.
Hiking socks are a necessity for any type of hiker – and they can be used for other things too, such as running, skiing, and if you just want to hygge ๐
Browse hiking socks on REI here and on Amazon here.
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We hope this list has helped you figure out what you can get your favourite hikers. Or maybe it has given you some inspiration for your own wish list ๐
Either way, we hope you enjoyed it and weโd like to wish you happy holidays!
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What a great round up! A good headlamp is CRUCIAL and has saved my butt many times in the wilderness (and at home lol.) And actually do need a power bank so thanks for the recommendation!
And lol about the Danish socks bringing you hygge – definitely need that in my life now that winter is coming haha.
It really is! We didn’t have one for the longest time and we just ran into so many situations where it would’ve come in handy! ๐ haha yes totally! We all need A LOT of hygge in our lives ๐
– Jo
I’ve got to say these are very good recommendations! Will’s gonna need some new walking boots when we get to Canada! Can’t wait to go on some hikes together!! Also love the Dom’s backpack colour haha ๐
Thank you! Yes, he will definitely need some proper boots! And actually, Dom’s wearing my backpack haha. He’s just being a gentleman!
– Jo
YES! Hiking essentials are always a safe-bet for someone who loves outdoorsy stuff. Thanks for this list, might consider buying a few things next year for my husband ๐
I’m sure he’d love that! The great thing about hiking gear is that it usually lasts forever so it’s a great investment in many ways ๐
– Jo
Great post and useful for hikers. I love walking but not a really hardcore hiker.
That’s fair! A lot of this stuff you can use for walking as well ๐
– Jo
Great ideas…some of these I didn’t even know existed. A few I knew would be on there and are cooler than I expected them to be.
Thank you D’ondra. I’m glad to hear you learned something new. And maybe got some inspiration for your wish list? I’m interested to hear which ones you didn’t know about before ๐
– Jo
The lifestraw is very useful. My friend works for them and they use it for projects in the areas of the Philippines with no clean drinking water.
That is AMAZING! A lifestraw is literally life changing. What a cool job to have ๐
– Jo
A lot of good must haves here for anyone hitting the trails, ever!
Yes, we agree! Thank you, Traci ๐
– Jo
We love hiking and all of these look great!
Hey Alison,
Well now you have some new Christmas gift ideas! ๐
-Dom
thanks for sharing these items! great gifts for hikers! it will leave them happy and joyful!
That’s the goal at least! ๐
– Jo
Really enjoyed my read & thanks for the giftin ideas shared!
cheers, siennylovesdrawing
I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by ๐
– Jo
This is a complete set of guide. Thank you for sharing this. It is very lovely.
Thanks Elizabeth! I hope you got some inspiration for your wish list or shopping list ๐
– Jo
I learned the hard way the importance of good hiking boots. You don’t want to hike with cold wet feet.
Yikes, no – you definitely don’t want to! I hope you didn’t get any long term injuries from it!
– Jo
Great list! I wish it was printable like a checklist. Thank you!
That’s actually a great idea, Rudy! We’ll see if we can create something like that ๐ thank you!
– Jo
My husband and I were wanting to get more into hiking so this will be perfect gifts for Christmas. I will have to check some of these out later on!
Oh that’s great! I hope you get some hiking done in 2020 then! Let us know if you have any questions about any of the products ๐
– Jo
Didn’t know about the straw, need to find one. Great recommendations by the way.
I didn’t know about the straw until recently either but I’m definitely going to put it on my wish list for Christmas ๐ Thanks for stopping by!
– Jo
These are great recommendations! I love hiking and would consider getting these products for myself!
We’re glad you like them! I have a few of them on my wish list as well ๐
– Jo
I am hiker by myself, and the best gift is definitely socks ๐ Funny because I hated them when I was a kid
Hello,
No kidding!! I always dreaded getting socks as a kid but now a days I feel like you can never get enough. ๐
-Jo =)
I always wanted to go hiking at some point of my life.. And it’s good to see a nice post like this which for me is pretty useful.. All tips here.. Good job
I’m glad you liked it! So you haven’t been hiking before? It’s definitely worth a shot. We both love it ๐
– Jo
These are great gift ideas!
Hey Shelby,
Thanks so much! ๐
-Dom