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, isn’t it? Luckily you don’t 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 favorite hiking items that we’ve found handy on the many hikes we’ve 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. We’re sure they’ll be loved by anyone who likes hiking and the great outdoors 🙂
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Here are the best gift ideas for hikers in 2020
Osprey backpack
One of the best presents I (Jo) have ever gotten was my Osprey backpack. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway where you can only bring a carry-on and it also comes in handy on hikes!
A good backpack is worth the investment because it is so much better for your back and Osprey comes with Osprey’s All Mighty Guarantee where they will repair any damage or defect-free of charge – no matter when the backpack was purchased. Now, that’s good customer service if you ask us!
Water bottle
When does a water bottle not come in handy? Both Dom and I use our LifeStraw water bottles all the time because it’s so convenient. You don’t 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!
Life straw
You might want to get a life straw along with your new, cool water bottle. If you, or the person you’re buying this present for, are traveling 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.
You can also decide to get a water bottle with a built-in life straw. Win/win!
Power banks
Dom recently got this power bank and it is SO good. It lasts for over 3 full charges – even if you’re using your phone at the same time. It’s perfect for long-haul flights, overnight buses, and road trips. The size is very convenient as well and doesn’t take up too much room.
Head torch
We recently had an experience where the power went out and we DIDN’T 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.
Hiking boots
Hiking boots are a must-have! I can’t tell you how many hikes we’ve 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 so that you never have to worry about getting your feet wet (+ it’s fun to jump in puddles with them when everyone else has to maneuver around them, haha)!
Hiking poles
We have to be honest with you. We were against hiking poles for the longest time. Until we tried them. Haha! They’re super helpful when you’re on a challenging path and need stability – they also help to make your legs less tired and on certain hikes, they’re just a must-have!
There was a hike we really wanted to go on in Utah that we couldn’t because we didn’t have hiking poles and you needed them as you were walking through a small river. So they’re definitely a good investment. Plus you can use them to scare off any terrifying reptiles or animals that you may encounter along the hike.
Hiking socks
Who can hike without a proper pair of hiking socks? When you’re 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 😉
PS. Yes, we picked these exact socks as an example because they’re Danish.
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We hope this list has helped you figure out what you can get your favorite hikers. Or maybe it has given you some inspiration for your own wish list 😉 Either way we hope you enjoyed it and we’d like to wish you happy holidays!
Dom & Jo
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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! 🙂 haha yes totally! We all need A LOT of hygge in our lives 😉
– 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 😉
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 🙂
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 🙂
– 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 🙂
– 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 🙂
– 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 🙂
– Jo
A lot of good must haves here for anyone hitting the trails, ever!
Yes, we agree! Thank you, Traci 🙂
– Jo
We love hiking and all of these look great!
Hey Alison,
Well now you have some new Christmas gift ideas! 😀
-Dom
thanks for sharing these items! great gifts for hikers! it will leave them happy and joyful!
That’s the goal at least! 🙂
– 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 🙂
– 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 😉
– 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 🙂 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 🙂
– 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 🙂 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 😉
– Jo
I am hiker by myself, and the best gift is definitely socks 😀 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. 🙂
-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 🙂
– Jo
These are great gift ideas!
Hey Shelby,
Thanks so much! 🙂
-Dom