May 8, 2018 pedalgoa

Gifts for Hikers under $25 :: Hiking Gift Ideas :: camping. backpacking. survival. outdoors.

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If you’re in the US or Canada, you can find these hiking gifts for under $25 when shopping for outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re in the UK, you can find some of these gifts for hikers under £25 too.

As prices fluctuate, there may be some items that go over $25. But generally, the hiking gift ideas on this list can be found for under $25.

Here is the quick list of gifts for hikers under $25:

You can also make a sort of DIY gift basket, hiking style! Use these items as a base for the basket part of your gift basket and then stuff a bunch of small hiking items in! You can find these “baskets” under $25:

  • Hiking water bottle
  • Daypack (small hiking backpack)

Some ready-made gourmet gift baskets perfect for hikers:

These gift baskets are borderline in the price range, and you can find some for under $25. With one of these gift baskets, hikers can pick and choose a variety of snacks to add to a ziplock bag on their next hike!

And here are a few more gifts for a hiker’s home!

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Gifts for hikers under $25: Hiking gift ideas - backpacking, camping, outdoor gifts.

Hand warmers

Do you have a friend who seems to always be complaining about cold hands when you’re out together in the winter?

You can get these types of hand warmers as part of a value pack, so they can make the perfect stocking stuffer!

And, why should only your friend have the warm hands? You can buy them in bulk, keep a few packs for yourself, and then gift a few to your hiking friend. 😉 Or, being the selfless hiker you are, you can spread the love and give a few to each of your hiking buddies.

Battery-operated hand warmer

Or, if you want to be a little more environmentally friendly, you can gift a battery-operated hand warmer like one of these for under $25 too.



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Water filter

If you have a friend who’s preparing for a multi-week overnight backpacking trip coming up and they haven’t started their shopping yet, there’s a good chance they will really love the gift of a water filter like one of these! On many trails, this is one of the items that’s a must-have. Staying well-hydrated while long-distance hiking is one of the most important things, and being able to drink clean water is essential.

These are 2 of the best brands when it comes to water filters for backpacking:

Water bottle with filter

If you want to take it a step further, you can find water bottles that come with a filter too, like some of these water bottles.

Activated charcoal tablets

If your friend does end up drinking bad water, activated charcoal tablets can be a good way to keep on hiking without being bothered by that constant unsettling feeling! Bathrooms can be hard to come by on the trail, and no one wants to be constantly running behind the bushes every half mile. Your friend will thank you for the gift when they are sick on the trail. 😉 Activated charcoal worked for me to treat traveler’s diarrhea!

Moisture-wicking thermal base layer

One of the keys to enjoying a day hike in cold weather is to wear the right clothes. And that includes how to dress in layers to keep you warm and comfortable.

The thing about being active outdoors during the winter is that you’ll probably start off a bit cold. Then as you get moving, you start to sweat. And you’ll be sweating with layers on. That’s what can make it important to choose the right type of clothing that’s touching your skin.

Wearing a moisture-wicking base layer can help to “wick” away some of that sweat compared to wearing cotton that will soak up all of the sweat.

So, why not give the gift of a comfortable cold weather hike?!

There are moisture-wicking thermal base layers as a shirt and as tights like these types of clothes.

Clothes can be a hard one to shop for others, but this will likely be a welcome gift if you do manage to buy the right size!

Headlamp

Flashlights are always a good idea to bring along on a day hike, even if you have absolutely no intention of staying out on the trails anytime close to sunset. Sometimes, you just don’t know what will happen in the great outdoors. That can include getting lost, forcing you to be out way later than you expected.

Even so, flashlights are probably something that many day hikers don’t carry with them. So, why not make it easier for your friend to carry one?!

A headlamp like one of these can solve that issue of not having a trail-worthy flashlight!

They can also be incredibly practical and convenient if you have a friend who is setting out on a backpacking trip in the near future. Being able to move around in the dark hands-free can be very helpful.

Mini-flashlight

That said, gifting a mini flashlight like one of these can also be super helpful.

UV flashlight

Another type of flashlight you may consider gifting is a UV blacklight like one of these.

This one is for your hiker friend who also goes camping in deserts or areas with frequent scorpion sightings.

One of the most common ways to use a UV flashlight like one of these is to detect pet stains or other kinds of stains around the house.

But they can also be used at effectively spotting scorpions in the dark. Read these stories about find scorpions with a UV flashlight.

Portable camping lantern

Portable camping lanterns like these can be practical to travel with because of their smaller size. There are types that you can clip on to something so it acts like a light bulb, and there are others that look like a traditional camping lantern that you’d likely imagine. This can be helpful to overnight backpackers too.

Compression socks

This can be a perfect give for day hikers and backpackers alike.

The idea of compression socks for hikers is to help you recover more quickly from your hike. This extra help can be especially helpful when you’re gift shopping for a friend who will soon be embarking upon a multi-day hike. Anything to help the body recover more quickly so they can remain strong as the days progress!

Here are some compression socks.

Superfood powder

Antioxidants and dense nutrients can also help to recover quicker from a longer hike. This is one of the best green superfood powders.

This may be a bit tricky to consume on overnight backpacking trips. (Although for starters, it can be packed into a ziplock bag.)

But for day hikers who can recover at home, here’s a recipe to try:

  • 1/2 scoop of green superfood powder (1.5 tsp)
  • 3 spoonfuls of applesauce
  • 2-3 spoonfuls of plain greek yogurt (vanilla can work too)
  • A healthy squeeze of honey

Then mix and enjoy!

Powders like these can be an acquired taste, but the health benefits can be immense!

And if you want to stick with the theme of giving the gift of fast recovery from the trails, you can add a container of protein powder too.

Wool socks

Another type of socks that can make for one of the best hiking gifts is a pair (or more) or wool socks.

Wool socks like these can be an especially good gift if you have a hiker friend who seems to frequently complain about blisters. The wool material can help to minimize the effect of sweat on your feet, thereby reducing the amount of friction that causes those blisters.

Energy bars and trail snacks

So water is one of the most important things when going hiking, no matter if it’s a day hike or if it’s long-distance backpacking. Another one of the most important things is to maintain energy throughout the hike!

And that means… FOOD!

But finding travel-friendly snacks that taste good isn’t always easy.

So your hiker friend will probably always be happy to discover new snacks.

And that’s what can make a variety pack of snacks a perfect way to try new flavors and different types of bars!

So for a potential new favorite hiking snack, try:

If you want to get something a little more gourmet for a hiker, have a look:

You can find some gift baskets under $25.

Stuff the hiking water bottle!

If you buy a variety pack and get a little jealous because some of the snacks look so good that you want to try… there’s a solution to that! 😉

You can gift a hiking water bottle like one of these, and stuff the water bottle with a bunch of trail snacks and energy bars. (And hand warmers!) That way, you can keep some snacks for yourself too. 😉

Consider it the hiking version of a gift basket!

Or, for a traditional gift basket with a variety of hiking snacks, take a look at these healthy snack gift baskets. There are a few under $25.

Backpack gift basket

And if you want to take it a step further, instead of stuffing a water bottle, you can gift a backpack and stuff the backpack.

Here are backpacking backpacks for long distance hiking. (Not under $25, but you may be able to find some for under $50… although these are the best backpacks and they would be a gift over $100!)

And here are some daypacks to gift, and you can find some for under $25. (And these are the best daypacks but over $50.)

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Now here are more lists to make your choices harder 😉

Gifts for hikers under $25: Hiking gift ideas - backpacking, camping, outdoor gifts.

HAPPY HIKING GIFT GIVING!

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I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.

Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.

There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.


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