30+ Camping Gifts That Will Make Their Time Outside More Convenient and Comfortable

Even with a roaring fire, it’s still nice to wrap up in a warm blanket at night. The Puffy is also great for picnics, midday naps on the couch, and sports events. The synthetic insulation helps hold in heat, and — for those concerned about their carbon footprint — the blanket is made from recycled materials. Its DWR coating helps it repel water, and loops on each corner allow it to morph into a cape.

Call us spoiled, but we believe that nothing can ruin a good vibe faster than a drink that turns lukewarm while you’re nursing it. So, to make sure that never happens, Yeti made this burly coozie.

The Rambler is a fancy stainless steel “colster can” that’s vacuum-insulated between its inner and outer walls. This air space traps the cold coming off of the can to keep the beverage cool for longer. And without the screw-on gasket, it works well as a cup for wine or coffee.

Anyone can open a can or pop the top of a bottle. Help them shake things up with these fun, delicious camping cocktails. There are many recipes in this book’s 192 pages, many with outdoors-appropriate names like Penicillin Toddy, Northwoods Sidecar, Marshmallow Mule, and Maple Syrup Old-Fashioned.

“The JBL Clip 4 is our favorite mini Bluetooth speaker, thanks to a minuscule-yet-durable build, a powerful sound with a surprisingly thumping low end, up-to-date Bluetooth connectivity, and great battery life for its size,” explains senior technology editor Stefan Vazharov in our roundup of best portable Bluetooth speakers. It’s lightweight and features the signature carabiner, which boosts it portability.

The Low Love Seat’s polyester is highly durable and easy to clean, with individually adjustable armrests and a transport sack that doubles as a firewood carrier. If they’re that couple who can’t imagine being out of arm’s reach, or if they just really want some room to sprawl, invest in this portable love seat for them.

This seven-piece set includes a fork, spoon, knife, straight straw, bent straw, cleaning brush, and a pair of chopsticks, all in a portable carry case.

Plus, it’s a gift for the environment, too. As one reviewer attests: “Perfect for keeping in the car or having for camping/road trips to minimize/eliminate the use of plastic utensils that’ll be thrown away after a use.”

No matter how much someone likes to “disconnect” when camping, electronics have their place. And with this little solar panel, your recipient can charge a power station — such as the Yeti 200x — with the sun’s (free) energy.

The Nomad 5 is Goal Zero’s smallest panel, making it a great gift for the environmentally conscious people on your list. For longer trips with bigger groups (and all their devices), we love the quad-fold Nomad 50 solar panel.

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This portable hammock comes with tree straps, so all they need to do is scout two solid trunks to set up camp by. The hammock fits two people, or up to 400 pounds, so they could even bring their animal friend to cuddle with, too.

The Anker PowerCore 26800 is the perfect size to pack away in a travel bag for emergencies. The battery has three USB ports, and it stores enough power to recharge most smartphones up to six times.

Any hiker can charge three devices simultaneously to ensure they still have connection to the outside world, just in case.

It may look weird, but when nature calls and there’s no outhouse or plumbing, this thing is clutch. It’ll spare them from awkward moments trying to squat in the woods, and it helps prevent any unwanted drips or messes onto their clothing. It basically allows women to urinate standing up.

The funnel is easy to clean (just use a bit of soap and water), and it comes with a discreet drawstring bag.

As this glowing five-star Amazon review says: “I hike a lot and almost always have to relieve myself along the way. I was so happy that I found this item when I did. I took a hike shortly after and tried it for the first time. I can’t tell you how happy I am to have it! Now I don’t have to expose myself when I have to urinate.”

This Helinox camping chair weighs just 1 pound, packs down to the size of a 32-ounce water bottle, and is way more comfortable than it looks. Our tester says this is his go-to for backpacking when keeping weight down is a necessity. But anyone can stash the Chair Zero in their car permanently and will never be without a seat, whether they’re changing from boots to flip-flops after a hike or dipping their feet in the river.

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No matter where they are, they will always need clean water to drink. Even if they think the water near them in a stream, spring, or other body is safe, it’s best to be cautious.

The LifeStraw is a portable straw they can use to filter and clean water of “99.999999 percent of bacteria (including E. coli, salmonella), 99.999 percent of parasites (including giardia and cryptosporidium), 99.999 percent of microplastics, as well as sand, dirt, and cloudiness.”

There have been times we’ve left our insulated bottles in the car to save weight while hiking, but we’re almost always left with regret as we sip hot water a few hours later. Hydro Flask made its Trail Series bottles to solve just that problem.

This bottle weighs 25 percent less than its classic insulated counterparts, while still being good at keeping water icy thanks to the vacuum insulation. And with the drop in weight come fewer excuses for leaving it behind.

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If you gift your adventure loving pal these Hydro Mocs by Merrell, they will never want to wear a different water shoe again. Equally suited to the water and light trails, these slip-ons have grippy outsoles and a heel strap for extra comfort and support.

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Give the gift of hands-free lighting with this two-pack of headlamps. Each is rechargeable, features an adjustable head, and has eight lighting modes to keep the dark at bay.

“We used these for our last camping trip and didn’t need to charge them again while there,” shared one reviewer on Amazon. “I’ve had cheap headlamps that were heavy and clunky, and expensive ones that are small and lightweight. These beat both. They don’t look like it, but they’re not much heavier than my Petzl and far brighter.”

This passport features color-coded regional maps, information about the parks, space for stamps, and more to help them keep track of their adventures. Plus, you can feel extra good about gifting it since all net proceeds are donated to support educational and interpretive programs at sites managed by the National Park Service.

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If they’ve already found the perfect pair of hiking boots, gift your nature lover these hiking socks to complete the look. Made from merino wool certified by the Responsible Wool Standard, these unisex socks are breathable, quick-drying, and odor-resistant to spare their fellow hikers the stench.

If your recipient’s idea of a romantic getaway is a weekend in the mountains or woods, then this sleeping bag will serve them well. It allows them and their boo to cuddle comfortably, with plenty of space to toss around (unlike a mummy bag that tapers to the feet). No more trying to awkwardly share a sleeping bag.

Its synthetic insulation will keep them warm down to 32 degrees, and Sleepingo includes two small pillows, boosting the value. Plus, sharing a sleeping bag means one less to carry to the campsite.

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If you’ve ever run out of matches or lost your lighter, you’ll appreciate the utility of a ferro rod like this. The tool is only about four inches long, so your recipient can keep it in a pocket or pack at all times.

To create sparks (and hopefully a fire), they simply strike the key against the rod, and sparks will fly. Make sure they aim those sparks at dry tinder for best results.

While this LED choker looks like one of those glow-in-the-dark necklaces everyone wore at the middle school carnival as a kid, this one is brighter, more durable, and rechargeable.

Find the perfect fit by simply cutting it with scissors — just don’t cut too much off. And the 360-degree visibility makes it easy to spot Fido from any angle, compared to the collar-clipped options that hang under the chin.

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