The 12 Best Camping Gifts For Your Outdoor Enthusiast In 2025, According To Reviews

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When someone says they love camping, what do you picture? A tent in the backcountry? A teardrop trailer in a local county park? A 5th-wheel toy hauler with all the bells and whistles? There's no right or wrong way to camp, but when it comes to gift-giving, knowing what style your recipient prefers can make all the difference. Fortunately, the array of equipment and extras that make camping more enjoyable is nearly endless. Technology advances all the time, making certain essentials more efficient and portable. There are endless DIY camping hacks that will instantly improve your outdoor adventure, but at the end of the day, anything used outdoors needs to withstand bangs, bumps, and the elements.

A lot of campers and outdoor enthusiasts can be pretty particular about what they like to use, especially if they're hiking with a rucksack, for example, and need everything to be small, packable, and lightweight. On the other hand, RV enthusiasts often enjoy touches that remind them of home. Car campers can pack a decent amount of stuff, but all that put-up and take-down means things need to be durable. So, if you want to spread the joy with a new bit of kit, where do you start? Read on for 12 camping gifts that will thrill the outdoor enthusiast in your life.

Nothing beats convenient, powerful, and easy-to-set-up equipment at mealtime. A highly rated camp stove, the two-burner Camp Chef Everest 2X is a boon for cooking full meals at camp. It was rated the best overall stove of 2025 by GearJunkie.com due to its efficient and even heat at 20,000 BTUs, powered by propane, plus windscreens that are held in place by locking tabs that make it more resistant to wind. It's a little heavy, but sturdy can be a good thing when it comes to portable stoves, especially if it's used for more than just boiling water. The Everest 2X list price is $229, so it's also not the cheapest out there, but it's usually possible to find it on sale — as of this writing, Amazon offers it for $159.

Coleman is another trusted brand for camp stoves, offering a slightly more affordable double-burner called the Cascade Classic, which retails for about $130. If you're a Costco member, you can also find a portable, compact camping stove option that cooks for a crowd.

We all like to imagine that when we're out on the trail, we can scoop fresh water from a stream to drink, and we're good to go, but not all bodies of water are as pristine as the cleanest lake in America, which stretches across multiple states. The GRAYL GeoPress Purifier makes 24 ounces of fresh drinking water in just eight to 10 seconds. That's about five liters per minute, which makes it ideal for filtering quite a bit of water at a time, in case it's being added to a bladder or reservoir. Designed as a regular drinking vessel, the GeoPress Purifier is designed with a beveled bottom that makes it easy to stuff into a backpack pocket and also helps it withstand drops up to 6 feet, even when totally full. And it comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. 

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on the GRAYL's official website, with more than 3,000 reviews, this is arguably an essential piece of kit for a serious backpacker, despite its pricetag of $99.95. It removes waterborne pathogens and uses activated carbon to filter other things we don't want in our drinking water, like sediment and microplastics. It's even possible to fill it with other beverages or drink mixes if plain old H2O doesn't cut it.

Perfect for those who like to travel light or just need to heat water quickly for the first bleary-eyed cup of coffee in the morning, the Jetboil Flash 1.0 boils about two cups of water in two minutes. This is the kind of gift that's perfect for a wide range of outdoors enthusiasts, in addition to campers, ideal for those who spend a lot of time out in the hunting stand or on the boat, where more complex equipment isn't practical. It's also small enough to stow in a backpack for hiking treks, making it not only a surefire way to enjoy hot meals but also to safely boil water if you're not sure about its quality. The kit comes with a stand that attaches to a compact 100g propane canister (not included), and the bottom cover is a multitasker, functioning as both a measuring cup and bowl.

The Jetboil Flash comes in a variety of color schemes and patterns to choose from, and it's highly rated on the company's site, ranking 4.9 out of 5 stars. As of this writing, it costs $144.99, so it's not a small ticket item, but its quality and convenience are worth the investment for those who will really get some use out of it. "My fiancé and I got our Jetboil Flash 1.0L this year and it has become an essential part of our backpacking gear," one customer wrote in a review on the company's site. "We've been able to boil water quickly to use for our dehydrated meals and coffee in all types of conditions, including wet and windy days."

It sometimes seems like there are a million different types of coolers out there, with soft-sided options, backpack coolers, wheeled versions, and extra-tough adventure coolers to choose from. But for the one that fits the bill for most, a solid hard-sided cooler that both keeps things nice and cold and isn't too heavy to lug around is a good bet. YETI is often cited as one of the most efficient coolers out there, partly because when the company's products first hit the market, they stayed cooler than anything else out there. They're certainly high quality, but the price can sometimes be prohibitive.

Over the years, competitors have also flooded in, and RTIC is perhaps YETI's closest rival. But the good thing for consumers is that RTIC provides all of the cooling efficiency at a fraction of the price. Both are great gift ideas, as each brand creates a wide range of models and sizes, but RTIC's UltraLight line comes in a wide array of different sizes and price points, offers a wheeled option, and can even be personalized for a fee when purchased directly from RTIC. The 32-quart is a great option for roominess without being too big, and when used properly, it can keep contents cold for up to five days. It can be found for as low as $127.99 on Amazon.

Perhaps one of the more romantic camping gifts you can give, the ENO DoubleNest Hammock is a solid choice for roomy relaxation. Built to fit two, these are also great for those who like to nap with Fido or just want more of a cocoon effect on their own. It's lightweight at just a little more than a pound and packs up into a bag that's permanently attached, so it won't get lost. With all the different tents, chairs, and equipment campers use, this is more important than you might think! And for a little extra sense of doing good for the planet, ENO also donates a portion of proceeds from every hammock to Trees for the Future (TREES). And their Giving Back collection helps raise funds for other worthy causes — the Topo Continental Divide Trail pattern, for example, benefits the coalition that helps care for this stunning, underrated long hike. 

If there's really no need to do double duty, there's also an ENO SingleNest option. The DoubleNest retails for $74.95, and the SingleNest is $54.95. The only catch is that ENO hammocks don't include straps, which are sold separately, but the flip side is that ENO makes a range of useful accessories that can be added on for more advanced relaxation, such as insulation, bug nets, rain tarps, and stands.

Whether there's a multi-day backpacking trek blocked out on the calendar or you're not entirely sure what kind of outdoors-ing your recipient will be doing this year, a great gift for just about any DIYer is a multi-tool. Pocket-sized by design so that it can be used virtually anywhere, anytime, a quality multi-tool is practically a must, especially in the backcountry. Leatherman is a go-to brand, consistently highly rated by review sites like GearJunkie.com for the versatility of its products and the number of styles suitable for different applications, and hikers and campers swear by it for outdoor adventures. The Signal is a solid choice for a wide range of uses and includes a ferro rod for sparking fires, an emergency whistle, pliers, an array of blades, and more.

The Signal has 19 tools, comes in nine different colorways, and is priced at $139.95. It also comes with the option (for an additional fee, depending on your choice) to customize the blade with text, patterns, or even your own uploaded image. For something a little more budget-friendly without sacrificing quality, the Skeletool CX model includes seven essential tools, including a knife, pliers, bit driver, and wire cutter, and it retails for $89.95. 

Backpackers typically need to rely on sleeping bags, of which there are many worth buying for all types of camping, but a good blanket can be the difference between "I slept alright" and "I slept like a log." The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket has a smooth, nylon shell that's coated with water repellent, so it'll stay clean — and keep the wearer dry — even if it encounters a bit of dirt or light precipitation. Pet fur wicks right off. And the insulation inside is enough to maintain comfort down to about 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rumpl blankets come in a wide variety of different colorways and patterns like "Northern Lights" and "Alpenglow," plus a series inspired by popular U.S. national parks. The blankets are also made from 100% post-consumer plastic from bottles, so this is also a fitting gift for the especially eco-conscious outdoors enthusiast. The Original Puffy Blanket also boasts a 4.9 out of 5-star rating on Rumpl's website with more than 4,500 reviews. As a gift, its superpower is that it isn't limited to one use. "I use it in airports, on long drives from California to British Columbia, on cold walks with my grandbaby... on the couch watching a movie. I LOVE it," one reviewer wrote on Rumpl's website. As of this writing, the list price is $99.95.

For a gift that ticks the boxes of both functional item and souvenir, the Wondery Outdoors Bucket List Bottle does the job. It's also a budget-friendly gift option; prices vary depending on the bottle, but you can find models for as low as $26 on Amazon. And what started as the company's focus on national parks has expanded to include a number of other bucket list-type destinations like American baseball or football stadiums, plus Canadian parks and world destinations.

A typical Wondery Bucket List Bundle includes a pack of stickers for all of the U.S. national parks — or whichever theme you think your giftee will like — which accompanies a 32-ounce, dishwasher-safe, stainless steel or BPA-free plastic water bottle. You can even purchase customized stickers with your own national park-themed pictures on them. The stainless steel version (which tends to be pricier but still under $50) will keep hot drinks hot for 12 hours and cold drinks nice and chilly for a whole day. "I put ice and water in this thing last night before bed and it's STILL cold at 2 p.m. the next day," one customer shared in a 5-star review on the company's site. Wondery Outdoors is also a partner of the National Parks Conservation Association, with 5% of all purchases of the National Parks Bucket List Water Bottles donated to support the parks.

As much technology as we have access to these days, with virtual maps in our cars and on our phones, nothing replaces a real, paper map when you're out in the middle of it all. While backpackers rely on technical trail maps, sometimes all we need is an up-to-date lay of the land. That's where a great atlas or gazetteer comes in handy. The National Geographic "Road Atlas 2026: Adventure Edition"  not only provides maps for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, but it also covers the most popular national parks in America, recommends 100 must-visit places for an adventurous escape, and provides contact information for local tourism offices. Perhaps most importantly, its large, spiral-bound format makes it really easy to use and lay flat.

It's hard to go wrong with something that's practical and useful while on the road but also a wonderful way to wheels turning about the next trip — and it's a pretty great value at $28.57. Another option for the national park enthusiast in your life is Rand McNally's "2026 Road Atlas & National Park Guide," which costs $35.41.

It certainly gets dark fast in the woods, and having a lantern (or two or three) is a must when it comes to safety and visibility at camp. So why not make it even more functional? The BioLite AlpenGlow 500 is the larger of two in the AlpenGlow line, emitting LED light at up to 500 lumens. Its smaller counterpart, the AlpenGlow 250, emits up to 250 lumens. One of the things that makes this particular lantern more fun than a standard version is that its modes can be switched between warm and cool light, different colors, a candle flicker effect, a "color party" mode, and more. Its battery is rechargeable and can run continuously for up to five hours if set on low, but it's also a multitasker because a USB-A port allows you to plug in and charge other devices.

Compact and round, the AlpenGlow is easy to pack, and it has a flip-out hook so it can be hung from a line or inside a tent. Its use also isn't limited to camping, as it can be easily placed on a workbench in the garage for a little extra light or used as a portable nightlight. The AlpenGlow 500 is $79.95, and the 250 is $59.95. 

Just because you're out in nature doesn't mean you can't have access to rechargeable items like phones, fans, and lanterns. There are quite a few battery packs out there to choose from, but the solar option on the KEUTEK Portable Solar Power Bank is a plus. It can be charged anywhere outdoors where there's good sunlight, but unlike large, unwieldy solar panels, it's compact enough that it doesn't require a lot of space or a large area to set it up. It can also be charged via USB from a regular power source. The bank's central feature is a lithium polymer battery, which is also TSA approved, and it's equipped with enough ports to charge three devices at a time. And for a bit of extra peace of mind when outdoors, the KEUTEK Portable Solar Power Bank is waterproof, shock-proof, and there's a built-in flashlight.

It's a good idea to keep in mind what your gift recipient plans to charge, as different wattage is required for different tech — phones can charge on lower wattage, but a laptop will likely require more, depending on its age and model. This bank has a 5-star rating on KEUTEK's site with more than 250 reviews, and it'll run you $149.99. "Great item to have while camping for all the rechargeable electronics," a customer wrote in a review on the company's site. "Four days in the woods and my bank was still at almost a full charge."

Nothing can make or break a camping trip like not being warm enough or not having the right gear, and that definitely includes something as seemingly basic as socks. Smartwool is a great option for the camper who has everything because not only are there options for all sorts of styles and cushion levels, but the designs and colorways are also attractive. You'll find plenty of options in women's, men's, unisex, and kids' sizes, and they can be worn anytime, so it's a good option for the more occasional outdoorsy type, too. 

The official Smartwool website has a handy Sock Finder tool that helps to narrow down the best styles by the activity they'll most often be used for. Prices vary depending on the type of socks, but most will run you less than $50, with basic pairs priced under $20.

Durability is particularly important for all kinds of camping gear, and additional considerations include ease of use and portability, especially for those who need to pack light or spend time in the backcountry. We waded through a wide range of products to suggest gifts that run the gamut from practical to fun, and plenty between, but always with an eye on overall quality and genuine customer satisfaction.

Items rounded up in this list have been backed by customer reviews online and positive press, including platforms like The New York Times' Wirecutter, GearJunkie.com, and Popular Mechanics. In a few cases, items like Smartwool socks, the National Geographic Road Atlas, the GRAYL water purifier, the ENO SingleNest hammock, and the Coleman Xcursion 1-burner stove, the author has personally used these products and can attest to their quality. We also tried to suggest items that cover a range of price points and potential applications, many of which are great for outdoors enthusiasts but also useful in everyday life or other styles of travel.