Gift guide · Camping

Camping gifts that get packed every trip

The best gifts for campers aren't novelty gadgets that sit in a drawer — they're the pieces of kit that earn a permanent spot in the camp box. Everything below is pulled from our curated range and passes the same test: honest materials, a real job to do, and tough enough to survive a full season outdoors.

We've sorted the picks by budget, so you can choose a price first and a present second — whether it's a stocking filler for a weekend car-camper or the big gift for someone planning their first proper trip off the grid.

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Shopping for a walker? See our dedicated hiking gifts guide, camping gifts for men, our gifts for outdoorsy women guide, or our camping checklist if they need a full pack list.

Camping gifts under $25

Camp smalls: light, fire starters, mugs and pocket kit that every camper burns through.

Camping gifts under $50

Reliable mid-range kit — the lanterns, bottles and layers that live in a camp box all season.

Camping gifts under $100

The main present: cook sets, sleep upgrades and camp furniture that carry a camper through a year.

How to choose a good camping gift

Match the kit to the trip. Car campers can carry weight, so cook sets, camp furniture and big lanterns shine. Backpackers count every ounce — favour compact, multi-use tools and packable layers instead.

Upgrade the things they wear out. Campers burn through headlamp batteries, mug enamel, and socks. A quality replacement of something they already use is the gift that's never wasted.

When in doubt, go for warmth and light. A better lantern, an insulated bottle, or a fleece layer is the gift that's still on the trip a year later — practical beats novelty every time at camp.

Still not sure?

Describe the camper — "gift for a car-camper under $50" — and our shop assistant will pull matches from the whole range.