Gift guide · Hiking

Hiking gifts that actually get used

The best gifts for hikers aren't novelty trail gadgets — they're the reliable pieces of kit that get packed for every single trip. Everything below is pulled from our curated range and passes the same test: honest materials, a real job to do, and small enough to earn its place in a pack.

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 walker or the big gift for someone planning their first thru-hike.

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Shopping for someone else? See our gifts for outdoorsy women, our camping gifts guide for basecamp trips, or camping gifts for men if you're shopping for him.

Hiking gifts under $25

Trail smalls: the socks, lamps, and pocket kit hikers burn through and always welcome.

Hiking gifts under $50

Reliable mid-range gear — the kind of thing that lives in a daypack all season.

Hiking gifts under $100

The main present: bigger kit that carries a hiker through a full year of trails.

How to choose a good hiking gift

Favour consumables and wearables. Hikers wear through socks, gloves, and hats faster than anyone — a quality replacement is always welcome and never duplicates what they own.

Keep it light and packable. Anything that lives in a backpack has to justify its weight. Compact tools, portable power, and packable layers beat bulky gear every time.

When in doubt, go practical. A headlamp, an insulated bottle, or a dry bag might not look exciting wrapped up, but it's the gift that's still on the trail a year later.

Still not sure?

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