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Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

WIRED·Scott Gilbertson·6 months ago
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17 Adventurous Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoorsy People

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

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Merino Wool Socks

Darn Tough Merino Socks

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A Cozy Blanket

Rumpl Backcountry Puffy Blanket

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Coffee, Coffee Now

Bialetti Moka Pot

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The Best Knife for Fancy Hiking

Opinel No. 8 Folding Knife

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Buying gifts for the outdoor enthusiast is damn near impossible. Your hiking/camping/cycling outdoorsy friends are often serious gearheads, meticulously poring over reviews, guides, and the perennial wisdom of ounce-counting Reddit users to find the exact right thing .

Don't stress trying to pick that exact right thing yourself. The chances of you figuring it out and getting it for them as a gift is exactly zero.…

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