This is the season to give the perfect, unique gifts to all the outdoor lovers in your life. So Dustin and I compiled a list of wonderful outdoor gifts we think all outdoor lovers would like. Most of these recommendations are either things we used ourselves or on our wishlist after doing thorough research.
Hopefully, our 2026 curated list helps make your holiday shopping as easy, quick, and painless as possible while picking the perfect gifts for outdoor lovers in your life.
Stocking Stuffers + Under $25 Gift
1. Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Repair Tape
2. Stuff Travel Waist Pack
I love this packable waist pack. It is smaller than the average waist pack. However, I can still fit my Pixel phone, a small charger, cards and cash, car keys, chapsticks, and small snacks. It’s perfect for a hike, a run, running errands, or travelling. There are many color options too!
3. Odoland Portable LED Camping Lantern with Ceiling Fan
We had this when we camped in Zion in May for our canyoneering meetup. It was so humid and hot there. This little fan/light combo not only lit up our tent but also cooled it down. It uses two D batteries. We recommend buying rechargeable batteries for this!
4. Abib Airy Sunstick Protection
I’m obsessed with this sunstick! It glides on easily without tugging at the skin, and unlike some sunscreen sticks I’ve tried before, it doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. It also doesn’t leave behind that white cast like most sunscreens would.
5. Accessory Pouch - Sleeping Bag
This adorable little accessory pouch looks just like a miniature sleeping bag. It’s so cute – a perfect little storage bag. You can use it to secure breakable items or glasses. It is also very lightweight.
6. Bodyglide Foot Glide
Remember those blisters on your foot during that long hike? Well, maybe you don’t, but your hiker friends sure did! Well, no more blisters! Just glide this bad boy on your feet before every hike! It also helps prevent skin cracking. Now, your hiker’s feet are beautiful and healthy enough that you probably could use them to sell foot pics. Just kidding. (Or not)
7. 2nd Skin Blister Kit
This is one of the MUST items in our hiking and canyoneering bags. It works great on blisters and hot spots. The adhesive holds the padding in place for multiple days. It saved our butts on a couple of long canyoneering and hiking days!
8. BUG BITE thing Removal Tool
Anyone who has been bitten by those pesky bugs would appreciate this one. It’s a quick, easy, and efficient way to relieve fresh bug bites. Since mosquitoes love me, you’re damn sure this thing is in every single one of my bags! It’s perfect for hikers, campers, and even my sister, who mosquitoes love even more than me!
9. HydraPak 500 ml Stow Bottle
This awesome lightweight, packable bottle has been in our gear bag for a while now, and we still love it! It is great for filling up after airport security, camping, hiking, canyoneering, skiing, … and more! I love that it packs small when not in use, is durable, and has cute designs.
10. Packmod Rainshield Pocket
I can’t believe I used to go hiking without this! This little pouch is attached to the strap of the hiking bag. It is perfect for holding your phone or small items that you need to access quite often. It is also waterproof, so you won’t have to worry about your phone getting wet. I used to put my phone in my pocket, but it always felt bulky. It’s much nicer to have a holster right on my chest for faster access.
11. Saltstick Chewable Electrolyte Tablets
These electrolyte tablets make wonderful stocking stuffers. They are awesome for hiking, running, biking, skiing, and pretty much any type of workout. These tablets help replenish much-needed electrolytes so you won’t get muscle cramps.
$25 - $50
12. GO Anywhere Toilet Kit Waste Bags
13. Trail 2 Print Waist Pack
These waist packs are well-made and slim, but carry a lot of small items for daily use. There are three compartments, perfect for separating items. They are perfect for hiking and daily use.
14. 2-Pack Camping String Lights
These string lights add great lighting and create a cozy atmosphere on our camping trip. They retract quickly, are easy to store, and don’t take up much space. They’re also lightweight, rechargeable, and perfect for camping, patios, or emergencies.
15. Sinvitron LED Camping Lantern
Yayy for more lights! These lights have 5 different modes, from cool white to red light. They also have a hook on the top so you can hang them in your tent or in your car if you’re car camping.
16. Breakwater Supply Driftout Waterproof Waist Pack
This waterproof waist pack is a perfect gift for the paddlers or fishermen in your life. It is compact and versatile. You can wear it as a waist pack, crossbody, clip it, or stash it! We brought this on our river float and on our canoe camping trip. It kept all our small items dry and safe. It also floats!
17. GSI Outdoors Santoku Knife Set
Yay for knives! Maybe? Well, you’ll say the same when you’re camping and realize you forgot your knife at home. Now, you can’t prepare that delicious dinner you’re planning on making. So, ramen it is! With this knife set, you’ll always have a dedicated camping set! These knives are sharp and sturdy. I love that everything comes in a case, so I won’t accidentally cut myself. Oh, and it also comes with a foldable cutting board!
18. AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
19. Kuhl Alfpaca™ Blanket
This blanket is perfect for bringing on a camping trip, sitting by a bonfire, on a road trip, or on a plane ride. It is lightweight, soft, and warm! I get cold easily, so I seriously bring this blanket with me EVERYWHERE!
$50 - $100
20. Flextail ZERO Power Bank
We’re in love with this power bank from Flextail! It is thin and compact but powerful! We find ourselves always bringing it on our trips, from hiking, camping, backpacking, and canyoneering to daily life. It is so light that it fits anywhere!
If you purchase on the Flextail website, use our coupon code: LTA15 for 15% off.
21. Flextail Tiny Shower or Bucket
If you camp long enough, you’ll appreciate a nice shower after a long adventure day. This shower bag has a built-in electric pump and shower head, perfect for a quick, powerful rinse anywhere. You can use it at a campsite to shower, wash your hands or dishes, or at the beach to rinse off sand. If you purchase on the Flextail website, use our coupon code: LTA15 for 15% off.
22. GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle
23. Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag
24. Flextail Max Pump
Over $100
25. KUHL Hiking Pants
We love our Kuhl pants! They are durable and comfortable. Dustin has the Renegade Convertible, and he loves the fact that it can turn into shorts. It’s also water-resistant and quick-drying.
I love my Freeflex Roll-up Pants. They are comfortable, durable, stretchy, and water-repellent. These Kuhl pants are wonderful for hiking or going on any adventure! I also love the fact that they come in a 28″ inseam, perfect for short girls!
26. Zebra HeadLight
One light to rule them all! It’s the Zebra light! This headlight is not cheap, but oh so worth it. We used to use our diamond headlights until we went rappelling down the mineshafts with some cavers. These cavers only use Zebra lights, and it put us to shame. Not only are the Zebra lights super bright, but they also don’t have any flicker when you’re trying to video. So, we bought our Zebra lights and never looked back!
27. La Sportiva Bushido III Trail-Running Shoes
Our favorite shoes for hiking and adventuring. We bought them for canyoneering, but we love these so much that we wear them on almost all of our hikes. Not only is the traction on these shoes great, but they are also very comfortable. La Sportiva shoes run narrow, so make sure to go up in size.
28. Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio
We didn’t realize how much we used these radios until we got them. They work great on road trips where we need to communicate with other cars in our group. We also use them on our hikes, backpacking trips, and climbing.
29. Breakwater Supply River Ute Waterproof Backpack
We brought this backpack on our canoe camping trip. Between the splash from the water and the rain, all our stuff remained dry. This backpack also floats! It is expensive but definitely worth the money!
30. XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket
This rain jacket is so versatile! I bring mine on every single adventure, from hiking, canyoneering, kayaking, and backpacking to climbing. It’s waterproof, so it’s perfect for a rainy day. But it also works as a light jacket and windbreaker.
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