Wondering what to get the outdoor lover or nature enthusiast in your life? I know shopping for them can be tough since it seems what they actually value is spending time outdoors instead of material belongings. Despite that, there are still some items that have the ability to enhance their outdoor adventures that much more. Coming from someone who loves travel and the outdoors, these gifts are sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
*Please note: All of the products listed in this post are my personal recommendations (and…what I would actually want as gifts!) and may contain affiliate links. You won’t be paying a cent more, but the small affiliate commission I receive will help keep the blog running and content coming to you. Thanks!
Rumpl Outdoor Blanket
The Rumpl Puffy Blanket is a high performance indoor/outdoor blanket that provides optimal warmth in a variety of conditions and climates.
It’s meant to handle the outdoors, meaning it’s lightweight, durable, waterproof and resistant to odors, stains, and pet hair. How is it so warm? It’s made of the ultra-warm synthetic materials found in premium sleeping bags and insulated puffy jackets.
Foldable Portable Solar Charger
If you need battery life for any reason on your hiking or camping trip, this foldable portable solar charger is a powerhouse of a tool to have with you. It’s slim, lightweight, easy to pack, and is able to power up everything from a phone to even a laptop. The coolest feature is that it comes with carabiner hooks so you can clip it to the outside of your pack during your hike to get it powered up.
Ultralight Portable Camping Chair
This lightweight chair provides all the comfort and portability without the bulk associated with most outdoor chairs. It packs down to about the size of a loaf bread and weighs less than a bottle of wine, so it’s a must-pack for that next camping trip or outdoor barbeque. The Helinox Sunset Chair is the best option for you if you want something with more traditional back support similar to the support offered by heftier car camping chairs.
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The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small
With 1,000 adventures for all ages, it’s never too soon or too late to begin the things you’ve only dreamed of doing. This invaluable guide to fun, once-in-a-lifetime activities features an eclectic range of travel activities related to self-improvement, adrenaline drivers, natural wonders, cultural experiences, culinary delights, and more. With ideas spanning all over the globe, The Bucket List is the perfect gift for the passionate traveler.
United States Scratch Off Map


Discover the treasures of the country, from sea to shining sea! National parks, major landmarks, highways and Route 66. The perfect gift so the road tripper in your life can track their travels and show it off to the world!
JBL Flip Waterproof Speaker
Photo Lens Kit
There are a lot of amazing sights to capture outdoors, and your phone camera can only go so far. Why carry around a bulky and extremely pricey digital camera which can be lost or broken? This 4-in-1 cell phone camera lens kit is super compact and has everything you need to mimic those DSLR shots. The telephoto lens takes great long-distance shots; and the Fisheye, Macro, and wide-angle lenses are fun closer shot lenses.
Multisport GPS Watch
Combine style and adventure with the new Garmin Fenix 5, one of the best multisport outdoor watches on the market. Complete with a wide range of tracking capabilities, plus built-in GPS and smart notifications, this versatile, lightweight device has you covered no matter the travel adventure. It’s already elegant looking, but they also have QuickFit interchangeable bands to take it one step further (in premium leather, metal, or silicone).
Portable Wash Bag
A modern take on the old-fashioned washboard: hundreds of internal Scrubba nodules efficiently clean clothes in minutes. This apparatus produces a machine quality wash whenever and wherever you want. Where was this when I was inefficiently washing each article of clothing by hand? This is one of the best travel gadgets for campers, backpackers, and adventurers.
GoPro HERO7
Share experiences you can’t capture with your phone. HERO7 White is tough, tiny, totally waterproof—and up for any adventure.
Joby GorillaPod
My photography life changed for the better after I discovered this genius tripod. It easily attaches to different objects, so you can shoot photos from the side of a balcony or hanging off a tree. It’s bendy so packing it with you will be a breeze. Works with GoPro’s too!
Flip Belt
Thief proof! I used a Flip Belt whenever I’m out exploring, and it doubles as a running belt. This thing doesn’t budge or jiggle at all when running, plus it’s super comfortable!
Jetboil Flash Cooking System
This is Jetboil’s fastest-ever stove, a backcountry cooking system that cuts a full minute off of Jetboil’s best boil time. I personally love whipping my Jetboil out while camping to boil water in under 1 minute.
Fjallraven Kanken Mini
A super iconic backpack that any outdoor lover would be happy to get their hands on! This is the perfect mini travel backpack, sized to fit water, snacks, phone, and a travel camera. It’s adventure-ready, since it’s dirt-resistant, water-resistant, and easily wipes clean. Looking for something larger? Check out their full-sized option as well.
ENO Travel Hammock

A hammock is a great gift for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. This can be strung up in the woods, between palm trees on the beach, on boats, and even on balconies. The ENO Hammock is extremely strong, lightweight, and easy to pack into a travel bag.
Teva Hiking Sandals 
The ultimate adventure sandals! They can be worn for lounging, traveling, light hiking, showering, and even with socks.
Leatherman Wave+
I can’t tell you how many instances I’ve needed a nail clipper, wine opener, or knife while I was camping/traveling. Well, this is the solution. Make someone’s life easier with this 18-in-one tool.
Foxelli USB Rechargeable Headlamp Flashlight
A headlamp is whatever, but a headlamp that is rechargeable by USB? Super cool. This model is a lot brighter than their cheaper version and provides 100 hours of constant light (as opposed to 30 hours for their cheaper model).
Looking for something techier? Check out additional travel gadgets here. Happy shopping!
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