Camping Gift Guide
If you’re shopping for a camping enthusiastic (or a camping family), we have you covered with Over 50 Gift Ideas for Campers.
Gift Guide for Campers
My brother is a camping fiend. He’s out hiking or camping nearly every weekend – even in the winter.
He comes by it honestly – my parents even went on a camping trip for their honeymoon. So, I’ve got a LOT of campers to shop for and since I was doing my research, I figured I’d share my findings with you, too!
The below list is some of Amazon’s most highly recommended camping gear. I’ve done my best to include the pricing at the time of posting but prices may have increased or decreased since then. There is a mix of gift ideas for solo campers and camping families.
Even at campsites, the water is often nonpotable, so I’ve also grabbed a Vecto and Hydroblu gravity filtering system which is great for filtering water on the go, removing 99.9999% of bacteria. I usually bring enough fresh water, but in case I fall short I’m glad to have something to fall back on!
I also highly recommend bringing a fully equipped first aid kit, whether homemade or store-bought.
Tents and Sleeping Gear
1. Ozark Trail 10-Person 3-Room XL Family Cabin Tent $84+
2. Sundome 4 Person Tent $63 (Green and Navy color options)
3. SEMOO Water Resistant 5 Person 3-Season Lightweight Family Dome Tent for Camping with Carry Bag $80
4. Sundome 2 Person Tent $44 (Green and Navy color options)
5. Coleman 2000018295 8-Person Instant Tent $191 Black (14×10 Feet)
6. WofWise Portable Waterproof Pop up Tent $39 Camping Beach Toilet Shower Changing Room Outdoor Bag
7. Coleman Tenaya Lake 8 Person Fast Pitch Instant Cabin Camping Tent w/ WeatherTec $142
8. Ohuhu Double Sleeping Bag $47 with 2 Pillows and a Carrying Bag for Camping, Backpacking, Hiking
9. Freeland Camping Self Inflating Sleeping Pad with Attached Pillow $33 Lightweight Air Sleeping Pads
10. Trekology Ultralight Inflating Travel/Camping Pillow $15
11. Coleman Steel Creek 6 Person Fast Pitch Dome with Screenroom $134
12. Regalo My Cot Portable Bed, Royal Blue $23 (I use these with my daycare kids and they are great for kids!)
New addition: since originally publishing this guide, I found this Sorison Camping blanket which is weatherproof, durable, warm and cozy.
Setting Up Camp
13. Solar Charger $21 8000mAh 3-Port USB and 21LED Light Solar Power Bank Portable Battery Cellphone Charger, Solar Panel for Emergency Outdoor Camping Hiking for IOS and Android cellphones (Black)
14. Dopobo Travelling Toiletry Bag $14 Portable Hanging Water-Resistant Wash Bag for Camping (army green)
15. ArcherOG Biodegradable Wipes for Camping $7 Aloe and Vitamin Enriched Extra Large 8 Inch by 11 Inch 30 Pack
16. Kalili Ultralight Aluminum Portable Folding Camping Table $25
17. Moon Lence Ultralight Portable Folding Camping Backpacking Chairs with Carry Bag $31
18. Lifeline 85-Piece Large Hard Shell First Aid Kit $10
19. SOG Entrenching Tool Folding Shovel $20 High Carbon Steel Handle, Nylon Carry Case, Powder Coat Finish
20. Youphoria Sport Multi-purpose Travel Towel $10
21. Vont Bright 2 Pack Portable Outdoor LED Camping Lantern $18 Black, Collapsible
22. 2 Pack E-TRENDS Portable LED Lantern Tent Light Bulb for Camping $8
23. Portable LED Camping Lantern with Ceiling Fan $14
Camp Cooking
23. Camp Kitchen Utensil Organizer Travel Set – Portable 8 Piece Camping Utensils $24
24. Tapirus Extendable Roasting Sticks $14 4 Camping Sticks For Roasting S’mores, Marshmallows, Hot Dogs & Shish Kebabs
25. Texsport Heavy Duty Over Fire Camp Grill $19
26. Multi-Grill Spice and Herb Assortment Shaker $6+
27. Camping Cookware Mess Kit $19+ Backpacking Gear & Hiking Outdoors Bug Out Bag Cooking Equipment 10 Piece Cookset Plus Free Folding Spork, Nylon Bag, & Ek
28. Coleman Folding Double Wash Basin $11
29. Stansport Egg Container for Camping and Travel $4+
30. Coghlan’s Pop-Up Camp Trash Can $10+
31. SE KHK6320 Outdoor Tanto Knife with Fire Starter $8
32. Coleman Classic Propane Stove $42
33. Camping Coffee Percolator $22
Camping Extras
34. Winner Outfitters Double Camping Hammock $27 Lightweight Nylon Portable 118″(L) x 78″(W)
35. The Curse of the Campfire Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales by David Lubar $6
36. A2S Paracord Bracelet $9 K2-Peak Survival Gear Kit with Embedded Compass, Fire Starter, Emergency Knife & Whistle – Pack of 2 – Quick Release Slim Buckle Design
37. Coleman Oversized Quad Chair with Cooler $39
38. LE Headlamp LED $9 4 Modes Headlight, Battery Powered Helmet Light for Camping, Running, Hiking and Reading, 3 AAA Batteries Included
39. Hammock By Wise Owl Outfitters – Single Camping Hammock $25+
Entertainment
40. YAHTZEE National Parks Edition $16
41. FUN CAMPFIRE STORIES by John C Bradshaw $5
43. Spot It! Gone Camping Card Game $16
44. Spooky Campfire Stories: Outdoor Myths And Tales For All Ages by Amy Hoitsma
46. Camp Daze Mad Libs $5
47. Curious George Goes Camping by H. A. Rey $4
49. UNO Wilderness Game $9
Did I leave off any must-have camping items that you would recommend? Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know what you’d add to this list!