Ten Gifts An Outdoorsman Would Appreciate
If you have an outdoorsman in your life waiting for the warmer weather of spring, it might be a good time to get them a gift.
You can help your adventurer celebrate their desire to head out in the wild for some fun with something new they haven’t bought for themselves. Even if you’re confused about what to buy, you’ll find some tried and true items that make any wilderness enthusiast happy to have something new and fun to use. Here are ten gifts that might be just right for the hiker, climber, kayaker, fisherman, or hunter in your life.
Salomon Quest 4 Hiking Boots
Almost everyone who loves to spend time outdoors also enjoys the benefits of a great pair of hiking boots. These Quest 4 models bring lightweight materials and the rugged toughness needed for your adventurer to have a great time on the trails. These boots have an easy fast-lacing system to make it simple for your friend to tighten the laces and head to the top of the peak. If you’re unsure what to buy, these hiking boots can be the perfect gift.
Ka-Bar Fighting Knife
Ka-Bar is one of the top knife brands in the world. This brand is so famous and dependable that the U.S. Marine Corps trust it. Because of the usefulness and effectiveness of these knives in battle, other military organizations also adopted them. Regardless of where your outdoorsman explores, they will appreciate an impressive Ka-Bar fighting knife. This knife is great for cutting up food, splitting kindling, and cutting twine needed when camping. Everyone needs a knife, and this is one of the best.
Black Diamond Storm 400 Headlamp
Anyone who spends time in the wilderness knows the benefits of a headlamp that lights the way and gives them the visibility desired. Why buy a headlamp instead of a traditional flashlight? A headlamp allows the adventurer to keep their hand’s free while using the light for whatever you’re working on. If you’re not sure what to get the wilderness explorer among your group, they will love this Black Diamond headlamp that shines the way.
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
If the outdoorsman in your group is a novice in the wilderness, they could use a book to give them more information about what to expect and how to prepare. This book is filled with this information. Whether your friend wants to go backpacking up a mountain, climbing on the side of a cliff, or an extreme adventure through the snow, this book can be their guide. There’s a lot of wisdom in these pages, giving your friend all the information needed to head out for some fun in places where most people never go.
Travel Magnetic Chess Mini Set
Does your outdoorsman also enjoy board games? If they typically head into the wilderness with others, this chess game can give them something fun to do during their downtime. This miniature set fits into a backpack, which makes it ideal for camping trips, canoe adventures, or overnight hiking fun. The compact and lightweight sizes are perfect for fun in the wilderness, and the magnetic feature helps avoid losing any of the pieces.
Zippo Typhoon Match Kit
Having a set of dry matches at the campsite is the perfect tool for starting a fire. The challenge is arriving at the camp with dry games, especially if you’ve been hiking all day. These matches are four inches long and give you a long burn to ensure you can start a fire, light a gas lamp, or fire up the stove while on a campout. Give this package of matches a gift to your friend who loves to go camping several times a year.
Anker Nebula Mini-Projector
No matter where your favorite outdoorsman goes, they take their cell phones along with them. If they have a way to project a show or movie onto the side of the tent, everyone in their group can enjoy the show. That’s precisely what this little device is meant for. The screencast can be up to 100 inches wide, and it offers 360-degree surround sound capabilities. Some built-in apps, including Netflix and YouTube, allow your friend to stream videos without another device.
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Z Trekking Poles
Hikers and backpackers love this set of poles when they move from one location. These poles allow for better stability and strength on the trails. You’ll admire the lightweight and compact build of these poles that are easy to use and fold up to fit in your backpack when not in use. Whether your friend enjoys hiking on low peaks, on flat ground, or loves to head up to some mountaintops, these poles are the right ones to help them go wherever they want.
MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit
If your friend loves to go backpacking, this little stove is the right choice. This model is lightweight, easy to carry, and it collapses down to fit in their backpack easily. The outdoorsman in your life will love how easy it is to use this stove and enjoy a hot meal out on the trails. No more cold and dry food for them. This little stove makes it easy for them to heat a cup of water or a whole pot, whichever is needed.
Rumpl Original Puffy Recycled Blanket
Everyone needs a blanket out on the trials, and your friend will love this model from Rumpl. This blanket is made of post-consumer recycled materials. It’s made to be durable and eco-friendly, offering your backpacker an easy way to warm up when they get to the area where they will camp for the night. Hunters love to stay warm under this blanket while waiting for the game to arrive, and campers swear by this hot and sustainable blanket.