10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Outdoor Lovers
Having a difficult time coming up with gift ideas for the outdoorsy people in your life? Worry not! We have created a list of our 10 favorite stocking-sized gifts for hikers, campers, and travelers. These items are small, light weight, and essential! You’re outdoorsy friends or family will not be disappointed.
Darn Tough Hiker Socks
These are the best darn socks! Darn Tough Hiker Socks are our go to socks for hiking, backpacking, and all outdoor activities. The merino wool-based material is durable and works some sort of black magic to keep your feet from reaching their stink potential. They come in Men’s and Women’s, and have different thicknesses to match any climate for adventure. Not to mention, they have an unconditional lifetime guarantee: “If our socks are not the most comfortable, durable and best fitting socks you have ever owned, return them for another pair. No strings. No conditions. Socks guaranteed for life.” We have used these for countless adventures over the past four years, and there is not a single hole to show for it. 10/10 would get excited to have these in my stocking.
Sawyer Straw
Sawyer Straws have changed the way we hike. I do not miss iodine flavored water, long waits for filtration, and heavy backpacks. This mini water filtration system allows you to utilize all the natural streams and creeks while producing purified, delicious water. It is perfect for everything from long backpacking trips to traveling abroad where tap and bottle water cannot be trusted to your emergency go bag.
Leatherman Multi Tool
The great outdoors is a wonderful place. But, every now and then, you can almost guarantee to find yourself in a situation where you need to fix something. A Leatherman Multi Tool is the perfect item to keep in you backpack when you find yourself in this predicament. We have the Leatherman WAVE+ Multi Tool, which is fully loaded with 18 tools. And if you’re lucky enough to avoid ever needing an emergency tool to fix your gear, a Leatherman Multi Tool will still come in handy as it saves space by combining your every day tools, perfect for compact travelers.
Rechargeable Headlamp
One of the most underrated items when camping is a quality headlamp. We love rechargeable headlamps because you never have to worry about having extra batteries around. The Petzl Actik Core Headlamp is easy to use, compact, and the last headlamp you’ll ever need to buy!
Enamel Camping Mug
A lightweight, enamel camping mug is essential for all hikers, campers, and outdoors lovers alike. How else will you enjoy your morning cup of coffee? Our new two-sided Weekend Wanderer Enamel Mug is perfect to clip on a backpack, or hang in your camper’s galley.
Portable Coffee Grinder
There is nothing quite like fresh ground coffee on a mountain top. With the Soulhand Portable Coffee Grinder Set you can grind your coffee and make it, all in one place. This grinder is compact, light weight, and requires no electricity.
Camping Cutlery
Quality, reusable cutlery is a great gift for any outdoorsy person. We love UCO products! Our favorite are the UCO Utility 3-in-1 Combo. They are eco friendly, lightweight, and stack to take up minimal space. UCO Utensils are made from BPA and phthalate-free high-strength, reinforced glass nylon for durability and temperature resistance. If you like more of a blade, try the UCO Switch Spork 2-Piece Integrated Camping Utensil Set.
Portable Charger
When you’re off the beaten path, having a portable charger is a must. The Goal Zero Sherpa 40 Recharger is slim, sleek and durable. The lithium ion polymer battery can be charged with an outlet or solar and can charge a cell phone 3-4 times. For a less expensive, smaller option, try the Goal Zero Sherpa 15 Recharger.
Pocket Farkle
We have played Farkle in my family for as long as I can remember. It’s a six dice game, and the size of a film canister. As a kid, we’d play Farkel on airplanes, waiting for our food at restaurants, and practically any other place where four kids needed to be preoccupied. My mom always kept a set in her purse. Now, this game goes on all our backpacking, bike-packing, and teardrop trips with us.
Solar Powered String Lights
Whether you’re on a road trip, camping in a tent, or hanging outside, Luci Solar String Lights make any occasion more fun. These string lights are light weight and last up to 20 hours on a single charge, making them the perfect way to light up any space. They are available in white or colored lights.