The holiday season is upon us. While the cold and wet might mean the end of the hiking season for some, there are quite a few outdoor enthusiasts that hit the trail year-round regardless of conditions. With that in mind, I've put together a gift guide of items to suit every budget. The list contains useful items for the casual day hiker, the avid backpacker, and everyone in between. No matter what type of hiker you're shopping for this year, one or more of these items should be right up their alley.
Teko Socks
Teko produces comfortable, high quality, and sustainably made hiking socks. And I mean sustainable. Check out the list of things that Teko does to ensure top of the line quality with minimal environmental impact. Starting at $11.95 a pair.
Granger's G-Max Footwear Cleaner and Waterproofing Kit
The folks at Granger's specialize in environmentally friendly, water-based waterproofing. Granger's technology replicates the water-repellency that was applied to your gear when you bought it new. A G Max footwear cleaner and waterproofing kit is an inexpensive way to make sure your outdoor gear works better for longer. $13
GSI Outdoors Kitchen 11
This 11 piece kitchen set from GSI Outdoors has everything the outdoor chef could want, but in backpackable size. The Kitchen 11 is great for car camping or backpacking. From prep, to cook, to clean-up, the set has it all in a compact, lightweight carry case. $32.95
Mountainsmith Deluxe Cooler Cube
The Deluxe Cooler Cube from Mountainsmith is waterproof-lined and collapsible. The cooler is ideal for camping, picnicking, or even easy day hikes. Featuring a fold down cup holder, mesh side pockets, and a bottle opener, the Deluxe Cooler Cube is a solid choice for those that like their meals roof-free. $40
Deuter Dream Lite 500
The Dream Lite 500 is an ideal sleeping bag for ultra-light backpacking or warm weather camping. At a scant 500 grams (or 1 lb 2 oz), Deauter has created an amazingly light, compact, and inexpensive bag for folks 6 feet and under. $78.95
Deuter Spectro AC 38
The Spectro AC 38 is another ultra-light item from Deuter. It is 2 lbs 9 oz of what you want an overnight backpack to be. The Aircomfort Flexlite back system gives you 25% less perspiration, with comfortable spring steel construction. Designed to carry 30 lbs or less, the Spectro AC 38 gives you everything you need in an ultra-light pack without the frills that add unwanted ounces. $149
Mountainsmith Lookout 45
The Lookout 45 is a rugged, recycled backpack from Mountainsmith. The 53 liter capacity pack is recycled from 20 plastic 16-ounce bottles and features separate sleeping bag compartment, detachable top lid, and options for snowboard/ski carry. The top lid converts into a lumbar pack or shoulder sling that has handy sizing/adjustment instructions sewn into it. $159
Lowa Zephyr GTX Lo
In my opinion, the handcrafted boots and shoes of Lowa are some of the finest available. The Zephyr GTX Lo is no exception. Comfortable, waterproof, and durable, these boots are great under all conditions. Lowa boots are simply a cut above. Take the time to thoroughly inspect a pair sometime and you'll see what I mean. $165
Deauter Kid Comfort III
Considered the Cadillac of kid carriers, the Kid Comfort III from Deuter sits at the top of the child carrier heap. The Kid Comfort III has all of the features you could want, and a couple you probably never even thought about. It is easily one of the most comfortable carriers on the market, for kids as well as parents. $279
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Great list! The kitchen set sounds like it would be super helpful.
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