2016 Hunter, Fisherman, and Outdoorsman Gift Guide

My wife always tells me that there is no such thing as bad weather – just bad gear. Whether you're going camping in a National park, backpacking in the mountains, fishing in the ocean, or hunting in middle of nowhere, these suggestions will make great gifts for your favorite outdoorsman. As an avid outdoorsman myself, I can tell you that I have strong preferences about my gear. I don't want someone trying to buy me a base layer or boots because I really need to pick those out for myself. That being said, I would love to see a new electric lantern, water bottle, or pocket knife under the tree. That's the mindset I brought to building you this guide. I've hand-picked items that are sure to be a win, and I've avoided items that they'll want to pick out for themselves. This list is a long one, but I've tried to choose as many gift ideas as there are types of outdoorsmen!

Jump to Gift Ideas for:

Camping

Bag Chair

Coleman Coleman Kids Quad Chair

Under $20

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Heavy Duty Bag Chair

Quik Chair Heavy Duty Folding Camp Chair – Grey

Under $20

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Reclining Bag Chair

Kamp-Rite Folding Lounge Chair, Tan/Blue

Under $100

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Electric Lantern

Brightest LED Camping & Hurricane Lantern – Battery Operated – 500 Lumen – Runs Up to Six DaysContinuously

Under $50

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Flashlight

LE Adjustable Focus Mini LED Flashlight Torch, Zoomable, Super Bright, Batteries Included

Under $10

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Quilted Hammock

Best Choice Products Hammock Quilted Fabric With Pillow Double Size Spreader Bar, Green Stripe

Under $50

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Double Hammock with Rope Kit

Trek Light Gear Double Hammock with Rope Kit – The Original Brand of Best-Selling Lightweight Nylon Hammocks – Use for All Camping, Hiking, and Outdoor Adventures {Aqua/Charcoal}

Under $100

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Ultralight Hammock with Strap

Yes4All Ultra Light Hammocks – Blue/Orange with Tree Strap – 5EFDZ

Under $20

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Pop-Up Canopy Tent

AmazonBasics Pop-Up Canopy Tent – 10 x 10 ft

Under $100

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2 Person Tent

Kelty Gunnison 2.3 Tent with Footprint

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4 Person Tent

Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Tent

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6 Person Tent

Kelty Acadia 6 Tent

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Backpacking

Backpacking Stove

Etekcity Ultralight Portable Outdoor Backpacking Camping Stoves with Piezo Ignition

Under $10

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Mess Kit

Arcadia Outdoors Cookware Mess Kit for Camping, 11 Piece Cookset, Lightweight, Durable, & Compact, Includes Pots, Bowls, Utensils, & Firestarter

Under $20

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Compressible Pillow

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow Denim Medium

Under $20

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Lightweight Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Classic Regular

Under $20

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Ultralight Sleeping Bag

TETON Sports Tracker +5F Ultralight Sleeping Bag Perfect for Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping; Red/Grey

Under $100

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Backpacking Tent

Kelty 2 Person Venture Tent, Grey

Under $100

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Internal Frame Backpack

Osprey Men's Aether 70 Backpack, Arroyo Red, Small

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Hiking

Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

Under $50

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Hiking Hip Pack

Osprey Packs Talon 6 Hip Pack, Flame Orange, One Size

Under $50

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Hiking Daypack

Osprey Packs Pulsar Daypack

Under $100

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Optics

Value Binoculars

Celestron 71346 Outland X 8×42 Binoculars

Under $50

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Entry Level Binoculars

Celestron 71332 Nature DX 8×42 Binocular

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Lightweight Mid-Range Binoculars

Celestron 71404 TrailSeeker 8×42 Binoculars

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High Quality Binoculars

Celestron 71370 8×42 Granite Binocular

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Backcountry

Water Filter Straw

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

Under $20

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Water Filter Bottle

LifeStraw Go Water Bottle 1-Stage with Integrated 1000-Liter LifeStraw Filter, Blue

Under $50

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First Aid Kit

First Aid Only All-purpose First Aid Kit, Soft Case with Zipper, 299-Piece Kit, Large, Blue

Under $10

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Pair of Rechargeable Walkie Talkies

Motorola MS350R 35-Mile Talkabout Waterproof 2-Way Radio

Under $100

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Satellite Tracking Transponder

SPOT 3 Satellite GPS Messenger – Orange

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Knives

Victorinox Credit Card of Tools

Victorinox Swisscard Lite Pocket Tool, Ruby

Under $50

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Victorinox Swiss Army Spartan

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Spartan

Under $20

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Victorinox Hiker

Victorinox Swiss Army Hiker, Red,One Size

Under $50

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Victorinox Swiss Army EVOgrip 18

Victorinox Swiss Army EvoGrip S18 Swiss Army Knife

Under $50

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Victorinox Swiss Army Fieldmaster

Victorinox Swiss Army Fieldmaster Pocket Knife, Red,91mm

Under $50

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Victorinox Farmer

Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife

Under $50

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Victorinox Swiss Army Hunter

Victorinox Swiss Army Hunter XT Knife with Pouch, 111mm, Orange

Under $50

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Ka-Bar Tactical Knife

KA-BAR Fighting/Utility Serrated Edge Knife with Hard Sheath, Black

Under $100

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US Marine Corp Ka-Bar

KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corp Fighting Knife, Serrated

Under $100

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Folding, Serrated Pocket Knife

Gerber 06 FAST Knife, Serrated Edge, Tanto [30-000118]

Under $50

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Basic Leatherman Multi-Tool

Leatherman – Micra Multi-Tool, Stainless Steel

Under $20

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Full Leatherman Multi-Tool

Leatherman – Surge Multi-Tool, Black with Leather Sheath

Under $100

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Winter Activities

Hand Warmers

HotHands Hand Warmers 10 Pair Value Pack

Under $5

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Zippo Hand Warmer

Zippo 12-Hour Hand Warmer, Black Matte

Under $20

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Gore Tex Mittens

Gordini Gore-Tex Gauntlet Mitts – Men's

Under $50

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Soft Shell Jacket

Columbia Men's Ascender Hooded Softshell Jacket, Black, Small

Under $100

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Warm Winter Coat

Outdoor Research Men's Igneo Jacket, Black, Small

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Heated Scarf

FNDN Heated Scarf

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Heated Gloves

FNDN Heated Gloves, Small

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Rivers, Lakes, and Streams

Waders

Allen Brule River Bootfoot Chest Waders with Cleated Soles

Under $100

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Insulated Waders

Allen Big Timber Bootfoot Neoprene Chest Waders, Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Camo

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Small Trolling Motor

Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor

Under $100

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Trolling Motor

Minn Kota Endura MAX 55 Transom Mounted Trolling Motor, 36-Inch Shaft

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Inflatable Hunting and Fishing Kayak

Coleman Tahiti 2-Person Fishing Kayak

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Hunting

Deer Call

Hunters Specialties True Talker Deer Call

Under $10

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Duck Commander Triple Threat

Duck Commander ~ Triple Threat ~ Duck Hunting Call New

Under $50

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Turkey Call

Primos The Gobbler Shaker Call

Under $10

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Elk Call

Primos Hoochie Mama Call

Under $20

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Scent Killer Spray

Wildlife Research Scent Killer Gold Spray Combo Pack, 44-Ounce

Under $20

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Scent Safe Travel Bag

Hunters Specialties Scent-A-Way Scent-Safe Travel Bag

Under $50

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Vacuum Food Sealer

FoodSaver V2244 Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit

Under $100

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Hunting Blind

Evolved Ingenuity 1RX2S010 Hunting Doghouse Ground Blind, Camo Pattern, 60 x 60 x 66-In.

Under $100

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Trail Camera

Stealth Cam STC-P12 6.0 Megapixel Digital Scouting Camera, Tree Bark

Under $100

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Top Rated Trail Camera

Stealth Cam G42 No-Glo Trail Game Camera STC-G42NG

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360 Degree Trail Camera

Wild Game Innovations 360 Camera, Bark

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Continuous Shooting Game Camera

Day 6 Plotwatcher Pro HD Game Surveillance System

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Lase Rangefinder

Bushnell Michael Waddell Bone Collector Edition 4x 21mm Laser Rangefinder, Realtree Xtra Camo

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Thermal Hand Held Scope

FLIR Scout TK Pocket-Sized Thermal Monocular

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Biometric Rifle Safe for 3 Rifles

BARSKA Quick Access Biometric Safe

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14 Rifle Gun Safe

Mesa Safe Company MBF5922E 7.9 Cubic Foot 14 Rifle Gun Safe with Digital Lock

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Fishing

Knot Tying Assister

3M Scientific Anglers Tie-Fast Knot Tyer, Silver

Under $10

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Fishing Line Scissors

Rapala Super Line Scissors

Under $5

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Fishing Pliers

South Bend Bent Nose Pliers, 8-Inch

Under $5

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Long Nosed Pliers

Rapala 6 1/2 Stainless Steel Pliers

Under $10

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Hook Remover

Berkley Stainless Steel Hook Remover, Black

Under $10

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Quality Fillet Knife

Rapala 7 1/2″ Fish'n Fillet Knife / Single Stage Sharpener / Sheath

Under $20

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Fish Grippers

Rapala Floating Fish Gripper 6″

Under $10

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Catfish Skinner

Commercial Catfish Skinner

Under $10

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Mini Scale

Rapala Mini Digital Scale 25lb

Under $20

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Tournament Scale

Rapala Touch Screen Tourney Scale 15lb

Under $50

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Tackle Box

Plano 1354 4-By Rack System 3500 Size Tackle Box

Under $20

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Advanced Tackle Box

Plano 7771 Guide Series Tackle System

Under $50

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Smartphone Bluetooth Fish Finder

iBobber Wireless Bluetooth Smart Fish Finder for iOS and Android devices.

Under $100

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Boat Mounted Fish Finder

Garmin 010-01550-00 Striker 4 Bbuilt-in GPS Fish Finder

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Castable Smartphone Fish Finder

Deeper Smart Portable Fish Finder

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GPS Mapping Smartphone Fish Finder

Deeper Smart Sonar PRO+, 2.55″, Black

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Fish Finder with GPS and Side Imaging

Humminbird 409640-1 HELIX 5 SI Fish Finder with Side-Imaging and GPS

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Fly Fishing Starter Kit

Wakeman Charter Series Fly Fishing Combo with Carry Bag – Black

Under $50

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Fly Tying Starter Kit

Scientific Anglers Deluxe Fly Tying Kit

Under $50

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Weather

Wind Speed Meter

Vaavud Wind Speed Meter with Smartphone App – New Red

Under $50

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Lightning Detector

AcuRite 02020 Portable Lightning Detector

Under $50

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Portable Emergency Weather Radio

Midland HH54VP Portable Emergency Weather Radio with SAME

Under $20

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Fire

Zippo Lighter

Zippo Color Ice Lighters

Under $20

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Fire Poker

Campfire Fire Place Tender Poker, Extra Long 36-inch

Under $20

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Fire Poker/ Wood Carrier

Grill Daddy King Tong Pro for Fire Pits or Fireplace 28″ Power Leverage Handle and Heat Shield Protects Hands from Flare-Ups; Heavy Duty Stainless Steel That Folds Away for Easy Storage

Under $50

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Firewood Tote

Portable Canvas Heavy Duty Log Carrier Makes Moving Logs Easy

Under $10

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