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!
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Camping
Bag Chair
Coleman Coleman Kids Quad Chair
Heavy Duty Bag Chair
Quik Chair Heavy Duty Folding Camp Chair – Grey
Reclining Bag Chair
Kamp-Rite Folding Lounge Chair, Tan/Blue
Electric Lantern
Brightest LED Camping & Hurricane Lantern – Battery Operated – 500 Lumen – Runs Up to Six DaysContinuously
Flashlight
LE Adjustable Focus Mini LED Flashlight Torch, Zoomable, Super Bright, Batteries Included
Quilted Hammock
Best Choice Products Hammock Quilted Fabric With Pillow Double Size Spreader Bar, Green Stripe
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}
Ultralight Hammock with Strap
Yes4All Ultra Light Hammocks – Blue/Orange with Tree Strap – 5EFDZ
Pop-Up Canopy Tent
AmazonBasics Pop-Up Canopy Tent – 10 x 10 ft
2 Person Tent
Kelty Gunnison 2.3 Tent with Footprint
4 Person Tent
Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Tent
6 Person Tent
Kelty Acadia 6 Tent
Backpacking
Backpacking Stove
Etekcity Ultralight Portable Outdoor Backpacking Camping Stoves with Piezo Ignition
Mess Kit
Arcadia Outdoors Cookware Mess Kit for Camping, 11 Piece Cookset, Lightweight, Durable, & Compact, Includes Pots, Bowls, Utensils, & Firestarter
Compressible Pillow
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow Denim Medium
Lightweight Sleeping Pad
Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Classic Regular
Ultralight Sleeping Bag
TETON Sports Tracker +5F Ultralight Sleeping Bag Perfect for Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping; Red/Grey
Backpacking Tent
Kelty 2 Person Venture Tent, Grey
Internal Frame Backpack
Osprey Men's Aether 70 Backpack, Arroyo Red, Small
Hiking
Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Hiking Hip Pack
Osprey Packs Talon 6 Hip Pack, Flame Orange, One Size
Hiking Daypack
Osprey Packs Pulsar Daypack
Optics
Value Binoculars
Celestron 71346 Outland X 8×42 Binoculars
Entry Level Binoculars
Celestron 71332 Nature DX 8×42 Binocular
Lightweight Mid-Range Binoculars
Celestron 71404 TrailSeeker 8×42 Binoculars
High Quality Binoculars
Celestron 71370 8×42 Granite Binocular
Backcountry
Water Filter Straw
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Water Filter Bottle
LifeStraw Go Water Bottle 1-Stage with Integrated 1000-Liter LifeStraw Filter, Blue
First Aid Kit
First Aid Only All-purpose First Aid Kit, Soft Case with Zipper, 299-Piece Kit, Large, Blue
Pair of Rechargeable Walkie Talkies
Motorola MS350R 35-Mile Talkabout Waterproof 2-Way Radio
Satellite Tracking Transponder
SPOT 3 Satellite GPS Messenger – Orange
Knives
Victorinox Credit Card of Tools
Victorinox Swisscard Lite Pocket Tool, Ruby
Victorinox Swiss Army Spartan
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Spartan
Victorinox Hiker
Victorinox Swiss Army Hiker, Red,One Size
Victorinox Swiss Army EVOgrip 18
Victorinox Swiss Army EvoGrip S18 Swiss Army Knife
Victorinox Swiss Army Fieldmaster
Victorinox Swiss Army Fieldmaster Pocket Knife, Red,91mm
Victorinox Farmer
Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife
Victorinox Swiss Army Hunter
Victorinox Swiss Army Hunter XT Knife with Pouch, 111mm, Orange
Ka-Bar Tactical Knife
KA-BAR Fighting/Utility Serrated Edge Knife with Hard Sheath, Black
US Marine Corp Ka-Bar
KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corp Fighting Knife, Serrated
Folding, Serrated Pocket Knife
Gerber 06 FAST Knife, Serrated Edge, Tanto [30-000118]
Basic Leatherman Multi-Tool
Leatherman – Micra Multi-Tool, Stainless Steel
Full Leatherman Multi-Tool
Leatherman – Surge Multi-Tool, Black with Leather Sheath
Winter Activities
Hand Warmers
HotHands Hand Warmers 10 Pair Value Pack
Zippo Hand Warmer
Zippo 12-Hour Hand Warmer, Black Matte
Gore Tex Mittens
Gordini Gore-Tex Gauntlet Mitts – Men's
Soft Shell Jacket
Columbia Men's Ascender Hooded Softshell Jacket, Black, Small
Warm Winter Coat
Outdoor Research Men's Igneo Jacket, Black, Small
Heated Scarf
FNDN Heated Scarf
Heated Gloves
FNDN Heated Gloves, Small
Rivers, Lakes, and Streams
Waders
Allen Brule River Bootfoot Chest Waders with Cleated Soles
Insulated Waders
Allen Big Timber Bootfoot Neoprene Chest Waders, Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Camo
Small Trolling Motor
Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor
Trolling Motor
Minn Kota Endura MAX 55 Transom Mounted Trolling Motor, 36-Inch Shaft
Inflatable Hunting and Fishing Kayak
Coleman Tahiti 2-Person Fishing Kayak
Hunting
Deer Call
Hunters Specialties True Talker Deer Call
Duck Commander Triple Threat
Duck Commander ~ Triple Threat ~ Duck Hunting Call New
Turkey Call
Primos The Gobbler Shaker Call
Elk Call
Primos Hoochie Mama Call
Scent Killer Spray
Wildlife Research Scent Killer Gold Spray Combo Pack, 44-Ounce
Scent Safe Travel Bag
Hunters Specialties Scent-A-Way Scent-Safe Travel Bag
Vacuum Food Sealer
FoodSaver V2244 Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit
Hunting Blind
Evolved Ingenuity 1RX2S010 Hunting Doghouse Ground Blind, Camo Pattern, 60 x 60 x 66-In.
Trail Camera
Stealth Cam STC-P12 6.0 Megapixel Digital Scouting Camera, Tree Bark
Top Rated Trail Camera
Stealth Cam G42 No-Glo Trail Game Camera STC-G42NG
360 Degree Trail Camera
Wild Game Innovations 360 Camera, Bark
Continuous Shooting Game Camera
Day 6 Plotwatcher Pro HD Game Surveillance System
Lase Rangefinder
Bushnell Michael Waddell Bone Collector Edition 4x 21mm Laser Rangefinder, Realtree Xtra Camo
Thermal Hand Held Scope
FLIR Scout TK Pocket-Sized Thermal Monocular
Biometric Rifle Safe for 3 Rifles
BARSKA Quick Access Biometric Safe
14 Rifle Gun Safe
Mesa Safe Company MBF5922E 7.9 Cubic Foot 14 Rifle Gun Safe with Digital Lock
Fishing
Knot Tying Assister
3M Scientific Anglers Tie-Fast Knot Tyer, Silver
Fishing Line Scissors
Rapala Super Line Scissors
Fishing Pliers
South Bend Bent Nose Pliers, 8-Inch
Long Nosed Pliers
Rapala 6 1/2 Stainless Steel Pliers
Hook Remover
Berkley Stainless Steel Hook Remover, Black
Quality Fillet Knife
Rapala 7 1/2″ Fish'n Fillet Knife / Single Stage Sharpener / Sheath
Fish Grippers
Rapala Floating Fish Gripper 6″
Catfish Skinner
Commercial Catfish Skinner
Mini Scale
Rapala Mini Digital Scale 25lb
Tournament Scale
Rapala Touch Screen Tourney Scale 15lb
Tackle Box
Plano 1354 4-By Rack System 3500 Size Tackle Box
Advanced Tackle Box
Plano 7771 Guide Series Tackle System
Smartphone Bluetooth Fish Finder
iBobber Wireless Bluetooth Smart Fish Finder for iOS and Android devices.
Boat Mounted Fish Finder
Garmin 010-01550-00 Striker 4 Bbuilt-in GPS Fish Finder
Castable Smartphone Fish Finder
Deeper Smart Portable Fish Finder
GPS Mapping Smartphone Fish Finder
Deeper Smart Sonar PRO+, 2.55″, Black
Fish Finder with GPS and Side Imaging
Humminbird 409640-1 HELIX 5 SI Fish Finder with Side-Imaging and GPS
Fly Fishing Starter Kit
Wakeman Charter Series Fly Fishing Combo with Carry Bag – Black
Fly Tying Starter Kit
Scientific Anglers Deluxe Fly Tying Kit
Weather
Wind Speed Meter
Vaavud Wind Speed Meter with Smartphone App – New Red
Lightning Detector
AcuRite 02020 Portable Lightning Detector
Portable Emergency Weather Radio
Midland HH54VP Portable Emergency Weather Radio with SAME
Fire
Zippo Lighter
Zippo Color Ice Lighters
Fire Poker
Campfire Fire Place Tender Poker, Extra Long 36-inch
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
Firewood Tote
Portable Canvas Heavy Duty Log Carrier Makes Moving Logs Easy