50 Best Backpacking Gifts Under $50 (2023) – GWC Mag

It can be difficult to pick good backpacking gifts if you’re not a backpacker or hiker. That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of great backpacking gifts for $50 or less to help you get your backpacking friends gifts that they’ll appreciate. If you want to spend more, we suggest giving them a gift card so they can pick out the gear they want.

Backpacking Gifts for $50 or less

1. Hyperlite Mountain Gear WP Backpack Shoulder Pocket: ($49) Holds a smartphone, w/ wallet compartment. Waterproof. A backpacker favorite.
2. Enlightened Equipment Rain Skirt: ($50) Much more comfortable than full rain pants in summer.
3. Zpacks Titanium Flask: ($50) Weighing just 3 oz, it holds 8.8 oz of liquid. Includes a titanium funnel for refills.
4. Gaia GPS Premium Subscription: ($32) One-year license to the leading Smartphone navigation app.
5. Ultralight Packing Pods: ($40) 3-pack of packing organizers designed to maximize backpack space
6. Luci Lantern: ($30) Solar-powered inflatable lantern. Super lightweight. Good for emergencies too.
7. Dirtsaw Poo Trowel: ($24) Tough ultralight trowel for digging catholes in rugged or rocky ground.
8. Six Moon Carbon Fiber Trekking Umbrella:($45) Ultralight sun and rain protection when hiking.
9. SOL Escape Lite Bivy: ($47) Multi-use emergency shelter and cold weather essential.
10. Thermacell Backpacker Mosquito Repeller: ($40) Ultralight sanity for summer camping. Highly effective.
11. Mystery Ranch Bear Spray Holster: ($32) Award-winning quick draw bear strap holster.
12. Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat: ($42) Popular sun hat that provides head and neck protection.
13. Sven Saw: ($45) Ultralight folding saw that’s handy for cutting firewood and trail maintenance.
14. Soto Amicus Stove and Cook Set:  ($50) Very powerful canister stove and cook set.
15. Toaks Titanium Alcohol Stove: ($35) Ultralight alcohol backpacking stove. Super easy to use.
16. Snow Peak Titanium Trek 700 Mug: ($50) Ultralight cook pot that doubles as a bowl and mug.
17. Snow Peak Kettle Cook Pot 1 qt: ($37) Unique stainless kettle with folding handles, fold-down bail, and spout. Perfect for use over a fire or with any type of stove.
18. Darn Tough Hiker Boot Cushion Hiking Socks: ($27) Backpackers favorite. Super durable and comfortable.
19. Norwegian Kuska Mug: ($32) Hand-carved hardwood mug. Clips to your backpack. Drink naturally.
20. Black Diamond Astro 300-R Headlamp: ($40) Rechargeable headlamp with easy-to-remember control sequence.

Backpacking Gifts for $25 or less

1. Injinji Liner Socks: ($12) Socks with distinct toes that stop hiking blisters in their tracks.
2. Chicken Tramper Gear Hiker Wallet ($17): Ultralight wallet for securely carrying cash, ID, and credit cards.
3. Kula Cloth Reusable Antimicrobial Pee Cloth: ($20) For women. A zero-waste alternative to toilet paper when you have to pee. It’s a pretty sensible gift that will be appreciated.
4. Swiss Army Knife Classic: ($22) Smallest Swiss Army Knife with scissors. Thin and lightweight.
5. Jetboil Coffee Press. ($21) Turns a Jetboil stove into a French press.
6. Ruffwear Quencher Dog Bowl: ($20) Fold-flat packable dog bowl for the trail. A classic.
7. Tenkara Fishing Pouch: ($25) Minimalist neck pouch that holds a fly box, tippet, and nippers.
8. Outdoor Research ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Gloves: ($30) Cooling Gloves for hiking sun protection.
9. Ultrafire Knife: ($20) Ultralight skeleton knife with a built-in firestarter just-in-case
10. Morsel Spork: ($15) Combination fork and spoon, with an edge that is strong enough to cut. Awesome.
11. CNOC Vecto 3L Squeezable Water Bottle: ($25) Compatible with all Sawyer filters. A backpacker favorite.
12. Possum Down Gloves: ($25) Super warm, lightweight wool gloves from New Zealand. A cult favorite.
13. Replens Silicone Lubricant: ($15) Dual use silicone lubricant to prevent skin chafing.
14. pStyle Personal Urination Device: ($12) This reusable device lets women pee standing up like a man.
15. allmansright Holster Stake Sack: ($16) Very durable tent sake stack that’s hard to lose.
16. Crossbands Silicone Elastic Bands: ($19) 20-pack of assorted 4-way elastic bands for packing pots and gear.
17. Justin’s UL Water Bottle Pocket: ($17) Popular bottle holder for backpack shoulder straps.
18. The Stanley Adventure Camp Cookset: ($18) Great little cookpot for boiling water or making coffee.
19. Platypus 1L Clear Foldable Bottle: ($13) Incredibly useful and durable folding water bottle.
20. Matador Waterproof Pill Canister: ($20) Waterproof, 7-day pill organizer for medications. Priceless!

Backpacking Gifts for $10 or less

1. Dehydrated Sriracha Hot Sauce ($6): A must-have addition to spice up bland camping meals.
2. Hanging Tent Organizer: ($10) 4-pocket mesh hanging organizer for tents. Handy for glasses, phones, etc.
3. Folding Foam Sit Pad: ($10) Keeps your bum clean and dry when you sit on a rock to rest.
4. Swiss Army Knife Replacement Tweezers: ($10) A 6-pack of Swiss Army Knife replacement tweezers.
5. Jetboil Fuel Can Stabilizer: ($7) Prevents tip-overs. Works with any fuel canister. Totally worth the weight.
6. Dr. Bronner’s Soap: ($4) A minty revelation. The 2 oz size is perfect for backpacking.
7. CuloClean Portable Bidet: ($10) Screws onto a soda bottle, for washing the salt and stink off at night.
8. Leukotape P Sports Tape: ($10) Great blister prevention tape that is popular with all backpackers.
9. Nite Ize LED Micro Lantern: ($10) Clips to a hammock ridgeline or to gear loops in a tent.
10. Gossamer Gear Bamboo Long-Handle Spoon: ($7) Unlike metal, bamboo does not conduct heat, stain, or absorb flavors.

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