40 Hiking Gift Ideas Available at REI Co-op 2023
High Performance Gear For Hikers & Backpackers
October 31, 2023 – Whether it’s a holiday, a birthday, or a treat-yourself, we’ve got you covered with 40 backpacking and hiking gift ideas from REI Co-op. Our team has over decades of collective experience on the trail, and we know what it’s like to receive perfectly gifted gear that matches our tastes and needs.
However, we’ve also received plenty of duplicative items and well-intentioned presents that we’d never actually take into the backcountry. The thing is, shopping for hikers is objectively difficult. Without explicitly asking, you may not know what your recipient’s gear preferences are, what they need, want, and especially what they already own. If you’re gifting a big-ticket item, we recommend checking in with your giftee. Snoop first before placing a big order!
As such, we’ve sorted our hiking gift ideas into five distinct categories based on genre, budget, and likelihood that they need or already have a particular item. We’re ultralight backpackers at heart, and all of these styles we use and love. Happy gifting, happy holidays, and happy hiking! Keep scrolling to grok the gear, or jump ahead by category.
5 Categories of Hiking Gift Ideas
- Supplies They Always Need (↓)
- Gadgets They May Not Have (↓)
- Surefire Hiking Clothes (↓)
- Winter Hiking Gift Ideas (↓)
- Splurge-Worthy Backpacking Gift Ideas (↓)
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