50 Best Backpacking Gifts Under $50 (2023)

It can be difficult to pick good backpacking gifts if you’re not an expert 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. Enlightened Equipment Rain Skirt: ($50) Much more comfortable than full rain pants in summer.
2. MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Canister Stove: ($49.95) Durable and lightweight folding canister stove. Lasts forever.
3. Zpacks Titanium Flask: ($49) Weighing just 3 oz, it holds 8.8 oz of liquid. Includes a titanium funnel for refills.
4. Hyperlite Mountain Gear WP Backpack Shoulder Pocket: ($49) Holds a smartphone, w/ wallet compartment. Waterproof. A backpacker favorite.
5. Enlightened Equipment Rain Mitts: ($35) 3-layer waterproof breathable rain mittens.
6. Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat: ($42) Popular sun hat that provides head and neck protection.
7. Trail Designs Caldera Cone: ($35) Ultralight stove system compatible with alcohol and solid fuel.
8. Sven Saw: ($45) Ultralight folding saw that’s handy for cutting firewood and trail maintenance.
9. Soto Amicus Stove and Cook Set:  ($45) Very powerful canister stove and cook set.
10. Ruffwear Quencher Dog Bowl: ($20) Fold-flat packable dog bowl for the trail. A classic.
11. Toaks Titanium Alcohol Stove: ($35) Ultralight alcohol backpacking stove. Super easy to use.
12. Gaia GPS Premium Subscription: ($32) One-year license to the leading Smartphone navigation app.
13. Ultralight Packing Pods: ($45) 3-pack of packing organizers designs to maximize backpack space
14. Mountain Hardwear Dome Perignon Hat: ($38) Super warm, windproof Polartec Hat. A classic!
15. Mystery Ranch Wing Man: ($45) Accessory chest pocket compatible with all backpacks.
16. Snow Peak Titanium Trek 700 Mug: ($49.95) Ultralight cook pot that doubles as a bowl and mug.
17. QiWiz Big Dig Titanium Trowel: ($29) Handmade Ultralight poo trowel that can dig through tough soil.
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. Six Moon Carbon Fiber Trekking Umbrella:($45) Ultralight sun and rain protection when hiking.

Backpacking Gifts for $25 or less

1. Swiss Army Knife Classic: ($22) Smallest Swiss Army Knife with scissors. Thin and lightweight.
2. Jetboil Coffee Press. ($19) Turns a Jetboil stove into a French press.
3. Hammock Ridgeline Organizer ($20) Hanging pocket organizer for glasses, headlamp, smartphone, etc.
4. Tenkara Fishing Pouch: ($25) Minimalist neck pouch that holds a fly box, tippet, and nippers.
5. Outdoor Research ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Gloves: ($25) Cooling Gloves for hiking sun protection.
6. uberleben Firesteel: ($18) Compact fire starter designed to light fires in any condition – 20,000 strikes.
7. Snowpeak Kettle Cook Pot 1 qt: ($25) Unique stainless kettle with folding handles, fold-down bail, and spout. Perfect for use over a fire or with any type of stove.
8. Toaks Titanium Windscreen: ($11) Super lightweight essential for alcohol and solid fuel camping stoves.
9. Luci Lantern: ($25) Solar-powered inflatable lantern. Super lightweight. Good for emergencies too.
10. Morsel Spork: ($13) 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. Simple Shower: ($15) Ultralight shower kit that connects to soda bottles.
14. MSR Windburner Coffee Press Kit: ($25) Got a Windburner? You can have coffee too.
15. Injinji Liner Socks: ($12) Socks with distinct toes that stop hiking blisters in their tracks.
16. allmansright Holster Stake Sack: ($16) Very durable tent sake stack that’s hard to lose.
17. Crossbands Silicone Elastic Bands: ($19) 20-pack of assorted 4-way elastic bands for packing pots and gear.
18. Justin’s UL Water Bottle Pocket: ($17) Popular bottle holder for backpack shoulder straps.
19. The Stanley Adventure Camp Cookset: ($14) Great little cookpot for boiling water or making coffee.
20. 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, although a little edgy.

Backpacking Gifts for $10 or less

1. Hanging Tent Organizer: ($10) 4-pocket mesh hanging organizer for tents. Handy for glasses, phones, etc.
2. Folding Foam Sit Pad: ($10) Keeps your bum clean and dry when you sit on a rock to rest.
3. Swiss Army Knife Replacement Tweezers: ($10) A 6-pack of Swiss Army Knife replacement tweezers.
4. Jetboil Fuel Can Stabilizer: ($7) Prevents tip-overs. Works with any fuel canister. Totally worth the weight.
5. Dr. Bronner’s Soap: ($4) A minty revelation. The 2 oz size is perfect for backpacking.
6. Platypus 1L Clear Foldable Bottle: ($10) Incredibly useful and durable folding water bottle.
7. CuloClean Portable Bidet: ($10) Screws onto a soda bottle, for washing the salt and stink off at night.
8. Leukotape P Sports Tape: ($7) 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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