Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Best Gifts For Hikers

Hikers often know what to do with shopping for or preparing their gear before heading out on their adventures. This holiday season, why not give them something extra to help with their next outing. From the next local outing to a new location, here is a mix of hiking-related products that can assist in various ways.

BioLite HeadLamp 325, $49.95

New for fall 2022, this BioLite’s entry-level headlamp was designed to have more brightness with the same runtime in an ultra-lightweight package. Its beam distance measures 75 meters (82 yards) and its light mode settings range white spot, white strobe, red flood and red strobe. It can run for 40 hours on low and on high for five hours.

Uncharted Supply Co. Park Pack, $119

The Park Pack is a lightweight hip pack that allows hikers to bring along their essentials, without interfering with the pure experience of their adventure. The Park Pack holds two water bottles and features enough room to store first aid, a jacket, a cellphone and essential snacks. The pack’s narrow design and wide hip straps also provide hikers with lower back support and very little ‘flop,’ Its waterproof construction is made to enable that their gear will stay dry so their hike can continue, rain or shine.

Rezip Gallon Bag 4-Pack, $24.99

For hikers who want to avoid single-use plastics but still need to carry snacks and other perishables, these reusable gallon bags can provide a solid compromise. The Rezip Gallon Bag 4-Pack is said to be both BPA-free and lead-free PEVA but also lightweight yet tough enough to handle continuous reuse. The double-lock closure is designed to seal tight, locking air out and liquids in.

ICEMULE Coolers, $59.95 To $349.95

ICEMULE Coolers has a product line specifically geared to day hiking. This interesting cooler collection is designed to be portable and hands-free while ensuring that the beverages and foods you’re carrying along all day stay cold. They do so by being able to retain ice for 24-plus hours. These models come in various color and pattern combinations.

Adventure Ready Brands Mountain Hiker Medical Kit, $29.99

For overnight adventures, this Mountain Hiker Medical Kit contains first aid supplies to treat common on-the-trail injuries and illnesses. This compact hiking first aid kit prepares you and your hiking party for whatever you may experience during a weekend on the trail.

Freshé Meals, 10 Packs of Various Flavors, $39.99

Food that is brought on hikes is never fancy, but Freshé Meals offer meal options that are portable, flavorful, small and ready to eat. They’re made wild-caught tuna or Atlantic salmon and infused with savory herbs and spices. Freshé Meals don’t require heating or refrigeration and are stored in BPA-free tins, and gluten-free and GMO-free. Selections include Sicilian Caponata, Provence Nicoise, Aztec Ensalada, Thai Sriracha, Moroccan Tagine, and Barcelona Escalivada.

Rawlogy Cork Massage Ball, starting at $14.99

When sudden pain or cramping comes up while hiking, or have an issue like Plantar Fascilitis, the Rawlogy Cork Massage Ball is a portable rolling self-care tool that can relieve tired feet and sore muscles. It is made of 100 percent recycled cork and lightweight. Sizes accommodate all body parts—from the tiny muscles in your hands and wrists that get sore from holding trekking poles, to the lower back and foot massage needed from walking all day long. Rawlogy also has pledged 5 percent of their annual profits to go to the National Forest Foundation.

Six Moon Designs Pack Liners, $20

Designed to fit inside of your pack, Six Moon Designs Pack Liners help protect your gear from the outside elements. The pack liner is a 50 liter, roll-top bag weighing just three ounces, made with waterproof material and taped seams to keep everything inside dry. It includes a D-ring for hanging and comes in fun color choices.

WORN T3 Hike Sock, $24

WORN’s T3 Hike Sock combines the lightweight and fitted nature of an athletic sock with the performance of a full-cushion hiker. They help to keep sweat at bay and they’re also made to more sustainable. These socks are designed to be worn with heavy or light hiking boots or anything build for the backcountry.

All Better Co. Don’t Scratch That Pen, $15

Bug bites while hiking can be inevitable but All Better Co.’s Don’t Scratch That Pen makes for a source of relief and a stocking stuffer. This easy on-the-go applicator can be applied bug bites and mysterious itchy patches that suddenly pop up. The pen contains ingredients to soothe and rehydrate your skin. Along with 20 milligrams of premium grade hemp-derived CBD, the pen is made up of ingredients including jojoba seed oil, oat kernel and coconut oil.

Forme Arch Booster Socks, $29

If your hiking has you on your feet all day, Forme’s Arch Booster Socks applies the company’s patented wearable technology to improves the body’s alignment. These socks are designed to re-align your flat feet by engaging your small foot muscles for better balance, mobility, and recovery.

UCO ECO Switch Spork, $9.99

The UCO ECO Switch Spork is a two-piece fork and knife/spoon combo that locks together to create an extra-long utensil perfect for digging into freeze-dried meals and deep containers on the trail. It’s made from 100 percent recycled plastic, and BPA-free plus dishwasher and microwave safe. It also comes in various colors.

AllTrails Pro App Subscription, $35.99

A subscription to AllTrails Pro, the premium version of an app by the digital trail guide company, has some new nifty features. New 3D Maps provides the user a sense of the trail experience before ever stepping foot outside. The feature shows the trail’s terrain and elevation to help users know what to expect before hitting the trail. Also, the new Recent Trail Conditions feature is powered by the company’s global community of users, who give insight to whether trails were recently muddy, slippery, icy, buggy, or snowy. This information gives users information to plan ahead, and make informed decisions on how to prepare, dress and what gear to bring.

Zip Hers, various apparel and accessories, starting at $20

Zip Hers is a line of apparel designed to help women with something they have to think about. A female-owned-and-operated company, this line of sustainably made pants, shorts, leggings and capris are equipped with a zipper that opens from the front waistband to the back waistband so women can easily do number one while keeping their pants pulled up. For example, the Trailblazer 2.0($100) is a traditional style hiking pant that includes the ZipHers Zipper.

Kahtoola EXOspikes, $62.95

Kahtoola’s EXOspikes cater to hikers who like to stay active outside in wintry weather—and avoid the possibility of slipping and falling. Their traction is ideal for hiking in snowy and icy locales and is also designed for use on pavements and off-road. So you can put them on while navigating through ice parking lots at the trailhead.

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