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The 11 Best Gifts for Hikers of 2025

Choosing a gift for an avid hiker can be a tricky task. Backpackers, especially ultralighters, are notoriously finicky about their gear and don’t take adding additional weight to their pack lightly. But these 11 gifts will make them think twice about their precious packing list. All of our picks are tested and approved by thru-hikers and Backpacker editors, ranging from a folding knife that will last generations to an ultralight down jacket and Garmin’s latest solar-powered GPS watch.

Continue reading to learn more about gifts for hikers, written by Maggie Slepian.

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Maggie Slepian

Maggie Slepian es escritora y editora a tiempo completo residente en Montana. Ha recorrido miles de kilómetros con mochila por todo Estados Unidos y es una ávida mochilera, escaladora y ciclista de montaña.

Su trabajo ha aparecido en Outside Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, Huffington Post, New York Magazine, Popular Mechanics y REI Co-op Journal, entre otros. Sus clientes van desde marcas como Osprey, Marmot y KOA hasta Appalachian Trail Conservancy y Montana Wilderness Association.

Maggie ha probado material profesionalmente durante los últimos siete años y es cofundadora de BackpackingRoutes.com. Cuando no está escribiendo, practica senderismo o enseña a su gato a caminar con correa.

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