Aerial view of snow covered forest trees
Aerial view of snow covered forest trees

Our Picks for the Best Hiking, Camping, and Outdoor Gear of the Season

Here's a list of the gear we enjoyed using over the past year, all of which would make perfect outdoor-themed gifts.

With such a bounty of gear saturating the outdoor hiking and camping markets, picking the perfect items can seem like a hit or miss proposition.

That's why we're here to lend a hand, by compiling the ultimate outdoor-themed gear list filled with cool and functional stuff we've had the pleasure of trying out ourselves.

Here are 21 gifts that get our seal of approval, and are guaranteed to bring glee to any hiker or camper if they receive it on Christmas morning.

See the full list by Justin Hoffman on Wide Open Space's website here.

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

Zoe Gates
Editor at Backpacker

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
Senderista

Menciones en los medios de comunicación

For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

Philip Werner
Author and Backpacker