27 Unique Camping Gifts for Her (2024 Gift Guide)
Do you have a friend who spends more time in a sleeping bag than in her own bed - or at least wishes she did? Are you stuck trying to select the perfect camping gift for her?
Picking a present for a woman who camps can seem overwhelming! There’s so much fun camping gear, it seems like she can never get enough stuff – but where do you start to choose the best camping gifts for her? We’ve got you covered with this list of unique camping gifts!
ABOUT THIS GUIDE TO UNIQUE CAMPING GIFTS FOR HER
We’ve made it super simple to find the right camping gift for her! This guide is split up into the following categories, so you can easily find exactly what you’re looking for:
Unique Camping Gifts for Her Under $25 - More than just stocking stuffers!
Entertaining Camping Gifts for Her - Fun ways to spend her time at camp.
Unexpectedly Practical Camping Gifts for Her - Surprisingly useful things to have around the campground.
Cozy Camping Gift Ideas for Her - Gifts to make her campsite more comfortable.
You can jump straight to the section that sounds best for the woman you’re shopping for or go ahead and read through them all to get some new and unexpected camping gift ideas.
The gifts in this guide are geared to women who love to camp. If you’re looking for fun gifts for gifts for climbers, gifts for hikers, gifts for backpackers, & more, check out our other outdoor gift guides!
UNIQUE CAMPING GIFTS FOR HER UNDER $25
1. KULA CLOTH
Although it might seem like an odd gift at first, trust me, any woman who camps will love a Kula Cloth! It’s an antimicrobial pee cloth that can easily be attached to a pack and snapped shut to keep things clean. You can hang it from a tent or a tree to air dry during your camping trip, then wash it at home. It comes in a huge variety of patterns, so you can find the perfect one for a camping gift for her.
2. SHE EXPLORES BOOK
This beautiful book makes a wonderful camping gift for her, since she can read at home while dreaming of adventures or take it with her to read in the tent. Featuring stunning photography and stories of women in the outdoors, She Explores also includes a lot of practical tips for a variety of outdoor activities.
3. ALPINE START INSTANT COFFEE
If your favorite camper needs her caffeine fix each morning, then she will adore a bulk bag of Alpine Start Instant Coffee! Alpine Start is one of the best tasting instant coffees out there, made from 100% Colombian Arabica coffee beans. It dissolves quickly in hot or cold water so it’s easy to make at camp.
4. BEE’S WRAP
This eco-friendly food storage wrap will definitely be appreciated in the camp kitchen. Made of waxed cotton, Bee’s Wrap can wrap up sandwiches or snacks and cover leftovers (not that there usually are any after a long day of hiking!). Plus, the prints are super cute and once it wears out (after about a year), you can use it as a firestarter.
5. BLACK DIAMOND MOJI LANTERN
Give the gift of ambiance with this little lantern that’s perfect to brighten up camp. The Black Diamond Moji Lantern is tiny at just a couple inches, and it has a dimming switch (and a strobe function) for adjustability. You can set it on a surface or it also has hooks so you can easily hang it up inside a tent.
6. COGHLAN’S TENT PEG MALLET
Sure, you can use rocks to pound tent stakes into the ground, but this lightweight mallet makes it way easier and more comfortable. Plus, the holes in the handle can be used to pull the tent stakes out when you’re breaking down camp. This is one of those little things that isn’t strictly necessary for camping but is super convenient – which makes it a great gift!
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ENTERTAINING CAMPING GIFTS FOR HER
7. KINDLE PAPERWHITE E-READER
Nothing beats sitting around a crackling campfire or snuggling up in a sleeping bag with a good book. However, books are big & heavy – and what if you get to camp and wish you had a different book than the one you brought? The Kindle makes a truly awesome camping gift for her, since she’ll be able to take a bunch of books on her adventures while only taking up a tiny amount of space in her pack. Plus, the Kindle’s long battery life will last when she’s out in the backcountry.
8. A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN THE WILD PLAYING CARDS
A pack of playing cards always comes in handy for a camper to kill time in a tent (or at home when the weather doesn’t cooperate). The “A Woman’s Place is in the Wild” card deck is extra special, because the cards are illustrated with portraits of amazing female outdoor athletes including hikers like the iconic Grandma Gatewood. Any female camper would love to get this deck to get inspired by some serious badass outdoor women!
9. CAMPFIRE STORIES DECK
When camping with a group, this different kind of card deck is the perfect way to get to know each other at a deeper level and share stories. Each of the 50 cards in the Campfire Stories Deck contains “prompts for igniting stories by the fire",” and additional cards even offer storytelling tips.
10. OONTZ ANGLE 3 BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
A great gift for the camping friend who can’t live without her music, a bluetooth speaker brings the beats to her campsite. Now I don’t recommend blasting music at a crowded campground, but listening to some tunes around the campfire can be really nice when no one else is nearby. The OontZ speaker has a long battery life, and can be recharged via USB.
11. NITE IZE LED FRISBEE
It’s surprising how fun a simple frisbee can be when you’re camping with a group – and it’s even better when the frisbee lights up at night! The NiteIze LED Frisbee is a high-quality flying disc that can be illuminated with a touch of a button so you can keep the game of catch going after dark. If you know an athletic camper who can’t sit still, she will have a blast with this gift.
12. ZEN ART PORTABLE WATERCOLOR KIT
If you know an artsy woman who also loves the outdoors, this portable watercolor kit is the perfect gift for her to try plein air painting. This mini pocket-sized palette features 18 paints and 2 brushes so she can capture the gorgeous natural landscapes in her own unique way.
UNEXPECTEDLY PRACTICAL CAMPING GIFTS FOR HER
13. BIOLITE SOLAR PANEL
Even when we’re going off the grid, everyone usually still has electronics that need charging, whether it’s a phone or a camera or a Bluetooth speaker, like the one mentioned earlier. The BioLite Solar Panel is a super handy way to recharge all the camping necessities. Simply position it using the sundial, and you can immediately start charging. You can also store a charge for use even when you’re not in the sun. And it’s very slim, so it will easily fit in her pack!
14. KULA WILDERNESS POTTY KIT
The ladies behind Kula Cloth just keep innovating in women’s backpacking hygiene, and their newest product is the Kula Wilderness Potty Kit which is the ultimate hygiene camping gift for her! The kit includes a Kula Pocket, a matching Kula Cloth, a Kula leash, a pStyle pee funnel, an ultralight trowel, a Culo Clean portable bidet, and to top it all off, an “I Pee in the Woods” sticker.
The Kula Pocket is a waterproof antimicrobial bag that is exactly what a woman needs to keep her hygiene products organized (and to pack out waste when she needs to).
You can get the complete Kula Wilderness Potty Kit or just the Kula Pocket on its own if your favorite female camper already has some of the other hygiene gear.
15. SHE DREAMS OF ALPINE WINTER HIKING & CAMPING WORKSHOP
Knowledge is a great practical gift, and I offer a special workshop to help outdoor women learn to feel safe and prepared for hiking and camping in the winter, so they can have outdoor adventures all year round!
This virtual training teaches about winter-specific gear, important winter safety skills, and how to stay warm when the temps are freezing cold! Give the gift of empowerment to your favorite outdoor woman with this workshop.
16. BACKCOUNTRY FOODIE ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING RECIPE MEMBERSHIP
Backcountry Foodie is an awesome resource for backcountry meal ideas and supplies! They offer an Ultralight Backpacking Recipe Membership which would make such an awesome gift for any camper who loves gourmet meals, even when they’re off the grid The membership gives them access to tons of nutritious, dietitian-created recipes to eat while camping, and a new tasty recipe is released each month.
17. HYDRO FLASK COOLER CUP
This is like the multi-tool of beverage containers and would make an awesome camping gift for her. Part can & bottle cooler, part insulated cup, the Hydro Flask Cooler Cup fits over cans or bottles like a koozie (the included sleeve allows it to adjust to different sizes), but you can also pour beverages (hot or cold) directly into it.
18. JETBOIL POT SUPPORT
Transform her camp cooking capabilities with this handy little tool! The JetBoil Pot Support fits on a JetBoil stove (and some people say it also fits on an MSR WindBurner) so that you can use other pots and pans instead of just the standard JetBoil pot. If you know a camp chef who has been stuck boiling water, this will definitely make her happy.
19. UCO 4-PIECE MESS KIT
Honestly, this is the perfect camping meal kit! It comes with a bowl, a plate which doubles as a lid, a spork, and an elastic band to keep it all together. Made out of durable plastic, it’s also incredibly easy to clean, and can even go in the dishwasher after a camping trip.
20. REI OUTWARD SIDE TABLE
Help her really deck out her camp kitchen with the REI Outward Side Table. This table sits low to the ground, so it’s perfect to provide a flat surface for drinks and snacks while she’s hanging out in her camp chair. It’s sturdy, so you don’t have to worry about it tipping over, and it folds flat to transport easily.
COZY CAMPING GIFT IDEAS FOR HER
21. THERM-A-REST Z-SEAT PAD
While your camping friend might already have a camp chair, sometimes they don’t want to bring that whole big setup, and that’s where the Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat Pad comes in! This is basically like a mini foam sleeping pad, so it provides a comfortable camping seat in a perfectly portable package.
22. RUMPL BLANKET
Warm up her campsite with a Rumpl puffy blanket! This packable blanket makes an awesome camping gift for her. It’s made of recycled materials and has a water-resistant coating so it can definitely handle being outside. You can choose from a bunch of colors and patterns to match her style perfectly.
23. HAMMOCK
The best way to lounge around a campsite is definitely in a hammock, and your favorite camping enthusiast will be excited to unwrap this. All she has to do is secure it to some trees, and she’ll be able to curl up with a book or even take a nap al fresco.
24. TEVA REEMBER MOC
Honestly, this is the ideal camp shoe for any woman. At the end of a long day on the trail, her feet are going to be tired, and the Teva ReEmber Moc provides comfy support. The quilted top keeps toes warm, and the collapsible heel makes it easy to slip them on and off. Her feet will definitely thank you for this gift!
Our Content Manager Kate calls these shoes her camping BFFs & puts the Teva ReEmber Moc high on our list of Outdoor Gear We Love!
25. URBAN NATIVE ERA BEANIE
Every camper needs a cozy beanie, and the Urban Native Era beanie comes with an important message. With a patch stating “You Are On Native Land,” this acknowledgement is intended for everyone, including the wearer. Urban Native Era is “an Indigenous-owned brand focused on Indigenous visibility,” and this beanie definitely achieves that.
26. PUFFIN BEVERAGE JACKET
So this actually keeps your beverage cozy, but that counts! This really might be the cutest can coozie you can buy, and it comes in a variety of colors and shapes (jackets and vests). It would definitely make a delightful camping gift for her!
27. TINY TENT
Okay, hear me out – while the Tiny Tent isn’t something you actually take camping, it makes an amazing camping gift for her if she has a cat or small dog. Someone who loves camping will surely love to share that love with their pet, and the Tiny Tent is an adorable way for furry friends to “camp” in the house.
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Cheers,
Allison - She Dreams of Alpine
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