27 Best Gifts for Camping Couples (2024 Gift Guide)
Do you know an outdoorsy couple who is always going on epic adventures? Are you stuck trying to find them the perfect gift? Don’t worry, I’ve got you, boo! :)
I created this list of gifts for camping couples to help you find the perfect present for those duos who always bring the romance outside. These are some of my favorite gifts for camping couples, and I know my husband Michael & I would love to get anything on this list!
We are going to break out this best gifts for camping couples list into 5 core sections:
Best Gifts for Camping Couples Under $25
Great Gear Gifts for Camping Couples
Fun Food & Drink Gifts for Camping Couple
Romantic Gifts for Camping Couples
Unique Gifts for Camping Couples
In the end, don’t stress out too much. If your favorite camping couple is anything like Michael & me, they are easily pleased. They enjoy the simple things in life, and it truly is the thought that counts the most!
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GIFTS FOR CAMPING COUPLES UNDER $25
1. CAMPFIRE STORIES DECK
This card deck is filled with intriguing story prompts to help couples learn more about each other and get closer together around the campfire. It would make a great gift for camping couples or a family or anyone who camps in a group and wants to get to know their friends better.
2. ZIPPO 12-HOUR HAND WARMER
While your favorite camping couple certainly has some heat between them, they might need a little extra on those cold nights outside. This Zippo hand warmer is refillable (with lighter fluid) so you can keep using it again and again, instead of throwing it out after one use. It would definitely make an awesome gift of toasty warmth for camping couples.
3. JOSHUA TREE LIP BALM
Camping couples definitely want to keep their lips soft, and Joshua Tree Lip Balm is the best. It’s organic with SPF 15 and comes in a variety of flavors. It would be a great stocking stuffer or add-on to another gift for camping couples.
4. BASECAMP CARDS DECK
The Basecamp Cards Deck combines fun questions with actual playing cards, so camping couples can get to know each other even better or just play a game of gin rummy to pass the time in a tent.
5. CAMPGROUND PASSPORT JOURNAL
Give them a gift that they’ll always remember with this Campground Passport Journal. It’s the perfect place to record all their amazing outdoor experiences together.
6. REI GIFT CARD
When in doubt, go the gift card route! If you can’t decide on a gift for camping couples, a gift card to REI is the perfect solution – let them pick exactly what they both want and you just front the bill.
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GEAR GIFTS FOR CAMPING COUPLES
7. KELTY LOVESEAT
Nothing says camping couple coziness than curling up together in this Kelty Loveseat camp chair. Designed to cuddle up together around the campfire, this sturdy loveseat is also easy to transport in its padded rollup bag. You can get the regular height version or the low version, depending on preferences.
8. RUMPL 2-PERSON PUFFY BLANKET
Add even more coziness with a Rumpl Puffy Blanket! This puffy blanket is awesome for keeping warm while camping, and it comes in a ton of cool colors and fun patterns. The 2-person size is a great gift for camping couples to cuddle up under.
9. NOMADIX FESTIVAL BLANKET
Another kind of blanket that would be an awesome gift to bring a camping couple closer is the Nomadix Festival Blanket. This quick-drying blanket has a soft microsuede top with a water-resistant base, so it’s ideal for a romantic picnic.
10. NEMO JAZZ DOUBLE SLEEPING BAG
A double sleeping bag is ideal for the camping couple who likes to snuggle when they sleep. The NEMO Jazz Double Sleeping Bag is big enough for two people to spoon in or even have a little space in. Plus, it has some excellent features, including a soft, removable sheet for warmer nights, and an extra insulated quilted layer for when it gets chilly.
11. EXPED MEGAMAT DUO SLEEPING PAD
Add some luxury to your favorite camping couple’s sleeping set up with the Exped MegaMat Duo Sleeping Pad. This thick, insulated, inflatable pad pretty much fills up a two-person tent and almost makes you feel like you’re sleeping on your bed at home. It also fits in a vehicle if the camping couple you know likes to sleep out of their car or truck.
12. ENO DOUBLENEST HAMMOCK
A hammock makes a fun place to hang out when you’re camping, and you can’t help but get close when two people get in. The Eno DoubleNest Hammock is made to support a couple, and the fabric is both soft and durable.
FOOD & DRINK GIFTS FOR CAMPING COUPLES
13. FEAST BY FIRELIGHT BOOK
For camping couples who love to cook together, the Feast by Firelight cookbook features lots of delicious but doable camping recipes. Plus, it offers tons of great tips for camp cooking, including how to pack a cooler properly and how to build a fire for cooking.
14. BACKCOUNTRY FOODIE MEAL PLANNER SUBSCRIPTION
Another great resource for camping couples who love to cook is a backpacking meal planner subscription from Backcountry Foodie. The membership provides access to tons of nutritious, dietitian-created recipes to help backpackers stay energized on the trail, and a new tasty recipe is released each month. Choosing recipes and preparing these meals for their trips would be fun for a foodie couple!
15. CAMP CHEF EVEREST 2X TWO-BURNER CAMP STOVE
Give a camping couple something to cook their meals on with the Camp Chef Everest 2X Two-Burner Camp Stove. While a canister stove is great when you just need to boil water, this is the perfect stove to make a more gourmet meal for two at a campsite.
16. MSR PIKA TEAPOT
Sharing a warm beverage definitely brings those cozy vibes for a camping couple, and the MSR Pika Teapot would be an excellent gift to help them make hot cocoa or tea to enjoy together. This teapot is lightweight and easy to handle, so it’s perfect for camping.
17. STANLEY ADVENTURE FLASK & SHOT GLASS SET
For the couple who wants to bring the party to camp, this set from Stanley would make an awesome gift. It comes with a high-quality stainless steel flask and four shot glasses, which nest into a little carrier to keep everything compact.
18. COCKTAIL BOX CAMP COCKTAIL KIT
Give a camping couple the gift of their favorite cocktail with the Cocktail Box Camp Cocktail Kit. These tiny tins include ingredients to make moscow mules, old fashioneds, margaritas and more, along with a stirring spoon and muddler. Add a bottle of vodka, whiskey, or tequila, and you’ve got the perfect gift!
19. CORKCICLE STEMLESS INSULATED WINE TUMBLERS
A set of Corkcicle Stemless Insulated Wine Tumblers will surely earn a “cheers!” as a gift to camping couples. These glasses keep wine cold and have a spill-resistant lid. Pair it with a bottle – or box! – of wine for a gift that’s sure to impress.
ROMANTIC GIFTS FOR CAMPING COUPLES
20. MPOWERD LUCI STRING LIGHTS
These string lights will set a romantic mood for camping couples when hung up around a tent or vehicle. The MPOWERD Luci String Lights have three brightness settings so you can choose the right atmosphere, and they are solar-powered for easy recharging.
The lights can also be charged by USB, and they can charge other devices like phones or headlamps.
21. UCO CANDELIER DELUXE CANDLE LANTERN
Add some ambience to a campsite with the UCO Candelier. This candle lantern has three candles to provide a lovely, flickering light. Plus, you can actually place a mug on top to heat up a warm beverage for camping couples to share.
22. BIOLITE ALPENGLOW MINI LANTERN
Bring a romantic glow to your tent with the BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Lantern. This little lantern easily attaches to hang up inside (or outside) a tent, and it offers a warm, dimmable light to provide the perfect level of romantic lighting.
23. OONTZ BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
While a bluetooth speaker might not sound like a romantic gift for camping couples on the surface, think about it. Isn’t some sexy music the perfect way to set the mood? ;)
The OontZ Bluetooth Speaker has a 100-foot range and has long-lasting rechargeable battery so the the music never dies.
24. HOMESICK BONFIRE NIGHTS CANDLE
When they can’t actually get out camping, give the gift of campfire memories to a camping couple with the Homesick Bonfire Nights candle. With scents of smoked embers, palo santo, pine leaves, and a hint of vanilla, this candle brings the campfire vibes home.
UNIQUE GIFTS FOR CAMPING COUPLES
25. THE ADVENTURE CHALLENGE COUPLES EDITION
The Adventure Challenge Couples Edition is a super fun way to spice up a camping couple’s life! It includes 50 different challenges that you scratch off like a lotto ticket for a surprise. Michael & I have had a blast with this book, and I highly recommend it. And you can get 10% off with my discount code: ALPINE10
26. ROCKY TALKIES
Communication is key for couples, especially in the outdoors! A nice pair of walkie talkies can help couples communicate in the backcountry if they get separated on the trail or are climbing a multi-pitch. Rocky Talkies are rugged radios that are extremely durable and have 3 days of battery life, so they will last a long time, just like their relationship. :)
27. NATIONAL PARK PASS
An America the Beautiful National Parks Pass would be an awesome surprise gift for a camping couple! The pass costs $80 and gives the holder access to all National Parks for an entire year.
Since most National Park day passes cost about $20-30, this pass will be worth it after just three or four visits. We buy one every year.
Hope this list of gifts for camping couples helped you find the perfect present for your favorite outdoorsy twosome! And if you need more outdoor gift ideas, check out our other gift guides below.
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Cheers,
Allison - She Dreams of Alpine
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