30 Perfect Hiking Stocking Stuffers (2024 Gift Guide)
Looking for a little gift that will make a big impression on the outdoor lover in your life? I’ve got you covered in this guide to hiking stocking stuffers!
So don’t get overwhelmed if you don’t know what to get your outdoorsy friend or family member. From practical pieces of gear to fun outdoor items, you’ll find the perfect hiking and camping stocking stuffers here.
To help you easily find the ideal hiking stocking stuffers, this guide is split into 5 sections:
Clothing Stocking Stuffers
Camp Kitchen Stocking Stuffers
Hiking & Camping Gear Stocking Stuffers
Toiletries & First Aid Stocking Stuffers
Just for Fun Hiking Stocking Stuffers
While this gift guide offers lots of awesome ideas for hiking and camping stocking stuffers, don’t stress out too much about picking the perfect gift. Most hikers and outdoorsy people will truly appreciate any gift that celebrates their love for getting outside – even a pair of trusty wool socks! :)
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CLOTHING STOCKING STUFFERS
1. DARN TOUGH SOCKS
Seriously, just about any hiker I know would appreciate a pair of high-quality hiking socks in their stocking. Darn Tough makes my favorite wool hiking socks, and they come in a variety of styles, colors, and patterns to choose from, so you can find the perfect pair.
2. GOODR SUNGLASSES
A pair of Goodr sunglasses would make an amazing hiking stocking stuffer! These sunglasses make a statement with bright colors and designs, and they actually stay on your face without slipping even when you’re sweating on the trail. Plus, they’re pretty cheap at only $25!
3. BUFF NECK GAITER
Another useful hiking stocking stuffer is a Buff Gaiter. These stretchy fabric tubes can be worn around the neck or as a headband, and they provide UPF 50+ sun protection and cooling fabric to wick sweat on a hot day.
4. TOPO DESIGNS BEANIE
A classic beanie is a must-have for any outdoorsy person! Topo Designs makes cool, cozy merino wool beanies that will be much-loved as a hiking stocking stuffer.
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CAMP KITCHEN STOCKING STUFFERS
5. NALGENE WATER BOTTLE
Nalgene water bottles are essential items in any camp kitchen. Pick one in their favorite colors, and the hiker in your life will be stoked to see this in their stocking.
6. GSI OUTDOORS VACUUM BOTTLE
The GSI Outdoors Microlite Vacuum Bottle is a great lightweight thermos that holds heat for up to 8 hours. Any hiker will be thrilled to have this thermos to bring with them on the trail, particularly in the chilly mornings or in the winter time. And, of course, it’s useful for any hot beverage on the go around town, too!
7. MIIR CAMP MUG
A sturdy mug is such a good camping stocking stuffer! Coffee and tea lovers alike will enjoy Miir mugs, which come in a range of colors, including a classic camp speckled pattern for a dose of nostalgia.
8. STANLEY FLASK
Another beverage vessel that would make a great camping stocking stuffer is a Stanley flask. These flasks are high quality and don’t leak, so you can just throw one in your pack to have some whiskey to pass around the campfire.
9. SEA TO SUMMIT CAMP CUTLERY
A camp cutlery set would be a welcome find in a stocking! Even if your favorite outdoorsy friend already has a few sporks, extra utensils always come in handy. The Sea to Summit Passage cutlery set includes a fork, spoon, and knife that snap to each other, both to keep them together and to create a longer handled utensil if you need one.
10. STASHER BAGS
Hikers love to bring lots of snacks on the trail, and Stasher Bags are an environmentally-friendly way to store them. These reusable silicone bags come in tons of colors and are the perfect size for snacks – and to fit in a stocking!
11. BEE’S WRAP
Keep sandwiches and other snacks like fruit and cheese fresh on the trail with Bee’s Wrap. These wraps made of wax are convenient and reusable, and when they do finally wear out, you can even use them as a firestarter!
HIKING & CAMPING GEAR STOCKING STUFFERS
12. GEAR AID TENACIOUS TAPE GEAR PATCHES
Snags and tears are inevitable in the outdoor world, but sometimes it's hard to let go of your favorite jacket even when it gets ripped. Gear Aid Tenacious Tape saves the day so you can easily patch things up! This tape works super well and comes in tons of fun shapes.
I've patched up my mountaineering hardshell pants in several areas with this tape when I've gotten rips from my crampons. I’ve also fixed up my beloved down jacket when I accidentally burnt a small hole in it from my backpacking stove.
13. TRANGO PIRANHA KNIFE
The Trango Piranha Knife would fit perfectly in a stocking for a hiker. This tiny knife weighs almost nothing but can cut through just about anything! It’s an awesome knife for adventures, and usually the only one I bring with me.
14. KATADYN BEFREE WATER FILTER
You can’t beat a water filter for a useful hiking stocking stuffer, and the Katadyn BeFree is an excellent choice. The Katadyn BeFree filter is integrated into a soft-sided bottle, so it’s super convenient, and it’s extremely lightweight at only 2.3 oz.
15. TENT PEG MALLET
A tent peg mallet would make one of the most useful camping stocking stuffers! It might not be fancy, but, trust me, anyone who regularly spends the night in a tent will appreciate a mallet to make staking out their tent easier.
16. BLACK DIAMOND LITEWIRE CARABINERS
Carabiners are, of course, a key part of a climber’s kit, but they come in handy for hiking and camping, too. Black Diamond Litewire carabiners are great for all-around use, and a pack of 6 in different colors would definitely be a cool stocking stuffer.
17. PETZL ACTIK HEADLAMP
Every outdoor adventurer should have a headlamp, so this should be at the top of the list of hiking stocking stuffers if the person you’re buying a gift for doesn’t already have one.
I love the Petzl Actik headlamp, and I don’t hit the trail without it (plus an extra set of batteries or charger).
TOILETRIES & FIRST AID STOCKING STUFFERS
18. KULA CLOTH
The Kula Cloth is a true game-changer for hikers who squat to pee when it comes to backpacking hygiene! This reusable pee cloth is made from antimicrobial fabric to kill germs. Plus, It easily attaches to a pack with the built-in loop and has a snap to keep it clean and folded up.
Kula Cloths come in a variety of funky designs, so you can find the perfect one to stick in a stocking!
19. DEUCE OF SPADES TROWEL
Ok, this might seem like a weird gift, but hear me out! As a responsible outdoors person, you need to bury your human waste and a trowel makes it simple. The Deuce of Spades Trowel is a fantastic lightweight option, and an indispensable gift idea for any responsible hiker or camper…and honestly, a really funny stocking stuffer! :)
20. HOTHANDS HANDWARMERS
If you’re looking for a practical hiking stocking stuffer, a big pack of handwarmers would be well-received! Most hikers and backpackers I know like to keep a few of these in their packs almost all the time, especially when the temps start dropping in fall and winter. HotHands are a trusted brand, and you can even get a variety pack with toe warmers and body warmers, too.
21. ADVENTURE MEDICAL KITS HIKER FIRST AID KIT
Help your favorite hiker stay safe on the trail with a first aid kit. Adventure Medical Kits makes well-designed first aid kits designed for the trail and the backcountry that fit well in a pack – and a stocking!
22. SIERRA STICK
Sierra Stick is the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who spends lots of time out in the elements! This handy little stick is a combination of lip balm, moisturizer and first-aid ointment. It’s made from sustainable ingredients so it’s soft on skin and the environment.
23. JOSHUA TREE LIP BALM
Every hiker needs lip balm with sun protection, and it’s such a good stocking stuffer! My favorite is Joshua Tree Lip Balm which is organic and has SPF 15.
24. WURU WOOL
Blisters are the bane of most hikers’ existence, and this unique product helps prevent them. Simply pull some pieces from this bunch of New Zealand wool and place them on potential hot spots before you hit the trail to keep your feet comfy and blister-free. A couple members of Team Alpine swear by Wuru Wool, and it’s the perfect stocking stuffer – literally! :)
JUST FOR FUN HIKING STOCKING STUFFERS
25. A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN THE WILD PLAYING CARDS
A pack of playing cards is always handy for a hiker 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 an extra great gift, because the cards are illustrated with portraits of inspiring female outdoor athletes. Any female hiker – and lots of hikers of all genders – would love to find this deck in their stocking!
26. PUFFIN DRINKWEAR
Drink in style with Puffin Drinkwear can coozies which are styled after outdoor jackets and vests. A puffy for your beer (or soda) would be so much fun to discover in your stocking!
27. PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE MINI HIP PACK
Stuff a fanny pack in their stocking so that they can stuff all their essentials in there and take it on the go! The Patagonia Black Hole Mini Hip Pack has a capacity of one liter and is constructed of durable, lightweight fabric. The straps can also be adjusted to be worn several different ways.
28. KATE”S REAL FOOD BARS
Kate’s Real Food Bars are my favorite bar option for a portable, tasty snack. A variety pack would be an excellent stocking stuffer to make sure your favorite hiker never goes hungry on the trail.
29. ANNUAL NATIONAL PARKS PASS
A National Parks Pass would be an amazing surprise to find in a stocking! The pass gives you access to all sites managed by the National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation for a whole year. An annual pass is $80, and with entrance fees to national parks typically costing around $20-$30 per visit, the pass pays for itself in just a few visits.
30. REI GIFT CARD
Top off all your hiking stocking stuffers with an REI gift card so they can choose exactly what they want! You can select the amount (as low as $10). Trust me, I’ve never heard of anyone who loves the outdoors being sad about getting a gift card to REI.
Hope this guide helps you fill the stocking of your favorite outdoorsy friend or family member! 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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