Shopping for an outdoorsy guy is easy when you focus on gear he will actually use. We pulled together field-tested gifts for campers, hikers, anglers, and off-grid weekenders, from under $25 stocking stuffers to splurge-worthy upgrades. Every pick earns its spot for durability, value, and real-world performance in 2025.
Prices and availability are subject to change.
Riversmith River Quiver
$499.99 and up from Riversmith
Whether he’s already an expert fly fisherman or just catching the fly-fishing fever, he’ll appreciate one of these fly rod roof racks, designed and assembled in Boulder, Colorado. Easy to install and lightweight, these come in a few different styles, including 2-banger and 4-banger racks, and a few color options, including silver, black, and sage green.
SolarPuff Collapsible Light
$30 from Uncommon Goods
Perfect for camping and backpacking, this lightweight (2.6 ounces) solar LED lamp folds up and packs flat. It provides up to 12 hours of light on a single charge. It’s perfect to have on hand for power outages, but it will also light up a tent or cabin nicely.
Cold Beer Coats
$214.99 from Uncommon Goods
His beer should look as cool as he does in his outdoor apparel, and these puffer coat koozies fit the bill. The bicolor can holders are available in four colors.
Piscifun Waterproof Dry Bag
$18.69 from Amazon
For hikers, campers, fishermen, and anyone else who loves spending time outdoors, this dry bag offers protection for phones and other valuables. It’s fully waterproof, easy to carry, and will give him peace of mind when bad weather hits.
Texas Bushcraft Fire Starter Survival Kit
$37.95 from Amazon
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If your outdoorsman is also dedicated to improving their bushcraft and fire-starting skills, this four-piece kit includes everything he’ll need to do so. It comes with a fire steel, striker, paracord survival bracelet, and a water-repellent leather tinder pouch for collecting combustible materials.
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‘Bushcraft 101’ Book
$9.04 from Amazon
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With this field guide, your outdoorsy dude can improve skills relating to kit-building, tool-manufacturing, cooking, and foraging, and more.
Emberlit Portable Backpacking Stove
$73.76 from Amazon
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There are similar stoves that cost less than this one, but they’re also much heavier, and any backpacker knows those ounces add up quickly. Made of titanium, this model packs flat for easy storage and will add just under 3 ounces to a pack.
BareBones Living Ultimate Tool
$69.99 from Amazon
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This heat-treated stainless steel blade features both a serrated and straight edge, an ergonomic handle made of walnut, a twine cutter, and a bottle opener (because all outdoorsmen know the value of a cold one now and then). It also comes with a five-year warranty.
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Emergency Blankets & Rain Ponchos
$15.99 from Amazon
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You can use dry sacks and expensive rain gear all the livelong (wet) day, but if it’s really coming down, an extra layer is always useful. This four-pack of ponchos will repel rain while also keeping everyone warm. They come in bright orange, a more low-key, let’s-blend-in green, and gray camouflage.
Jackery Portable Power Station
$249 and up from Jackery
If your outdoorsman likes to car camp, RV, or go on off-loading adventures, he and his crew will appreciate the opportunity to charge phones and laptops and power up appliances like a coffee maker, electric grill, and more.
Bud K Rechargeable Headlamp
$23.99 from Amazon
This headlamp is rechargeable and includes features like motion-sensing, a 230-degree field of view, five light modes, and up to eight hours of light when fully charged.
Garmin GPSMAP 66i Satellite Communicator
$594.28 from Amazon
He’ll love this handheld satellite communicator for its GPS-enabled guidance system, and you’ll love it for your ability to keep tabs on him and make sure he’s safe. If the price tag is too steep, consider the Garmin InReach Mini instead.
Sawyer Products Squeeze Water Filtration System
$45.95 from Amazon
A water-filtration system is a great gift, but you don’t need to spend a ton of money on one. Both this product and the Katadyn BeFree 1-Liter water filter offer an easy and portable way to make sure his water is safe to drink and that he stays hydrated.
Darn Tough Hiker 1/4 Cushion Sock
$22 from Darn Tough
The value of a stellar pair of socks cannot be overstated for dedicated hikers and backpackers. These from Darn Tough feature a breathable side vent, fine-gauge knit, and seamless technology that means no bunching or slipping. In other words, comfy, dry feet, and no blisters.
Wise Owl Single Owl Hammock
$39.99 and up from Amazon
Why should he sleep on the ground when he can sleep in a comfy, ergonomic hammock? This reasonably priced nylon option from Wise Owl Outfitters gets super-solid reviews, comes in tons of colors, and can support even the sturdiest of men with a weight capacity of up to 500 pounds.
The Flare Hammock Underquilt
$60 from Amazon
The only downside of hammock camping? It can get chilly underneath. Combat those shivers with a hammock underquilt. This one, also from Wise Owl, features reinforced stitched nylon with a water-resistant coating that is rated to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sleepingo Camping Sleeping Pad
$35.99 from Amazon
A good sleeping pad can mean the difference between a blissful night under the stars and junk sleep. This 75-by-23-inch version is Amazon’s bestselling sleeping pad, is reasonably priced, and waterproof. It’s also pretty lightweight at just under a pound.
Sleepingo Double Sleeping Bag
$51.99 from Amazon
Wanna head out to campsites more with your outdoorsman? Get him this double sleeping bag, also from Sleepingo, and he’ll get the hint. It’s an extra-large queen-size, made of waterproof fabric, and it’s rated for chilly nights of 32 degrees Fahrenheit and up.
Salty Britches Winter Skin Relief Ointment
$14.95 from Salty Britches
If he’s an outdoors enthusiast — especially in the winter — he’s going to need something to protect his skin from the devastation of winter’s moisture-sucking air. This ointment promises a “soothing, long-lasting barrier against skin irritation” caused by winter weather. This would make a great stocking stuffer for anyone who loves winter sports or who refuses to give up their outdoor workout routine due to frigid temps.
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