Gifts For Campers

It's that time of year, time to go shopping for your favorite camper. But what do you get? The possibilities are endless, and only limited by your budget. There is a wide range of ideas for the camper in your life when it comes to gift giving.

There are oodles of nifty gadgets for camping enthusiasts on the market, many are things that people would use but never think to get for themselves. Camp equipment can run the gamut to dollar store finds to big ticket items, and each has their place at the campsite.

For stocking stuffers, fire starters and waterproof matches are always appreciated. These are things that every camper has found themselves needing at one time or another, and they will get used. They also make small waterproof containers to hold matches or other small dry goods, such as spices and seasonings or cell phones. Sterno makes small foldable stoves that are fueled by Sterno's small fuel packs, and are perfect for those with limited space, or to brew coffee while the stove or grill is filled with food.

Lanterns and flashlights are always a good gift for campers, too. Many of the new LED lanterns last what seems like forever on a single set of batteries. Plus, there are many now that don't use batteries at all, but are powered by a hand crank.

A little more on up the scale would be things like a packable sleeping mat or sleeping bag inserts. Both are incredibly handy and versatile, plus pack to a small size. Lightweight camp cookware and cooking accessories are always a nice gift, too.

If you want to go a little higher, a nice camp grill or other propane powered cooking equipment are always appreciated. Of course, refill propane bottles are always great, too. For backpackers, the smaller more lightweight stoves and fuel would be more appropriate, as lugging a heavy stove on your back is cumbersome. 

There are tons of bags geared toward packing camp equipment, I would suggest waterproof bags. My favorite bag is made by Coleman, and has a spot in the bottom for a camp grill, plus several compartments and pockets inside to keep the camp kitchen organized and transported safely. I can pack all my camp kitchen gear inside perfectly, I love it!

There are tons of higher end items, camp shower stalls, hot water on demand systems, cabin tents with a screen room, the list goes on and on. Shopping for the camper in your life has never been easier with so much camp equipment to choose from!