Have you ever wished that you could find an article that would list the best camping and outdoor gear for those close to you this holiday season?  Look no further, I am here to share with you the best ideas for camping & hiking gear that your outdoor enthusiast will love.

Sleeping Bag

A sleeping bag, such as the Texsport Cedar Pass Sleeping Bag, is made from a versatile fabric that keeps its shape that provides a tough and durable construction.   There are many features that make this a great gift for an outdoor enthusiast looking to add to their camping and outdoor gear collection.  This Texsport Cedar Pass Sleeping Bag is 33in x 84in and is a mummy style bag.  The mummy style sleeping bag is meant to wrap tightly around the sleeper, so it will provide maximum warmth while using less material ultimately keeping the sleeping bag’s weight to a minimum so it is easier to carry along on a hike.  This camping & hiking sleeping bag is rated for -35° F and is constructed with Blue Rip-Stop Polyester on the outside and a Gray Rip-Stop Polyester Liner on the inside.  The versatility of this sleeping bag makes it a great addition to any camping and outdoor gear collection.

Tent

The Greystone 4-Person Tent from Browning is not only weatherproof but also a freestanding 2-pole tent perfect for three-season camping & hiking. This tent is designed for maximum live-able comfort with very little weight.  This superior tent is 7’6 x 8’6 which allows up to four adults to stretch out comfortably and is designed to keep you dry and protected no matter how hard it rains. The top-of-the-line 2-door design makes for excellent cross ventilation, makes it simple to enter and exit the tent without disturbing others, and creates two open areas under the fly to store your other camping and outdoor gear. The most exciting part of this tent is the mesh windows on the roof that not only provide extra ventilation, but allow you to gaze at the stars on clear nights.

Headlamp

One of the best ideas for a camping gear gift is a great headlamp such as the Primos Top Gun Led Headlamp.  This headlamp features functions such as high white, low white, red filter, green filter, and off.  The best part about this headlamp is that it will clip to any hat or you can use the camouflage strap that is included.  This camping & hiking headlamp will burn at 150 lumens on high for six hours or 85 lumens on low for twelve hours.

Camping Cookware

The Camp Chef GB-90D Pro 90 Deluxe 3 Burner Camp Stove is a must have for any outdoor enthusiast wanting to add to his camping and outdoor gear.  What makes this unit so exciting is that it is Camp Chef’s biggest and most powerful outdoor appliance.  This camping stove comes with a three sided windscreen, two fold down shelves, and legs that fold in as well which makes storing this grill a breeze. The best part about this unit is the fact that it is has three 30,000 BTU per hour burners which means you can cook for your family or a large group.  With a surface area of close to 617 square inches you will be free to use your favorite camping pot, pan, dutch oven, grill box, or camping griddle.

Propane heater

One great heating unit to add to your camping and outdoor gear is the Mr. Heater Pro Series Base Camp Compact Heater.  This compact radiant heater is the perfect size to safely warm small spaces like tents, hunting blinds, and ice shelters. Not only does the Mr. Heater Pro Series Heater provide excellent radiant heat, but features a built-in shut off feature for your safety.  Since this unit provides you with 3,800 BTU per hour, this little heater is perfect for keeping you warm wherever your outdoor adventures take you.

Radio

The Midland 26 Mile Range Radios feature an outstanding 36 channels with NOAA weather/hazard alerts. This unit has 22 GMRS channels along with an extra 14 and boasts a range of up to 26 miles. You can now scan the nearest NOAA broadcast to stay informed on weather information, amber alerts, nuclear plant warnings, biological hazards, or fire/landslide warnings.  The Midland Radios features 121 privacy codes, channel scan, five distinct call alerts, keypad lock, and more.  You can us an external jack for the Midland AVP-1 AVPH1, AVPH2, AVPH3, AVPH4, AVPH5 Headsets.

Walking Stick

For those who prefer hiking and trekking, the Cold Steel African Walking Stick is the perfect addition to their camping and outdoor gear. The Cold Steel African Walking Stick features some of the most amazing parts of the traditional Zulu Kerries like an undulating shaft and the geodesic ball grip. However, Cold Steel has replaced the traditional exotic hardwood with black Polypropylene. This means that while it is unbreakable, it’s also resistant to the elements. This walking stick will never rot, crack, warp, splinter, shrink, swell, mildew or fade, and it’s ready for any kind of wear and tear you can give it. Although the primary mission is to aid in one’s balance when crossing slippery, uneven, rough or wet terrain, it could also serve as a probe, pointer, or lever.

Micro Filter

The most exciting addition to any collection of camping and outdoor gear would be the Katadyn Vario Portable Water Microfilter.  The Katadyn Vario combines individual efficiency with the simplest possible handling. The unit utilizes three filter levels: a high-performance glass fiber filter, a ceramic pre-filter that can be adjusted individually according to the cloudiness of the water, and active charcoal for eliminating odors. If you need up to two liters per minute of fresh drinking water you can use the glass fiber along with the active charcoal filter.  If the water you are filtering is extremely cloudy, a ceramic pre-filter can be installed in seconds in order to extend the service life of the glass fiber filter. The Vario is highly compatible with most standard outdoor bottles and hydration bladders.  The best feature this water filter has to offer is that it can simply screw on to almost any standard outdoor bottle making this ideal for camping & hiking.

Multi-Tool

The Gerber Pro Scout Needle-Nose Multi-Plier features a special one-handed plier opening for ease of use. There are absolutely no handle rotations or gyrations needed to open the Pro Scout; with just a flick of the wrist the plier’s jaws lock into the ready position. With the components locking against a steel bar, the locking system is not only easy but safe to use.  The Gerber Pro Scout features independent tool rotation which allows access to the components you want without additional tools becoming revealed as well. The multi-plier includes needle-nose pliers, crimper, wire cutter, bottle/can opener, standard/metric scale, crosshead screwdriver, serrated sheep foot blade, Fiskars scissors, drop point blade, replaceable saw blade, lanyard ring, file, and small, medium, and large flathead screwdrivers.  This efficient multi-tool will help complete any camping & hiking set.

GPS

One great GPS idea for camping enthusiasts is the Lowrance Endura Safari GPS.  The Safari includes a large color touch-screen which provides easy viewing and enhanced functionality while in full sunlight.  With a high-performance processor and a high-speed memory this unit provides quick map redraw and panning.  The Lowrance has a trip computer which provides key data such as distance to your destination, sunrise/sunset times, and trip times. The Safari also features an MP3 player, picture/video viewer for downloaded files or pictures, and video from a trail camera. The Safari can be customized to meet individual needs to make it the perfect camping & hiking tool.  This unit accepts many public domain files along with community-based content such as GPX trails, general outdoor POIs, and waypoints.  If you decide to add a road navigation card this allows you to upgrade your Safari to a full turn-by-turn navigation system with voice directions.

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