Gear Editors Pick the 40 Best Camping Gifts to Give This Year

By all means, enjoy the peace and quiet under the stars but sometimes you need a musical pick-me-up on your camp trip. That’s where the portable speaker comes in. JBL’s newest Flip offers robust sound waterproofness, should you want to take it to the lake or river. We found it extremely durable, standing up to drops and knocks without a skip. It pairs with ease, comes with a case, and even has a handy clip for hands-free transit. While small, the speaker delivers some serious bass and treble. No wonder it found a spot in our 2025 Outdoor Awards.

Give the gift of more adventures with this membership from All Trails. It’ll outfit your giftee with all those perks, from maps and trail reviews to personalized features. And it’s more than just a database for 450,000 trails and counting, it’s a resource for mountain bikers, backpackers, trail runners, off-road drivers, anglers, and more. You can even find great campsites via the app and website.

Packing cubes are taking over and it’s easy to see why. They make travel all the easier and that’s no different for a camping adventure. This bundle from RUX is unrivaled, made of a proprietary fabric that’s tough as nails without weighing you down. Included are three cubes, including two-liter, 10-liter, and 20-liter options. There’s also a larger dry bag and a smaller carry case for little valuables. We could no get over how rugged the set is and loved keeping gear in order and safe while camping. Light as a feather while waterproof to fend off the elements, this bundle is a must.

Take the chore out of camp cooking with this five-piece set. The nesting set includes a three-liter pot that’s compatible with gas or induction cooking as well as a pair of bowls and a pair of cups. We were surprised by the even temperature distribution of the pot courtesy of a three-ply base. It’s a real space-saver and great for camping couples.

We tried out many hikers in creating our Outdoor Awards and a few really stood out. Meet the N45, an adventure-ready option with abrasion resistance and great breathability. They made even the most strenuous trails feel like walks in the park. And the sole can be replaced, meaning you can hold on to that old shoe comfort for years and years.

Yes, being warm is important while camping in the cooler months. But that doesn’t have to sacrifice looking good. Case in point, the Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket, which just got a tiny makeover. While we’ve worn various iterations of this icon over the years, the newest version sports an improved liner and a more relaxed cut for better layering capabilities. It’s also just as windproof as ever and has been a dream to wear in the colorway seen here. Make sure they’re the coolest-looking camper at the site.

Bring a bit of the kitchen setting to your site with this well-designed table. Play cards on it, enjoy a meal on it, and when you’re done and it’s time to be nomadic again, it folds into a compact bag you can take with you. Like so many Helinox products, it impressed us when we put it through the paces. While just six pounds, the mighty table can hold some 110 pounds.

We’ve all camped with the shirt rolled up as a pillow and still had a good time because, well, nature. But campers like you deserve better, like this immensely-cozy compressible pillow, which will make your tent feel at least a bit like a hotel bed. Pair it with a good sleeping pad and you’ll have a next-level camping experience. The graphics are cool too.

Every guy needs a good go-to camp cooler, but fancy brand-name models can run north of $400. RTIC’s 45QT Hard Cooler is every bit as “cool” (pun intended) as the better-known brands—at roughly half the price. We especially dig the bold new Amber & Blue Marlin colorway. It tows well, holds up to 60 cans, and keep ’em cold for up to five days.

Gas-powered stoves have their place in any well-outfitted campsite. But, Solo Stove’s Titan Camping Stove is more versatile and way cooler. It burns just about any kind of organic material—sticks, twigs, leaves, and other biomass—so it never needs gas or liquid fuel. It’s like an infinite camp cooker. It’s become our go-to thanks to sleek design and an even burn that doesn’t produce too much smoke (and upset the campers down the path).

Hey, we love a good novelty gift. And there’s nothing quite like a sleeping bag beer cozy to help your tent-pitching friend lean into their favorite activity. Is it necessary? No, but the little things add up on every adventure. Plus, the insulation is real, keeping that cold one, well, cold.