Gift Guide for Hikers, Campers and Travel Enthusiasts

With the year almost over, it has brought us to the most expensive time of year.. If you didn't get to doing Christmas shopping before the sales ended, don't fret! We have been working hard at curating collections to suit all budgets for the special adventurous people in your life. 

For those who need a little more help, we've shortened the list with the extra special pieces based on ours and customer's shop favourites, in price order.

And yes, many items were added purely because we wanted them gifted to ourselves...

Top 3 Gifts Under $50

DuPont Tyvek Ground Sheet RRP from $20.9

For your ultralight friend, who counts every single gram.. they probably use a trekking pole tent and dehydrate their own meals. We admire them!

Tyvek sheets are lighter than your average footprint, are extremely sturdy, packable and customisable. You can also get crafty and make kit with it!

 

 

 

Cnoc Outdoors 28mm Vesica 1L Bottle RRP $32.9

Another ultralight goodie! This water bottle packs down to half the size of a can when unused, and is only 60g. Very versatile, transform this small bottle into a lightweight hydration system using Hardside Hydration Ultralight Swig Rig.

 

 

 

 

Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack RRP $49.9

This packable 20L backpack folds back into the size of your palm. Perfect for an impromptu shopping trip or doing day walks from your base camp, this bag will become your best friend. Weighing only 72 grams. 

 

 

 

 

Top 3 Gifts Under $75

GSI Boulder 10 Hip Flask RRP $59.9

We've noticed this to be one of the most popular gifts this year! You can't go wrong.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hardside Hydration Swig Rig RRP from $69.9

This beauty transforms your 63mm bottle into your favourite hydration system. The Swig Rig works with Wide Mouth Nalgenes, MSR Dromedary Bags, STS Water Cell and more. This system also completely comes apart for ease of maintenance.

Say goodbye to popped bladders! Say hello to a 120g hose system!

 

 

 

Titanium Canteen Cup to suit 1 Litre Nalgene Bottle RRP $74.9

Our beloved 650ml Titanium Cup conveniently stacks a 1L Wide Mouth Nalgene on the inside. It's the perfect size for boiling water for your freeze dried meals, complete with mL measurements on the inside, and being titanium – it is fast to heat up and fast to cool down after use.

 

 

 

 

 

Top 3 Under $100

Ultralight Sil Packing Cube Set RRP $99.9 NOW $89.9

Not only are these great for organising the inside of your hiking pack, but they're perfect for travel when all you've got is a 40L carry on...

 

 

 

 

Sea To Summit Aeros Ultralight Down Pillow RRP from $99.9

A comfortable sleep is essential to enjoying your time out in the bush. We love Sea to Summit's Inflatable Down Pillows as they're incredibly easy to inflate and has a natural feel due its use of down.

 

 

  

 

 

Silva Expedition Baseplate Compass RRP $98.9

Help start someone off in their navigation journey. The expedition is a simple to use compass with night-enabling luminous markings, magnifying lens, a clinometer for measuring slope angle, map-measuring scales in mm or inches and GPS scales 1:24 000, 1:25,000, 1:40 000 and 1:50,000. 

 

 

  

Top 3 Under $150

SOTO Windmaster Stove RRP $124.9

The Windmaster is a community favourite for a reason. With it's stable pot base and efficiency in upturned weather, we love it's ability to adjust the flame for whatever 5 star meal you're cooking, while being a mere 86g.

 

 

 

 

Sea to Summit Frontier UL One Pot Set RRP $169.9 Now $134

Awesome for camping and hiking, this pot set is perfect for two. The hard anodised aluminium pot is great for efficient heat transfer while the Passage bowl and cup are amazing for when you treat yourself to a proper meal out in the bush.

 

 

 

 

Mont 100% Silk Inner Sheet RRP $149.9

Gift a little bit of luxury. These extremely light and comfortable silk liners are perfect for keeping the inside of your sleeping bag clean from body oils and dirt from your hike, and are also great for travelling.

 

 

 

 

 

Top 3 Under $200

PETZL Actik Core Headlamp RRP $184.9

The headlamp that doesn't need replacing. The Actik Core range is essential for hikers who want seamless gear, with a battery that can recharge into your powerbank. It has 600 lumens with 3 lightning levels and a red light. 

 

 

 

 

 

Helinox Chair Zero RRP $199.9

Great for all types of trips, the Chair Zero comes in only at 510 grams! Supporting up to 120kgs, your body will thank you for a comfortable seat after long days hiking! We take ours everywhere!

 

 

 

 

 

GSI Outdoors Destination Kitchen Set RRP $164.9

Everything you need for a small kitchen set up, this 24 piece set is perfect for any ambitious camp cook connoisseur.

 

 

 

 

 

As always, don't hesitate to get in contact with us via our Shop Chat with any questions or if you need more assitance!