Gifts for People Who Love the Great Outdoors

If you’re going into the wild, it’s important to carry enough water. But water is bulky, awkward, and most of all, heavy. Designed by leading water treatment experts at MSR, the TrailShot is a portable, light and easy to use filter. Almost any fresh water your loved one draws from the river or lake can be made drinkable by this simple device.

The thought of a camping trip without a campfire is sad and, frankly, offensive. Give your loved one the gift of s’mores and scary stories with this Bluetooth-compatible fire pit. The height of the flames is controlled by the BioLite app, and the box keeps smoke and stray embers safely inside. Read more about it here.

The Presto Nomad has the cheerful pick-up-and-go look of a picnic cooler, but don’t let its looks deceive you: It’s a slow-cooker, and a beast when it comes to cooking up sloppy joes, mac and cheese, or a hearty beef stew, making it the perfect camping gift. Read more about it here.

Your friend is so bold, even their bourbon goes on adventures! Each barrel of Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea has crossed the equator four times and visited thirty ports. Temperature fluctuations, briny air and constant rocking help tease the flavors out of the wood. Perfect for sipping around the fire, especially at seaside campsites.

The Micro Puff jacket is lightweight, water-repellent, wind-resistant, warm, and compressible—a worthy successor to the ubiquitous Nano Puff. Bite the bullet and buy it for your loved one.

Brighten up your friend's camping trips with this sunny little ball of pure happiness. This speaker's 360-degree sound can turn any mundane patch of mud into a party. It can withstand a dunk in the lake (it even floats!) and rough handling from the littlest campers. On a full charge, it can blast out 24 hours of Creedence Clearwater Revival—or whatever tunes your friend loves to belt around the campfire.

A knife is an indispensable piece of outdoors equipment, and buying your camper one this beautiful will help ensure they won’t lose it. The exceptionally tough steel blade is set in a fine American walnut handle so they can cut cords, shred tinder, or slice and dice whatever's needed.

Relaxing next to a roaring fire is the dream. But what happens when you need to cook dinner? Or go to the bathroom? A string of the BioLite SiteLights—meant to be used with the BaseLantern or PowerLight Mini—will help your loved one illuminate their campsite just enough to complete basic post-dusk tasks.

What’s better than bacon and eggs for breakfast? Bacon and eggs that you’ve dragged across a lake and cooked in the dawn light by the water. Otterbox's cooler keeps ice frozen for up to 14 days, so it can keep your comestibles cold even on the longest weekends. It’s also certified bear-resistant by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, so you can throw your toothpaste in there and lock it up after dinner.

Stand-up paddleboarding is the perfect family sport. Thrillseekers can surf waves, and parents can explore placid water with kids by pushing them around on it. This bundle comes with Red Paddle’s award-winning Ride 10-foot, 6-inch inflatable board, backpack, pump, repair kit, and a waterproof phone case.

If you and your beloved find yourselves scaling mountains and deep-sea diving together, why not buy a ring to celebrate your shared love for adventure? QALO's silicone rings feel comfy slipped onto a finger. More importantly, they're ultra-durable, built to resist tears and temperature. Since they're just $25 each, it just makes sense to get one for yourself, too.

At just over 2 pounds, this lightweight camping chair can go wherever your loved one’s wanderlust takes them. The chair itself is weather resistant and sets up easily, with a bright geometric seat cover designed by blanket-maker Rumpl. It makes for a comfy, cozy gift for the camper who just wants to kick back and relax, or contemplate the star-filled vista.