Best Gifts for Campers: A Hook & Barrel Christmas List

Make The Outdoors More Comfortable & Enjoyable With These Gifts For Campers

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If you’ve ever witnessed someone preparing for a camping trip, chances are you saw a lot of gear strewn about the living room or in the garage. It’s easy to see that it takes quite the packing list to make an outdoor adventure comfortable, safe, and enjoyable for all participants. From shelter and sleeping accommodations to food to hygiene and everything in between, it makes you wonder how the contestants on History Channel’s Alone survive in the wilderness with just 10 items.

Whether you’re shopping for a die-hard camper or someone just getting into the hobby this holiday season, give our list of gifts for campers a look and send them out into the wild with top-quality gear.

Hook & Barrel’s Christmas Gifts for Campers

REI Zempire Evo TL V2 Air Tent

First on our list of gifts for campers is the REI Zempire Evo TL V2 Air Tent. This tent may as well be dubbed a second home without the mortgage. For quick and easy setup, simply unroll, peg, and inflate this tent in under two minutes using the included pump. It features a spacious, full-head-height living area, a large front awning, and a versatile, darkened multi-bedroom system. The tent’s multiple angles along the air beams improve headroom and rigidity, enhancing wind performance. The multiroom bedroom system offers flexible bedroom and storage options with zip-out dividers, and the darkened interior ensures comfortable sleep. Accommodating five to ten people, the extended awning provides a private, shaded space at the front, perfect for relaxing, dining, or keeping dirty gear out of the living area.

Two large side access doors on either side of the living area offer easy access to vehicles and a flexible campsite configuration. The aerodynamic tunnel design, combined with the inflatable airframe, ensures stability in strong winds and protection from torrential rain with a 6,000mm waterhead rating. The Serolink frame system simplifies setup and takedown while enhancing strength and reducing weight and bulk. A gusseted rear window allows for cool, shaded airflow on warm nights without sacrificing privacy.

Internally controlled three-way windows offer options for privacy, natural light, or maximum airflow, while the full head-height living space provides home-like comfort at the campsite. The 360° fold-away door can be fully unzipped and tucked into a corner pocket, and a mesh panel allows for full ventilation. The tent also includes power cord access, hook-and-loop rigging straps, and lantern webbing loops for convenient lighting in the bedroom, living, and awning areas. Lastly, the storage pocket ladders keep essentials within reach and the tent tidy, along with bedroom storage pockets for personal items.

LEDlenser H19R Signature Headlamp

Just because the sun’s gone down doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! The rechargeable Ledlenser H19R Signature Headlamp makes our list of gifts for campers thanks to its 4,000 lumens and Fusion Beam technology. This innovative system combines the power of two lenses for optimal illumination—one controls the floodlight, and the other the spotlight. With the Ledlenser Connect App and Bluetooth control, wearers can easily customize and manage the light settings remotely from their smartphone.

ToughTested ROC Waterproof 10,000mAh Solar Wireless Charger

When a device’s battery is running low and there’s no outlet in sight, the ToughTested ROC Waterproof 10,000mAh Solar Wireless Charger has campers covered. This versatile device features a Qi wireless charger on one side and a 280mA solar charger on the other. The built-in 10,000mAh power bank delivers up to four full charges, with two USB ports and one USB-C port (supporting Qi wireless charging) for multiple charging options. A built-in LED flashlight provides reliable light in emergencies, and the IP65-rated water resistance ensures durability, allowing outdoor adventurers to go off the grid with confidence. The rechargeable battery offers up to 36 hours of power and is compatible with both Android and iPhone devices.

PupFlask Dog Water Bottle

We can’t leave our four-legged campers off this list! The 27-ounce, stainless steel PupFlask Dog Water Bottle was designed with a reversible, leaf-shaped bowl that lays flat over the bottle when not in use, making it quick and easy to use. Just flip up the 100% food-grade silicone top to create an ample-sized cup and flip it back down when finished—no wasted water, no mess, and no need for an extra bowl.

LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter Straw

If there’s one thing a camper always needs, it’s easy access to clean drinking water, and the LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter Straw guarantees just that. Its lightweight and compact design makes it easy to pack, while high-performance sustainable materials ensure durability. The leak-proof design requires no extra parts, and the enhanced flow rate allows for effortless sipping. The LifeStraw filters out 99.999999% of bacteria (including E. coli and salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including giardia and cryptosporidium), and 99.999% of microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. The advanced microfilter reduces clogging from sand and silt and lasts up to 1,000 gallons (4,000 liters), providing a single person with safe drinking water for more than five years. Perfect for emergencies and on-the-go hydration, the versatile Peak Series can also be attached to water bottles and standard gravity hoses using its removable threaded bottom cap.

Hest Foamy Mattress

If your favorite camper has yet to find an adequate outdoor sleeping arrangement, look no further than the Foamy. The Foamy offers exceptional comfort and support that rivals a home mattress, all in a packable, portable, adventure-ready design. It features two layers of enhanced memory foam that provide optimal body alignment and pressure point relief, ensuring a great night’s sleep under the stars. The Foamy comes with an integrated compression strap and is made from durable, water-resistant materials, making it suitable for any weather condition. No pump or air is needed. Lastly, the Foamy is available in three sizes—short, regular, and wide.

Good To-Go Camp Meals

Having a just-add-hot-water meal at the ready can quickly satisfy a hungry belly after a long day of outdoor exploration. Good To-Go’s dehydrated meals for backpacking and camping are handcrafted in Maine by real chefs, using clean ingredients. All meals are gluten-free, made with no preservatives, with vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore options.

Krapp Strapp

There comes a time on every outdoor excursion when a camper needs to, ahem, do their business. The trouble is, finding a place to do said business isn’t always that simple. Enter the Krapp Strapp. No, we aren’t making this up, this product was on Shark Tank!

The Krapp Strapp sports an extra-large padded backrest which allows users to safely lean back and relax while answering nature’s call. The side pockets keep toilet paper and necessities within reach and the high-quality nylon construction supports up to 400 lbs. Just find a tree, wrap the strap around the truck, secure the carabiner clip, and get down to business!

Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter XT Hammock

For campers who love to sway in a hammock but hate swatting away bugs, the Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter XT Hammock is the way to go. This mosquito-proof hammock is constructed from durable parachute nylon which is soft, breathable, and dries quickly. Assembly is a breeze thanks to the knotless cordlock suspension system. The hammock’s No-See-Um nylon netting keeps out bugs with ample space away from one’s face—no claustrophobia here! If the bugs aren’t bothersome, the hammock can be flipped over and used as a regular hammock.

Advanced Elements 5.0 Gallon Summer Shower

Last on our list of gifts for campers is the Advanced Elements 5.0 Gallon Summer Shower. Let’s be honest, nothing beats a refreshing shower after a long day spent outdoors. All a camper has to do is fill it up, and lay it out in the sun with the clear side facing up to warm up the water. Made from top-quality, PVC-free materials, it features a water temperature gauge, an extra-large filling valve with a convenient twist-off cap, and a durable ripstop fabric cover with a built-in mirror and storage pockets. Exterior hook-and-loop straps keep washcloths, soap, and other essentials secure, while the easy-to-use on/off shower head helps conserve water.