11 Gifts for the Camper in Your Life

The best camping gifts you can give the adventurers in your life are the ones they’ll find handy enough to use over and over again. Camping gift ideas like water-wicking clothes, practical carryalls and sun-protective accessories are sure to come in handy for the outdoor people in your life, whether they’re into casual weekend car camping or off-the-grid backpacking excursions. Shop these practical Nike camping gift options for recipients who love the great outdoors.

A lightweight, leak-resistant water bottle is essential for a day on the trail. As a camping gift, try a durable bottle with a functional twist-off cap and a finger loop for easy carrying to help an explorer stay hydrated.

More pockets mean more places to stash snacks for adventures out in the woods. A lightweight, water-resistant vest is a piece that any adventurer can throw into a duffel or backpack without taking up much space. At camp, a vest will offer a place to keep outdoor essentials like a headlamp, extra socks, and matches organized and on the body.

Sun protection is essential in the great outdoors. This wide-brimmed bucket hat is also water-resistant, making it ideal for all conditions. This camping gift has a mesh lining to help keep the head cool and an under-chin cord to keep it from blowing away.

The best camping gifts make adventuring feel easy. A backpack big enough to store all the necessary gear can make all the difference when camping out in nature. This 32-liter pack has a roll top for easy access, along with small pockets to hold essentials and additional pulls and clips for more storage.

Wool-blend socks dry quickly and allow a camper’s feet to breathe without sacrificing stretch. These above-the-ankle socks will keep the recipient’s feet from getting dusty at camp and can be comfortably worn with hiking shoes or slides as the wearer transitions from activity to rest.

When hanging out at camp, a pair of rubber slides is a comfortable choice that lets hikers’ feet breathe while they relax, read, or roast marshmallows—making this an indulgent and functional camping gift. A textured footbed helps keep feet snugly in place, while cushioning underfoot feels like walking on pillows, even if the campground is rocky.

The best gift for men who get chilly once the sun goes down is a warm, cozy zip they can wear while hanging out around the campfire. The Nike ACG "Wolf Tree" Polartec® Full-Zip Top is a layering piece that campers can wear over a tee as temperatures cool or under a rain jacket when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

A pair of sturdy shoes is essential for those who plan to spend their time on the trails during a camping trip. Whether they are hiking or running, the best camping gift for him or her is a pair of Nike Pegasus Trail 5 sneakers, which are breathable up top and grippy underfoot.

A pair of sunglasses is a camping gift idea that works for those who hike at high elevations or nap on the beach. And it will get used well beyond once the trip is over. These mirrored-lens glasses are designed to reduce fogging and have 100% UVA/UVB protection to keep eyes safe. Whether hiking or lounging is on the agenda, these glasses will be a welcome addition for outdoor people.

They’re pants, they’re shorts! Convertible clothing can cut the packing list in half when packing light is key. As a camping gift for men who prefer to shop practically, these cargo pants are not only functional but also comfortable when worn long or zipped off as shorts.

There’s nothing worse for hikers than finishing a long day on the trail and setting up camp, only to feel cold and uncomfortable because their clothing stays sweaty for hours. The silky fabric of the Nike One Classic Dri-Fit Top for women dries off quickly, making it a great camping gift that can be worn on the move or while relaxing after the work is done.