36 Camping Gift Ideas That Outdoorsy People Will Actually Find Useful

A tent is a must-have for all campers. This Coleman tent is lightweight, easy to put together and sleeps 8. (Which really means it sleeps four and there’s more room for wine and snacks.)

If you’re looking to have a little romantic getaway with your partner, this Bisinna 2-person tent will provide the perfect little bubble (and is the best reason to leave the kids at home). It’s easy to put up, take down, and don’t worry, it will fit an air mattress if your back needs it.

Let’s face it— we aren’t spring chickens any more. If you are going to sleep on the ground, you probably need some support. This Sleepingo sleeping pad is rated one one of the best. It weighs less than a pound and will take up about as much space as a bottle of water in your camping gear.

If you’re looking for a bit more adventure than pitching a tent and sleeping on the ground, this MalloMe camping hammock is for you. It’s the perfect size for two people, and is easy to set up.

If you are going to camp, you are going to eat outside. A Nexgadget utensil set  comes with 27 pieces— everything you need  to grill over a fire, or head out for a picnic. It has enough silverware for a family of four, plenty of cooking utensils, and (most importantly) comes with a wine opener.

Hopefully nothing will happen on your camping adventure (but let’s face it, if you have kiddos with you, something is going to happen), but it’s nice to bring along this Surviveware first aid kit just in case. This pack weighs about a pound, and has all the things you’d need for a camping emergency.

LuminAID came up with a way to provide light and charge your phone using solar power which makes this a must-have for any camper in your life. Even if you want to unplug for the duration of your camping trip, you may still need to contact someone (or kill some time on Pinterest.)

Instead of packing bulky beach towels on your camping trip, 4Monster lightweight towels are the way to go. They come in a unique carrying case that doesn’t take up a lot of room, they absorb water and dry out ultra fast.

Roasting things is a must on any camping trip. These stainless steel roasting forks from Jolly Green Products are great for marshmallows, hot dogs and sausages. These are durable and sturdy and will last for all your camping adventures.

You do lots of things in the dark so give the camping lover in your life the gift of light. Headlamps like this Vont spark headlamp allows you to make the camping experience magical for everyone else (while you run yourself ragged) hands-free.

Sleeping on the ground isn’t anyone’s idea of fun (unless you are four), and this best-selling Coleman cot will save your back (and your shoulders, neck, and head).