Last Minute Gifts for the Outdoorsman (or Ourdoorswoman) on Your
Holiday Shopping List
So, you’ve waited this long to order holiday gifts, ey? No judgment here, we get it! We waited this long to run our last outdoor gift guide of the year, didn’t we? Now, to be fair, it was planned out ahead of time, but guess what? With these great last minute outdoor gifts, your gift getter will think you thought of these great ideas long ago. And we’ll never tell any differently. But let’s cut the chatter because seriously, you really are down to the wire here.
A great Swiss Army Knife at a great price, the Huntsman has all the classic tools, from a pair of blades to scissors to a saw to a bottle opener and can opener and more. It’s a lifelong kind of possession.
Huntsman Swiss Army Knife
This blanket really does fold down small enough to fit in a pocket yet when unfurled it easily accommodates two seated adults or several kids, and it can be used to cut the chill of the wind or even as a stopgap towel or poncho.
Matador Pocket Blanket
This kit is a plate, a bowl, a fork, and a spoon all in one. It’s a must-have set for your camp kitchen and is also great hardware to bring to the park, the beach, the tailgate gathering, and beyond.
4 Piece Uco Mess Kit
Warm? Check. Soft? Check. Puffy? Oh yeah. A Rumpl blanket is perfect for camping, because as big and puffy as they are, they also pack down well. But you’ll also almost surely use this thing on the couch or bed at home, too.
Rumpl Original Puffy
It’s hard to overstate how much comfort and stability hiking poles add during a long trek, especially when you have a heavy pack. It’s also hard to believe how affordable these poles are, but they are hands-on DGR tested and they have our go-for-it stamp!
Hiking Poles
Once someone has a classic Leatherman multi-tool, he or she will never want to be without one again. Ever. Except when passing through the TSA checkpoint, we suppose.
Leatherman Multi-Tool
Want a hot, crackling wood fire without all that billowing smoke? So did the people who designed this maximally effective wood-burning fire pit, which uses directed air currents to keep the wood burning hot and with minimal smoke.
Solo Stove
Genuinely comfortable for a full-sized adult when set up and genuinely smaller and lighter than a loaf of bread when packed down, a Chair One from Helinox is a must-have for anyone who spends any appreciable amount of time camping.
Helinox Chair One
Camping Hammock
If you’ve been looking for a way to take your campsite chilling to the next level, the answer is hammock. Ditto with your backyard or basement relaxation. Or hey, on the beach between two palm trees? That works too.
Snow Peak Folding Cutting Board and Knife Set
Take your campsite cooking up to the gourmet level with this superb chef’s knife and a folding cutting board from the tried-and-true brand Snow Peak.
Comfortable, supportive, and very easy to clean, this camp pillow checks all the boxes. It’s a gold standard type of outdoor item.
Klymit Camping Pillow
Camelbak Hydration Pack
CamelBak’s latest pack is a superb daypack for cold weather, helping you tote gear and keep hydrated out there on the slopes or as you trek through the mountains. But it’s pretty great when things warm back up, too.
Adventure Medical Mountain Series
Safety first. Always be prepared. And other classic outdoor mottos, but you get the picture: with this compact, well-curated, and trusted first aid kit, you’ll be ready for all the potential unpleasantness that comes with outdoor adventure.
Geyser System Portable Shower
For the Van Lifer, for campers, for beach lovers, and beyond, this brilliant portable system can provide you a hot, flowing shower anywhere you have access to an outlet or a battery — and yes, your car, van, or truck battery works great. Just dump in a liter of water warmed on your camp stove, two liters of cold water, and start the flow for a hot shower that can last up to 10 minutes.
