Camping Gifts-Great Gifts for Campers

Are you writing out your gift list for friends and family for Christmas? If they are campers, I have some unique camping gifts that will make their future camping trips more fun. These gift ideas are for men, women, and kids. I must admit that I usually give gifts that I would like to receive. Do you too? So here are items that will bring a smile when opened at Christmas or Birthday times and even more smiles when used on the next camping trip.

Gifts for Cooks--Cast Iron Cookware

Food just tastes better cooked outdoors and in a cast iron pot. Cast iron is the ideal heat conductor heating evenly and consistently. Some cooks are hesitant to use cast iron because of the care and maintenance needed. Now there are “pre-seasoned” cast iron griddles, pans, and pots to help with the maintenance. The seasoning is what gives that great flavor to your food. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions on cleaning and seasoning.

If Dad loves to cook breakfast, give him a cast iron grill/griddle. Begin the morning with a breakfast of pancakes and eggs on the griddle. Flip it over to use as a grill for lunch. Mmmm…I can smell that frying bacon wafting through the campsite now.

Mom can make a delicious soup or stew and let it cook all day over the campfire in the cast iron Dutch Oven. Or does Dad do the honors when cooking out of doors?

Check out even more possible cast iron gift ideas at Campfire Cooking Products at the Creative Camping and RVing storefront.

Gifts for Kids

Kids love roasting wieners and marshmallows over the campfire. I always worry that they will get too close to the fire. The Super Duty Wiener Fork is 43 inches long so a child can stand away from the fire and still roast a delicious treat. A Pie Iron for making grilled sandwiches or desserts allows the child to put together what he wants to eat and then cook his creation. And what better camping treat than fresh popcorn popped in a non-stick Popcorn Popper? You can season it just the way the family likes. Oh yes, I did say ideas for kids, but kids-at-heart will enjoy these gifts too.

Gifts for Men

In the Christmas Ideas for Campers section of the storefront you will find the Leatherman. It is a multi-purpose tool that folds together into a handy 4 inch tool. It comes with a leather sheath that slides on his belt. This nifty item includes pliers, wire cutters, knife, file, saw, scissors, screw drivers including a Phillips, ruler, bottle/can opener, wire stripper, and more. My husband keeps it on his belt for camping and doing handyman tasks around the house. There is also a Leatherman available for fishermen. You may need this Leatherman to put gifts together on Christmas morning too!

A battery powered lantern or a flashlight whether at home or camping makes a useful gift.

Gifts for Hikers and Runners

A shoe wallet is an important gift for folks who run and hike. ID’s and Medical information can be placed in these little wallets that fit over the laces of the shoe. It also includes a pocket for cash and keys.

Weather is an important factor for campers and hikers. A weather radio will alert you to storms in the area. Give this potentially life-saving gift to your family and friends.

The All-Time Best Gift

This gift is perfect for men, women, kids, the young, and the old. It is easy to take on a camping trip or just right to stay at home. I am talking about books. Even folks who are not readers, but avid campers, will enjoy a book whose subject is camping. Books entertain toddlers and kids of all ages. Wrap up a few to put under your Christmas tree. Check out some books for campers in the special book section at Garden and Hearth Creative Camping storefront.

There are more gift ideas which I have selected at the Christmas Ideas for Campers section. And yes, they are definitely things I would enjoy having on my next camping trip. I hope you will find items here suitable for your friends and family on your gift list.

Do you have some good ideas for gifts for campers? Let me know so I can share them with our readers.

Happy Holidays to you.

~Janet Glaser

Janet and her husband, Ted, travel the roads of the USA in their fifth wheel RV meeting new  campers and getting together with old friends.  They love chasing the sunshine up north in the summer and down south in the winter always looking for new horizons while exploring this beautiful country. Janet is a freelance writer having published articles in RV magazines, newspapers, and magazines.