Gifts that you may not have thought of for your hiking friends, family, and yourself. Beyond the bare essentials in your backpack are extras for safety & comfort & fun.

Photography & Videos

Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera – Compact, lightweight. Shoot in manual or point and shot. More than using your phone. Phenomenal photos. Easy carry.

GoPro HERO 12 Waterproof Action Camera – Ultra HD Video.

Garmin – for safety, maps, and tracking your trail

Garmin inReach Mini 2 – Lightweight, compact satellite communicator.

Garmin GPSMAP 67i – Satellite Technology, Two-way messaging, Interactive SOS, Mapping

Binoculars

Nocs Provisions Binoculars – Waterproof, Lightweight, Compact

Nocs Provisions Zoom Tube – Lightweight, 8x magnification.

Winter Hiking

Owning winter hiking gear gets you outside all year-round!!

Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction for snow & ice.

Tubbs Wilderness Snowshoes – for men & women. Several color choices. My favorite.

Trekking Poles

Hiking Buddy Dog Gear

Miscellaneous

L-Rover Carabiner Clips – Lightweight, heavy-duty.

Therm-a-Rest Ultralight Inflatable Seat Cushion – I love this when I stop to snack.

InnerFit Hydration Bladder Cleaning Kit – for universal bladders. I use it often!

 Hiking Guides for Wildflowers, Wildlife, Tracks, Birds

Field Guide for North American Wildflowers by National Audubon Society – Do you have someone who loves to find wildflowers when hiking?

Field Guide of Birds of North America by National Audubon Society.

Animal Tracks Bandana – Wear it! – this is fun for families.

No Idea? Gift Cards from our Favorite Outdoor Gear Shops

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