17 Best Gifts for Backpackers this Holiday Season

Maybe you’ve just settled in to the shoulder-season slump between backpacking trips in the warmer months—or perhaps you know someone who has. Either way, the slow wait until those long weekends in the backcountry shouldn’t be a painful one. Picking up near and necessary gear items fills the time beautiful, and gives you or a loved one just enough excitement to hold you over till you can get back out there.

We’ve collected some of the best gifts for backpackers that are sure support your local thru-hiker while they ready themselves for their next trip. From beautifully-crafted notebooks under $20 to lightweight packable clothing items, these gifts are sure to fill any backpacker’s pack with cheer.

See the full list of gifts by Kevin Johnson on The Dyrt's website here.

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이 모든 것은 아웃도어에 대한 애정과 누구나 쉽게 캠핑을 즐길 수 있도록 하려는 열망에서 시작되었습니다.

텐트, 트레일러, RV, 오두막 등 어떤 캠핑을 하든 최고의 캠핑 경험을 하실 수 있도록 최선을 다해 도와드리겠습니다. 여기에서 전 세계에서 가장 활발한 캠핑 커뮤니티에 대한 리소스와 연결 정보를 찾을 수 있습니다. 더 다이트에 오신 것을 환영합니다.

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
Founder & Lead Writer

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Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.

Nathan Pipenberg
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It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.

Liz Provencher
Freelane Writer