1. A portable grill to turn nearly whenever, wherever into mealtime, from parking lot tailgates to remote campsites to roadside rest stops.
2. A good pair of waterproof binoculars so they can better spot wildlife (like whales emerging from icy depths, mountain goats balancing on ledges, and buffalo traveling in packs).
3. A pack of waterproof playing cards in case they're always game for a rematch of Go Fish.
4. An outdoorsy subscription box — it'll be perfect for people who're always posting beautiful Instas like this, but also *really* enjoy spending time outdoors and know good gear when they meet it.
5. A picturesque calendar from the ~official~ charity of America's National Parks to grace their walls when they're forced to be indoors.
6. A copy of the Ken Burns national doc. It just may spur them to book up another outdoorsy vacay.
7. A backpacking hammock built for two — complete with everything they'll need for setup.
8. A 9-in-1 photo lens kit to help capture the great sights they go off the beaten path to witness with their own eyes.
9. A water filtration straw that'll lighten their water load on remote trips.
10. A bundle of hand warmers to make the elements *that* much more bearable!
11. A picnic backpack that'll help lengthen their hikes and outdoor rendezvous so they don't have to retreat indoors in search of food.
12. A lightweight mess kit so they can whip up some delish meals in the great outdoors without lugging around a whole kitchen.
13. A campfire safety cover that'll keep them *and* their fire stoked.
14. A portable campfire sure to have even the most seasoned of campers scratching their head, oohing, and ahhing.
15. A night-vision trail camera to get a glimpse at all kinds of wildlife on their property.
16. A pocket-size travel blanket for when they see a view worth sitting down for a spell to admire.
17. Or a sand-free mat they'll rely on for beach trips and camping setups.
18. A double sleeping bag for the couple who's *always* camping. Always! And if they get in a fight, it converts to TWO sleeping bags.
19. A kids' camping set to keep them busy in the great indoors, too.
20. A butterfly puddler that'll still look adorable during wintry weather and attract all kinds of winged beauts to their garden during warmer temps.
21. A set of telescoping roasting sticks so everyone can get their marshmallows just how they like them without getting too close to the campfire.
22. A military-grade compass to easily fit on their belt loop or in their glove compartment.
23. A beekeeping guide because they've been talking about starting it as a hobby awhile and maybe this'll be a push in the right direction.
24. A horse-head squirrel feeder as a hilarious outdoor distraction they can enjoy inside.
25. A window-mount bird feeder to help everyone *safely* get up close and personal with the neighborhood songbirds.
26. A celestial fire pit perfect for nights spent stargazing in the backyard.
27. A lightweight water-resistant backpack they can use as a backup in case of ~outdoorsy~ emergencies.
28. A floatable cooler (with a lid!) for their annual tubing trip.
29. A portable camping stove to whip up some tasty meals without hogging space in their pack.
30. A bendable LED light rope they'll find a new use for every time they venture outside.
31. A portable AeroPress coffee and espresso maker to help wake them up during those early morning hikes, even if they're already on the go.
32. An all-purpose waterproof Yeti tote bag they could toss their sopping wet pool and beach gear in and it'd still be fine, so...that's saying something.
33. A personalized push pin map of all the national parks in the USA, so they can keep track of the gorgeous places they've visited *plus* have some new wall decor.
34. A rechargeable lantern that doubles as a powerful flashlight that they'll be sure to bring along with them on their next camping trip.
35. A portable and waterproof bluetooth speaker because no outdoor excursion is complete without a killer adventure playlist.
36. A Coleman camper chair, complete with its own table and built-in cupholder to make your gift-ee's next camping trip *that* much more luxurious (but still not in "glamping" territory).
Amazon
Promising review: "In the past, I've always had the type of camp chair with a seat that sags. My last chair didn't provide good support and I started to have back aches when I sat in it. This chair is perfect for my needs. The seat is flat and very supportive, so I no longer experience back pain. I also love that it's lightweight. Since I'm a petite woman, it's important to have a lightweight chair that I can easily carry. I really like the side table too. It's a great little table to set my snacks and drink on." –Allan
Get it from Amazon for $54.99.
BTW, reviewers also love to use this product as a beach chair!
37. And an adventure vest koozie so that the brews they bring on their outdoor excursions are (a) cold and (b) downright stylish.
Uncommon Goods
Promising review: "This is my husband's go-to can koozy! Some of the pockets are actual pockets, which is just funny. The zipper works well and it keeps his beverages cold (and mine when I 'borrow' it!). Definitely going to buy the other designs!" –NicoleRVA
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $14 (available in two colors).
Now you just have to practice your scary stories to tell 'round the campfire!
