10 Awesome Gifts for Backpackers That Will Make You a Hero Santa

Sometimes choosing a good gift for our backpacking loved ones can be difficult, right?

Well not this year! Today I'm presenting you with a list of the coolest and really useful gift ideas for outdoorsy people. 

It's a compact holiday gifts list - if you'd like to discover many more awesome ideas check this complete guide and become the best Santa this year!

10 Awesome Gifts for Backpackers

1. Merino Wool Buff

You can never have enough of those neck warmers! This 100% merino wool buff should find it's way into everyone's gear closet. As all merino products it's warm, soft and stays odor free even after extended use.

2. Fozzils Solo Pack

Weighing only 4 oz. this set is designed for everyone who values low pack weight as well as packability of the gear. The complete set packs flat and takes very little space. It's a great option for everyone who eats in the outdoors.

3. GSI Outdoors Halulite Boiler

This 1.1 or 1.8 l boiler is made of anodized aluminium which makes it light and durable. You can easily pack your gas and stove inside and together with collapsible handle it creates a nice, compact cooking system.

4. Anker 15W Dual Ports USB Solar Charger

Another piece from Anker I'm recommend - a lightweight and efficient solar charger. It's thin and compact and provides power independence on long hikes. Together with a Anker power bank it creates a great off grid power source.

5. Xero Shoes Barefoot Sport Sandals

Xero makes one of the lightest barefoot sandals on the market. They are perfect ultralight camp shoes every hiker should have. They weight close to nothing and are really comfortable. You can roll them which makes them really pack friendly. They come in men's and women's versions.

6. Marmot Kompressor Plus

I love this day pack - it has all the features you might require from one day trip backpack. It has water bladder pocket, hiking poles loop, stretchy outside pockets, it's spacious and it's light. And the greatest feature is that you can remove the foam back and pack the backpack into its own pocket for ease of transport!

7. SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger

SPOT is a highly valued device. It posses a number of features especially useful when hiking remote regions. SOS with a push of a button, tracking, check in and many others increase hiker's safety and let the family stay calm.

8. MSR Thru-Hiker 70 Wing

MSR Wing tarp is a great gift not only for the ultralight hikers. It can serve as a main shelter as well as additional protection. Made with 20D ripstop nylon weighs only 13.4 oz and it packs really small. It can be paired with mesh house creating a proper tent.

9. Garmin Oregon 650

Garmin is a world leader when it comes to GPS units. Oregon 650 is a top quality GPS with built in camera, touch screen, bluetooth and number of other great features. It also automatically switches between portrait and landscape view for ease of reading.

10. Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody

Warm down jacket for cold weather conditions. Loved my many hikers for it's great performance. Filled with 800 fill-power goose down provides great amount of warmth. The outer of the jacket is DWR coated for water repelency. It comes in two variations for men and women.

This is it - a compact holiday gift list for backpackers and outdoor lovers. If you liked this share it and check the complete list of holiday presents for outdoorsy people.