17 Pieces Of Hiking, Camping, And Backpacking Gear I Think Would Make Great Gifts

Top-tier gear I've tried and recommend for backpackers, day hikers, campers, and anyone who seriously loves chillin' outdoors.

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17 Pieces Of Hiking, Camping, And Backpacking Gear I Think Would Make Great Gifts

Top-tier gear I've tried and recommend for backpackers, day hikers, campers, and anyone who seriously loves chillin' outdoors.

Popular items from this list

  • A Goal Zero Flip 36 Power Bank so they can charge their devices no-problem — from their phones to navigation devices to headlamps, it's be a relief fo...
    See in list
  • A Sea to Summit roll-top dry sack...or two...or five, because the uses for these bad boys are pretty much limitless. Waterproofing all of your gear is...
    See in list
  • A Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system that blows any other system out of the — say it with me — water. It's adaptable and easy to use in almost any...
    See in list


Find the complete list written by Rachel Dunkel here.

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17 Pieces Of Hiking, Camping, And Backpacking Gear I Think Would Make Great Gifts

Top-tier gear I've tried and recommend for backpackers, day hikers, campers, and anyone who seriously loves chillin' outdoors.

Popular items from this list

  • A Goal Zero Flip 36 Power Bank so they can charge their devices no-problem — from their phones to navigation devices to headlamps, it's be a relief fo...
    See in list
  • A Sea to Summit roll-top dry sack...or two...or five, because the uses for these bad boys are pretty much limitless. Waterproofing all of your gear is...
    See in list
  • A Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system that blows any other system out of the — say it with me — water. It's adaptable and easy to use in almost any...
    See in list


Find the complete list written by Rachel Dunkel here.

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News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.
NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.
Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the BackyardTM. What keeps you outdoors?
Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.
Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.
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