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The 20 Best Gifts For The Hiker

The outdoors, even when the weather is nice, can wreak havoc on all your trail-ready gear. Even the most well-built boots, backpacks, shirts, pants, etc. can’t stand up to the punishment for too long. And while it’s sometimes a shame to have to find new gear, it’s also an excellent opportunity in the holiday shopping season.

If you know any avid outdoorsmen who are in desperate need of some new equipment, you’re in luck — that’s exactly what this gift guide is comprised of. Whether they’re striking out on a long-term through-hike, like the AT or PCT — or they’re a weekend warrior with a taste for short day trips, these are the 20 best gifts for the hiker.

See the full list by Sean Tirman on HiConsumption's website here.

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HICONSUMPTION was established by gearheads for gearheads as a modern day men’s lifestyle publication. We’re discoverers of uncharted players in the space, and proclaimers of passion for an elevated way of living.

Proudly built in Los Angeles, California, our access to such experimental backyard landscapes keeps us on our toes and in-the-know of what’s to come in the realm of adventure, tech, gear, automotive, and style. We uphold those merits to this day, keeping them near and dear — allowing us to remain on the cutting edge of a life worth exploring and at the ready to offer our expertise to an audience vying for the same cherished principles.

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