UCO ECO 4-piece Mess Kit ($20)
You don’t have to spend a fortune to give a gift that says “I know you” this season. This fully recycled mess kit is reusable and all-in-one, so your environmentally-conscious friends and family don’t have to think about waste on the trail. Plus, it’s waterproof when it seals shut, so they can save their leftovers for later and don’t have to worry about them getting soggy.
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GSI Outdoors 2-Can Cooler Stack ($30)
This luxury item is for the person who daydreams about cracking open an ice-cold can of beer or wine midway through a hike deep into the backcountry. A tester took this can on an overnight trip, and two 12-ounce cans of sparkling rosé stayed cool after 12 hours. “A little unnecessary, but definitely fun,” they said. “Laugh if you will, but you’ll be eating your words after you crack open a can of chilled rosé at camp.”
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Miir Stainless Steel Cold Brew Filter ($15)
If you have a coffee-addicted loved one in your life (who doesn’t?), this filter is guaranteed to put a huge smile on their face. We found it’s one of the easiest ways to have cold brew in the backcountry—all you have to do is pour grounds into the filter, fill the bottle with water, and let it steep overnight. They’ll be more than stoked to have a fresh cup ready for them in the morning before they even lift a finger.
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Stowaway Gourmet ($13-20)
We awarded Stowaway Gourmet with our coveted Editor’s Choice award this past summer—the first time we’ve ever given one to an entire food brand. It’s a tiny Oregon-based brand, but its offerings never cease to amaze us. Though a dehydrated meal might seem like an odd gift, it definitely won’t seem strange to your loved when when they’re cracking open a delicious packet of Sage-flecked scrambled egg curds on a hungry backcountry morning.
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Waatr HydroCap ($99)
The Waatr HydroCap is an ideal UV water filter for your favorite traveler who also loves to day hike. It’s compatible with a wide range of 2.28-inch wide-mouthed bottles that they probably already own (including bottles from Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen, and ThermoFlask). An international traveler will especially appreciate the safeguard against viruses.
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Klean Kanteen Rise Tumbler ($30)
It feels good to give a gift that’s easy on the planet, and this insulated tumbler from Klean Kanteen is definitely that. It’s made with 90 percent post-consumer recycled stainless steel, and we found that it held up very well to drops during testing. Plus, it fits in cup holders and the lid is easy to open, even while driving.
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Messermeister Overland Chef’s Knife ($250)
Is your camping-obsessed friend also a whizz in the kitchen? If so, they’ll appreciate how sharp and durable this eight-inch knife is with its tough, Nitro-B steel and grippy micarta canvas handle. There’s no need to compromise in your backcountry kitchen.
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Magma Crossover Single Burner Firebox ($399)
Compatible with three cooking attachments (a pizza oven, grill, and plancha) and an insane amount of mounting options, the Magma Crossover Single Burner Firebox is for the wilderness chef who isn’t messing around. “The best thing about it is how endless your culinary options are,” said one tester who actually cooked chicken wings with it for his group of friends in the Colorado backcountry.
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