THE BEST gifts for men aren’t always the shiniest or the fanciest gadgets. They’re the ones that bring value to someone’s life or inspire memories with family and friends you’ll cherish forever. Now more than ever, people are turning to the great outdoors to find peace, grounding, balance, and just plain fun. Whether it’s a simple picnic at a town park, hiking an undiscovered trail, or something more extreme like a white water rafting trip, the great outdoors has it all—and it’s all at our fingertips. Outdoor adventures have become the safest, easiest, and most popular way to get away moving into post-pandemic times. So naturally, anyone who’s heading outside will want the latest and greatest outdoor gear.
And everybody deserves a vacation! That’s why adventure gifts are at the top of everyone’s shopping list. They function as great gifts for dads, great gifts for husbands, and (of course) great gifts for brothers. Whether he’s a nature novice or a seasoned mountain man, we bring you the best gifts for outdoorsmen at every level and price point. We included tried-and-true essentials for a camping gear refresh, along with great new tools he never knew he needed. This list of gifts for outdoor lovers will inspire more time in nature and might even sway the newbies to become more committed outdoorsmen.
With camping gifts for hunters, hikers, fishermen, kayakers, and more, these are more than just material goods. They encourage a healthier body and mind while aiding in the fun of good ole fashion adventure. And while you’re shopping for your nature-loving buddy, you might want to snag some of these goodies for yourself. These items won’t be available forever, but the great outdoors will, so you might as well be prepared to take them head-on.
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Best Gift for Thirsty Outdoorsmen
Yeti
Yonder Water Bottle
Best Gift for Snow-Loving Outdoorsmen
Open Road Ski Company
The Man Behind The Maps
Best Gift for Caffeinated Outdoorsmen
Espro
Ultralight Travel Coffee Press
Best Gift for Weekend Warrior Outdoorsmen
RUX
70L Gear Bag
Best Gift for Grilling Outdoorsmen
Snow Peak
Takibi Fire and Grill Set
Best Gift for Winter Outdoorsmen
Hestra
Utsjo Gloves
Best Gift for Tech-y Outdoorsmen
RealTree
Realtree EDGE – Apple Watch Band
Best Gift for National Park-Loving Outdoorsmen
Parks Project
Yellowstone Geysers Trail Sherpa
Best Gift for Tandem Camping Outdoorsmen
Kelty
Tru.Comfort Doublewide 20 Degree Sleeping Bag
Best Gift for Running Outdoorsmen
on running
Cloudvista Trail Shoes
Don’t Die in the Woods
World’s Toughest Emergency Blankets
Wacaco
Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker
Dave Canterbury
Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival
Best Gift for Overprepared Outdoorsmen
VSSL
Compact Adventure Kit
Best “Gift That Keeps on Giving” for Outdoorsmen
Crate Joy
Hiker Crate
Coleman
Sundome 4-Person Tent
Danner
Trail 2650 GTX Mid Hiking Boots
Best Wellness Gift for Outdoorsmen
Therabody
Theragun Mini
Country Living
The Field Guide: Eating Outdoors
The North Face
One Bag Sleeping Bag
Most Unique Gift for Outdoorsmen
Holtzman’s Gorilla Survival
Survival Kit Paracord Grenade
Kelty
Cordavan Outdoor Blanket
Hydro Flask
Wide-Mouth Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Duke Cannon Supply Co.
Solid Cologne Balm
Most Clever Gift for Outdoorsmen
Rightline Gear
Moki Door Step
Best Gift for Water-Loving Outdoorsmen
Oru Kayak
Lake Folding Kayak
Best Gift for Organized Outdoorsmen
Matador
SEG30 Segmented Backpack
Thermacell
Backpacker Mosquito Repeller (Gen 2.0)
Best Multitool Gift
Leatherman
Signal Multi-Tool
La Sportiva
Otaki Climbing Shoes
BioLite
Rechargeable Headlamp 330
Best Gift for Utilitarian Outdoorsmen
Snow Peak
Flexible Insulated Shirt
Yeti
Hopper M30 Soft Cooler
RTIC
52 QT Ultra-Light Cooler
Mobvoi
TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS Smartwatch
Best Gift for Outdoorsy Chefs
primus
Profile Dual Propane Camping Stove & Grill
Breeo
Y Series Portable Smokeless Fire Pit
Patagonia
Nano Puff Jacket
Saxx
Quest Quick Dry Mesh Boxer Brief
Maho Shades
Sequoia No. 1
Rumpl
NanoLoft Flame Blanket
Best Gift for Backcountry Outdoorsmen
LifeStraw
Mission High-Volume Gravity-Fed Water Purifier
GoPro
HERO10 Black Waterproof Action Camera
Best Gift for Mountain-Loving Outdoorsmen
Arcteryx
Rho Hybrid Bottom Men’s
Best Gift for All-Season Outdoorsmen
on running
Explorer Jacket
House of Marley
Redemption ANC 2 True Wireless Earbuds
Best Gift for Music-Loving Outdoorsmen
Logitech
Ultimate Ears UE WONDERBOOM 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Mike Richard
Mike Richard has traveled the world since 2008.