#50 Of The Best Hiking Gifts For Her (2024 Edition)
I go through #50 items that all make perfect hiking gifts for her or for the hiker in your life. This list includes budget gift items, luxury items, gifts for those with dogs, and more!
Do you have a woman hiker in your life who you want to celebrate? Maybe they’ve got a birthday coming up or maybe you just want to show them a little love….either way, this guide is sure to have the perfect hiking gifts for her.
This gift guide is tailored more towards female hikers, but there’s certainly something for everyone in this guide. And most outdoor products can be enjoyed by all!
I’ve broken these lists up to make them easier to navigate. But keep in mind that there will be gifts in most price ranges within each category, so keep scrolling to find the perfect fit!
Best Budget Hiking Gifts Under $25
Join us on a hike
There’s nothing us hikers love more than spending quality time outdoors. So if you’re on a tight budget for gifts, just know that offering to join us on a hike is an excellent option! Bonus points for letting us pick our favorite one or offering to drive! You’ll create lasting memories on top of it being free 🙂
Outdoorsy Stickers & Patches
You can’t go wrong with a couple cute hiking themed stickers or patches. They’re so fun to put on water bottles, backpacks, laptops and more! If you know what national parks they’ve visited, you can get them a sticker to celebrate each one! Etsy has loads of fun stickers, and as a bonus, you get to support a small business.
‘Darn Tough‘ Merino Wool Socks
You can never have too many hiking socks! Especially if you’re like me and you’ve got a sock-eating kitty roaming your home! These ‘Darn Tough’ merino wool socks are temperature regulating, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Plus they have antimicrobial & odor resistant properties!
‘GoodR’ Sunglasses
It’s very important to keep your eyes protected from the sun while exploring the trails. Even in the winter, the snow can reflect more sunshine into your eyes, so a good pair of sunglasses are a must. GoodR’s have an incredible reputation in the outdoorsy world, plus, they’re cute and affordable!
Disposable Film Camera
What better way to create lasting memories than with a film camera? Disposable film cameras are a great way to dip your toes into the world of film photography and they are so fun to use! I’ve got a whole shelf in my room with my photo books packed with film photos from all my adventures. I love flipping through them whenever I miss my friends, my adventures, or just want to show others. Gift your hiking buddy a disposable camera so you can share in the joy of film photos!
‘Black Diamond Astro 300′ Headlamp
If you’re looking for a good hiking gift for her under $25, you certainly can’t beat this black diamond headlamp! A reliable headlamp is an essential item for the hikers in your life that love a good sunrise/sunset hike! This one is both comfortable and lightweight, and it’s got multiple lighting modes that will provide you with hours of reliable light on the trails.
Worlds Tiniest Portable Charger
This portable charger can give you up to four full charges. Plus, it’s as compact as a credit card, making it the perfect gift for outdoor explorers who like to pack light but need to make sure they have a charged phone for emergencies, google maps or taking photos on the trail (hint… that’s pretty much all outdoor explorers!)
Tick Kit
This is one of those things that you don’t really need, until you need it! This tick kit clips right on to your keys, pet’s collar & backpack and works for humans and pets. It removes the entire tick (whereas tweezers will sometimes leave the mouth behind). I know it’s not the cutest gift… but it’s a super helpful one!
Essential Hiking Gear Gifts
‘Gregory’ Nano 18L
This Gregory Nano 18L is the perfect daypack for exploring the nature trails or the urban trails around the world! It’s got a zippered pocket for a hydration reservoir (or tablet), tuck-away hip belt, quick access front pockets and more. I love the sleep and comfortable design of this bag! Plus all of Gregory’s products are sustainably and responsibly made!
‘TrailBuddy‘ Hiking Poles
These hiking poles are an excellent option for those looking for a little extra stability on the trails. Steep or rocky hikes can be brutal on the knees. Hiking poles are a great way to protect your joints so you can last longer on the trails!
Filtered Water Bottle
A good water bottle can make all the difference on the trails. A filtered water bottle can make all the difference in one’s health! The grayl water bottle is built specifically for backpackers, campers, hikers, fishers & travelers to be able to get water from any source without worrying about bad bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and more.
This Lifewater filtered water bottle is a great option for trail runners or those who want to pack light but don’t want to sacrifice bag space!
‘LMNT’ Electrolytes
Help your hiker stay hydrated with LMNT (element) electrolyte packs! It’s well known that the Earth’s soil no longer has enough minerals and electrolytes for us. Hence needing to supplement them. LMNT is one of the few electrolyte companies out there that doesn’t put any sugar, fillers or dodgy ingredients into their products. They truly give you everything you need (and nothing you don’t) to support energy levels, endurance and recovery.
My favorite flavor is grapefruit, but you can gift your hiker this variety pack so they can choose for themself!
Women’s Packable Puffer Jacket
Keep your hiker warm and cozy with this affordable and lightweight puffer jacket! A good puffy jacket is an essential outerwear piece and will help provide your hiker with motivation to get outside even on the chillier days!
‘Capilene Cool Patagonia’ T-Shirt
Whether she likes to run, climb, or hike, this Patagonia shirt is sure to keep her cool and dry with its moisture-wicking properties!
‘Toups’ Skincare & Beauty Products
Embark on your hiking adventures with Toup, a brand renowned for its sustainable approach and commitment to real, natural ingredients. As a devoted fan of sustainable products, Toup has become a staple in my daily routine. Whether it’s their eco-conscious sunscreen, nourishing tallow moisturizer, or natural deodorant, Toup ensures I stay protected & pampered while exploring the great outdoors!
- Use code BEYONDTHESHIRE11 for 10% off your order (now thats a gift for you AND your hiker!)
Safety Hiking Gifts For Her
Birdie Personal Alarm
With a Birdie personal safety alarm on her keychain, she’s sure to feel a whole lot safer, both on and off the trails. The Birdie alarm features a 130dB siren (130dB is LOUD) and a very bright strobe light. All she has to do is pull the top pin to activate the alarm, and it will create a diversion to help deter an attack, plus draw the attention of anyone in the vicinity that help is needed. Even better, the Birdie is TSA- approved (unlike pepper-spray) so she can bring it with her on hikes around the world!
All-In-One Paracord Bracelet
This little bracelet includes a fire starter, loud whistle, compass & 12 ft of military grade paracord all in one! The all-in-one paracord bracelet is the perfect hiking gift for the wilderness explorer in your life and will help ensure they stay safe no matter what happens, without adding any weight to their bags!
Bear Spray / Bear Horn
Bear spray and a bear horn are essential hiking safety tools, and not just for the trails! They can be carried around while exploring the city as well for bonus protection on top of the Birdie!
Emergency Adventure Whistle
The titanium emergency whistle, compact yet powerful, is a vital tool for hikers, providing a reliable means to signal for help in critical situations. Its durability and affordability make it an indispensable addition to any hiker’s pack & an excellent choice for an affordable and practical gift.
Emergency Blanket
As an EMT who frequently works a lot of outdoor events, I rely on these blankets to address potential hypothermia cases. Rest assured, the PrimaCare blankets offer exceptional quality and reliability in critical situations like these! Compact and affordable, it’s a must-have for every hiker’s pack and makes a thoughtful and practical gift for outdoor enthusiasts.
Mini First Aid Kit
A mini first aid kit can really come in handy on the trails, whether you need a small band-aid or essential life-saving supplies during outdoor adventures. It’s a thoughtful gift for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, ensuring safety and preparedness in every excursion.
Emergency Knife 6-In-1
My favorite thing about this emergency knife is the glass breaker! Should you ever find yourself in a car crash that lands your car underwater, you won’t be able to roll your windows down & the glass on cars doesn’t break easily, you need something specific like this tool. I know that’s a pretty specific situation to worry about…but hey…sometimes anxiety makes the rules. This tool also has a folding knife, seat belt cutter, LED light, magnesium fire starter, and bottle opener. It’s a great tool for camping, hiking, hunting and to just keep one handy in the car for emergencies.
Emergency Water Filtration Tablets
Water filtration tablets are the ultimate solution for clean drinking water on the trail, effectively purifying water from any source. This is an excellent item for your hiker to keep in their bag for extreme emergencies.
Unique Hiking Gifts For Her
National Parks Puzzle
She’ll love spending a night with good food, good company, and a beautiful puzzle of her favorite places in nature! The colors in this national parks puzzle are as vivid and beautiful as the scenery they represent in real life and will make the perfect wall art once completed!
Carve Designs Swimwear
Hikes to waterfalls and swimming holes are some of my favorite types of adventures to go on! While it can be nice on super hot days to dip in with your regular clothes, most of the time you want a good swimsuit on. I love that Carve offers super cute rash guards, swim tops, and swim shorts, so she can wear just her swimsuit ‘outfit’ for the whole hike or choose to layer underneath her hiking clothes! Even better, she’ll know that her swimsuit came from a company that cares about the environment. All Carve swimsuits are made from recycled plastic bottles!
Paint By Numbers
Another great themed hiking gift for her, a paint by numbers is a wonderful and relaxing gift that doubles as wall art once finished. Another great opportunity to support a small business on Etsy, search for a pain by numbers of her favorite state, national park or town!
Hammock
A hammock offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, providing a comfortable oasis in the heart of nature. Lightweight and portable, it’s an ideal gift for hikers and outdoor lovers, allowing them to unwind and rejuvenate amidst the wilderness. This hammock is quick and easy to put up and built to withstand the elements!
Travel Watercolor Kit
I love taking some watercolors or drawing pencils and a sketchpad up to the mountains, finding a sunny spot with a view, and doing some art. Being up in nature is so inspirational for me and I even find it meditative. Consider gifting some portable watercolors to the hiker you know to encourage them to explore their artsy/creative side!
National Parks Pass
The America The Beautiful pass unlocks a world of natural wonders and breathtaking landscapes, granting unlimited access to the beauty and serenity of America’s most cherished outdoor spaces. It’s the ultimate gift for adventurers and nature enthusiasts, offering a year of exploration and unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors. This pass is good for a year of visits, covering entrance and day-use fees at federal recreation sites across the country, including all the national parks.
Binoculars
Elevate her outdoor adventures with the superior optics of the OutlandX Binoculars. Designed for birdwatching, wildlife spotting, and admiring panoramic views, these binoculars deliver exceptional clarity and a comfortable grip. Whether she’s exploring dense forests or wide-open landscapes, these will enhance her hikes with thrilling discoveries and unforgettable sights.
Hiking Journal
I love taking a rite in the rain notebook with me wherever I go because you never know when inspiration is going to strike! This is a great gift for the adventurers in your life who are always jotting down quotes, notes, ideas, and random thoughts. I often have some of my biggest realizations when I’m surrounded by the peace & quiet of nature. It’s an added bonus that I know everything I write inside will be protected from the elements or even an accidental water bottle spill inside my bag!
Field Guides!
Field guides tailored to your hiker’s hobbies/likes are a great gift! If she loves foraging (or the idea of it!) get her this North American Field Guide to Over 200 Edible Plants or this folding pocket guide to Mushrooms! Or go for a classic, like this Wilderness Survival Pocket Field Guide written by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury.
Best Luxury Hiking Gifts For Her
Insta 360 x3
This little camera has been taking the internet by storm recently. If you’re looking for the ultimate luxury gift for the outdoor enthusiast, extreme adventurer, or solo travel content creator in your life, look no further than an Insta 360. This powerhouse of a camera captures 360 degrees all at once, from which you can choose which angle you prefer in editing. When used with the invisible selfie stick, you can take magic third-person/drone view footage all by yourself. This is seriously the camera of the future and is without a doubt the coolest luxury gift you can get for all types of explorers.
Rumpl Blanket
Rumpl blankets are incredibly cozy, come in tons of cute prints, and are some of the highest-quality outdoor blankets I’ve ever felt. I fell in love with my Rumpl from day one and I never go anywhere without one now! It’s perfect for camping, hiking, traveling, picnics, beach days, and more, and it repels water, dirt, sand, spills, and pet hair. Rumpl blankets are made by adventurers for adventurers! What could be better?
‘Xero Shoes’ Hiking Boots
Every hiker needs a pair of quality hiking boots, and there’s truly none better than Xero shoes. The Ridgeway is not just stylish and comfortable; it’s also waterproof, lightweight, and utilizes cutting-edge barefoot-friendly technology. I used to have terrible leg and foot pain after long hikes, but after wearing my ridgeways, that pain is a thing of the past!
- See my full review here!
‘Xero Shoes’ Hiking Sandals
For the hiker who loves a good water hike, the same can be said for a pair of sturdy outdoor sandals. These barefoot xero sandals are the perfect combination of protection, comfort, light weight, natural flexibility, durability, versatility and affordability. I’ve gotten so many compliments on my sandals, and had many friends wonder why I was the only one not slipping and sliding all over the wet trails!
Jet Boil
Give your hiker the gift of their dreams with a jetboil flash system. There’s nothing better than waking up early for a sunrise hike and making a fresh cup of coffee at the summit while you enjoy the view, and this jetboil java kit lets you do that and so much more! When it comes to portable cooking systems, Jetboil has totally raised the bar. Perfect for hikers, backpackers, campers & car campers, music festival goers, and more, the options are endless!
Garmin Inreach Mini
Quality, efficiency, and reliability are worth every penny when you’re out in the wilderness, and that’s why the Garmin Inreach Mini GPS Satellite Communicator is an invaluable tool for any explorer. The Garmin Inreach enables two-way satellite messaging, allowing your loved one to stay in touch with others and call for emergency help from deep in the backcountry, where cellular service may not be available.
Plus, it’s got GPS tracking, back tracking technology (to help you find your back to the trail if you get lost), weather updates, an SOS function and bluetooth to sync routes, trip plans and more with your phone. Give her the gift of peace of mind, so she can focus more on enjoying her adventures!
Sustainable Hiking Gifts
Gear Trade
Buying gifts for the hiker in your life doesn’t need to be expensive! Buy Secondhand with GearTrade! You can find some awesome products from some of the top outdoor brands at great discounted rates! At the end of the day, it’s not about how much you spent but that you put time and thought into the gift. Plus, your hiker will appreciate that you chose to make a sustainable choice and not contribute to the over consumption that is damaging to the environment!
‘Piss Off’ Pee Cloth
I know it sounds a little suspicious and odd…but a pee cloth is an excellent gift for the sustainable outdoorswoman in your life! Toilet paper can be quite wasteful and a reusable pee cloth will eliminate the need to bring any onto the trails and lower the amount often being left in nature. Even “biodegradable wipes” take years to degrade and release microplastics. Plus, the witty woman in your life will surely appreciate the brand name of this pee cloth!
‘Stasher’ Reusable Snack Bags
Trail snacks are an absolute essential for me, and I always pack mine in one of my stasher reusable bags! Not only are these bags dishwasher safe and reusable, but they’re made out of silicone, which is a much safer alternative to plastic.
‘Cotopaxi’ Moda 20L Backpack
Cotopaxi is a certified B corp, and they use only sustainable materials for all their products. This 20L pack is the perfect day hiking bag for the sustainable adventurer in your life.
Seed Balls
Seed balls are small balls made of clay, soil, and seeds which are used to help replant areas where natural flora has been destroyed. This is such a fun & eco-friendly gift, and they can even be made by hand for an extra special touch! Gardening Know How has a wonderful post to check out on how to make seed balls from scratch that are native to your hiker’s area. She’ll appreciate the extra effort you put into making them yourself and will find joy in getting to give back to nature in such a special way!
Gifts For Hikers With Dogs
Dog Water Bottle
This water bottle for dogs is a GAME CHANGER for hikers with dogs. I used to carry around those foldable bowls, but my dog wouldn’t always drink all the water in the bowl and even after emptying it I’d still find the inside of my bag would get wet. They were a waste of water and space. This bottle lets you pour out enough water for your pup to drink, and anything they don’t finish can be returned to the container with the press of a button. It’s easy to use, lightweight, leak-proof, sustainable, and dog-approved!
Ruffwear Hitch Hiker Leash
This adjustable two-in-one leash and hitching system is great for the hikers and campers in your life, but especially the trail runners as it offers a hands-free system! This ruffwear leash can be hand-held, worn around the waist, or easily hitched around a post/tree. They thought of everything when they designed this leash, and any hiker, camper, or runner with a pup would certainly be thrilled to receive this gift!
Backpack For Dogs
This dog pack is an excellent everyday pack for medium and large-sized dogs! Doggy day packs are a great way to make the most of limited pack space since you can throw all your pup’s essentials into their own little backpack to carry! They’ve got three versions, one for the bare essentials, one for longer or overnight hikes, and one for multi-day adventures. If you’re looking for THE gift to give someone who brings their dogs with them everywhere they go, I cannot recommend this highly enough!
Dog Sleeping Bag / Backpacking Bed
For the backpackers and campers who always bring their dogs along with them, this Happy Trails sleeping bag and pad is the perfect gift! Happy Trails is made here in the U.S. in the Pacific Northwest, and specifically designs lightweight outdoor products for dogs.
Waterproof AirTag Holder
No one wants to think about losing their precious fur baby, and thanks to this air tag holder, now you don’t have to! This holder protects air tags from all the elements and keeps them secured to your pup’s collar or harness. This makes an excellent gift for the hikers, campers, and adventurers in your life who’ve got a dog who likes to roam around leash-free!
Dog First Aid Kit
Consider gifting your adventurer this dog first aid kit so they can be prepared for anything with their pup. I love that this kit includes a pet first aid handbook because, let’s face it, as much as we like to consider our pets our “children” they will need a different approach to first aid than humans!
Hiking Gifts For The Photographers
iPhone Tripod
This iPhone tripod device offers the versatility of a selfie stick with the durability of a tripod and will help your hiker or content creator capture beautiful photos and videos on every adventure. The TONEOF is lightweight and folds up small, making it an excellent choice for carry-on packing travelers, and as a bonus, it comes with a wireless remote.
Peak Design Capture Clip
Peak Design capture clip If you know a hiker who loves to bring their camera on every hike and is always stopping to take it out for photos, this capture clip is going to make their lives SO much easier! This has been, by far, the best investment I made for my camera gear this year (and in the scheme of photography gear, it’s a pretty cheap ‘investment’). The heaviest lens I put on my capture clip is my EF 24-70 2.8, which is about 1.7 pounds. It can take heavier lenses, but you may start to feel it in your shoulder.
Carbon Fiber Hiking Tripod
Elevate her hiking and photography game with the Zomei carbon fiber travel tripod. Lightweight and compact, it’s the perfect companion for all her adventures, easily fitting into any pack. Despite its featherweight design, it offers impressive stability and will reliably support even her heaviest lens. While it may not be a Peak Design carbon tripod, it’s a fantastic and budget-friendly alternative that will ensure she captures every breathtaking moment along the trail.
Love these hiking gifts for her?
I hope this list has given you some inspiration for finding the perfect hiking gifts for her! What are you planning to give to the woman hiker in your life? I’d love to hear any other ideas you think of!
Happy gifting:)
