The Best Gift Ideas for Outdoorsmen and Hiking Dads

Giving gifts can be hard, but it can be even harder for a dad who love the outdoors! Backpacking, hiking, and trekking through nature is a great way to get out and enjoy the beauty our world has to offer. But, the perfect gift for the outdoorsman dad in your life can be anything. If you’re struggling trying to find the best hiking gifts for your father, you don’t have to worry. 

In this guide, I’ve collected the best gifts for outdoorsmen that you can buy your father. Somewhere down below lies the perfect Father’s Day gift for your hiking loving old man.

1) Nomadik Subscription Box

If your dad is a true outdoor explorer, these boxes from Nomadik are just what he needs. Each box comes with quality outdoor products from great brands that he can use right away. From everyday carry items to hiking gear to fun things to use around the campfire, your dad will love discovering what is inside each new box. With plenty of options to choose from, you’ll find the right plan for your dad.

2) Ultimate Outdoorsmen Survival Kit

No matter what your dad loves to do outdoors, this kit has everything to make sure he gets home safely each and every time. Like literally, this has it all. 14 in 1 multifunction hatchet, 18-in-1 snowflake multitool, multifunctional spork, survival bracelet, survival wire saws, fire stone, tactical pen, flashlight, AA battery, emergency blanket, blow fire tube, bottle hanging buckle, SOS whistle, hooks, and a parachute cord. We weren’t joking when we said it has it all. Dad will love this!

3) Fleece Blanket

After a long day on the trails, this soft fleece on the inside and water resistant and wind proof polyester on the outside makes a perfect hiking gift for dad. Weighing only 2.1 lbs, it comes with a stuff sack and shoulder strap for ultimate portability. Great to use around a camp fire, with messy kids or pets, or as a picnic blanket, dad will sure be glad you gave him this.

4) Rechargeable Walkie Talkies

The Topsung M920 is the ultimate necessity for family serious about outdoor adventures and sports. With this radio, you can communicate with your family whether you are skiing down a mountain, exploring a new trail or pitching a tent at a campsite. Just press the push-to-talk button and you’ll be able to track down dad no matter where is his on the trail.

5) Comfortable Hiking Shoes

For the dad that takes the road less traveled, these trail-inspired shoes from Reebok make sure he is well equipped for whatever he finds. A Vibram® Ecostep outsole has angled lugs for optimal grip on ascents and descents, while limiting environmental impact through the reduction of virgin materials by a minimum of 30%. He’ll feel like he’s walking on air!

6) Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

If your dad doesn’t already have a solid pair of trekking poles, these carbon fiber options from Montem are a great choice. With a total weight per pole of 7.6 ounces so he won’t feel weighed down, and adjustable height options, these poles are here to help, not hinder. These are perfect for protecting knees and maintaining balance in all forms of hiking, trekking, and trail walking.

7) Hiking Daypack

Let dad carry everything he needs comfortably outdoors with this water resistant, ultra strong, and super light ripstop nylon daypack. Whether he’s planning weekend trips, day trips, hikes, ultra light backpacking, and long haul journeys, dad can toss his gear inside, pull the drawstring, and he’s good to go on the next adventure.

8) Folding Camp Cot

It’s time to give your camping loving dad an upgrade in the sleep department. This TETON Sports Universal Camp Cot is the perfect way to elevate dad’s sleep while outdoors. The pivot arm is a built-in lever that makes putting that last end bar in place quick and easy. No more wrestling with that fourth corner. Help get your dad off the ground sleeping outside at night with this gift he’ll love.

9) Hiking Camera Case

For dads that love to capture the view with photography, the MK-2 LT Camera Cube is the perfect solution to keep his gear safe and quickly accessible. Perfect for any type of hiking or travel adventure—this versatile design provides dual-access points and customizable protection for your precious gear.

10) Fly-Napple & Chill Hammock

If your find your dad struggling to relax out on the trail after a long day of hiking, this hammock is just what the doctor ordered. Montem Hammocks are built to last, made of 75D Nylon you can be sure this bad boy won’t let you down! This hammock is a work horse and can comfortably hold 500lbs.

11) Hiking Dry Bags

Versatile and durable, dad’s hiking gear will stay dry inside these round bottom dry bags, even in adverse conditions. Shut out water by rolling down the top a few times and snapping the side release buckles together. Great for any outdoor activity where rain is in the forecast or he’ll come across water.

12) Outdoor Hiking/Camping Cookware

If your outdoorsmen dad likes sleeping under the stars, this camping gift idea is perfect. Gift him some cookware he can use specifically for those campouts. This kit comes with everything he’ll need to make a great meal outdoors. Plus it comes with its own foldable stove burner for a nice hot meal on a cold night.

13) Outdoor Fanny Pack

For those long midday hikes where he won’t need a full backpack, this fanny pack provides enough storage for what dad will need to take with him. With a main and secondary zip storage pouch, and a water bottle holder, this fanny pack will make carrying what he needs more comfortable.

14) Hiking Snake Crate

Make sure dad has the healthy snacks he needs while on the trail with this subscription box of hiker snacks. Hiker Crate is a health and fitness subscription box that specializes in outdoor adventure. Each monthly box is filled with high-quality and useful hiking gear, tools, and snacks to help fuel your treks.

15) Rechargeable LED Flashlight

Let there be light! Give dad some help in the dark with this rechargeable LED handheld flashlight. The BAMFF 6.0 features a Dual LED head, aircraft grade aluminum body, waterproof construction, removable belt clip, S.O.S. and disorienting strobe modes, and tactical style bludgeon tip for self-defense. It’s the perfect hiking gift to keep dad safe.

16) Hiking Compression Socks

Gift dad ultimate comfort with these hiking compression socks. Made of moisture-wicking materials, these knee-high compression socks help improve blood circulation while alleviating swelling. Coming in a three-pack, these will make the perfect hiking gift for dad.