14 Camping Gift Ideas: Gadgets and Gizmos for Campers

For lovers of the outdoors, there are endless gadgets, tools and toys to make camping not only fun but a little bit more of a luxury.

We’ve included some of our favourite camping gift ideas, so we’re sure our campers will love them too. Whether it's Christmas, a birthday or a memorable camping trip, you’re sure to find something here.

1. Recycled Wool Throw

This British made blanket is created using excess yarn left from the production of other blankets, making it an eco-friendly item which is completely unique to the owner. The 100% wool blanket is an excellent addition to any camping trip, as a lap blanket on cold evenings or an extra layer in a sleeping bag. Campers can never have enough blankets, so this is bound to go down a treat.

Find it here from £18

2. Personalised Compass

Ensure your loved ones always know which direction they’re going in with this beautifully engraved compass. Pocket-sized and perfect for anyone spending a lot of time outdoors, this is a gift that can be treasured for years to come.

Find it here from £14.50

3. VSSL Thermos Flask

The sleek design of the VSSL Thermos Flask sets this apart from any others. Made from military-grade aluminium, this is the ultimate adventure flask. It’ll hold a choice of warm beverage (or a festive tipple) and the torch in the lid may just help with finding the right pitch on a dark evening.

Find it here from £29.99

4. Hiking Shoe Cleaning Kit

Know someone that takes pride in looking after their walking boots? This compact kit includes a brush, cleaning fluid, odour spray and repel and protect fluid- everything you could possibly need to get your boots looking brand new again.

Find it here from £20

5. Rockbook Notebook

Using waste from the mining industry, Paper on the Rocks has developed a way to make stone paper. Based in the Netherlands, the company use this technology to create its infinitely recyclable notebooks. The Rockbook is waterproof, tear-resistant and perfect for using while camping on one our many UK forest campsites.

Find it here from £45

6. Camping Themed Serving Board

The perfect addition to any outdoor lovers’ kitchen, this themed serving board a great reminder of wonderful moments spent camping. Designed and engraved in Lancashire, the serving board is made from ethically sourced wood and is wonderfully lightweight.

Find it here from £18.99

7. HotRox Electronic Hand Warmers

Sometimes, gadgets have perfectly fitting names; HotRox is one of them. The slim design manages to keep hands toasty for 6 hours and can be charged via a mains socket or through a USB port. Great for a wintery forest walk, or as a life source when brewing a tea with the full force of the UK weather system against you.

Find it here from £29.00

8. Wallet Ninja

This 18-in-1 multi-tool slips right into any wallet. A screwdriver, mobile phone stand, can opener, hex wrenches and a bottle opener are just a few of the tools on this pocket-sized card. Taking up virtually no space, these make a great gift for any camper.

Find it here from £3.98

9. Motorhome Survival Kit Bags

This zip-top canvas bag is a fun but also practical gift. Fill it up with a few camping essentials and you’ve got a personalised practical gift to give. As a camper, you can never have enough pouches to keep your bag organised!

Find it here from £14.00

10. SnugBoy Inflatable Lounger

Snugboy is a uber-comfy inflatable lounger which packs into a tiny carry bag. This is perfect for throwing in the car for a short camping trip or even for lounging in a garden. Anyone would appreciate having a mega comfy lounger which can be used virtually anywhere. There’s even pockets for a drink and phone!

Find it here from £44.95

11. Queen Bee Reusable Wraps

Shopping for a sustainable camper can be tricky, but useful gifts are always favoured. These beeswax food wraps can be used time and time again to carry packed lunches and store leftovers. The Scottish owned company’s phrase “Bring joy to the mundane” is perfectly reflected in the wide selection of patterns and colours available on their beautiful wraps.

Find it here from £8

12. Sealskinz Hiking Socks

Sealskinz high-tech socks come with a lifetime guarantee which is ideal for anyone spending a lot of time on their feet. You’ll find a huge range of technology on offer such as waterproofing and padded pressure points. These socks are pretty much indestructible and come in a range of designs. They’re an impressive upgrade to the socks you’d usually put in a Christmas stocking!

Find it here from £10

13. Tinder Box Scented Candle

Gift a woodsy scented candle to any lover of the outdoors so they can have the aromas of nature in the comfort of their home. The Tinder Box Soy Candle from The Botanical Candle Co is handmade with love in Dorset. Warm notes of black pepper, sandalwood and tobacco leaf are perfect for creating a cosy atmosphere in any living space.

Find it here from £10

14. Adventurer Mountain & Trees Sterling Silver Necklaces

Give someone the gift of being able to take the mountains and the trees with them wherever they go. These beautiful sterling silver pendants sit on an 18-inch chain and are lovingly made by Eclectic Eccentricity in Norwich.

Find it here from £36

For more inspiration, explore our blog. Alternatively, visit the rest of our website to discover our UK forest camping destinations.