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Outdoor Gifts Under 50

Outdoor Gifts Under 50


Welcome to The Backpacker's Gift Guide for 2025, your ultimate resource for finding the perfect gifts for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Discover a handpicked selection of top-rated gear, apparel, and accessories that will elevate every backpacking and outdoor experience. Whether you're shopping for the seasoned backpacker or someone new to the outdoor world, our gift guide is designed to inspire and delight. Explore the latest trends, must-have essentials, and time-tested favorites that embody quality, functionality, and style. We've made your gift-giving journey easier by showcasing the best, ensuring you can provide the ultimate joy of exploration, connection with nature, and unforgettable adventures.

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Shop by Activity: Hiking, Men Skiing, Female Skiing, Camping, Male Running, Female Running, Traveling
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Nomadix Sunburst Gold Original Towel Nomadix Sunburst Gold Original Towel Nomadix Nomadix Sunburst Gold Original Towel Nomadix Sunburst Gold Original Towel Nomadix
$39.95
$39.95
The Original Go-Anywhere, Multi-Purpose Towel We dubbed our original towel as The Only Towel You Need® because it is a high-performance towel perfect for travel, beach, yoga, & more. This towel...
Green / LRG/XL Fjallraven Langtradarkeps Hat Fjallraven Langtradarkeps Hat Fjallraven Fjallraven Langtradarkeps Hat Fjallraven Langtradarkeps Hat Fjallraven
$40.00
$40.00
Fantastic warm-weather cap that will protect your face from the sun, with mesh panels for superior airflow. Fjällräven Långtradarkeps is a classic trucker model cap with the visor in G-1000 and the...
Black Straightjacket Compsack 12L Straightjacket Compsack 12L OSPREY
$30.00
$30.00
Osprey Packs StraightJacket CompSack 12 The 12-liter StraightJacket Compression Sack keeps your gear organized and protected within your pack or travel luggage, available in four different volu...
Free People Women's Carpe Diem Short Free People Women's Carpe Diem Short Free People Free People Women's Carpe Diem Short Free People Women's Carpe Diem Short Free People
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$40.00
$40.00
Seize the run in these so-flattering shorts, featuring a durable, water-resistant fabrication, built-in briefs and a knit high-rise waistband. Fit: Relaxed fit; high-waisted; shorty coverage Feat...
Black Osprey Straightjacket Compsack 8L Osprey Straightjacket Compsack 8L OSPREY Black Osprey Straightjacket Compsack 8L Osprey Straightjacket Compsack 8L OSPREY
$28.00
$28.00
Part of a coordinated system for optimized packing. Customize your experience by adding on smart packing and organization accessories that meet your exact needs. All of our accessories have been o...
Mars Orange Osprey Hivis Raincover X-small Osprey Hivis Raincover X-small OSPREY Mars Orange Osprey Hivis Raincover X-small Osprey Hivis Raincover X-small OSPREY
$27.00
$27.00
The Osprey Hi-Vis Raincover is an easy-to-pack rain cover designed to keep our pack protected from the elements as we venture out on an overcast day. The full wraparound attachment easily cinches ...
Waterfront Blue Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3L Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3L OSPREY Waterfront Blue Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3L Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3L OSPREY
$20.00
$20.00
About this item Part of a coordinated system for optimized packing. Customize your experience by adding on smart packing and organization accessories that meet your exact needs. All of our accesso...
Mars Orange Osprey Ultralight Drysack 6L Osprey Ultralight Drysack 6L OSPREY Mars Orange Osprey Ultralight Drysack 6L Osprey Ultralight Drysack 6L OSPREY
$22.00
$22.00
Osprey’s Ultralight Drysack is a versatile travel and camp staple. Whether we’re using this sack to protect valuables on rainy hikes or store damp clothes on the flight home, the rectangular shape...
Tundra Green Osprey Ultralight Drysack 12L Osprey Ultralight Drysack 12L OSPREY Tundra Green Osprey Ultralight Drysack 12L Osprey Ultralight Drysack 12L OSPREY
$26.00
$26.00
Osprey’s Ultralight Drysack is a versatile travel and camp staple. Whether we’re using this sack to protect valuables on rainy hikes or store damp clothes on the flight home, the rectangular shape...
0100 / Steel / XS Women's Free People My Time Tee Women's Free People My Time Tee Free People Women's Free People My Time Tee Women's Free People My Time Tee Free People
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$48.00
$48.00
Make your next move in this light and airy layering tee featured in a slouchy design with a wrapped cutout back that’ll keep you cool through all your workouts. Dropped sleeves Wide neckline Raw...
Black Turtlebox Tie Down Straps Turtlebox Tie Down Straps Turtlebox Tan Turtlebox Tie Down Straps Turtlebox Tie Down Straps Turtlebox
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$20.00
$20.00
Turtleboxes are tough, but we'd hate to see it fall off the back of your four wheeler as your cruising up the side of a cliff watching it tumble into the abyss below. Use the versatile Turtlebox Ti...
Turtlebox Replacement Charger Turtlebox Replacement Charger Turtlebox
$24.00
$24.00
Order a backup or replacement charger today and never be without your Turtlebox again!
Men's Duck Camp Trout Camp Men's Duck Camp Trout Camp Duck Camp Men's Duck Camp Trout Camp Men's Duck Camp Trout Camp Duck Camp
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$39.00
$39.00
See what we did there? Midweight cotton keeps you cool and comfy all day long- Garment dyed finish- Each shirt is garment dyed and therefore may have varying end color results- Dye may patina in th...
Ivory Men's Duck Camp Crawfish Hat Men's Duck Camp Crawfish Hat Duck Camp Ivory Men's Duck Camp Crawfish Hat Men's Duck Camp Crawfish Hat Duck Camp
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$36.00
$36.00
Spice up your crawfish season with this Game Series snapback hat featuring everyone's favorite springtime crustacean. - Polyester shell fabric keeps this hat looking good season after season- 5-pan...
Vintage Navy Men's Duck Camp Trademark Hat Men's Duck Camp Trademark Hat Duck Camp Vintage Navy Men's Duck Camp Trademark Hat Men's Duck Camp Trademark Hat Duck Camp
$36.00
$36.00
If you're looking at buying this hat, you are our favorite customer. Thanks for repping the camp! - Polyester shell fabric keeps this hat looking good season after season- 5-panel structure- Adjust...
Charcoal Men's Duck Camp Tarpon Hat Men's Duck Camp Tarpon Hat Duck Camp Charcoal Men's Duck Camp Tarpon Hat Men's Duck Camp Tarpon Hat Duck Camp
$36.00
$36.00
Fossil research shows that tarpon have been swimming in our oceans since prehistoric times, so we thought we'd make a hat just as timeless to commemorate these bucket list fish. Polyester shell fa...
Strata Stencil: Black Patagonia Men's Airfarer Cap Patagonia Men's Airfarer Cap Patagonia Inc Strata Stencil: Black Patagonia Men's Airfarer Cap Patagonia Men's Airfarer Cap Patagonia Inc
$39.00
$39.00
Mid-Crown, Five-Panel Design Mid-crown, unstructured, five-panel hat Brim Made of 100% Recycled Fishing Nets Brim is made with NetPlus® 100% recycled fishing nets Adjustable Snap Closure Adju...
40% Off
Patagonia Men's Water People Organic Pocket T-Shirt Patagonia Men's Water People Organic Pocket T-Shirt Patagonia Men's Water People Organic Pocket T-Shirt Patagonia Inc
$27.00
$27.00
$45.00
The Water People collection celebrates Patagonia’s unique history that includes surfers who climb and climbers who surf. This everyday-weight pocket T-shirt is made with organic cotton, and it uses...
100 / MED Fair Harbor Men's Saltaire Tee Fair Harbor Men's Saltaire Tee Fair Harbor Fair Harbor Men's Saltaire Tee Fair Harbor Men's Saltaire Tee Fair Harbor
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$48.00
$48.00
We took the texture of your favorite heritage cotton t-shirt and designed our Saltaire Tee with that feel-good softness in mind. Its medium-weight organic cotton jersey is garment-dyed for a uniqu...
KEY / SM Howler Bros Men's Cotton T-Shirt - Daydream Beli Howler Bros Men's Cotton T-Shirt - Daydream Beli Howler Bros DAY / MED Howler Bros Men's Cotton T-Shirt - Daydream Beli Howler Bros Men's Cotton T-Shirt - Daydream Beli Howler Bros
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$40.00
$40.00
Inspired by band and tour tees of our youth, this line of t-shirts is a canvas for more experimental artwork that has a timeworn vintage look. Open your mind! Features & Benefits • 100% midwe...