If you raise outdoor kids, there’s a good chance they’ll grow up to be outdoor teens and adults, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll spend equal time being proud of the people they’ve become, and fearing for their adventure-loving lives.
And then, you’ll do the only sensible thing and outfit them with the tools they need to be safe and have fun while embarking on countless outdoor adventures.
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To make your holiday shopping just a little bit easier, we’ve rounded up the best outdoor gifts for teens — practical items that won’t put a huge dent in your wallet, and a few cool gifts that are just for fun.
This year, thanks to unpredictable finances that are hitting families hard, we’re recommending outdoor gifts for teens under $50 so you can stretch your dollar further during the holidays.
Outdoor Gifts for Teens who Hike and Camp
Hiking and camping are the gateway drugs to the outdoors.
We started doing both when our kids were young, and they are continuing the trend now that they are young adults. Here are some great gift ideas for teens that love hiking and camping, or are eager to give them a try.
A Lightweight, Rechargeable Headlamp
The BioLite HeadLamp 325 is the most comfortable and lightweight headlamp that we’ve ever owned, and when we purchased one for a holiday gift, we had to get one for everyone in the family because we were fighting over this one.
This is our headlamp of choice for backpacking, hiking, and dog walking, providing 325 lumens which will light up 200+ feet. White light is perfect for walking in the dark or reading in a tent, and red light is perfect for star gazing. Both red and white lights have a strobe feature.
The front light panel tilts downward with one hand and is very easy to maneuver. This awesome headlamp can run for up to 40 hours on a single charge and recharges quickly with a micro USB. The band is light and sits comfortably on your forehead, and the whole thing weighs just 1.8 ounces.
Good lighting is also one of the 10 essentials that every hiker should carry in their packs, even on day trips. Remind your teen to keep a headlamp in their daypack for emergencies!
Darn Tough Socks
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Darn Tough socks are made in Vermont, come with a lifetime warranty, and are incredibly warm for outdoor adventures.
I’ll admit that socks don’t often make it onto the teen wishlist, but the truth is, there is no better gift for outdoor lovers, and my teens wear Darn Tough socks all through the winter. The older they get, the more they appreciate socks as gifts! Comfortable feet any time of year is important, so everyone in our family gets at least one pair of Darn Tough socks per year.
Darn Tough has lots of different types of socks for different activities from skiing and snowboarding to winter hiking. Bonus — shipping is always free if your order is $50+.
A Portable First Aid Kit for Teens who Hike
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MSR PocketRocket Backpacking Stove
Easy add-on: FlipFuel is a handy little gadget that hikers and campers can use to consolidate partially used isobutane fuel canisters. This makes it easier to know how much fuel you actually have and to conserve weight in your backpack. Use code BACKROADRAMBLERS to save 20% on your FlipFuel purchase. This is an ingenious product that makes a great stocking stuffer for backpackers.
Toaks Titanium Pot
A camper cannot cook with a stove alone. Which is why I’m including my favorite ultra-lightweight cooking pot, the perfect outdoor gift for teens who are just getting started with outdoor food prep.
We’re not talking gourmet meals here, but the TOAKS Titanium 750ml pot, combined with the MSR backpacking stove mentioned above can whip up all the one-pot camping meals you can imagine, including pre-packaged meals that will take your teen from zero to dinner time in a couple of minutes.
TOAKS pure titanium construction resists corrosion, withstands high temperatures, and eliminates metallic aftertaste. It’s easy to clean, weighs 3.6 ounces, and comes with a lid and a storage sack.
Emergency Fire Starter
Good To-Go Dehydrated Meals
We’ve done our fair share of outdoor cooking, and have found most prepackaged meals to be mediocre at best. That is until we discovered Good To-Go dehydrated meals. These tasty, prepackaged meals are made in Maine and have been created to suit all diets, including vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan.
This is the perfect gift for backpackers or for teens who are just starting out with culinary adventures. Simply boil water, pour it into the meal packet, wait a few minutes, and enjoy!
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We have favorites too if you’re not sure where to start – the Mushroom Risotto is divine – I wouldn’t hesitate to make it at home, and it’s probably the best dehydrated meal I’ve tried to date. The Pad Thai is awesome too and is made with wild American shrimp.
Solar-Powered Inflatable Lantern and Cell Phone Charger
A lightweight, solar lantern that also charges your teen’s cell phone? The Luci Pro Series Lantern is charged by the sun and lasts 50 hours on a single charge. It’s also totally waterproof (perfect for kayakers), packs down small, and can hang off of your teen’s backpack for charging.
When the sun goes down, simply blow them up and use them for ambient lighting outside on inside a tent. Luci Lanterns are one of our favorite outdoor gifts for teens, kids, and new campers. They are affordable and our recipients always love them. Plus they come in different colors so you can a lantern for everyone in your family.
MPOWERD (maker of Luci lanterns) is a certified B Corporation, dedicated to providing clean energy to people who need it most, as well as reducing pollution around the world.
Nite Ize Flashflight Light-Up Disc
An Insulated Water Bottle for Hot or Cold Drinks
Our kids use their Hydro Flask water bottles every single day. They are especially useful in the winter because they’re insulated, which means their water won’t freeze up on the slopes, and if they want to pack some hot tea for the trail, it will still be steaming when they’re ready for a break.
Hydro Flask bottles come in every color of the rainbow and will last forever if your teens don’t lose them. Unlike wooly socks, the Hydro Flask water bottles do make it onto our kids’ wish lists, and we love them as much as they do!
Cool Puffy Patches for Instant Repairs
Finding outdoor gifts for teens doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Shop our unique gift ideas to inspire the teens in your life to get outside.
Alpine Mountain Gear Camping Hammock
Looking for an affordable outdoor gift for teens that will take them from the backyard to their next camping trip? This lightweight hammock from Alpine Mountain Gear ncludes an easy-setup suspension system and attached stuff sack. It’s suitable for teens up to 264 pounds and is the perfect retreat for star gazing, book reading, or napping.
We bought each of our kids one of these a few summers ago and they accompanied us on several cross-country road trips. At less than $30 each, these make a great affordable gift for anyone who loves lounging outdoors.
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