Top 10 Gifts for Campers

Are you stuck for some gift ideas for your camper friends? We’ve got you covered.

It's always hard trying to figure out what gift to get your favourite camping enthusiast. So the crew at Wild Earth have done some of the leg work for you. We’ve gone around to all the camping enthusiasts in our stores to see what gifts they would want to help create this well-rounded list of exceptional gift ideas. 

 

1. NEMO MOONLANDER CAMPING TABLE

 

 

It’s time to take your camp dining and picnic setup to a whole new level. The Nemo Moonlander camping table is the perfect way to level up. With a packdown size small enough to fit into a backpack and a super light aluminum frame, you can take this bit of gear anywhere and set it up with ease. Dual height adjustments mean that you can adapt to your surroundings and activities whether you need a low picnic table or a high, star-gazing side table, the Moonlander does it all. Simply take a seat, park your drinks and enjoy yourself. Oh, and Nemo also offers a lifetime warranty, just saying. 

 

2. GRAND TRUNK MANTIS CAMPING CHAIR

 

 

A four-legged beast to park your tush, yes we’re talking about a camp chair to rule all other camp chairs. Grand Trunk’s Mantis camping chair weighs in at less than 820g but does not lack in its extreme durability and comfort. Made with 7000 series aluminium, the frame can hold up to 114 kg and the Ripstop Nylon fabric makes for ultra durability and comfort. The easy set-up and pack down make the Mantis a go anywhere, use anytime camp chair. 

 

3. COMPANION DELUXE 20L PORTABLE SOLAR SHOWER

 

 

Make picking campsites a whole lot easier by not having to worry about whether or not they have shower facilities available. Companion’s Deluxe 20L Portable Solar Shower means you can shower anywhere, anytime, with hot water. Powered by none other than the sun. Made with heavy-duty heat welded 600 Denier Ripstop fabric for added durability, you can shower for up to 8 minutes with confidence. And, for the cherry on top, this Deluxe 20L shower has a large front pocket for your soap, shampoo or whatever else you might need. No more cold rinse offs in the local watering hole, shower with solar power. 

 

4. GROWLERWERKS UKEG 128 GROWLER - 3.8L

 

 

 

The piece de resistance for any campsite is a Ukeg, and the Growlerwerks 128 Growler 3.8L can provide a solid 8-10 beers which stay cold, fresh and carbonated for up to two weeks. The dispenser tap makes pouring your drinks a breeze and the taplock prevents any unwanted dispensing. This piece of camping equipment takes your campsite from general admission to VIP in a snap. 

 

5. GERBER DIME MINI MULTI TOOL

Have you ever been stuck thinking “Damn, I really wish I had a set of pliers!” or a knife or any other tool for that matter? Well, never find yourself in that situation again as Gerber is here to save the day with their Dime Mini Multi-tool. Equipped with 12 useful tools, this mini tool box, so to speak, fits on your keychain. Yes, that sounds tiny, but boy is this thing mighty. I know what you're thinking, is this multi tool going to be strong enough to handle? Well, the stainless steel construction means the Dime Mini is ready for anything you can throw at it. 

 

6. KLYMIT INSULATED STATIC V LITE LIGHTWEIGHT SLEEPING MAT

 

 

Sleep in comfort with the new Klymit Insulated Static V Lite lightweight sleeping mat. Leave those annoying airbeds that slowly leak and the noisy air pumps in a box somewhere in your garage. Weighing at only 567g you can take the Static V Lite almost anywhere and reap the benefits of the Klymalite lofted synthetic insulation keeping you nice and toasty. Did we mention that it packs down small enough to fit into the bottle sleeve of most multi day backpacks? Well it does. Perfect for multi day hikers or casual campers wanting to pack light. 

 

7. SEA TO SUMMIT AEROS DELUXE DOWN PILLOW

 

 

Leave your normal bed pillows where they belong, on your bed. Sea To Summit now has the perfect solution with their Aeros Deluxe Down pillow. The perfect combination of softness and support with a down pillow top, fabrics from a range of sleeping bags to keep it super lightweight and super small so you won't even notice it in your pack or stored in your car. Forget the annoying situation of your pillow moving and sliding in your sleep because the Aeros Deluxe is equipped with a Pillow Lock system that keeps your pillow in place while you sleep. Enjoy a solid night's sleep wherever you go!

 

8. JETBOIL JETSET UTENSIL SET 

 

The perfect partner in crime for any camp cooking set, whether you have a full size camp stove or a lightweight, packable mini gas stove, the Jetboil Jetset Utensil Set will save the day. The telescope handles make it super easy and extremely convenient to pack these down to a minuscule size to help you save space. The nylon construction means this set can withstand high temperatures making them perfect for cooking on a camp stove as the naked flame can get a little heated. You could never leave home without this set and the spatula makes life a whole lot better as we all love some pancakes in the morning while we are camping. 

 

9. GOAL ZERO LIGHTHOUSE MINI V2 LANTERN

 

 

Light up the campsite with the Goal Zero Lighthouse Mini V2 lantern. It's all in the name, with a whopping 210 lumens, this lantern really lights up your campsite like a lighthouse. Super lightweight, only weighing 227g, so you can take this anywhere with ease. Even with all that light power, the Lighthouse Mini V2 can run for up to 500 hours on low and 7 hours on high. Now that is a serious lantern. 

 

10. OZTRAIL EASY FOLD STRETCHER BED

 

 

Turn your tent into the ultimate bedroom with the Oztrail Easy Fold stretcher bed. Big enough to fit a queen size air bed or sleeping mat, this stretcher bed will have you feeling like you're sleeping on a cloud, just floating through the sky. Now that's what we call extreme comfort. Now, we know what you're probably thinking, “How big and heavy is this thing?” well it actually packs down to a tiny 102x25x17cm and weighs only 16.9kg making it perfect for your next camping trip. 
 

 

If you need any further help, don't hesitate to come in store to chat with our experts or shoot us a message online if you have any questions! We’ll see you out there on your travels. Share your adventures with us on Instagram at @wildearthaustralia and use the hashtag #MyWildEarth to be featured.

 

 

About the contributor: 

Chris Anderson is the graphic artist for Wild Earth. When he isn't getting creative behind the computer screen he's behind the camera lens hunting for that next epic landscape shot. You'll often find him hitting the trails and chasing waterfalls or jetting off to new places around the globe to surf, snowboard and just searching those hard to reach places for unseen beauties.
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