The 11 Best Gifts for Hikers of 2025
Choosing a gift for an avid hiker can be a tricky task. Backpackers, especially ultralighters, are notoriously finicky about their gear and don’t take adding additional weight to their pack lightly. But these 11 gifts will make them think twice about their precious packing list. All of our picks are tested and approved by thru-hikers and Backpacker editors, ranging from a folding knife that will last generations to an ultralight down jacket and Garmin’s latest solar-powered GPS watch.
Continue reading to learn more about gifts for hikers, written by Maggie Slepian.
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Konvèsasyon Kanfi ak kominote nou an, ki soti nan Manm Eskwadwon ak Anbasadè yo nan Brand Patnè ak ekip la Sawyer.
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Choose a filter that matches your environment and load out, understand its limits, and maintain it properly.
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Grab a Sawyer Mini Personal Water Filter for your portable kits, and you won’t regret it.
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For serious backpackers, the Sawyer Squeeze stands out as one of the most trusted filters thanks to its durability, longevity, and solid field performance.
