The Best Gifts for Hiking of 2025

Hikers can be easy to shop for. There is so much hiking gear, apparel, and accessories out there, and so many different styles, colors, and use cases that the gift options are plentiful. Almost, too plentiful, one might argue. With such a vast array of options, it can be overwhelming to shop for hiking gear, and choice paralysis is a real thing.

No need to fret, because your hiking experts at GearJunkie know what the hiker in your life needs — or, at least, what they would enjoy being gifted. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite hiking gear and apparel for tackling long days (or even weeks) on the trail. They’re gifts that will continue giving, enabling your loved ones to get outside and spend time in nature.

Continue reading to learn more about gifts for hikers, written by M.T. Elliott and Will Brendza.

Contributing Writers

M.T. Elliott and Will Brendza

M.T. Elliott is a contributor to GearJunkie. He has been writing about the outdoor industry, running, cycling, camping, and more for nearly a decade. He has freelanced for other publications such as Outside Business Journal, Gear Patrol, and before that, various newspapers. Based in Denver, Colorado, Elliott spends time running, hiking, camping, slinging beers, and occasionally fishing.

Will is a writer, journalist, and professional misfit based out of the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado. Will grew up on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, reenacting “Survivorman” episodes and studying books like “Hatchet,” “The Monkey Wrench Gang,” and “Into the Wild.” He’s written on topics ranging from cannabis to local news, the environment and, of course, outdoor gear and adventure. If he’s not banging stories out on his computer, you’ll probably find Will skiing or mountain biking (depending on the season) — or drinking beer at some remote craft brewery.