An expert selection of Christmas gifts for campers, handpicked to suit all budgets
It’s no secret that Peter and I have a difference in opinion when it comes to camping. On our trip around the world, he carried around a 4kg tent for an entire year in the hopes that he would convince me of its charms. We camped for a total of 10 days.
I will camp under duress. Sometimes, it’s even been worth it – the Salkantay Trek, the Simien Mountains and the Uluru Rock Tour – but by and large, I’d rather a hot shower and warm bed at day’s end.
Peter, in comparison, would live his life under canvas if it was socially acceptable. He has about three different tents, four sleeping bags, five hiking boots and a partidge in a pear tree. Like other outdoorsmen, he can be hard to buy for as he already has so much kit. If you are similarly stuck, consider one of these Christmas gifts for campers, handpicked to suit all budgets.
Christmas gifts for campers
From a comfy lightweight blanket to a life-saving gadget, we have something to suit whether you’re looking to save, spend or splurge this Christmas.
1. Satellite communicator
Give peace of mind to the camper in your life with the Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator. Weighing a mere 3.5 oz., it lets the user send and receive messages, send an SOS and share their location. It is impact resistant and water-rated to IPX7, which means it can easily withstand rain, snow, splashes and incidental exposure to water of up to one meter for up to 30 minutes.
Though compact, it has 14 days of battery life in full sky view (or up to 4 days in moderate tree cover) for standard activity recording and 10-minute tracking mode. This can be extended to 30 days and 10 days respectively if tracking is set to 30-minute intervals. All in all, it’s one of the most useful Christmas gifts for campers.
2. Puffy blanket
We love the Rumpl Original Puffy blanket, a packable, portable blanket that you can take anywhere. It’s cosy enough for sleep and comes with a Cape Clip® for hands-free use – perfect for late nights by the campfire or chilly mornings.
The blanket is water resistant, machine washable and made with 100% recycled material. The durable ripstop shell is resistant to wear and tear and comes in a variety of colours and patterns.
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