40 Christmas gift ideas for hiking and bivouacking
If for you too, Christmas is always a puzzle to find a gift idea for your father, your sister or your husband, then discover our perfect gift ideas for hiking and bivouac amateur enthusiasts.
In this selection, there are outdoor Christmas gifts at all prices and for all uses: hydrate while hiking, eat in a bivouac, find your way around during a trek, and much more! Let yourself be guided and choose the ideal gift for the person you’re buying for.
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Christmas gifts under €20
Here is a list of 9 low-price outdoor Christmas gifts. Take note, a low price does not mean poor quality here. At Lyophilise & Co, we take care to select quality hiking and bivouac equipment. Proof of this can be found in this first gift idea, the famous Opinel knife that will be a loyal aid for years to the lucky person who receives it at Christmas.
All the French know-how in an elegant and inexpensive knife. The Opinel No. 8 is foldable and always helps out during a bivouac trip: slicing a sausage, cutting a wire or opening a bag. It has highly versatile uses. This outdoor gift is a safe bet.
Price : €7.92
The most famous of the Grande Randonnée trails and certainly one of the hardest too! Offer a very accurate and moisture-proof map of the GR20. Even without a network, your companion will still be able to find his way without any problems.
Price : €8.48
This fire stone with integrated scraper and whistle is the essential element for lighting a fire without a lighter. Its winning advantage? Whether it’s raining, snowing or shining, it is very easy to create a spark. It is much safer than a lighter.
Price: €9.58
Only 162 grams for this 710 ml pot which can also be used as a cup. The Bottle Cup has foldable handles and can hold a Nalgene-type water bottle seamlessly. Perfect for optimal space saving.
Price: €15.42
With a capacity of 1 litre, this bottle is considered unbreakable. Perfect for the daredevil adventurer. In the colours of Lyophilise & Co, its pattern crossing between sea and mountain will delight outdoor enthusiasts.
Price: €13.25
Drinking your coffee in the middle of a forest is a luxury accessible to all. With this coffee press, it’s quick and easy to brew roasted coffee. The only condition? That the person to whom you are giving this gift has a compatible stove.
Price: €16.25
When hiking, nutrition is very important. But between the kitchen equipment and the food itself, it quickly becomes heavy and cumbersome. Unless you opt for this kind of smart accessory. This cooking bag (for spoon and fork) weighs just 14g!
Price: €9.92
It is typically the accessory that we do not necessarily think of. However, the aLoksak waterproof bag is perfect for protecting a phone from humidity. And the touchscreen still works through this. Rain showers will be an obstacle no more!
Price: €9.92
Outdoor gifts under 50 euros
Let’s go upmarket a little with Christmas gifts that are useful or even essential for any hiker: from the headlamp to the stove, you can give everything you need to have a good time on a trek as a gift.
Black Diamond headlamps have a long history of success. The Astro 300 combines power and lightness. The Astro 300 is waterproof and can be used by the recipient in many situations other than trekking and camping.
Price: €14.92
The Hydro Flask allows you to keep warm in cooler temperatures and vice versa. Its big advantage? It is 25% lighter than other bottles of the same capacity. In addition, it keeps the drink warm for 12 hours. On the other hand, in the summer, in full sun, it keeps the drink cool for 24 hours!
Price: €35.75
Price: €35.42
The creators of this Swiss Army Knife shows us the extent of their know-how with a knife that is both elegant, robust and versatile. With over 15 tools combined, it will come in handy in many situations. Equipped with a bottle opener, it allows you to have a drink even on a hike!
Price: €29.17
For multi-day hikes, sleep is very important. It allows you to recover well. This pocket pillow inflates and improves comfort at night. Pleasant to the touch and compact, it is an original gift idea for Christmas!
Price: €31.25
Hydration when hiking is a complex issue. We need to drink more than when we are at rest. But the weight of water can quickly become a burden in a rucksack. With this straw, you can drink directly from a lake or fountain. The water is filtered and bacteria are eliminated. No risk of getting sick.
Price: €24.96
The poncho is a must in case of capricious weather. While we may not be delicate flowers, it’s still nicer to stay dry. This has the advantage of being transformed into a tarp if necessary. Perfect for shelter!
Price: €49,95
For bivouacs, a mattress is almost compulsory. In addition to improving comfort, it insulates from the ground and keeps you from getting cold. This model from Therm-a-Rest is super value for money. A hiker will inevitably be happy to receive a Therm-a-Rest mattress at Christmas.
Price: €42.50
Similar to the filter straw featured above, the LifeStraw Go 2 filter bottle eliminates bacteria from a source such as a pond. Perfect for hiking, it will also be useful for trips to countries where tap water is not safe!
Price: €32.49
If your friend or family member doesn't want to bother with cooking but still wants to eat well while out and about, then the Stanley Classic Food Box and Spoon/Fork is the right accessory for them. The food stays warm for 15 hours.
Price: €29.08
We stay in the kitchen equipment. But this time around, this accessory is made for those who love to cook. What could be better than eating a good meal at the top of a mountain? This saucepan is light and its handle foldable. Always in order not to clutter the backpack.
Price: €40.83
Trekking gifts under €100
If you have a little more budget or are making a gift shared with your brother and your sister, then the list below can give you some interesting ideas for Christmas, or for a birthday for that matter.
This knife dreamt up in France is known for two things: its design and its light weight. It weighs only 37 grams. At this level, we can’t even really call it a pocket knife because it is so small. But don’t be fooled, it fulfils its primary functions with aplomb: cutting and slicing.
Price: €58.25
We’re staying on French products with this pot that cooks your food using the sun. No need for an energy source as needed for a stove or the like. So ok, it takes a bit longer. But it’s both ecological and so satisfying to cook with this solar cooker!
Price: €74.96
The second mattress of this selection. As the name suggests, it inflates on its own. Its insulation is much better than the first one presented, which allows it to be used even when temperatures are cooler. Once again, a Christmas present that is great value for money.
Price: €57.50
At lunchtime, when it is necessary to sit on wet ground, any hiker would be happy to have a chair at their disposal. The one designed by Helinox is light and compact. Perfect for providing comfort without cluttering up the backpack.
Price: €82.50
If you have a DIY-loving wife or cousin who additionally enjoys hiking, then these pliers are the perfect gift. A pair that will prove useful time and time again. The Sidekick pliers combine 14 accessories in 1 and are renowned for their extreme robustness.
Price: €74.17
You have been presented with a stove. Then a saucepan. Now discover the two-in-one system with this cup warmer. The Zip is ultra-light and everything fits together to save space. A gift that outdoor enthusiasts will love!
Price: €79.08
If it can be used in a garden, it is also perfect for a nomadic activity such as trekking. With a max load of 200 kg, this hammock can accommodate 2 people. It’s quick to assemble and therefore perfect for a break or even for the night.
Price: €49.96
This competition headlamp is ultra-light, powerful and can be recharged by battery. Manufactured by the French brand Petzl, it is a technological gem that can be used for trekking as well as for running or when you take your bike early in the morning.
Price: €70.83
This external battery is charged directly by the sun. With a capacity of 4000 mAh, you can for example hang it on your backpack during the day to recharge it, and use it at night during a hike of several days for example. Practical and inexhaustible.
Price: €83.25
Unforgettable Christmas Gifts
It’s the kind of gift that makes its mark. Granted, they are a bit more expensive. This is usually the kind of gift that is given to several people. But it’s a lasting gift that can be used for years without wearing out. No doubt that by offering this type of equipment, the person who receives it will remember it for a very long time. Discover our selection of high-quality hiking equipment to offer to your loved ones.
This sleeping bag was designed for those who sleep on their side. It is wider at the hips in particular, so that you don't feel cramped. Ultra warm, there is no problem to sleep outside until -4°C! A real cocoon.
Price: €266.58
This Christmas gift will appeal to lovers of independent hiking. It recharges an electronic device using the sun. As the Sunmoove clings to the backpack, a device’s battery can be recharged while walking. Simple and practical.
Price: €133.33
A quilt is a duvet for the bivouac. It is more and more chosen by hikers because we feel more free to move around. In addition, it is also lighter than a conventional sleeping bag. This ultra-light model is a safe bet!
Price: €247.92
With a very high insulating power, this inflatable mattress is ideal for a bivouac in winter. Coupled with a warm sleeping bag, it allows you to sleep well even in freezing temperatures. If you know someone with an adventurous side, this gift will be perfect for them.
Price: €145,00
This foldable and ultra-light table fits in a backpack without any problem. Quick and easy to assemble, your loved ones will be able to enjoy a nice picnic during their outdoor adventures. Only 625 grams for this designer table!
Price: €104.17
Optimus is one of the largest stove manufacturers in the world. The Nova model is a small wonder in the genre. Lightweight and powerful, it works in all weathers, even in windy conditions or in negative temperatures. It is certainly for these reasons that it has received numerous awards.
Price: €140.83
This 2 person tent weighs less than 2 kg. A small feat that allows you to have a quality shelter without being cluttered. The Hubba Hubba NX tent is a benchmark in the outdoor world. It is the best-selling model in the world!
Price: €375.42
For bivouacs, a mattress is almost compulsory. In addition to improving comfort, it insulates from the ground and keeps you from getting cold. This model from Therm-a-Rest is super value for money. A hiker will inevitably be happy to receive a Therm-a-Rest mattress at Christmas.
Price: €124.17
Who said hygiene and hiking are incompatible? If a loved one can’t stand the grime, give them this portable shower. Only 600 g and a capacity of 11 litres. Its hose of more than 2 metres allows for an easy, comfortable, and thorough clean.
Price: €99.92
Take note as we present to you one of the most efficient water filters on the market. MSR Guardian kills bacteria, protozoa and viruses. You only have access to muddy water? No problem, the Guardian makes it clear and drinkable. A war machine that will delight the person who has the honour of receiving it at Christmas.
Price: €283.33
If you haven’t been won over by the Vesper quilt, then this sleeping bag may be a good alternative. With a comfort temperature of 0°C, this means that it is possible to sleep outside when it is 0°C without feeling cold. Compact and lightweight, the Hyperion is a premium sleeping bag.
Price: €308.33
You now have the cards in hand to please your loved ones at Christmas!