A comprehensive list of gift ideas for your adventurous hiker friend.
Here you have a list with some of the most important things that should be included in a hiker’s backpack:
- Water – Without water, we’re as dry as a desert in July, so we’ll make sure to add a water filter system, because nobody wants to feel like a dried-up old prune.
- Fire – Who needs a fancy high-tech heating system when we’ve got fire? With some sticks, some kindling and a fire starter, will magically appear a toasty little flame to keep your friend warm and cozy all night long.
- Shelter – Something to protect your friend from the outdoor elements. A tarp or emergency blanket can provide a cozy little home away from home.
- First aid kit – With a basic first aid kit, he/she’ll be ready to take on any minor injury like a superhero. Bandages, antiseptic wipes, and pain relievers can be his/hers sidekick in the battle against cuts, scrapes, and headaches.
- Navigation – orienteering skills first, or he/she might end up more lost than a tourist in Times Square.
- Multi-tool – A multi-tool is like a Swiss Army knife on steroids. It can do everything from opening cans to cutting rope, and it’s small enough to fit in a pocket.
- Lighting – When the sun goes down, a flashlight or headlamp can light up your life like a disco ball, so make sure to put some extra batteries, or she/he’ll be left in the dark faster than a power outage in a thunderstorm.
- Communication – A whistle or walkie talkie can be a lifeline in case of an emergency.
- Life vest – the ultimate fashion statement for the nautically inclined. It’s like a puffy vest that’s been pumped up with steroids, ready to protect your friend from the depths below.
