25 CHEAP Backpacking Gifts You Should Just Buy for Yourself

Searching for the best gifts for backpackers without breaking the bank? Look no further! In this video, we're unveiling 25 top-notch gift ideas that every hiker would love. From trail essentials to unique finds, all under $20, these are the perfect cheap backpacking gifts for the holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion.
Whether you're prepping early for Christmas, looking to surprise a hiking enthusiast, or scouting some stellar self-treats, this curated list is your ultimate guide. After all, who knows what a backpacker needs better than a backpacker themselves?
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Find handy links to each product (many available on Amazon for easy shopping) and watch as we delve into the features and benefits of each item. These cheap hiking gifts are not just affordable but also functional, making them the best gifts for hikers on any budget.
⚙️BEST CHEAP BACKPACKING AND HIKING GIFT IDEAS⚙️
⚡️ Matador Re-Ties reusable zip ties - alnk.to/bPbxo0p
⚡️ Water bottle sport cap - bit.ly/402vARj
⚡️ Outdoor Element Firebiner - alnk.to/hDoxKXy or amzn.to/3PwyMzT
⚡️ HYKLYF Pika Bowl - alnk.to/gKOKQUF
⚡️ Gossamer Gear Snack Sack - bit.ly/3Rw3TfN
⚡️ Salty Britches Chafing Ointment - bit.ly/48qJIrz
⚡️ Bic Mini LIghter - alnk.to/hstAlov or amzn.to/46uhiL8
⚡️ BoglerCo Ultralight Trowel - alnk.to/hstAlHb or amzn.to/45FZXyt
⚡️ Culo Clean Bidet - alnk.to/1N0936S or amzn.to/47Oj1MO
⚡️ Summit Suds Powdered Soap - alnk.to/7qiordR
⚡️ Sea To Summit Pocket Hand Wash - amzn.to/3OJtgJM
⚡️ Fisher Space Pen - amzn.to/46p2AoU or amzn.to/3ZwMOWT
⚡️ Rite-in-the-Rain All-weather notebook - amzn.to/3t75vEl or amzn.to/3PbOgdJ
⚡️ Nite-Ize S-Biners - amzn.to/3rnN266 or bassproshops.vzck.net/Wq9aPX
⚡️ Buff DryFlx Beanie - amzn.to/46uhGt4
⚡️ Protekt Supplements - bit.ly/48y69uY or amzn.to/47JlHeO
⚡️ Protekt Sunscreen - bit.ly/3LCob56 or amzn.to/3EVJ1Ja
⚡️ Sea To Summit Wilderness Wipes - cabelas.xhuc.net/danBZK or alnk.to/gKOyqwp
⚡️ Opinel No 7 Stainless - amzn.to/46tkKpv
⚡️ Ben’s Max Formula 100% DEET - amzn.to/3ZwCQ7S or bassproshops.vzck.net/4PLDBo
⚡️ Forclaz 10L Packable Backpack -
⚡️ Forclaz Trek Pad - alnk.to/5ue3E63
⚡️ Chamois towel - amzn.to/3RGF7vd
⚡️ Ear plugs - amzn.to/46jENqq
⚡️ Govee Bluetooth thermometer - amzn.to/3QNVsOk
⚡️ Thermacell Backpacker - amzn.to/3YSCOXt or bassproshops.vzck.net/XYOkZg
⚡️ Tenkara Rod Co Kit (Get the Sawtooth or the Beartooth) -
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[@outdoorempirecom]

Go to protekt.com and use coupon code “OUTDOOREMPIRE” for 15% off electrolytes, sunscreen, and other supplements that are great for hiking!

[@duvessa2003]

Yep, you want to put those earplugs in so you don’t hear the bears sneaking up on you... Seriously though, These are some great products! I am excited about the fire starting carabiner and the simple knife made near the alps

[@nprwikeepa6082]

My missus cant sleep in the bush without her eye mask and ear plugs. One night the dog ran out of the tent and she still had enough hearing to wake up as quick as I did

[@suhtangwong]

If a tree falls in the Forrest and no one is there, does it make a sound? 🤔

[@outdoorempirecom]

Glad you liked some of these. And if a bear attack is how I go, I think I would prefer it be a surprise. 🤣

[@SparkyOne549]

Earplugs are mostly used for hikers that do long trails and staying in shelters or hostels where multiple people sleep.

[@WayneTheSeine]

The Little Bic.....wrap it in 1" Gorrlla Tape. Great firestarter and patch mateial. Make damn sure you lock that Opinel...ask me how I know. Fine little camp knife too. You are in some beautiful coutry. I can't remember exactly where I fished near that area. I want to say it was around Meteetse....maybe the Greybull? I know it was in grizzly country and I had my head on a swivel the entire time. Caught some really nice cutthroat. I wish I was born and raised in that country. Living in Louisiana I feel like a fish out of the water with no mountains.

[@outdoorempirecom]

Yeah you're a ways from the mountains over there, Wayne, but it has it's own beauty I hope to explore one day. Good tip on the mini Bic and gorilla tape!

[@Oldsparkey]

Here in the south for bugs I like the Sawyer products. The Permethrin for clothing and ticks and the Picaridin for the skin. Neither item will hurt or harm your clothing or plastics like Deet does. Plus they do what the say they will do , they work great.

[@outdoorempirecom]

Good to know, thanks!

[@ManivanAdventures]

Great video! Careful with the deet though! I have heard that it with eat away at plastics and other synthetic materials, so I’ve been advised to use picaridin instead 🤙🏼

[@outdoorempirecom]

Very true, DEET can eat away at synthetic petroleum based materials which is what most backpacking gear is made of (nylon, polyester, dyneema, etc.). I try to use it far from my gear. Picaridin is good too, but not as effective as DEET in my experience.

[@DiabloOutdoors]

Indeed, DEET will ruined any tech clothing. Picardine ois the way to go.

[@e.l.2734]

Pretty interesting ideas, and so many of them. Great video and pretty high effort too!

[@outdoorempirecom]

Glad you like them!

[@DiabloOutdoors]

Another great video and I'm happy that I've subscribed. Good content, no fuss, just plain good info. And the best... there's something for every kind of hiker/camper. Well done!

[@outdoorempirecom]

Much appreciated! Thanks so much for subbing and watching.

[@jax9224]

Great video. The rods are really nice but definitely not cheap. With that said if you want a cheap but decent packable rod and reel they make a decent amount or them and even have them at Walmart. The one I like the best doesn’t have the eyes that can easily break off if hiking. It comes with the little tool deal to thread the line throw and everything. They actually work decent. It will do the job and it does cast. Now if you’re not packing it then obviously get a normal rod and reel. Anyway thanks for the video and it was a good list.

[@outdoorempirecom]

Thanks for watching! Ya, the Tenkara rod isn't "cheap" by any means but it adds a new level of fun to a hiking trip. Good tip on the Walmart rods, I'll check those out. In a lot of those high mountain lakes I'd rather have a spinning rod where I can cast a lure out in the deep where I just can't reach with a Tenkara rod.

[@michelstronguin6974]

Great video! For fishing I use one Ruta Lokura trekking pole instead of the Tenkara fishing pole handle. Ruta Lokura sells the rod and the Tenkara fishing pole that attaches to the trekking pole. This is an amazing way to have gear for fishing along with a spare trekking pole in case one of your poles breaks. Using the Durston X-Mid means you need 2 functional poles always, so having a spare can be a life saver.

[@outdoorempirecom]

Very cool, I'll have to check that Ruta Lokura out. Thanks!

[@michelstronguin6974]

@@outdoorempirecomWith pleasure! It’s the lightest trekking pole I’ve ever owned, so perfect as a spare. But even if nothing breaks, it can be used with the Durston X-mid to lift one of the doors up, so you have an awning.

[@maurolimaok]

Nice vídeo!

[@outdoorempirecom]

Thanks!

[@lifewithlindsey1920]

Love these

[@outdoorempirecom]

I'm glad. Thanks for watching!

[@christopherblodgett8362]

I couldn’t find a packable day pack at decathlon. The closest I found was a packable hiking backpack that looked like it, but it was 5oz, not 5g. Are you sure it’s only 5g? That seems too good to be true lol.

[@Tro997]

Great video! Do you have any about cots?

[@outdoorempirecom]

Not yet, but I'd like to do that in the future.

[@kennethstarr5545]

I but smart water with the tops already I also save them Two birds

[@outdoorempirecom]

Good call.

[@Rigatonispaghettioly]

Titanium Bolger

[@outdoorempirecom]

???

[@scottgephart9749]

I am curious about the sunscreen. After a long day out hiking, does it get it end up in your eyes and sting?

[@outdoorempirecom]

Not in my experience. I'm pretty happy with it.

[@scottgephart9749]

@theoutdoorempire thanks for the reply. I am glad to hear this, and I'll give it a try. I've tried so many different sunscreens over the years (as I'm prone to burning). After a long day of sweating, all of them end up getting into and stinging my eyes.

[@dewae3254]

15:33 him.

[@outdoorempirecom]

😳

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

The sport caps are great to use but they break super quickly, which is a shame.

[@outdoorempirecom]

It's true. My first one broke on Day 1 of my trip. At least they're cheap and I had a spare!

[@laemaison2332]

​​​@@outdoorempirecomsports smartwater bottle has this cap and can also be used on their liter bottle. I get that it`s more expensive but doe s provide a qu,ick option at the gas station

[@DiabloOutdoors]

There are many sports drink using that same cap and they are very sturdy.

[@kennethstarr5545]

You lost me at bear hang

[@outdoorempirecom]

Thanks for coming! 👋

[@jeffdur1330]

Going cheap on backpacking stuff is never a good idea.

[@DiabloOutdoors]

... says someone with little to zero experience....

[@outdoorempirecom]

In my experience there is great gear at almost every price point nowadays.

[@jeffdur1330]

@@DiabloOutdoors sure dude, like you know me lol

[@jeffdur1330]

@@outdoorempirecom sure but cheap crap isn't dependable for the most part. Personally, I'd rather get the best I can get, considering I'm relying on it for months at a time.

[@DiabloOutdoors]

@@outdoorempirecom Very true... for example, you can buy an adapter for your Sawyer filter and it costs $3. It's plastic (cheap), it's $3 (cheap) but does the job perfectly. Another great example is Tyvek used as ground sheet. It cost nothing, weight nothing, but yet way more puncture resistant than any groundsheets sold by manufacturers. And what about the Smart Water bottles instead of the heavy Nalgene? There are tons of example like that. The goal is t get the gear depending on what you're doing. His comment shows that "his experience" is pretty limited ;)