21 Gift Ideas for Backpackers and Campers

[@eric_hanson]

Hello from Patagonia! I just heard from OnX Backcountry that they’re offering 70% off for an early Black Friday deal. So if you want a great deal on a year long membership (that’s like $9 for a premium membership!) use code “eric70bf”. Sorry it doesn’t apply to gift cards but if you just want to treat yo self, it’s a great time to do it! 👉 xmaps.com/backcountry/r/erichanson

[@hsheriff]

Hi! I think your link is broken

[@BackcountryExposure]

Thank you so much, Eric for the shout out on my bags! Good news, I’ve actually lowered the price, so less than $40 😁. Appreciate you my friend and this is a great list of ideas.

[@eric_hanson]

You’re a man of the people! I hope you sell a million of these things. I bright mine to Patagonia and I’ve been obsessed with it since I picked one up.

[@twinartifact263k3]

When I went to go get the thermometer a few weeks ago as my one broke it is now substantially larger

[@HunterJE]

Tip with the sand/snow stakes, if you're planning to use them look up tutorials on their proper usage; using them the same way you'd use regular stakes (which is the way a lot of people use them and indeed the way they're often pictured in use on packaging/listings) does help a bit vs regular stakes but you can get even better hold with proper technique...

[@kristymoore7052]

Just gonna say it. I love your channel because you share your experience and knowledge. Stuff ends up in there because you have experience with your stuff and I appreciate. Please don’t deviate and just talk about stuff. Integrity. Stick with that.

[@medicus5565]

Eric, I'm so glad to hear you advocate for Grip6 socks. They are my absolute favorite socks. You've offered so many great ideas for gift-giving that I'm now including myself on my list of gift recipients. Happy Thanksgiving, Eric.

[@Cdrop20]

I love my Grip6 socks and belt! Also they stand behind their product.

[@davidcooper8390]

It's that time of year to think of gifts to give our loved ones.....awww who are we kidding.....gifts to give ourselves. Great list of gifts Eric. I have the Petrel pot, Arcade belt, and the Backcountry Exposure food bag already. It is the perfect size to fit all your food for a two night backpacking trip. I just ordered the Govee thermometer to go in my stocking this year.

[@Hondo79]

“When I’m hiking with pants on “ I actually spit out a little bit of coffee when you said that try not to laugh! 🎉😂 Also congratulations on your wedding. Very happy for both of you. !

[@copperdog34]

I can vouch for the grip6 socks. Love them hiking, but I wear steel toed boots to work every day and love their boot socks. Hold up much better than cheap cotton socks, and don't stink in the hot summers

[@wild-radio7373]

@18:05 !❤ I have seen literally watched ONE HUNDRED KZbin personalities speak on this headlamp. YOU are the FIRST🔥 to bother mentioning that THE CORD IS GLOW-IN-THE-DARK??❤ Well, why didn't someone say something sooner!!❤ omg it's exactly what I wanted.

[@Findraen]

In case anyone is curious, the glow in the dark sections on the cord work really well.

[@AndrewB416]

Moonlite Elite user here. Also 40+. It's expensive but well worth the money. Cool list Eric! Thanks for spending the time to make it.

[@chemistryflavored]

A really great gift I got from my family one year was a Forest Pass permit! Check out local permits in your area since they are a great gift since it’s typically not expensive but can be used all year!

[@donniebel]

The zen Bivy pillow is fantastic

[@johnnyolson258]

For down booties I like the goose feet gear system where you can get super light 7d down socks with booties designed to go over them. Then you can sleep with the socks but walk around camp with the overbooties and not get ur sleeping socks dirty

[@MooseyWaffles]

Any idea where the sweater you're wearing in this came from Eric?

[@iamastig]

I have the same question

[@HunterJE]

I think he's mentioned in the comments of previous videos that he picked it up at the source on a Peru trip

[@matthewbonser2218]

It is baby alpaca wool from local makers in Peru!

[@stacyann0810]

There are some really great items in here!

[@pedalparadise4096]

NU 33 was my choice as as a low vision person. No fun not being able to distinguish the trail connection opening between trees when leaving your secluded campsite. Those extra lumins made a big difference. Weight difference was worth it.

[@kerrywilliams8100]

Love my Zero Pump and the Flip fuel. Both great devices.

[@brandonpritchard7016]

You should give Stowaway Gourmet a try. A little pricey, but hands down the best backpacking meals I've ever had.

[@obristimagery]

That Olfa Works Knife looks fire!

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

Love my flip fuel! Good info on all the gadgets! TY!

[@ChrisSunHwa]

Yes! Another of our favorite hikers posting today! 😊

[@itsmeLori]

I got the fire maple pot directly from fire maple and it fits on my msr pocket rocket deluxe. The website says it should work with any stove divided in 3

[@tbusterutube]

I use the pocket rocket stove. All you need to do is use a flathead screwdriver to slightly bend the bottom grooves of the pot.

[@paulmphoto]

The CRKT Biwa is my knife for backpacking, to make marshmallow sticks, food prep, and to filet trout. I like a fixed blade because its easier to hold, clean and more capable. Xd-2f stove and Petril pot FTW, best stove pot combo of 2024! Petri's performance is worth having to use the wind master or xd-2f they are best stoves performance wise anyway.

[@alantewebdesign]

I have a really hard time leaving my kershaw leek at home. It's 100% "extra weight", but I'm not sure if there's a day in the past 5 years that I haven't used it.

[@paulmphoto]

@alantewebdesign I think if you want a knife bring it! Many capable knives in the 1-2oz weight. I find it extremely helpful in many ways to carry a knife backpacking especially a very small fixed blade because its easy washable after I filet a fish or prep food and only weighs a couple ounces.

[@dollarmehebub3843]

Hi Eric ❤️from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Thank you so much for your knowledge that you sharing with us. Keep going baddy 👍

[@johnmiller9840]

Picked up a moonlite elite chair through REI re-supply for $100 back in February. It's been pretty pretty nice.

[@erniegarcia4724]

Thank you for the gift ideas. Awesomeness

[@chrismoore600]

Outstanding choices. Happy holidays.

[@mr.blessing2155]

This one is for the algorithm!!!

[@draekko_]

Nitecore refreshed the design for the previous look and feel with the NU-20 Classic, but honestly been thinking of giving the Nitecore HA-11 a try combined with an eneloop AA rechargeable or similar battery from other brands. Benefits of rechargeable but benefits from being able to replace fast with other AA's.

[@bihlygoat]

I love my flip fuel valve! I use ice water and hot water to make the pressure difference. I did have one Lindl valve on a canister start to leak after refilling it many times, so watch out for that. And of course please weigh the canister you’re filling so you don’t overfill it! (Boom!)

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

I use the Fire Maple with my Pocket Rocket Deluxe

[@kimberlyevans7853]

I have an old sen. puffy I was getting ready to toss because it is stained and faded. Now I have a great thing to do/make with it instead of it going to landfill. Thanks

[@cimarronwoo]

I keep a UCO Spork in my EDC bag. Never know when you might need eating utensils.

[@countrygirl63baker64]

😊Great suggestions, Eric, thank you!!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@almashburn1770]

If you want to get ahead of the curve, Fire Maple just released a Green Peak II stove, with a pressure regulator, for ~ $30.

[@RainerGolden]

Engagement! Good stuff man, great video. Hope Patagonia is treating you well!

[@coreyberg8900]

I just gotta know where you go that dope sweater! Where did you find that?

[@GrumpyForester]

That is a sweater he bought in Peru on a previous group hiking adventure. I cannot find where Eric may have provided a link to purchase one of those beautiful sweaters ( I want one, too!!), but his "The Gear I Loved (and Hated)..." gear review video from May 12 after his Peru trip (with a really entertaining segment with his wife Kristi) may have some info...

[@iamastig]

While the flextail zero is small it doesn’t have the power to inflate most mattresses properly. However,their slightly larger models can and one has a built in light. They’re also amazingly useful to stoke camp fires. Grip6’s belts are amazing as well. I have a few and while their carbon fiber model is pricey, it’s worth it if you travel through airports a lot.

[@fcernst]

Another great video..thanks..

[@davidandmoose1499]

The Fire Maple pots works great with the Jetboil MightyMo.

[@wyregrasser7540]

I think your one step away from wearing turquoise jewelry. Sort of the Nathaniel Rateliff album cover look with a Clint Eastwood Pancho. I don't know... I just can see it in your eyes. I been doing the outdoor thing for a long time. I would be happy to receive any of these items. Nice list. Thanks for the share. 👴 Head lamp is awesome; I like the 25. 💚💚💚 Oh... I realize no one talks about it in the Backpkg/camping community. But a nice EDC Fanny pack would be a great gift. I use mine for much more than EDC, great front pouch.

[@kostanikas3881]

Happy Holidays Eric! Nice tips on the winter camping gear. The intergraded pot with windscreen is pretty cool ,and something Iv considered over the last weeks. I was unaware of the snow stakes though. I’ll be backpacking in the Canadian Rockies in January, so it’s definitely something I’ll look into purchasing. Seems pretty key for that environment. I forgot about the booties! Good recommendations!

[@johncheeseman6764]

Merry Christmas Eric, as a long time viewer, I believe we can find a video of you giving Dan Becker a hard time about his flextail.😅

[@HikingwithRouletteRun]

I'm thinking I need a bidet from GGG. Thanks for the ideas.

[@draekko_]

Oh before i forget again, the best sun hoodie for men on a tight budget that probably rivals an Oregon Research version (with better colors than OR LOL) is the Bassdash Men's UPF 50+ 1/4 Zip Fishing Hoodie. For coffee when i want a real brew instead of instant i can vouch the Soto Helix (or clones from CHY-NA) compare to french presses or an aero-press. If you get the clone from china make sure to get the similar sized one as they come in several sizes.

[@draekko_]

FYI. I've own both for several years.

[@rungavagairun]

27:32 A belt so great, you can wear it with or without pants. I need to try those OV sun hoodies. I like the OR Echo hoodies, but when they are on super sales, they are still more expensive than the OV hoodies.

[@krystaogletree826]

I checked Deven shop earlier but the shop appears to be closed 😢. Please respond if you find anything different he had 5 star ⭐️ reviews. Thanks!!!! Krysta ❤

[@Pelvicpunch]

Huzzah for naturist hiking!

[@paddle_hike]

I've tried other models like the Govee and my issue was the wifi.... I don't get any on my hikes so it's not working for me... Is this one JUST bluetooth or you need signal to use it like the other ones? Thanks

[@Findraen]

I like the regular Death Wish coffee, but their instant coffee packets definitely don't taste the same and aren't very good unless you're really desperate for coffee.

[@six3r]

QVC vibes

[@8282steve]

my understanding is that the fuel cannisters should be one time use only, have you heard anything different on impacts on refilling cannisters that are not designed to be filled up multiple times?

[@davidandmoose1499]

Fuel canisters are made for one-time use only. Tanks like scuba tanks are designed for multiple refills, but even those require recertification every x number of years.

[@jamesrohner3792]

FYI The firemaple works with the original Pocket Rocket

[@TOMCOOZE25]

I thought your code said ‘Handsome20’ and I nearly spat my coffee out 🤣

[@joewinfree9814]

Looks like you have been working in Santa workshop😂

[@blakepierce376]

Eric where did you get that jacket man I love it.

[@Wrknmom2]

Any thoughts on the camping moon listing now saying you can’t use it with pots like the fire maple? Saw this as I was scrolling thru the photos.

[@eric_hanson]

The camping moon stove cannot be used with the fire maple petrel pot *unless you get the Soto triflex attachment to replace the 4 prong support it comes with. I’ve been using the camping moon +soto triflex + fire maple petrel here in Patagonia in extremely windy conditions and it’s been incredibly efficient!

[@Wrknmom2]

Thank you! I was wondering if that was it but wasn’t sure!

[@DesertSunAdventures]

Nice.

[@MalachiPark-m6b]

Nice

[@DissiDan]

Eric Hansen? More like Eric Handsome

[@OFFBackpacking]

Agree with everything except the pump zero. Tried multiple batteries fully charged under multiple conditions, can’t even get a basic Xthem filled 15%

[@eric_hanson]

That’s really weird. I’ve been able to use one charge to fill my mattress about ten times. Must be a defect?

[@jamesrohner3792]

I've used mine on a few trips and my 4 night trip filling two REI Helix mattresses each night I didn't need to recharge the battery

[@iamastig]

The larger flextail models are much more powerful and not much heavier.

[@foosandbrews4680]

Mine kinda dies after one or two fills as well.

[@OFFBackpacking]

@@eric_hanson I gave up, bought the pad-pal. Much happier with this option. For overnight trips have you tried using your camera’s tripod with the Campingmoon refillable 15g canister or 35g canister to cook at camp chair height yet? This Old Fat Fart has fully loved that multi-use of items that I bring anyways on the shorter trips.

[@DissiDan]

I know it's an irrational aversion but my body heating or keeping food warm grosses me out. Like I'm eating my body's output. Oof

[@benharirakarim]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Berttheturt314]

Not a fan of you recommending the NU25 when the NU20 classic is almost a straight upgrade unless you're doing a massive amount of night time hiking.

[@BucksMom218]

Let’s keep the creeks clean- take the water to rinse the nasty skivvies away from the water sources! You could be downstream from someone rinsing their dirty underwear.😒🥾🥾⛺️ (200 feet from water sources)

[@jamesrohner3792]

So your against a person themselves rinsing off in an stream too then?

[@jamiejfowler]

Lots if great ideas here as always, although "a bluetooth thermometer is always good to have, but a knife isn't useful enough" is kind of a crazy take imho.

[@Superfly816]

Your attempt to sell the flextail air pump was painful. Could you show me the moldy air pad you referenced 🤣 $50 to advertise how adverse you are to work.

[@Superfly816]

Never met a mini flint wheel that didnt SUCK. The biner is trash. Get a bic.

[@paulvogel6303]

They suck but save your ass

[@bcloetta]

sometimes those mini bics don’t work so well above 8000ft. I always have this carabiner attached bc i usually use it for a hat or clothing. I haven’t yet actually needed the flint wheel, but it’s no extra weight for the backup.

[@Superfly816]

You know what, I just can’t watch anymore…

[@MalachiPark-m6b]

Nice

[@Gerardi07]

Nice