Best gifts for hikers
Shopping for one of the hikers in your life? These picks are chosen to delight without blowing the budget — from easy crowd-pleasers to upgrades they will actually use.
1. Insulated trail water bottle
$30–$45Keeps water cold for miles and survives being dropped on rock.
2. Merino hiking socks (3-pack)
$40–$60Warm, blister-resistant, and odor-free — you can never have too many.
3. Compact first-aid + survival kit
$25–$40Lightweight peace of mind that lives in the pack.