25 Fun and Useful Hiking Gifts for Her (All Budgets, 2024 Guide)
Looking for gift ideas for the new or experienced female hiker on your list?! Even if you think she has it all – you’ve come to the right place with this list of 25 unique, fun, and useful hiking gifts for her.
Who the heck am I and why trust me to tell you what to buy?!
I’ve been hiking, camping, and backpacking for almost 2 decades so this list wasn’t difficult to put together. I hike as much as I can in any season; before work sunrise hikes, sunset hikes, and full-day hikes on the weekends!
All that to say – I know what a hiker needs to get out there and enjoy hiking in any season! The experience and enjoyment really depends on having the right gear and being prepared which is where this list comes in. 🙂
I made this list of my favorite hiking essentials; the items I use on almost every hike, and items I would love to receive as gifts if I didn’t already have them!
🌟In this post you’ll find unique & thoughtful gifts every hiker will love and appreciate for any budget.🌟🤝 I promise!
The 25 hiking gifts are split into 2 categories so you can promptly find and make the best gift selection! ⬇️
- Hiking Gifts for Her Under $25
- Hiking Gifts for Her Over $25
Quick Top Pick Under $25 ⬇️
⭐️Click the Table of Contents below to navigate to a specific section or scroll to browse all.⭐️
25 Fun and Unique Hiking Gifts for Her!
🎁 Hiking Gifts for Her Under $25
1. Solar Portable Phone Charger ($25)
No one wants to get caught in the woods with a dead cell phone! We hikers use our phones to not only to keep in touch with people but to also follow maps 🗺 when using hiking apps like AllTrails.
This charger is an essential item and makes the perfect gadget gift.
- Portable wireless charger (recharges with the sun!)
- Flashlight 🔦 and compass 🧭
- Over 28,000 5 star ⭐️ reviews on Amazon
“I used it over a 3 day backpacking trip. Started fully charged and it charged my phone and watch to full charge every day. I kept it on the outside of my pack on a carabiner and it was able to solar charge throughout the hikes.” Amazon Reviewer
2. Pepper Spray/Mace ($19.99)
All hikers deserve to feel at peace and protected on the trail. This “world’s only laser sight pepper spray” makes a great gift for someone that may not think ‘safety first’.
Us female hikers don’t like to have to wait for someone to hike with us all the time – if she hikes alone give the gift of extra safety! 🙂
- Keychain attachment, non-leak
- World’s only laser sight built in
- Protected 4 Life Program replaces the spray in the event of use
“Just saved my life the other day. A dog attacked me while I was opening a gate, he caught me by surprise and so I quickly pulled out my guard dog pepper spray and got him right in the face. The dog came so close to biting me… it worked instantly.” November 2023 Amazon review
3. SABRE Bear Spray ($34.99)
Another safety hiking item to have and a #1 bestseller on Amazon, this powerful 30 ft range bear deterrent is a great gift for those who not only hike but camp, too.
- 7.9-ounce Frontiersman Bear Spray
- 30 ft range
- #1 brand used by police worldwide
“Gives me a lot of peace of mind when I’m out hiking, plus there’s videos on YouTube of how to use it. Lightweight and I put it in my backpack side pocket for quick access.” 2023 Amazon Review
4. Ultralight First Aid Kit ($23)
Why is this a good gift? Because in our rush to get out there and have fun, we don’t always think to purchase a first aid kit first.
- Compact medical kit (under 4oz)
- Amazon’s Choice in adventure first aid
- Bandaids, moleskin, alcohol wipes, adhesive tape
“Bought this for a backpacking trip and it was perfect! It’s super lightweight and has everything you’d need for minor injuries.” 2023 Amazon customer review
5. Kula Cloth ($20)
An essential item for any female hiker! Kula is a cloth for anyone that squats when they pee! Why is this a must-have item? Because who wants to carry toilet paper around and then have to dispose of it?!
- Smooth side is waterproof use the other (soft, dimpled) antimicrobial side to wipe
- Eliminates need to carry toilet paper
Before I got this for myself I didn’t see what the big deal was but now that I have it – I love it!
6. Easily Portable Yeti Rambler Mug for Coffee! ($25)
Give this as a gift and watch it become their favorite hiking/travel mug! ☕️🎁
For the hiker that takes their morning coffee to go on the trails.
I love how this mug is so comfortable to hold in your hand while walking and then easily slips into the side pocket of a backpack.
Keeping my coffee hot for hours and hours, it will always be my go-to travel hiking mug.
- “Hot shot twist cap” is 100% leakproof
- Durable stainless steel, rust and puncture-resistant
- 18 colors to choose from!
“The cup was the perfect size. Not too big and convenient for carrying on a hike. Doesn’t leak and I love how you twist the cap to open and close it because when it’s closed it’s very secured.” Amazon review
7. Hiking Mug for Home ($16.99)
Hikers love reminders of hiking when we’re not on the trail! 🙂
- Amazon’s Choice in camping mugs ☕️
- 11oz of Hot or Cold Beverage
- Stainless Steel with an enamel coating perfect for coffee or tea
“Gifted to my nature-loving Secret Santa match and he remarked on how durable and lightweight the mug is.” Amazon Review
8. Chocolate Clif Bar Pack of 12 ($15)
Give the gift of sustenance & the perfect trail snacks! I even bring one to work every day since they provide the perfect amount of energy in any situation! The chocolate is my favorite with mini chocolate chips in it. 🍫🍫
- Great taste and sustained energy
- Organic and whole ingredients
- Plant Based 🌱
“This is my go-to energy bar when I’m out and about, whether it’s hiking, running, or cycling.” Amazon review 2023
9. Moisture Wicking Darn Tough Bear Socks – Lifetime Guarantee! ($24)
I wish I had 7 pairs of these socks so I could wear one every day! These are the perfect hiking socks for any season.
The wool blend resists moisture and sweat yet retains heat in the cold. No doubt the gal you are shopping for will love these fun socks! 🐻❤️
- 94% reviews on REI are 5 star ⭐️
- Fun patterns & colors
- Merino wool regulates temperature, has antimicrobial properties and wicks moisture; it’s warm in the winter, cool in the summer
“My favorite new cool-cold weather wool hiking sock! This sock is adorable, and kept my feet dry and warm during an all day hike where temps ranged from low 30’s to high 50’s.” REI 5-star review
10. Liquid IV Hydration Pack ($23)
Such a great gift for someone who’s never tried LiquidIV electrolyte hydration powders.
I always notice the difference when I take one of these if I’m feeling low energy on a hike or even the next day for recovery.
- *Amazon’s Choice in Sports Electrolytes
- Gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free
- Hydrates 2x faster than water alone
11. Straw Water Filter ($12.99)
One thing a hiker doesn’t want to be caught without – water!
This is such a unique and necessary item and great gift because someone may not think to buy it or may not even know it exists!
- Obtain clean drinking water quickly and easily
- Fits in palm of hand, lightweight (2 oz)
- Removes 99.99999% of harmful substances (pollution, odor, chlorine, and organic chemicals, etc.)
“Wow. To my surprise, it was the freshest tasting water I’d ever tasted. These are quite simple to use. They are ideal for camping, hiking, or any form of situation where clean water is in short supply.” 5 star Amazon review
12. Books about Hiking
Throw a couple of these in a gift bag with some cliff bars and you’ve put together a fun little gift for any hiker!
📚Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail, $12.50, Any hiker that lives on the east coast has heard of the Appalachian Trail! The longest hiking only footpath in the world that runs from Georgia up to Maine. 🙂
📚Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed, $15, Editor’s Pick and NYT Bestseller. Does this book sound familiar? It’s been everywhere and Reese Witherspoon starred in the movie as the main character!
📚A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail, $15, #1 Best Seller East South Central US Books
📚To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret, $13.50, #1 Best Seller in Cycling (and though it’s about cycling for miles any hiker at heart can identify with the story in this book)
13. Nature Poetry Books
I couldn’t just pick one! So l listed a few of my favorites. But if I HAD to choose, I’d pick Mary Oliver. That’s the one that always on my nightstand. 🙂
📖 Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver $11.33 (⭐️Best Seller in Nature Poetry on Amazon!⭐️)
📙 Nature’s Bounty: Poems about Nature, $11.99
📘 The Daily Haiku Reader: Everyday Mindfulness Through the Seasons, $14.99
📗 The National Trust Book of Nature Poems, $15.99
📕 Poems of Earth and Spirit: 70 Poems and 40 Practices to Deepen Your Connection with Nature,$13.95
14. Hiking Logbook ($12.99)
Perfect gift for the girl who loves to write, record, and log their hikes!
- Log things like the name of the trail, the date, location, weather, temperature, duration, distance
15. Take a Hike Scrapbook Collection Kit ($13.99)
What a fun and thoughtful gift! I didn’t even know they made hiking scrapbooks.
It would be fun to be gifted this since I’d love to look back at my hikes instead of just scrolling through photos on the phone. 🙂
- 8 Sheets of 12×12-inch Ultra Premium Stock Scrapbook Paper
16. Fun Hiking Stickers ($9.99)
Who doesn’t love stickers?! This is a super fun little hiking gift and would be a great accompaniment to a hiking gift bag.
- Amazon’s Choice in laptop, water bottle, cooler decals
- 200 pcs waterproof vinyl outdoor camping stickers, hiking adventure-themed stickers
“Stickers are of good quality and the overall value is spectacular. There were a few I won’t end up using because they don’t match my style, but the vast majority are just perfect. Even with the ones I won’t use it’s a great deal!” Amazon review
17. Hiking Stationary ($15.99)
What a sweet little gift to give! This is the perfect gift for the hiker that likes to write!
- 20 notecards & envelopes
- 4 different nature themed designs in this set
From rabbits and foxes to owls and bears, the beloved forest animals in this colorful set of notecards bring a fanciful elegance to everyday correspondence—perfect for all occasions.
18. Gone Hiking Candle ($24)
The perfect gift for someone that loves to hike. I got this as a gift and love it! The label of the candle and the smell that reminds me of the woods.
- Homesick natural soy aromatherapy
- 13.75 oz candle, 60-80 hour burn
- Scents of pine, jasmine, and sandalwood
“Bought it as a gift. But I also have it in my home. I absolutely love this company and all the scents I’ve bought thus far. Candles are a little pricey so I like to get them as gifts for special occasions.” Amazon review
19. Walkie Talkies/2 Way Radio ($19.99)
Walkie Talkies for adults?! Yes, please! If you hike with her but sometimes go at different paces this makes for a fun yet practical gift!
- #1 Bestseller in Amazon Two-Way Radios
- Reach up to 3 miles communication range in open areas such as rural areas
- Built-in LED torch can be used as both flash and emergency light
“My family loves this product – we use it to stay in touch on hikes or walks/riding bikes.” Amazon Review
🎁Unique Hiking Gifts Over $25
This list stems from personal favorite hiking items that I love. These are items she will love but may not think to buy for herself.
Think of each gift on this list as a special treat. ❤️
20. LL Bean Flannel Hoodie, ($50-75)
Wow, what a perfect gift for an outdoor lover! For me, LL Bean is a local company (made in Maine) and they stand behind their quality clothes.
I grab this flannel hoodie to wear on chilly hikes and walks with the dogs or for running errands in fall.
Perfect hoodie to throw on for a chilly hike. Comes in LOTS of colors! ❤️
LL Bean is amazing quality made right in New England!
The softest long-lasting flannel, designed for relaxed comfort and warmth in our most easygoing Scotch Plaid Shirt yet. Available in the widest range of 100% authentic Scottish tartans – all specially yarn-dyed so they’ll stay bright.
21. Cotopaxi Fanny/hip pack ($28)
If this isn’t the cutest and most convenient little hiking pack to take on short walks!
I love this pack for short hikes or walk in the neighborhood as it still fits all the essentials.
Perfect for stashing your daily essentials on the go, the Cotopaxi Kapai Del Dia 1.5-liter hip pack lets you keep your hands free. REI.com
22. Kari Traa Fleece Jacket, $70 on REI
Another essential item to have when hiking in the colder months.
The full zipper makes it easy to throw on or take off. ❄️
It’s cozy inside and outside and makes a special and perfect gift for the hiker in your life!
Several colors are available.
“If you don’t own this fleece you need to change that! It’s so soft and comfy, feels like you’re wrapped in a cloud! This is the best mid layer I’ve ever found! Also, pockets are a must for me and these have deep and functional pockets! And I love having the chest pocket to put my ski pass in! Whether I’m skiing, camping, traveling, etc this is a must have essential!” REI review
23. Water Resistant Earmuffs ($82)
A luxury hiking item and great gift for her! 🎁
Ok, these earmuffs might not be for everyone but they have been my favorite go-to winter hiking item for the last 10+ years!
Yup, this quality and super warm UGG earmuffs have lasted over 10 years with regular wear.
I love how they don’t affect the hair like a winter hat would. 😉
Warm and water-resistant I even love wearing these in the snow!
“Whether you’re treating yourself or looking for a thoughtful gift, the Women’s Embroidered Logo Earmuff from UGG is the perfect choice for those who value both style and comfort.” Amazon Review
24. Microspikes for light snow or ice ❄️
Kahtoola brand Microspikes (best brand, long lasting), $74.95
Amazon’s Overall Pick & the cheapest, $14.99
A must for any hiker that wants to venture out in the snow! ❄️
Even an inch of snow makes hiking in boots difficult because it’s slippery. But having microspikes attached to your boot makes it (almost) a breeze!
These make such a difference and make a great gift for a hiker who’s new to winter hiking and doesn’t have this essential piece of winter hiking gear yet.
25. Insulated Mittens
While these aren’t the most glamorous mittens this is the only kind of glove that keeps your hands warm when hiking in the winter!
I rarely ever wear gloves anymore as your fingers stay warmer when kept together in mittens like these.
Waterproof, windproof and breathable GORE-TEX® shells are backed by lightweight synthetic insulation and cozy, fleecy interiors for warmth
I hope you found several gift ideas on this list of hiking gifts for her!
And if you are really looking for an item she may not have then check out my post about the best umbrellas for hiking! Though we often think of umbrellas for walking on the sidewalk, they can make a rainy hike dry & enjoyable walk!
It doesn’t take much to have fun out there but dressing comfortably for the weather and taking safety precautions with the items listed above help someone to enjoy hiking a lot more.
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