The 10 Best Outdoor Gifts Under $50

You don’t usually want to cut costs when it comes to outdoor goods. However, there are plenty of brands out there who make quality gear at fair prices… if you know where to look. Fortunately, we’ve been doing this a long time and aim to assist in your search. Here are our favorite stocking stuffers for the outdoors this year, focusing on gifts $50 and under.

Coast Origin Knife

Although it’s made a name for itself with its LED headlamps and rechargeable batteries, COAST originally began around a century ago in the Pacific Northwest as a maker of fishing knives to offer a better option to local fishermen. Harkening back to the company’s roots, the modern-day Origin Knife sports a stiletto style with a sleek and slim silhouette. The all-metal construction includes a 3.5-inch drop-point dagger made from 9Cr18Mov steel with titanium nitride coating, a stainless steel handle, a finger tab flipper, and a frame lock.

Überleben Zünden PRO Fire Starter

Überleben was built around its love for fire starters and this Zünden PRO is an updated version of the ferro rod that launched the company. With an ergonomic design, the scraper is made of A3 high-carbon steel while the rod handle is made in part with natural wood fibers for better durability against the elements.

Quicksurvive Wood Burning Survival Stove

Mini camping stoves are all the rage right now, but many of them aren’t that affordable. However, this super small unit from Quicksurvive is one of the least expensive items on this list. Folding up as smart as a smartphone, the fire pit uses twigs and wood chips as tinder and comes with a stand for an espresso maker, an alcohol tray, and a top rack designed for pots and pans to sit on top of.

Smartwool Hike Crew Socks

Socks are one of the most overlooked items when prepping for the trail — and they also happen to be a go-to stocking stuffer for many. Cover all your ground with these Hike Crew Socks from Smartwool, made with merino wool for temperature regulation but mixed with nylon for lightweight durability.

Gerber ComplEAT Utensil Set

Don’t settle for disposable utensils on your next camping trip. Instead, grab the ComplEAT Utensil Set from Gerber, which features a spoon and fork made from anodized aluminum and a spatula made from glass-filled nylon. Adding their usual twist to things, the brand also designed these to transform into tongs if needed, plus the spatula has a serrated edge for cutting.

Pappy Bourbon Barrel Stave Smoking Chunks

Pappy’s bourbon range can be hard to acquire, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the essence of the Kentucky icon on your next camping trip. These Pappy’s wood staves are made from actual barrels used to age their whiskey.

Coast FL75 Headlamp

COAST makes some of the best headlamps on the planet, and at incredibly fair prices. We love the FL75 for obvious reasons: its 700-lumen output, its glove-friendly buttons, and its comfy headband that’s easy to adjust. These headlamps are also really user-friendly and great for both beginners or expert outdoorsmen.

Kammok Puffin Inflatable Pillow

Typically known for its namesake hammocks, Kammok also makes some solid outdoor sleeping accessories like this Puffin Inflatable Pillow. Durable yet soft to the touch, the pillow can also be easily adjusted with a valve so you can fine-tune its firmness.

Pelican G5 Wallet

Any outdoorsman will tell you there aren’t many wallet solutions that can endure what nature throws at you. However, Pelican happened to make arguably the best outdoor wallet with its G5, employing the came indestructibility and waterproofing as their phenomenal gear cases. This is capable of holding cards, cash, and even smaller items like keys and coins.

Hyperlite Shoulder Pocket

Whether you’ve gifted your loved one a backpack from Hyperlite or not, this Shoulder Pocket is a great add-on to any hiking pack, designed to keep your phone or GPS device at the ready. It’s also constructed with lightweight, durable Dyneema fabric just like the brand’s backpacks.

Graphic Image National Parks Atlas

Graphic Image’s leather-bound books are great for gifting, but not always small or affordable enough to be considered stocking stuffers. However, this beautiful National Parks Atlas is one of the company’s cheapest and most useful options, exploring destinations from Acacia to Yosemite — and it’s small enough to fit in your pocket.