The 11 Best Outdoor Gifts Under $50 of 2025

If you’ve ever shopped for the outdoorsman in your life, you know that the gear they want doesn’t come cheap. That’s the impetus for our yearly holiday guide where we find superb, gift-worthy finds for the outdoors that all fall under the $50 ceiling.

Kershaw Barricade Serrated

Kershaw isn’t just one of our favorite knifemakers because they know how to craft solid blades for unbelievably fair prices; they’d be at the top of our list regardless. Their serrated-edge Barricade is one of their finest specimens, with a hi-vis orange handle designed for emergencies outdoors. The rescue knife boasts a sharp 8cr13MoV steel blade that deploys quickly, while the rear features a carbide glass breaker and even a cord cutter for rope and seatbelts. Needless to say, it punches way above its $44 price tag.

Zippo Emergency Fire Kit

Zippo lighters are everywhere but the brand’s Emergency Fire Kit is built a little differently. With an ergonomic ABS plastic housing designed to float in water without getting the tinder wet, the rugged fire starter can light in any weather with a flame that burns up to 5 minutes.

And Wander Logo Mug

Blending outdoor functionality with fashionable taste since 2011, And Wander has a design ethos that’s unlike anyone else. Sporting its iconic logo, this attractive camp coffee mug can be taken with you on hikes thanks to the attached carabiner.

Matador Flatpak Waterproof Case Huckberry Exclusive

While some brands focus on the camping experience alone, Matador knows how to make outdoor gear that will help the journey to and from basecamp much easier. Huckberry recently teamed up with the brand on an exclusive variant of its Flatpak, a 2-liter hypalon rolltop dry bag that can keep your essentials completely dry on the trail if the unexpected occurs.

Topo Designs Mountain Hydro Sling

Topo Designs’ Mountain Hydro Sling isn’t just an ordinary water bottle sling with the brand’s signature knack for color, but it might just be the perfect sling for the outdoors. Made with 200D 100% recycled nylon, the shell holds bottles up to 1.7L and features a front mesh pocket for storing extra gear.

Kammok Joey Gear Sling

Kammok makes some really intuitively designed hammocks but they’ve also designed this suspended gear storage solution for holding up to 60lbs of essentials under your cot or inside your tent. It’s made from Diamond Shell 40D ripstop nylon with DWR finishing.

Nestout 5000mAh Power Bank

Mil-spec rated for drop resistance and built with a hard shell that’s waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant, Nestout’s power banks are perfect for camping trips and day hikes. Furthermore, the units are modular with attachments for lanterns and fans.

LifeStraw Go Series Stainless Steel 24 oz Limited Edition

LifeStraw put its game-changing filtration system in this insulated stainless steel water bottle, now in a limited-edition colorway for its Outdoorsman Collection.

Nemo Fillo Pillow

Camping doesn’t have to be synonymous with uncomfortable sleeping arrangements. That’s why Nemo made its Fillo Pillow, a surprisingly luxurious solution for sleeping on the ground or in a cot, with a supportive foam covering an inflatable baffled air cell underneath.

Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern

Japanese gear maker Snow Peak is another example of a brand that takes both form and function very seriously. Among its range is the popular Mini Hozuki Lantern, a kettle-shaped 60-lumen light source that’s just over 2” across so you can pack it away when you don’t need it, but carry or hang it on your tent when you do.

MeatEater Cookbooks Box Set

TV host and podcaster Steven Rinella has had hits these past few years with his MeatEater Cookbooks — named for his outdoor-focused series of the same name. This box bundles his Fish & Game Cookbook and his wide-ranging Outdoor Cookbook into a gift-worthy set.