Gift Guide for Outdoorsman 2018
Are you looking for the Best Gifts for Outdoorsman this year? If so, you’ve landed on the right page. I eat, sleep and breathe the outdoors…And outdoor gear!
Below you will find a highly curated Gift Guide for Outdoorsman, featuring my personal favorite gear. I have thoroughly tested all of these items and believe any outdoor fanatic will love receiving them as a gift this Holiday Season.
* Prices are listed from low to high for all categories and the gold links point to Amazon.
Best Knives
Solid, dependable and useful knives are the core of any outdoorsman’s kit. I have tested hundreds of knives throughout the years. So it was difficult to narrow it down to a list of 7. But here we are…These are my top recommendations for you.
- Opinel No.8 Trekking: $19
Opinel No.8 Trekking is a classic, high-quality knife made in France that won’t break the budget (learn more here). This Opinel is great for all things outdoors and EDC (everyday carry). - Morakniv Eldris: $25
Eldris from Morakniv of Sweden is a small fixed blade knife that is perfect for just about anything. It’s super stout, high-quality and razor sharp. - Morakniv Bushcraft Black: $45
Bushcraft Black is one of my all-time favorites and I recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors (bushcraft, hiking, camping, etc). - Tops Tanimboca Puukko: $101
Tanimboca Puukko is another all-time favorite of mine. This is a hard-working, no-nonsense knife that any outdoorsman will fall in love with using and abusing. - Fallkniven F1: $102
Fallkniven F1 is the official knife for Swedish Airforce Pilots. It is built for hard work and harsh conditions. This is a great all-around knife that will last a lifetime and then some. - Spyderco Bushcraft G10: $203
I first starting testing the Spyderco Bushcraft G10 a couple of years ago and it’s still a frequently used knife in my outdoors kit. It is rather pricey, but I can attest that it’s worth its price tag. - Helle Bleja: $214
Helle Bleja is the most expensive from this list. But if you’re looking to go all-out for the outdoorsman in your life, this is a piece of gear that they will not just love, but cherish. I call my Helle Knives Heirloom Quality for a reason.
*Prices may vary, links above are Amazon Affiliate Links in which I tried finding the best prices for you.
Best Camping Gear & Accessories
The gear mentioned below are staples in my outdoor kits. Whether I’m using them at basecamp or to make fires for our food. All of these are sure-fire gifts (pun-intended) that I’m sure your outdoorsman will love using the next time they’re in the field.
- Red Rock Shemagh: $5+
- 550 Mil-Spec Paracord: $5+
- UCO Stormproof Matches & Waterproof Case: $8
- Light My Fire Titanium Spork: $15
- Überleben Zünden Fire Starter: $16
- Überleben Dursten Wooden Kuksa Cup: $24
- Überleben Stöker Twig Stove: $38
- Exotac titanLIGHT Fuel Lighter: $49
- Pathfinder Canteen Cooking Set: $55
- Grand Trunk Double Hammock: $55+
- Hidden Woodsman Haversack Side Bag: $89
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Everyday Carry Gear
Carrying a knife has been an age-old tradition for an outdoorsman. These days, however, we’re adding all sorts of neat EDC Gear into the mix. Here are a few Every Day Carry Gifts that I love.
- Rite In The Rain Notepad ($4)
- Coast HX5 Flashlight ($20)
- Rite In The Rain Pocket Organizer ($25)
- Recycled Firefighter Slim Front Pocket Wallet ($25)
- Olight S2R Baton II Flashlight ($70)
*Prices may vary, links above are Amazon Affiliate Links in which I tried finding the best prices for you.
Tool Maintenance
Tools are only as good as the things an outdoorsman uses to maintain them. So, keep those knives sharp and leather sheaths nice with the maintenance gift ideas below.
- Mink Oil for Leather ($4)
- Work Sharp Field Sharpener ($29)
- Spyderco Sharp Maker ($62)
*Prices may vary, links above are Amazon Affiliate Links in which I tried finding the best prices for you.
Have a Great Holiday Season
Editors Note: Above all during this holiday season, enjoy time with your loved ones. Put your value in having each other and your health over material things. My hope is that this ‘Best Gifts for Outdoorsman’ list will not just end at the unboxing. But the outdoorsman you’re buying for will continue to pass this heritage of the outdoors on to loved ones for many years (while using the best gear possible). Happy Holidays, my friends.
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