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10 Best Gifts For Hikers Under $50 – Last Minute Gift Ideas

Most recently updated December 6th, 2023

Are you looking for gifts for hikers or other outdoors types, but don’t have the cash to spring for pricey gear and gadgets?

And maybe you waited a little too long to brainstorm something creative and epic?

Don’t worry – sometimes the gifts they’ll really appreciate are the simpler, less expensive things.  Practical gifts are easy to find when you’re short on time, too.

I’ve made a short list of  ten practical hiking gifts or  inexpensive cool gadgets for hiking that would be welcome gifts for the outdoorsy people on your list. 

Give one, or select a few to make a hiking gift basket! Continue reading 10 Best Gifts For Hikers Under $50 – Last Minute Gift Ideas

Hiking in Patagonia – The W Trek in Torres del Paine

Most recently updated June 9th, 2022

It’s been more than a year since I returned from hiking in Patagonia, spending a week on the W trek in Torres del Paine National Park.   

I wrote a very short “I’m baack!” kind of post right after the trip, but now I’m finally getting around to sharing more details. 

Hiking the W Trek in Patagonia

Frankly,  this is partly just an excuse to post more amazing Patagonia photos! 

Be warned, this is an extremely long post, but it’s jam-packed full of useful information:

    • Different options for getting to Patagonia,
    • Torres del Paine hiking info,
    • What you’ll need to bring for the W Trek, and
    • A day by day description of my trip. 

This is all really good info for you if you’re thinking about a similar trip.  Anyway….about the place:

Patagonia, Chile is at the southernmost tip of South America, very close to Antarctica.  Torres del Paine National Park is located on the eastern edge of the continent.

It’s a place of spectacular beauty, with dark jagged snow-topped mountains, turquoise glacier-fed lakes and rivers, and abundant wildlife. Continue reading Hiking in Patagonia – The W Trek in Torres del Paine

Top 5 Gifts for Hikers – Basic Day Hike Gear

Most recently updated January 17th, 2022

Hikers on the Triple Crown in Virginia.

There are plenty of gifts any hiker or outdoor enthusiast on your list would be happy to get – whether they’re just beginners or experts.   

Gifts for hikers come in all price ranges, too, so you can be sure to find something in your budget.

Basic day hike gear is a gift that any hiker would be thrilled to get, and I’ve included links to some of my top picks. 

FYI, every image in this post – not just the specific recommended items –  is also a link to merchandise.

You’ll also see “Related Products” sections that allow you to browse more if you want to go beyond the items I’ve called out.

So, if you see something you like, click it! 

If you want any of these things for yourself,  you could also send this article to your family.  Just sayin’ 🙂

Continue reading Top 5 Gifts for Hikers – Basic Day Hike Gear