(Updated 2019)
Do you know someone who really enjoys the outdoors and camping? I bet he or she would be delighted to receive a camping supplies gift basket from you.
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Here are 50 budget-friendly camping supplies suggestions to help you easily create a gift basket that friends and family will love.
Lighting
- Hand Held Flashlight
- LED Headlamp. The Foxelli Headlamp Flashlight
has swivel capacity and brightness control.
- Compact Lantern. The Coleman Micro Packer LED Lantern is a space saving, lightweight option.
- Batteries
Tools
- Rubber Mallet
- Collapsible Shovel. One such as the SOG Entrenching Tool Folding Shovel
makes for easy digging at the campsite if needed.
- Hammer
- Duct Tape
- Bungee Cords
- Pliers
- Twine
Safety
- First Aid Kit. You want something that is packaged well and is easy to carry such as the I Go First Aid Kit (85 Pieces).
- Whistle
- Bug Spray
- Sunscreen
- Poncho
- HotHands Hand Warmers
(for cold weather camping).
Cooking and Warmth
- Long-Handled Lighter
- Waterproof Match Holder
- Mess Kit. You want something that is easy to clean and not too bulky. The Arcadia Outdoors Cookware Mess Kit for Camping
should work nicely. If you just want to buy a single piece for a mess kit, check out the Light My Fire Titanium Spork.
- Thermos or Reusable Water Bottle
- Can Opener
- Metal Spatula
- Long-Handled Grilling Tongs
- Skewers
- Pot Holders
- Dish Cloth
- Thick Aluminum Foil
- Ziploc Bags
- Food Storage Containers
- Vinyl Tablecloth
- Camping Recipe Book. Easy Campfire Cooking will fit the bill.
- Hot Chocolate Packets
- Trail Mix
- Ready Made Pancake Mix. Bisquick makes a good Shake n’ Pour one.
- Dehydrated Ice Cream (Astronaut Ice Cream)
- Collapsible Dishpan/Bucket. This one, the Blue Sky Gear FlexWare
will fold down and pack away easily taking up little space.
- Biodegradable Dish Soap
Cleaning
- Trash Bags
- Chlorox Wipes
- Pop up Trash Can
- Wet Wipes
- Clothes Pins
- Hand Sanitizer
- Shower Bag
- Soap Container
- Travel Size Plastic Bottles for Shampoo, Lotion, etc..
- Toothbrush Holder
Entertainment
- Card Games
- Harmonica
For more gift ideas:
40 Things to Put in Summer Gift Baskets
Great ideas! I love camping, and will have to use some of these ideas next time I’m packing for my OWN family. 😉 Thanks for sharing at On Display Thursday!
What a great idea for a post. You’ve got some awesome gift ideas, and I would have never thought of a camping gift basket, but I’m going to use your ideas this year for Father’s Day. Thanks again for sharing!
Most definitely would be great for Father’s Day. Sending G+ Love your way.
We love to camp. These are some great items to have along.
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This is a great list of camping items. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Let’s Get Real link arty. You will be my featured blogger this week.
Thank you so much. What wonderful news to be the featured blogger this week. Appreciate you.