Graduation gifts for a hiker
Herschel
All Season Pro Backpack 36L
$139.99 at Herschel Supply Co.
A 36 litre touring pack with gear straps and dual access, for the teen whose weekends have moved outdoors.
Seen at Herschel Supply Co., 30 Aug 2026
Timex
Expedition Sierra 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
$139 at Timex
An outdoor watch on a webbing strap, built to be worn walking rather than kept for good.
Seen at Timex, 18 Sep 2026
Coleman
Snap ‘n Go collapsible hard cooler (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Patagonia
Terravia Tote Pack, 24L
$99 at REI
A 24-liter daypack from Patagonia that works equally well for commuting or weekend travel.
Seen at REI, 3 Sep 2026
REI
Co-op Half Dome 3 Tent with Footprint
$299 at REI
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Pop Chart
National Parks of the US Logbook
$16 at Pop Chart
A pocket journal with a page for every national park, for the friend who keeps saying they will do the road trip.
Seen at Pop Chart, 30 Aug 2026
RTIC
Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Topo Designs
Mountain Cross Bag
$139 at Topo Designs
A crossbody big enough for a book and a water bottle, cut so it does not read as a gym bag.
Seen at Topo Designs, 30 Aug 2026
Topo Designs
Global Travel Bag Roller
$299 at Topo Designs
Wheels for the airport and straps for everything after it, which suits trips that do not end at a hotel.
Seen at Topo Designs, 30 Aug 2026
Topo Designs
Rover Pack Classic
$99 at Topo Designs
Twenty litres, a padded laptop sleeve and recycled nylon, so it works for a commute and a weekend without looking like either.
Seen at Topo Designs, 30 Aug 2026