Gifts for a hiker, $100 to $250
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
YETI
LoadOut GoBox 15 Gear Case
$125 at Dick's Sporting Goods
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Coleman
Snap ‘n Go collapsible hard cooler (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Columbia
Bugaboo II Fleece Interchange Jacket (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
A waterproof shell and a fleece liner that zip together into one coat.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Timberland
Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Boot (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
The yellow waterproof boot that has meant Timberland for 50 years.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
YETI
22L Carry On Backpack (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Men's Health, 2026.
Checked 5 Sep 2026
Gerber
StrongArm Fixed Blade Knife
$109.99 at Gerber
A full-tang fixed blade knife built to take real outdoor abuse.
Seen at Gerber, 3 Sep 2026
Snow Peak
12 Piece Titanium Cutlery Set
$150.95 at Snow Peak
Titanium knives, forks and spoons for four, light enough to carry up a mountain and good enough to use at a table.
Seen at Snow Peak, 30 Aug 2026
Rumpl
Backcountry Puffy Blanket, Deepwater
$149.95 at Rumpl
A synthetic-fill blanket built like a sleeping bag, which is why it ends up in the back of the car and stays there.
Seen at Rumpl, 30 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
Carhartt
Insulated Two-Compartment Cooler (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Good Housekeeping, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Rumpl
Backcountry 2 Person Puffy Blanket, Midnight Blue
$249.95 at Rumpl
The two person size, which is the one couples argue over less on a cold evening outside.
Seen at Rumpl, 30 Aug 2026
RTIC
52 Ultra-Light Cooler (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
YETI
Roadie 15 Hard Cooler (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Popular Mechanics, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
RTIC
Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler (30-can) (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
