Gifts for a son who hikes
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
Burton
Kids' Family Tree Hometown Hero Smalls Splitboard
$669.95 at Burton
A splitboard in junior sizes, the board that walks uphill and rides down.
Seen at Burton, 9 Sep 2026
Zippo
Classic Brushed Chrome Windproof Lighter (paid link)
Under $25 at Amazon
The click-open windproof lighter whose design has barely changed since 1933.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Hydro Flask
Flatware Set (paid link)
$25 to $50 at Amazon
Named by Wirecutter, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Stanley
Classic Easy Fill flask (eight-ounce) (paid link)
$25 to $50 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Celestron
TrailSeeker ED 10x50mm Roof Binoculars
$439.95 at Celestron
ED-glass binoculars for detailed birdwatching and trips into the outdoors.
Seen at Celestron, 8 Sep 2026
Garmin
Instinct 2S GPS Watch (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Garmin's rugged GPS watch, sized smaller without losing the features serious hikers rely on.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
REI
Co-op Half Dome 3 Tent with Footprint
$299 at REI
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Coleman
Camping Utensil Set (paid link)
Under $25 at Amazon
Fork, spoon, knife and spatula in one set for the tailgate or the campsite.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Gerber
Bear Grylls Ultimate Multi-Tool
$49 at Walmart
A compact multi-tool from Gerber's Bear Grylls line, a practical pick for campers, hikers, or quick fixes.
Seen at Walmart, 3 Sep 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
Owala
FreeSip Water Bottle
$45 at Urban Outfitters
Named by Good Housekeeping, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Igloo
Playmate Mini Cooler (paid link)
Under $25 at Amazon
A one-person lunch cooler from the brand that leads the category.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Osprey
Daylite Plus Commuter Backpack (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
An everyday backpack from the trail-pack brand, built for errands as much as a hike.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Victorinox
Classic SD Pocket Knife
$24 at Victorinox
The small Swiss Army knife almost everyone recognizes on sight.
Seen at Victorinox, 3 Sep 2026
Black Diamond
Astro 300 Headlamp (paid link)
Under $25 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2023.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Snow Peak
Alpha Breeze Mat and Sheet Set
$258.25 at Snow Peak
A tent mattress and fitted sheet, for the friend who camps often enough to have opinions about sleeping mats.
Seen at Snow Peak, 30 Aug 2026