2008 Camping Gift Guide
Just in time for cyber-Monday holiday shopping: The tripleblaze camping gift guide. Find the perfect gift for the camper on your shopping list or just drool over high tech camping gear for yourself. We know we’d love to see any one of these camping gifts under our tree this year - hopefully you’ve been more well behaved than we have 
From the cheapskate (camping gifts under $30)
Petzl Tikka Headlamp ($27)
Flashlights are so 2007. Fortunately you can upgrade your camping light source for just 27 bucks with the Tikka headlamp from Petzl. Hands-free operation means you can set up your tent, cook dinner, and read a book without having to resort to the flashlight-barrel-in-mouth hack! Believe it or not this baby gives you up to 120 hours of burn time and with all 3 LEDs pumping you’ll think it’s daytime in the middle of the night.
Snow Peak Titanium Spork ($8)
Backpackers are always looking to minimize two things: space and weight. The Snow Peak Titanium Spork accomplishes both as elegantly as any product we’ve seen combining a fork and spoon into a single space-saving package. But that’s not all - titanium is super lightweight and durable meaning this two-in-one is about a quarter the weight of a stainless steel fork and spoon combo. They say backpacking gear can be cheap, durable, or lightweight but it can only be two of these things at a time. We argue at just 8 bucks the Snow Peak Titanium Spork might just be the exception to the rule.
Gifts for good camping buddies (under $100)
The Travel Hammock Single ($45 from Backcountry.com)
This is another great product for the camper and backpacker alike. Sure a hammock is a great thing to bring on your next camping trip for relaxing after lunch but it’s also a lightweight sleeping solution for backpacking. See, this hammock weighs just 1 pound and takes the place of an air mattress and, with the addition of a lightweight tarp, your tent! Now that sounds relaxing.
Snow Peak Titanium Cafe Press ($52)
Just because you’re camping doesn’t mean you have to skip your morning coffee. The Snow Peak Titanium Cafe Press is the perfect gift for the camper who has it all and likes to do things in style. Lightweight and durable, this French coffee press is perfect for the coffee lover who enjoys a decent cup of joe in the great outdoors.
Big Agnes Giant Sleeping Pad ($60)
Uncomfortable outdoor sleepers and princesses will appreciate this: a memory foam camp sleeping pad. If you’ve ever priced memory foam mattresses for your bed you know these puppies are expensive and even memory foam pillows will often set you back $100 or more. For just 60 bucks you can get this luxurious memory foam sleeping pad and sleep more comfortably while camping than you do at home!
High rollers (camping gifts over $100)
Mountain Hardware Piute ($209)
There’s nothing quite like a comfy down sleeping bag on a cool night and the Mountain Hardware Piute is a great choice for all but the most extreme cold-weather campers. This sleeping bag is rated to 20 degrees and is mummy-shaped to keep the cold air and wind out. I like my down sleeping bag so much I sometimes use it as a comforter on my bed at home - toasty!
Patagonia Down Jacket ($200)
Can’t bring yourself to get out of that down sleeping bag on cold mornings? Why not slip on a down jacket from Patagonia to take the warmth with you? This jacket weighs just over a pound but it’s sure to keep you feeling radiant in camp, on the trail, or on the slopes. Plus you’ll look stylish too
Check out these products and others in our outdoor equipment guide. Remember to shop early to get the best online deals - happy holidays from tripleblaze.com!
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