Backcountry Gear Gift Ideas
Ranked #10,407 in Sports & Recreation, #250,944 overall
Do you have a back country enthusiast on your gift list?
Do you have a nature loving back country enthusiast on your gift list who you need to find a great outdoorsy gear gift idea for?
You know the guy or gal that I am talking about. The friend or relative who can't wait to pack up the tent, throw on the backpack, or hitch up the boat, and head off into the wilderness for the weekend. Yep, the one with a can of bear spray fastened onto his belt and a pocketful of peanuts to feed to the local squirrel population.
There are just so many items which a nature lover could use in his or her travels. Fortunately this makes purchasing back country gear gifts quite an easy thing to do.
There is nothing quite like getting out into the outdoors...
A GPS unit can help you stay pointed in the right direction...
Crank and solar devices are excellent back country gear gift ideas...
Solar power charger for back country conveniences...
AA and AAA Solar Battery Charger - Charge Your Batteries Via USB or Sun Power - Features Also Include a Battery Tester and USB Output for Charging Cell Phones, iPods/mp3s, and More
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 06/02/2012)![]()
When you are out camping, and away from the comforts of home, it is easy to have your cell phone or other electronic gadgets burn up their energy before you can get to an electrical unit to recharge them. Taking a solar power charger along with you whenever you are out traveling into the back country can be a lifesaver.
Usually ships in 24 hours
The back country can be a great family weekend get-a-way local...
Swiss Gear Montreaux Ten Person Family Dome Tent
Amazon Price: $171.00 (as of 06/02/2012)![]()
If you haven't packed up the family, and simply run away to the backcountry for a weekend get-a-way, then it might be time to give it a try. A family tent shelter can be one of the best investments in relaxation that you can make. It's also a great gift idea for someone you love.
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Modern technology gear gift ideas for the back country...
An outdoor enthusiast may enjoy the wilderness almost more than the city but they are not so foolish as to throw away all the benefits that modern living can provide. There are many gift items which incorporate modern technology that can come in very handy to a back country enthusiast when out hiking around in the woods.
Some excellent tech gear items which can aide a person when they are out in back country are a global positioning device (GPS), altimeter, pedometer, crank radio, solar battery charger, walkie talkie, and a digital camera are all great back country tech gear gift items.
There are thousands of additional accessories to go along with these items and any tech based add ons are also generally very welcome backcountry gear gifts as well.
A pedometer can measure how far a person walks which is great for hikers...
There are some pretty unique backpacks...
Has it been a while since you had a campfire?
A Traditional Compass Never Goes Out Of Style as a back country gift...
If you are out in the back country keep your water safe...
Water Purification Tablets Bottle of 50 Tablets
Amazon Price: $4.20 (as of 06/02/2012)![]()
You don't have to carry a ton of water with you on your trip. You just have to make sure that you have water purification tablets with you. These tablets can come in handy at the most unexpected times. A unique gift idea for the back country enthusiast.
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Folding camp cot to keep you up off the ground...
Texsport Folding Jumbo Camp Cot
Amazon Price: $51.14 (as of 06/02/2012)![]()
When out camping it doesn't take a person long to realize that the moisture in the ground can seep into your bedding pretty easily if you aren't careful. Getting up off the ground helps to keep your bedding away from any possible damp chilly morning encounters with this moisture.
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
There are many helpful back country gadgets which make excellent gift ideas...
A high quality sleeping bag is an excellent gift idea for avid back country enthusiasts.
Emergency gear for long back country hikes...
The latest camping news...
- Diamond Jubilee: Campers brave wind and rain
- The event is being held to mark the monarch's Diamond Jubilee and promises to be the most spectacular nautical event in London for 350 years. Despite the heavy rain, some enthusiasts spent Saturday night camping along the banks of the river to ensure ...
- Operation Sunshine: Camping at Long Point a spiritual mission
- Some area campers are able to enjoy this experience thanks to Operation Sunshine, an Observer-Dispatch charity in the midst of its summer campaign raising funds to help send area children to summer camp. The goal is $65000. Normally, The Salvation Army ...
- Camping World Trucks - Bodine Wins At Dover
- Dover, June 2, 2012: Kevin Harvick entered Friday's "Lucas Oil 200" NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race as one of the most successful drivers at Dover International Speedway who has never won a race. Through 39 events in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ...
- Camping 101 in Ontario
- By LORI KNOWLES, QMI Agency A whopping one-quarter of all Ontarians -- including yours truly -- has never gone camping. We've never slept under the stars, popped a tent, cooked over a Coleman, listened to the sounds of the forest at 1 am or -- horrors ...
Cast iron cookware options are ideal for campfire cooking...
A seasoned cast iron pan develops a non-stick coating which can withstand a little higher temperature than many of the other thinner pots and pans. This makes cast iron pots and pans a better cookware alternative for the back country enthusiast.
Cast iron won't tend to burn up like other pans may when exposed to open flame which makes any cookware item made of cast iron an excellent gift idea for the back country enthusiast on your gift list.
But don't just stop at cookware when it comes to cast iron gift ideas for you nature loving friends or relatives. If you can sneak a peek into their home you may just spot a few decorative cast iron pieces in there too. Cast iron just naturally brings out the country side in people.
Cast iron cookware is durable enough to stand the rigors of camp life...
Kettle's are perfect for a huge stew or chili feast...
Lodge Logic 4-Quart Cast-Iron Camp Dutch Oven
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 06/02/2012)![]()
Hung, or set over the campfire, a cast iron kettle can be ideal for cooking up a delicious stew or chili to serve up to the gang at the end of the evening. A good sized bowl of nice hot rich food is exactly what is needed when you are burning a lot of energy out in the back country.
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Cast iron absorbs heat and spreads it evenly throughout the pan...
Griddle up some waffles the old fashioned way...
Rome's #1100 Old Fashioned Waffle Iron, Cast Iron
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 06/02/2012)![]()
An old fashioned cast iron waffle iron is a delightful gift idea for a back country enthusiast. It's cute, useful, and best of all it is cast iron. Cast iron is durable, hard working, and can develop a non-stick coating to rival the best cookware out there.
Usually ships in 24 hours
The latest Rv news...
- RV owners deal with gas price fluctuations
- By Karen Schwartz - AP Fans of RV travel are a hardy group. They endure traffic jams, mosquitoes and the occasional bear, so fluctuating gas prices won't keep them and their RVs parked at home this summer. Average US gas prices rose above $3.90 this ...
- McCaskill is using Blunt's old RV in Missouri Senate race
- She will face the winner of an August Republican primary that includes US Rep. Todd Akin, former state treasurer Sarah Steelman and businessman John Brunner. When Blunt used the RV, it was emblazoned with the slogan "Jobs for Missouri's future."
- Monaco RV adds hundreds to workforce
- Despite that negative news, Monaco RV is in the process of adding 250 new jobs. Only four years ago, Monaco cut about 1400 workers and filed for bankruptcy. Since then, the manufacturer was purchased by Navistar and employment has been steadily ...
- Gas goes up, gas goes down; RVers adapt
- Fans of RV travel are a hardy group. They endure traffic jams, mosquitoes and the occasional bear, so fluctuating gas prices won't keep them and their RVs parked at home this summer. Average US gas prices rose above $3.90 this spring, though they had ...
It's A Beautiful World That We Live In
Drop By My Other Logs, Blogs And Opinionated Ramblings At:
- Teaching Him To Reduce Reuse And Recycle
- This is the point in my little life where it takes a wee bit of a strange twist ..... into my existence comes the love of my life... my rock... my all encompassing source of strength.... my man. He is a compliment to myself and to my life in all ways except for one ........ he knows nothing of recycling. Eeeeeeeeeeek!
- Natural medicine for muscle pains
- Although there are many reasons why muscle pain may occur, it is comforting to know that we are not completely reliant on prescription drugs for treatment, there are a number of natural means for reducing muscle pain that are also available...
- Gifts, Tips, And Ideas For A Tea Party
- Tea Parties have been around for hundreds of years, but it is the United Kingdom's tradition of enjoying an afternoon High tea, that truly brought Tea Parties into the limelight of Social Affairs....
Why mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others...

If it seems that mosquitoes seek you out more often than they do other individuals, well you may not be imagining things, they really may find you to be a more attractive target than the fellow standing next to you.
When searching for their next meal mosquitoes are definitely more attracted to some people than they are to others. Specific individuals are sought out, and dined on much more frequently than their counterparts....Why mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
Causes of goosebumps
It begins as an icy cold sensation that races down your spine, then follows a tingling sensation on your neck and arms, and then tiny bumps erupt across your affected skin. You have the goose bumps, but it is not contagious, and nor is it hazardous to your health. It is a phenomenon that most of us have experienced at some point in our lifetime.
Goose bumps are the tiny little bumps that appear on your arms, legs, neck, back, or any other area of your body that contains hair. First termed as goose flesh, because the condition generally resembles the pimply skin of a plucked goose, these protrusions have come to be more fondly termed as goose bumps....Causes of goosebumps.
Nature at it's best....
Best houseplants to filter the air
Having houseplants placed strategically throughout your home is much more than just a decorative option, these attractive living house guests actually help to filter, and remove numerous toxins from the air within your home. Having houseplants in your home can greatly improve the indoor air quality of your home.
Just place a few plants in each room of your house, and the air that you and your family breathe on a daily basis can be much cleaner, and this courtesy of these plants ability to remove pollutants from the air around them....Best houseplants to filter the air.
You can find my latest articles posted onTwitter...
Think Happy-Be Happy
Let Your Endorphins Out To Play
When you participate in pleasurable activities like smiling, laughing, exercising or playing, your brain does an amazing thing and releases a little chemical message known as an endorphin.
These endorphins are feel good messages that have the power to actually remove physical and emotional pain. They travel down the spine, and then throughout your body, sending a feeling of well being as they go. These endorphins not only have the ability to relieve pain but they also have the power to make you feel happy. So remember to take time to play - It really is important.
Are you an avid outdoor sportsman, hiker, biker, or backpacker?
-
-
DanCooper
Dec 18, 2011 @ 10:10 pm | delete
- Nice and informative lens, thanks!
-
-
-
hamshi5433
May 23, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
- I`m guessing this is one of or it is actually the first lens you ever created??? It is good, you have improved far too much..=]
-
Just In Case You Need A Second Look....
- There is nothing quite like getting out into the outdoors...
- A GPS unit can help you stay pointed in the right direction...
- Crank and solar devices are excellent back country gear gift ideas...
- Solar power charger for back country conveniences...
- The back country can be a great family weekend get-a-way local...
- Modern technology gear gift ideas for the back country...
- A pedometer can measure how far a person walks which is great for hikers...
- There are some pretty unique backpacks...
- Has it been a while since you had a campfire?
- A Traditional Compass Never Goes Out Of Style as a back country gift...
- If you are out in the back country keep your water safe...
- Folding camp cot to keep you up off the ground...
- There are many helpful back country gadgets which make excellent gift ideas...
- A high quality sleeping bag is an excellent gift idea for avid back country enthusiasts.
- Emergency gear for long back country hikes...
- The latest camping news...
- Cast iron cookware options are ideal for campfire cooking...
- Cast iron cookware is durable enough to stand the rigors of camp life...
- Kettle's are perfect for a huge stew or chili feast...
- Cast iron absorbs heat and spreads it evenly throughout the pan...
- Griddle up some waffles the old fashioned way...
- The latest Rv news...
- It's A Beautiful World That We Live In
- Drop By My Other Logs, Blogs And Opinionated Ramblings At:
- Why mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others...
- Causes of goosebumps
- Nature at it's best....
- Best houseplants to filter the air
- You can find my latest articles posted onTwitter...
- Think Happy-Be Happy
- Let Your Endorphins Out To Play
- Are you an avid outdoor sportsman, hiker, biker, or backpacker?
- Join Squidoo
Join Squidoo
by Ladymermaid
Writing is my passion, my play, my hobby, and my work. I love it. I write under the pen names Ladymermaid and A-Redneck. more »
- 174 featured lenses
- Winner of 34 trophies!
- Top lens » What Are Nightshade Plants?