Gifts for a Backpacker
These picks make an overnight lighter without making it fussier: frameless packs, a freestanding tent, ultralight shelters that pitch on trekking poles, and the camp upgrades that make a site feel dialed.
Staff pick
1 person · freestanding · double-wall
The Free
One of the lightest double-walled freestanding tents out there, and it stands up without a single stake. Slabs, tent platforms and rocky sites are all fair game.
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Gorilla 50 Ultralight Backpack
Regular price $275.00Regular priceUnit price per -
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Twinn Tarp
Minimalist Shelter
Best for: 1-2 PersonRegular price $175.00Regular priceUnit price per -
LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles (pair)
Regular price $195.00Regular priceUnit price per -
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31% OFFThinlight Foam Pad - 1/8"
Regular price From $22.00Regular priceUnit price per$32.00Sale price From $22.00SAVE 31% -
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Cumulus x Gossamer Gear Aerial 330 Sleeping Bag
Regular price $399.00Regular priceUnit price per -
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Nitecore NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp
Regular price $24.95Regular priceUnit price per -
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The questions we get every Holiday season.
When do I need to order by?
Order by December 16 for arrival by December 24 in the contiguous US.
Can they return or exchange a gift?
Anything bought between November 1 and December 24 can be returned or exchanged until January 31, unused and with tags.