{"id":8454,"date":"2022-12-08T19:05:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T19:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escapecampusa.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=8454"},"modified":"2022-12-14T23:05:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T23:05:44","slug":"gift-guide-for-campers-and-hikers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/de\/blog\/gift-guide-for-campers-and-hikers\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift Guide for Campers and Hikers"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have a camper, hiker, or other adventurous soul on your list? Here’s\u00a0our gift guide of ideas for the outdoors-person in your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":8462,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,201],"tags":[],"blog_locations":[],"class_list":["post-8454","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to-resources","category-news-events"],"acf":{"title":"","background_image":{"ID":8463,"id":8463,"title":"escape-campervans-monument-valley","filename":"escape-campervans-monument-valley.jpg","filesize":79077,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/de\/escape-campervans-monument-valley-2\/","alt":"Escape Camper Vans Monument Valley","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"escape-campervans-monument-valley-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2018-12-21 19:08:00","modified":"2018-12-21 19:09:26","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":3264,"height":2448,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley-300x225.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":225,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley-768x576.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":576,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley-1024x768.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":768,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1152,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1536,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley-1200x900.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":900,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":225,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":300,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/escape-campervans-monument-valley.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":450}},"title_color":"dark","add_overlay":[],"content_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

By Carly Eisley<\/h4>\n

The holiday season is here, and it’s time to swing into elf mode and get that Christmas (or Hanukkah, or whatever holiday you celebrate) shopping finished…Or started if you are a solid procrastinator like me! Have a camper, hiker, or other adventurous souls on your list? Here’s my gift guide for the outdoors person in your life.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":34477,"id":34477,"title":"305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n","filename":"305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n.jpg","filesize":630984,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/de\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-2\/","alt":"campervans","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2022-09-06 21:36:49","modified":"2024-05-22 11:37:26","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2048,"height":1536,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-300x225.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":225,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-768x576.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":576,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-1024x768.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":768,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-1536x1152.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1152,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1536,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n-1200x900.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":900,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":225,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":300,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/305030590_10228150268011172_7269811898499757944_n.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":450}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

An Experience Gift Certificate<\/h2>\n

Sure, a store gift card is handy if you need some stuff. But take it one step further and give them the gift of an adventure!\u00a0 Many travel sites offer gift cards that can help jump-start the trip of a lifetime. Some of my favorites include…<\/p>\n

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  1. Escape Camper Vans<\/a><\/u> (DUH!) – The perfect adventure mobiles for someone looking to get out and explore some new places and try out the van life. Take on some of our spectacular National Parks, check out some urban adventures, or drive across the country! The options are limitless.<\/li>\n
  2. Hipcamp<\/a><\/u> – Unique campsites and glamping adventures across the country. One of my favorite camping resources<\/li>\n
  3. Airline gift cards – help your adventurer get to where they want to go to start an epic adventure.<\/li>\n
  4. REI membership and gift certificat<\/a><\/u>e – yes they can get that piece of gear they’ve been eyeing. But REI also has a variety of guided trips and adventures all over the globe that are pretty epic!<\/li>\n
  5. Individual campground\/hotel\/whatever – know they want to go somewhere cool? Help fund it! Many local places will likely sell you a gift certificate. Give ‚em a call.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Technology<\/h2>\n

    There are LOTS of cool techy outdoor gifts out there. A few come to mind (these are kinda big-ticket items, sorry – but use them as a stepping off point).<\/p>\n

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    1. GoPro camera<\/a><\/u> – These things are amazing. Great video and action shots to help\u00a0document those adventures forever.\u00a0 Some of my favorite shots have come from our GoPro. They are pricey, but worth it in my opinion. Shop around\u00a0for holiday deals and read up on comparisons of the different models available to find what is best for your use.<\/u><\/li>\n
    2. Satellite Locator\/Personal Locator Beacon<\/a><\/u> – Safety gear that can be used to help track someone while they are out in remote areas.\u00a0 Some allow you to send pre-set messages at certain time\/distance intervals, and they also have emergency distress signals that are activated in dire situations in order to alert family and authorities that you are in distress.\u00a0 Something you never want to use, but just might save your life.<\/u><\/li>\n
    3. GPS<\/a><\/u> – A high-tech adjunct to good old paper maps, these can up your adventure tracking to a new level. Just don’t rely on technology alone! A compass and map have no batteries…. so they won’t fail you. There are also some great paid GPS Apps available for smartphones – the New England Hiker App by Atlas Guides<\/a><\/u>, All Trails, and Gaia GPS<\/a><\/u> just to name a few.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

      A Gear Subscription Box<\/h2>\n

      These are a great idea for someone who is still collecting camping and hiking gear and enjoys getting some surprises to try out!\u00a0 The gist is that they will receive a curated box of outdoor gear (usually monthly).\u00a0 Check out some websites for subscription box ideas here<\/a><\/u> and here<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

      I received a two-month outdoor-themed subscription box<\/u> as a gift and it was awesome! I got a nice mix of some outdoor gear (backpacking dinnerware, gear organization, pack towel, etc) and some new granola\/energy-type bars to try out. These subscriptions cost in the ballpark of $30\/month and give them something to look forward to each month! Other ideas include BespokePost<\/u><\/a>, Isle Box<\/a><\/u>, and The Feed <\/a><\/u>(food and energy fuels).<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":8469,"id":8469,"title":"winter-hike-new-england","filename":"winter-hike-new-england.png","filesize":339296,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england.png","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/de\/winter-hike-new-england-2\/","alt":"Winter Hike New England","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"winter-hike-new-england-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2018-12-21 19:09:27","modified":"2018-12-21 19:10:31","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1080,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england-150x150.png","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england-300x169.png","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england-768x432.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england-1024x576.png","large-width":1024,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england.png","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england.png","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1080,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england-600x353.png","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england-1200x675.png","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":675,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england.png","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":169,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england.png","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/winter-hike-new-england.png","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":338}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

      A Membership<\/h2>\n

      Have someone who already seems to have\u00a0EVERYTHING<\/em>? Spring for a membership to an outdoor club or a conservation group. Help save the environment, protect public lands, and get them some perks such as discounts on merchandise and camping\/hut reservations, etc. Here are some ideas (focusing mainly on the Northeast US, my local turf, but look for similar ideas in your neck of the woods – they exist).<\/p>\n