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Top Budget-Friendly Gifts for Hikers: Affordable Ideas They’ll Love

These budget-friendly options prove that great gifts come at every price point. With any of these picks, you’re sure to bring a smile to your hiker's face! And maybe even inspire their next big hike.

stio pinion down pullover during sunrise in the desert

Gear Review: Stio Pinion Down Pullover

I have sported the Pinion Down Pullover for a handful of scrambly climbs in the alpine and it's quite durable. No snags or rips to be seen. So hooray for that!

pakafill puffy jackets and parka

Must See: PAKAFILL Puffers and Parka By PAKA

PAKAFILL is also fully traceable, all the way back to the small farm in the Andes where it was sourced from. Which is why we LOVE PAKA here at Southwest Hikes. Ethics matter. They really do.

coros pace pro gps sports watch being used for a hike

Gear Review: COROS PACE Pro GPS Sport Watch

The Pace Pro is a new release from COROS and it's their nicest iteration of the Pace line of sports watches so far. Standouts for the Pace Pro are the very long-lasting battery, pin-point GPS accuracy and very lightweight design.

outdoor vitals is made for mountains

All About Outdoor Vitals

cold weather hiking gear-list

Must-Have Cold Weather Hiking Gear: Top 10 Picks for Winter Hikers

As the temperatures start to seriously drop and the snow starts to fall, it's time to change out your gear! Cold weather hiking is a bit of a different beast and requires some extra thought when it comes to getting your backpack all set!

a camper putting on her Kahtoola RENAgaiter Low Ultra-Tough Gaiters

Gear Review: Kahtoola RENAgaiter Low Ultra-Tough Gaiter

I acquired my first pair of Kahtoola RENAgaiters Low back in 2019 and I pretty much wore them daily for hiking and trail running. I really liked that they were simple to take on and off with their zipper, which shockingly never unzips itself.