21 Best Camping Gifts for Her: Gear She'll Pack Every Trip

For the woman who runs the campsite kitchen and is tired of chopping on a cooler lid. The aluminum slat top rolls up into its carry bag, and the table seats four for dinner or a card game.

On a long weekend without shower blocks, this rechargeable pump turns a bucket of sun-warmed water into a handheld shower. It is also handy for rinsing sandy feet, muddy boots or a muddy dog.

A pop-up mosquito net and side shades make this hammock a real afternoon retreat for a woman who reads at camp or naps between hikes. Tree straps are included, and the 440 lb rating means two can share it for stargazing.

The best seat around the fire, and it doubles for kids' soccer games and backyard evenings. The spring rocker works on grass or dirt, and she will not want the standard sling chair again.

Our under-$40 pick for the hiker who fills up from streams, or the traveler who does not trust hotel tap water. She drinks straight through the filter, so there is no pumping or waiting.

For the woman who cooks real breakfasts at camp. Two burners mean coffee and pancakes at the same time, and the side wind guards keep the flame steady at a breezy lakeside site.

A starter kitchen for someone heading out on her first few trips. The kettle, pot, bowls and utensils nest into one bag, so the camp kitchen is one thing to grab instead of a drawer of mismatched pans.

Keeps her sunrise coffee hot while she watches the lake, and keeps afternoon iced tea cold on the drive home. The magnetic slider lid makes it less likely to spill in a tent.

A low-smoke fire she can light on a picnic table, a patio or a campsite with a fire ring, without coming home smelling of smoke. It is small enough for s'mores for two, and the stand keeps heat off the table.

A light, affordable bag for summer camping or for a friend just starting out. It fits campers up to 5'11", the hood cinches closed, and it packs small enough for a weekend backpack.

A cheap upgrade from a balled-up fleece. The ergonomic shape supports her neck, it packs to the size of a soda can, and the cover comes off for washing after a dusty trip.

If she complains about being cold at night, this is usually the fix. The 4.3 R-value stops the ground pulling heat away, and the foam core means she is not blowing up a mattress at the end of a long day.

This lantern folds down to phone size and hangs from a tent loop to light the whole tent while she changes or reads. It charges by USB or solar, so there are no batteries to forget.

For the woman who sets up camp herself and wants the right tool for trenching around a tent, leveling a site or putting out a fire pit. The shovel also works as a pickaxe and folds down to 9 inches for the trunk.

Matches fail when they get damp, but a ferro rod still sparks after a rainy day. This one has a paracord handle and a six-edge striker, and it is small enough to keep in a first aid kit for good.

The gift that makes every night trip to the restroom easier. The red mode keeps her night vision and does not blind her tentmates, the lock mode stops it draining in her pack, and she never has to buy batteries.

The practical gift for a parent or the planner in the group. Blister care, wound dressings and a wilderness first aid guide are sorted into labeled pockets, so she can find what she needs quickly.

Keeps her phone alive for photos and maps across a three-day trip. With four built-in cables and a wireless pad, she can charge a phone, a headlamp and a friend's phone at once. Treat the solar panel as a top-up, not the main charger.

A longer cut that covers her hips when she sits on a damp log, with a cotton-striped lining that feels softer than a typical shell. It comes in plus sizes and folds into a daypack.

A pair of thick socks is the best thing to sleep in on a chilly night. Five patterned pairs for under $10 means one for each night of the trip, and they fit women's shoe sizes 5 to 9.

Our top pick because she will use it far beyond camping: by the fire, at football games and on the couch. The cape clip turns it into a wearable layer when the sun drops, and the water-repellent shell shrugs off dew and spilled cocoa.