10 best gifts for adventurers in 2022, as voted by our readers

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Do you have a friend who fills their weekends with every sort of adventure – from hiking and biking to snorkeling and paddleboarding? Good gear can make or break their outdoor experience, so we partnered with a team of experts to select items deserving of a place on any adventurer’s wish list. Then, we asked our readers to vote for the best. Here are the 10 best gifts for adventurers in 2022.

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No. 10: Biolite’s AlpenGlow Lantern

Light up the night with Biolite’s AlpenGlow Lantern! The AlpenGlow 500 is a rechargeable lantern that fits the mood of both indoor and outdoor settings. Shake the lantern to fill the room with a rotation of color or access single and blended color modes. The lantern can provide up to 200 hours of light with one 3-hour charge. A bonus is the option to use the USB port to charge your phone and other devices if needed. 

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No. 9: AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Maker

Meet your coffee needs anytime, anywhere with the AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Maker. Doubling as a travel case, the mug and lid are built into the compact design of this portable coffee maker. AeroPress Go can make everything from cold-brew-style drinks to espresso-style coffee with just one press. The AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Maker includes 350 replacement micro-filters to help remove grit from your coffee, as well as customized stirring and scooping tools. 

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No. 8: Chums’ Floating Phone Protector

Chums’ Floating Phone Protector gets the job done with aesthetic appeal in bright and lively colored patterns. Watertight, high-frequency welded seams keep smartphones safe, dry, and afloat in the water. The touchscreen compatibility of the phone protector allows for the device inside to be used in all kinds of wet conditions, whether it be a trip to the lake, a walk in the rain or a long bath.

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No. 7: Pick-Pocket Proof Pants by Clothing Arts

Clothing Arts’ Pick-Pocket Proof Adventure Travel Pants are lightweight, comfortable and convenient. Whether you’re on the move in the city or out in nature, these pants will keep your valuables safe and organized. All 11 pockets are fully secured, some are slash-resistant, and others are hidden with zippers and Velcro. These useful pants are also water-, stain- and wrinkle-resistant.

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No. 6: Bombora’s Inflatable Life Vests

Eliminate the bulk in your life with Bombora’s USCG-approved personal flotation device. These slim and lightweight vests attach around the waist and easily unfold and inflate in the water. They have zippered pockets and D-Ring attachments for small items.

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No. 5: dryrobe’s Advance Long Sleeve

The dryrobe is “so clever!” exclaims 10Best contributor Marla Cimini. “This is essentially a portable changing poncho! So practical for a beach day or surf day – anything that requires changing clothes in public.” With its loose fit, the dryrobe allows you to conservatively and conveniently change clothes after a day at the beach, hiking or camping, while the lambswool lining provides comfort and warmth in any climate.

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No. 4: MyTopo Maps

MyTopo maps are printed on waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-fade-resistant paper and contain contour data, water features, trails, roads and other important details. Available for a variety of locations, as well as customizable, these maps are both useful and decorative.

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No. 3: Outdoor Eats’ The Lot: Packable Cookbooks

The Lot is a three-pack of packable cookbooks with dozens of recipes designed for backpackers, including one cookbook about completely plant-based trail meals. “Developed by a classically-trained chef,” 10Best Travel Expert Chez Chesak shares, “all recipes are: 10 ingredients or less, ready in 30 [minutes] or less, mindful of easy packing and low weight, and use real fresh ingredients.”

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No. 2: SheFly Apparel’s Go There Pant

The next time nature is calling, you don’t have to ignore it. SheFly apparel makes and sells specially designed women’s pants that feature a zipper running from the front, where the traditional zipper fly is, and reaching to the back of the waistband. A cover flap conceals the zipper on the outside of the pants, disguising it as a seam, while an inside flap is there to prevent discomfort. These high-quality hiking pants are a quick, simple and safe way for women to relieve themselves in the wild.

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No. 1: Kula Cloth

For anyone who squats when they pee, Kula Cloth is a must-have. In addition to functioning as reusable environment-friendly toilet paper, Kula Cloth can also be used as a portable handkerchief or washcloth. Kula Cloths come in a number of colors and patterns, and they even have reflective threading sewn in, to help you find it in the dark.