The Complete Outdoors Kit for Campers, Anglers & Hikers

This entry was posted on 29th November, 2022 by Anna Cooper

Whether you're an experienced angler, camper or hiker or just getting started, there are some essential pieces of gear you need to bring with you on a fishing trip.

There are some essentials to have with you whenever you venture into the more rural areas, even on a day hike or fishing session. You may use only a few of them on a routine fishing trip, but when things go awry, you'll realise how crucial it is to carry these pieces of outdoor gear.

If you are looking for a gift for an outdoor enthusiast, this list of outdoor gifts could drastically improve the time your loved one spends when they go outdoors camping, fishing, hiking or for walks.

Not sure what the outdoor essentials are? This blog post will outline the 10 most important items to add to that camping equipment list, all available to buy here at Angling Direct! So, read on and get ready to hit the great outdoors!

1) Hiking Backpack

A good backpack is essential for any serious outdoor enthusiast. Make sure to get one with plenty of pockets and compartments to store all of their fishing gear. Some backpacks in our fishing luggage range come with a comfortable hip belt to distribute the weight evenly.

Check out these 3 fishing backpacks:

Greys Prodigy Tackle Base Fishing Rucksack

Korum Transition Fishing Rucksack

Daiwa Fishing Rucksack

Shop all luggage for fishing, camping and hikes.

2) Sleeping Bag

Whether they're camping in a tent, bivvy, fishing shelter or on your bedchair, under the stars, a sleeping bag is a must-have. The next best thing to a heated blanket or duvet, a sleeping bag is built to be light to carry but insulated from the wind and rain!

Throwing a sleeping bag over you when in a folding camping chair can turn it from an uncomfy seat to a padded, warm seat. Be sure to select one that's appropriate for the climate they'll be using it in. For an in-depth explanation of what to look for in a sleeping bag, check out our Buyers Guide to Sleeping Bags.

Shop our unbeatable range of outdoor sleeping bags here!

3) Portable Charger

One of the benefits of the outdoors is getting off the grid. However, a portable charger or a power bank will allow them to keep their phones and other devices charged for emergencies without having to rely on a power outlet.

Anglers will need to ensure the power bank is fully charged before a long fishing trip!

Here are some of our top portable chargers:

Fox Rage Camo Fishing Power Bank 10K mAH

Wolf Bivvy Light Powerbank LPB-260

RidgeMonkey Vault C-Smart Wireless Power Pack 77850mAh

4) Camping Headlamp

A headlamp or head torch is essential for any nighttime activity, from reading in their tent to going for a late-night fishing session. Look for a headtorch with multiple light settings and a long battery life for the best experience for night fishing.

Trakker Nitelife Head Torch 580 Zoom

Wolf VEX-150 Powerbeam Head Torch

Nash Moonshine Micro Lite Fishing Head Light

5) Water Bottle

Staying hydrated no matter your sport of choice when outdoors is vital. Having water or a flask of drink or water carrier saves commuting to a water tap or back to the car. It is a must for camping gear in the UK. A great gift for outdoorsmen, why not gift them a good water bottle from our range?

Nash 5L Fishing Water Container

Highlander Duro Fishing Food Flask 1L

Delkim Fishing Mug

6) Fishing Rod and Reel

If they love spending time outdoors fishing, this is the perfect gift! Be sure to ask about their preferred type of fishing before making your purchase. You can check out all fishing rods and all fishing reels here. If you want a rod and reel kit that perfectly pairs the two pieces of tackle, shop our fishing tackle bundles and rod and reel combos, here.

For guides on picking a fishing rod, read this article or visit your local store for some tips from the Angling Direct team.

7) Camping Stove & Gas Stoves for Fishing

Warm food and drink can be a godsend when sending a few hours walking, climbing or fishing outdoors. A good cooking stove built for the outdoors and convenience is sure to please any outdoor enthusiast.

For the ultimate outdoor cooking convenience, gift a portable camp stove that's easy to set up and use, with multiple burners if possible. You also have to think about the fuel your stove needs. Most fishing stoves are gas fuelled.

Shop all Cooking Stoves for Fishing, Camping and Hiking.

8) Multi Tools for Outdoor Adventures

A good set of tools for fishing, walking or camping can really help when it comes to simple tasks during your stay outdoors. Outdoor enthusiasts often carry multi-tools, which are hand tools that combine several different functions into a single device.

Angling Direct is extremely excited and proud to stock the new integrated fishing tool from One More Cast. The Cool Tool from OMC is a fishing multi-tool that incorporates a knife for trimming baits down, a bait needle, a bait drill, a rigging or knot-tying tool and more. Read more about this all in 1 fishing tool, here.

9) Bug Repellent

With wildlife comes bugs! Some insects can be a pest when out on your walks or fishing trips and so packing something to either prevent or treat bug bites is a must! The last thing you want is to itching and damage your skin as it's irritated from an insect.

Smidge Repellent 18ml

Trakker Bug Blaster

In addition to bug zappers and bug sprays, it may be worth investing in a shelter with an insect panel. You can buy fishing bivvies with these built-in or shelter accessories that can be added to your tent to upgrade it.

10) Outdoors Clothing & Footwear

The best outdoor clothing will be thermal, water-resistant and practical. Many fishing jackets, fishing trousers and fishing hats feature in the wardrobes of campers and hikers for their practical use of zips, pockets, insulation and movability.

If you are needing a gift for an outdoor enthusiast, then be sure to shop all of the clothing in our store. We carry sizes from XS to XXL across most clothing lines!

Remember you need some strong fishing boots too, especially when walking to awkward fishing spots. You can visit some of our outdoor stores to try our range of footwear for fishing, camping and walking.

You can read some clothing suggestions for fishing and camping in our Clothing Guide.

We hope some of the clothing, footwear and equipment suggestions have helped you form that camping checklist or have given you some ideas about what to buy the outdoors lovers in your life.

The Gift of Choice

A great gift is a thoughtful one but if the choice is too much then why not give the freedom of choice to your gift recipient? With the Angling Direct Gift Card, you can add as little as £10 to the card to start them off on their tactical gear collection.