Christmas Gift Ideas for Parents Who Love to Camp
Camping families don't need another thing collecting dust in the garage. They need gear that actually works, stuff that solves real problems and makes their outdoor time better. Whether they're camping in Texas heat, a mountain spring, or weekend getaways year-round, the best gifts are the ones they'll use on every trip.
If you're shopping for someone who lives for campfire mornings and starry nights, here's what actually matters.
The Game-Changer: Roar Baby Monitor
Here's the thing—camping parents aren't just monitoring babies. They're monitoring freedom. A Roar monitor means your friend can clip a unit on their kid (whether that's an infant in a tent, a toddler exploring the campsite, or a school-age kid who wants to wander) and actually relax while the parent unit stays clipped to their pocket.
20+ hour battery, 500+ foot range, encrypted signal, no WiFi needed. It works where traditional monitors die. One parent handles dinner prep. The other watches the fire. Both know exactly what's happening. That's the gift that changes how they camp.
View the Roar Baby Monitor here. Or let BOTH parents listen in with our 2 Parent Unit Baby Monitor.
Pair It With: Roar Sound Machine & Speaker
Same portability, different job. White noise and nature sounds help kids sleep anywhere—tent, cabin, car. And its twice as loud as other sound machines on the market. Then it transforms into a Bluetooth speaker for campfire playlists and family moments. One device, endless use cases. It's the kind of thing camping families didn't know they needed until they have it.
View the Sound Machine and Speaker here (now only $69.99)
If They Want the Full Setup: Value Bundle
Monitor, sound machine, headphones, extra battery, all together. It's basically everything a camping family needs in one thoughtful package. View All Bundles Here. (And Save up to $116 on bundles this holiday season).
The Carriers That Work
Camping with kids means your hands need to be free. A good carrier handles uneven terrain, changes in weather, and the reality that sometimes you're hiking while keeping a kid safe and close. We've curated a few solid options—the Raven, Sparrow, and Swan—because not every family wants the same thing, and that's okay.
Gear for Camp Basecamp
A canopy solves sun, shade, and "where do we actually sit" problems all at once. A playpen keeps younger kids contained safely while adults set up or relax. A play mat gives kids a defined space and protects gear from dirt and mess. Small items, massive quality-of-life difference.
For Families Who Cook (aka All of Them)
The Real Family Camping Cookbook ($17.48) is perfect for the friend who actually plans meals instead of surviving on hot dogs and cereal. Real recipes, practical tips, and honest advice about cooking over a fire with kids around. It's the kind of gift that gets used every camping season.
The Wrap-Up
The best camping gift is one that either solves a real problem or makes downtime actually enjoyable. Whether it's the peace of mind from a Roar monitor, the multi-use flexibility of a sound machine, or solid gear that makes basecamp function better, everything here earns its place in a camping family's rotation.
Ready to gift adventure?
Start with the Roar Baby Monitor, it's the one gift that changes how families actually camp. Build from there based on what you know they're missing. Shop all camping essentials or grab the Value Bundle if you want to cover all the bases.
