Many parents get into camping or convert their tent camping adventures into RV journeys to pass their love of travel and the outdoors along to their kids. Here are a few outdoor gifts for kids to help you share your love of the outdoors and have some fun together on your next trip.
Metal Detector
Bounty Hunter Junior Metal Detector
- Extends to 2.25′
- Discrimination control to eliminate unwanted items
- Volume proportional to signal strength
- Compact, ergonomic design
There’s nothing quite like the mystery of discovering lost treasure! With this metal detector, the kids will love scouring the beach or investigating the campground for what others have left behind. The odds are good that you’ll be surprised by what they find, which is why it has an integrated ‘Discrimination Control’ feature to keep them from finding items you might think are better left undiscovered.
Dish Set
Happy Camper Food Tray Set
- Made for indoor/outdoor use
- BPA-free melamine
- Includes plate, bowl, cup, fork, and spoon
Give the kids their own camp dish set, so they’re excited to join you at the table after you’ve worked hard on their camp meal. With a multi-piece set like this, you won’t need to worry about individual dishes for their different meals. They’ll be set for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and staying hydrated with this Happy Camper set.
Camp Chair
Venture Forward Children’s Director’s Chair
- Side table for toys and snacks
- Powder-coated steel frame
- Weather-resistant polyester fabric
- Folds easily for travel and storage
While the kids will undoubtedly spend more time on their feet than sitting down, they still deserve their own dedicated chair when they need a little break. For the little director of your camping adventures, this director’s chair is durable, weather-resistant, and easy to store between trips. Plus, they’ll have their own side table to help you avoid spills and messes.
Dive & Snorkel Gear
Guardian Youth Sea Star Snorkeling Set
- Suitable for ages 5 to 11
- Single, wide-vision lens
- Elastic strap for extra comfort
- Easy-kick fins with quick-disconnect straps
- A whistle is included in the mouthpiece
Beach camping is so much better with the right gear for exploring the beach and the watery world beyond. Some of our fondest early beach camping memories involve snorkeling to look for aquatic life. But a snorkel set isn’t just useful for beach camping. The odds are good the kids will use it in the pool or the lake as well.
Cruiser Bike
Milkbar Sugar High 20″ Black Licorice Bike
- Timeless steel frame with 20″ wheels and banana seat
- Spring fork suspension for a smooth ride
- Double hand-levered V-brakes
- High-rise handlebars for laid-back cruising
- Heavy-metal alloy pedals and chain guard
Ideal for the slightly bigger kids you’re shopping for, there’s nothing quite like a cruiser bike to turn heads in the campground. The design of this Licorice Bike is sure to cause a little campground envy, but the kids will love doing laps as they explore their camp setting. The more they ride, the more tired they’ll be when you’re ready to put them to bed and enjoy a little quiet time around the campfire.
GPS Accessories
Raven 2 Foldable Drone with GPS and Wi-Fi
- Six-axis gyroscope
- Adjustable-angle Wi-Fi camera
- GPS compatible
- Three speeds
Keeping the remote out of the parent’s hands might be tough with this outdoor gift for kids. The Raven 2 Drone has integrated GPS and Wi-Fi capability, dramatically reducing the chances of it getting lost if the kids try to fly above the trees and over to the next campground down the road. It has ‘Return Home’ and ‘Follow Me’ technology, and you can set the maximum distance and height for safe operation. *Check local drone regulations before flying!
Headlamp
Performance Tool LED Headlamp
- Four wide-angle LEDs
- Includes 3 AAA batteries
- Flips down for specific illumination
- Chrome vanadium steel
- Adjustable headband
Nobody really likes moving around the campground at night without a quality headlamp or flashlight. Headlamps are a great outdoor gift for kids because they can keep their hands free to play or break their fall when they get moving a little too fast for their own good. Getting your kids a headlamp also allows you to task them with campsite tasks they wouldn’t be able to do if they had to hold a flashlight in one hand too.
BMX Bike
Framed Team 20in BMX Bike
- Frame: Hi-Ten Steel
- Fork: 1-1/8th Hi-Ten Steel
- Brake: Framed Alloy U-Brake
- Tires: Wanda King, Front 20 x 2.125in, Rear 20 x 1.95
- Weight: 25 lbs 10oz (weights may vary slightly)
The aspiring BMX rider in your family will love this outdoor gift, and it may soon have you all rethinking where you camp. Is it close to a pump track? Can you get out and really enjoy some fun on two wheels? This Framed Team BMX bike is lightweight and easy to carry on the right RV bike rack.
Outdoor Games
EastPoint Sports Matrix 4-Way Volleyball Set
- Volleyball meets four-square
- Perfect for all ages
- All-weather construction with a sturdy steel frame
- No tools are required for the setup
- Convenient carry bag with shoulder strap
Surprise the kids this season with an outdoor hybrid game that’s bound to keep them active and laughing. It’s not your average bag toss or horseshoes. It’s a mix of volleyball and four square, making it perfect for four or more kids (or adults) to play at a time. It works for all ages and can easily be set up on the beach, in the grass or dirt at a campground, or even on concrete at a tailgating event.
Playground Games
Stansport Adventurer’s Gold Panning Kit
- Two separate gold pans
- Included trowel and rock pick
- 1-oz. and 0.5-oz. vials
- Precision tweezers with 1″ magnifier
“There’s gold in them hills!” You might find yourself making that declaration more often than you thought with this outdoor gold panning kit. Have fun on the side of the creek, river, or stream for hours trying to “strike it rich.” Plus, it’ll give you an important opportunity to talk about the Gold Rush, a distinctive part of American history and a subject that spurred much of the history you’ll likely find wherever you camp in the great American landscape.
Highchair
Go With Me Jubilee Portable Chair
- Features a 5-point removable security harness
- Designed for indoor or outdoor use
- Suitable for babies from 3 months up to 75 pounds
- Carry bag included
Camping with young kids (and even babies) shouldn’t feel impossible, so long as you have the right gear at your disposal. This outdoor gift for kids is as much for the parents as it is for the young ones, as it gives you a dedicated place for the youngest in your camp crew to sit securely during meal time or early evenings around the campfire.
