Looking for great camping gift ideas for the outdoor lovers in your life? It is always a great time to stock up on gifts for friends and family. There are a great number of items you can buy from your local camping goods store for lovers of the outdoors.

Whether the gift is for a newbie, a family of campers or a seasoned enthusiast there is something for everyone. Here are a few camping gift ideas to get the ball rolling:

1) Camping Gift Ideas for Newbie Campers

For novice campers sleeping bags make great camping gift ideas. Being able to keep warm and dry is important for any camper. Buy the best sleeping bags you can find. If you’re buying for a child, get an adult-size bag and it will last for many years to come.

Sleeping pads are other great camping gift ideas. A sleeping pad makes sleeping on the ground so much more comfortable and they’re not that expensive.

Tents are a critical item for campers and make great camping gift ideas if you have some extra money to spend on a great gift. Make sure you know how many people need to be accommodated. The tent you buy should be roomy enough for two more. For example, for a family of four a six-person tent will be ideal and provide room to for gear storage. If the recipients are backpackers choose one or two person tents.

2) Camping Gift Ideas for Parents With New Families

Family tents make great camping gift ideas for those with new families. If your kids have outgrown their old tent due to the arrival of a new baby or toddler, a bigger tent makes a great gift idea.

Cooking utensils can become too small too. As a family grows their needs expand and their old camp stove may be too small. A bigger stove and other cooking utensils make great camping gift ideas.

Outdoor clothes also make great camping gift ideas. Children outgrow clothes really quickly so a mom can never have enough. Some outdoor clothes such as boots, jackets, jeans or raingear will definitely be appreciated.

3) Camping Gift Ideas for Seasoned Campers

Screen rooms are luxury camping gift ideas for campers who have everything (well almost!) they need. We all know how irritating mosquitoes and flies can be at a campsite. A screen room enables campers to relax outdoors while keeping pests at bay.

Portable grills are wonderful for camping, tailgate parties, and picnics. Those who particularly enjoy outdoor cooking will enjoy one of these. They make ideal camping gift ideas. Swiss Army knives are also a great gift idea for serious campers.

Dutch ovens also make wonderful great gift ideas for campers. They are great for those who love gourmet cooking as you can bake to your hearts content at the campground. For more great camping gift ideas try online stores like REI, Campmor, Cabela’s and L.L.Bean.