11 best gifts for van lifers
Our selection of unique gifts for van lifers: van life gifts such as a portable power station, a camping chair and a camping kettle. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves life on the road.
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A 288Wh power station that charges phones, laptops and lights off-grid, with a long-life LiFePO4 battery. It's handy for nights away from hook-ups.
A comfy padded tub chair with a cup holder that folds down for the van. It's an upgrade on a basic camp chair.
A stainless-steel kettle that works on a gas stove or campfire, with a folding handle. It's tough enough for daily life in a van.
Gas stoves and heaters in a small space make a CO alarm essential. This one runs on AA batteries and has a 10-year sensor.
A dry bag with a built-in washboard, so they can wash clothes with a little water anywhere. It packs down small.
A book of Europe's best routes to drive by campervan, with tips on where to stop. It's good for planning the next big trip.
A small battery-powered projector with Google TV built in. It throws a large picture indoors or in the garden.
A large power bank with 300W output that can charge a laptop and two other devices. It has a screen showing power levels.
A short axe for splitting kindling and trimming branches. It comes with a blade guard for carrying.
A tiny fold-flat stove that holds a pan above a fuel burner. It packs very small.
A cordless pump for tyres, balls and inflatables that stops at a set pressure.
Van lifers live in a small space, so every item has to earn its place. The best gifts for van lifers are compact and useful, from power on the go to a safe night's sleep. A carbon monoxide alarm is a small gift that could matter a lot.
We picked each product for what van lifers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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Gifts for campers, from a tabletop fire pit and a cool box to a camping barbecue and a travel coffee press.
Gifts for frequent travellers, from packing cubes and a travel pillow to a world adapter and AirTag.
Gifts for surfers, from surf wax and a surfboard wall rack to a ding repair kit and SurfEars earplugs.
Gifts for sailors, from sailing gloves and a marine multi-tool to a dry duffel bag and a star finder.
Gifts for home gym users, from Mirafit dumbbells and a BowFlex SelectTech set to a Hypervolt massage gun, a Theragun Mini, lifting straps and a skipping rope.
Gifts for weightlifters, from knee sleeves and wrist wraps to a grip trainer and adjustable dumbbell.