Gift Guide for Road Warriors: Home Products that Double as RV Gifts

The holiday season is quickly approaching and that can be a bit stressful to some. Trying to find a gift for family and friends can be stressful, especially when the names on your gift seem hard to buy for. When considering what to purchase for those who participate in the RV lifestyle, consider these items that work well for life on the road, but also are practical enough for everyday life while at home base. 

This comprehensive list covers items for the campground, for Fido and for safety and convenience while camping. 

Food and Drink 

Tastepure

 Let’s face it, not all water hookups provide sparkling clear water. Especially for those who boondock, any water hookup may lead to water that seems a bit less than appetizing. Fortunately, there is an easy fix, thanks to Camco. With Camco’s tastepure water filter system, water can easily and effortlessly be filtered, providing sediment-free and odor-free water. 

This American-made product includes the easy-to-install water filter and a flexible hose protector. With a price that won’t kill your Christmas budget, this $35 product will make a great gift for the RVer in your life.

Terraklay

Trenchers from Terraklay are a great gift for those who love products that are practical yet stylish. These handcrafted luxury bowls are perfect for fresh fruit, an artificial flowerpot or just a standalone décor piece. A perfect addition to an RV tabletop as a centerpiece, or on the counter by the door for extra storage, these artisan bowls can be the perfect gift for that person in your life who might be hard to buy for. 

Spin Snack Container

Ideal for little hands, these convenient food storage plates keep foods and snacks separated under an airtight lid. With an easy transfer from fridge to table, kids’ healthy snacks are stored in a fun and convenient divided plate with a ‘spinning’ lid for their ease of access. 

Travelers with kids can appreciate these spinning food storage plates. Available in a variety of colors, along with other similar products, on the company’s website. 

Outdoors 

A gift guide wouldn’t be complete without suggestions for those who prefer to be outdoors. From resort-approved portable fire pits to travel-friendly water filtration systems, outdoor nap contraptions and spotlights, there are a variety of practical gifts here that won’t break the bank.

TECHKO Outdoor Solar Lights

With a temporary style, a waterproof exterior and more than 12 hours of battery life, these portable lanterns are a great gift idea. 

With automatic charging capabilities, and auto turn on at dusk, these attractive lanterns double as a safety night light for entrance into an RV. Choose a white model or amber and give the gift of solar portable lighting.  Available at Amazon. 

Portable Propane Campfire

Another great product from Camco, this portable campfire provides the ambiance, look and feel of an actual campfire, without the smoke and ash.

With a sturdy lid complete with security latches, this portable campfire is an easy and safe transport, and is perfect for boondocking locations, RV parks with fire restrictions and at football tailgate parties. 

Skylight Camping Light 

Easy to transport and easy to setup, this portable light can illuminate up to an area of 300 feet. Featuring 6,000 lumens, this skylight can dramatically light up the area around your campground, boondock location or in your own backyard. 

The extended arm and tripod fold down compactly, ensuring not much space is used while transporting this portable spotlight. Light up the night and the skyline in a friend’s life with this practical and useful gift. 

Coalatree Packable Hammock

This lightweight, easy to pack hammock is a great stocking stuffer for the adventurer or for the one who loves rest and relaxation. The hammock packs down into itself, ensuring it doesn’t take up much space in an RV cabinet or backpack. Perfect for RV resorts, campgrounds or overnight hiking trips, this small and cozy hammock is a must for anyone who appreciates the outdoors. Customizing this product as a gift is easy, because there are a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, ensuring your gift is just right. Purchasing this gift is as easy as utilizing it, with both processes being simple. Dimensions are 108” X 53” and weights less than one pound.

For the Fur Babies

Many of us travel with our fur babies and I would guess a good portion of that number are pet owners who include their pets in the gift giving practice every year. For those people, this section provides some insight into useful and fun gift ideas for the fur babies that also improve us humans’ daily lives. 

Lesure Comfy Pet 

Transporting the fur babies can be tricky, but this line of gifts can make it easy for your friends and family to take Fido on a road trip and/or let them safely be outside in a secure way. 

Options range from the mesh travel crate, collapsible soft-sided crate and the soft dog carrier for safe travel options. For the smaller dogs, a quilted car seat bed will fit easily in the passenger seat, allowing Fido to be a helpful co-pilot on long drives. Browse the company’s website for lots of other gift ideas for cat and dog lovers. 

StichLeash: Coops Retractable Leash-starter kit

For instance, upgrade from a standard leash to one that not only protects Fido, but also provides organization and help to Fido’s owner. The retractable leash from StichLeash not only ensures your friend’s dog can’t become lost, but it also provides attached hooks for car keys, a hand sanitizer bottle and doggie treats.

This all-in-one customizable leash keeps all necessities handy, hooked right on the leash. With two primary colors available, black with a grey paw and white with a black paw, each retractable leash offers four built-in clips for anything and everything one might take while out on a walk. 

In addition to the retractable leash, there is also a nylon leash option. The Bryce starter kit includes hooks, a dirty poop bag holder and a waste dispenser. 

Fitness Product Ideas 

WhirlyBoard

What do you get when you cross a skateboard with a balance ball? A whirlyboard, of course! This unique balance board is a great gift for those who love to keep the workouts going while on the road. 

This lightweight balancing board is an easy transport between the RV, campground and home. Perfect for a variety of exercises and workouts to improve balance and stamina, this balance board is a perfect addition to a healthy exercise routine on the road, as well as at home. 

WEGYM

While dumbbells wouldn’t be a traditional gift, for those who try to balance fitness with travel, they might fully understand the thought process behind a gift of this choice.

These safegrip dumbbells come in a variety of colors and weight and are available as a single pair or a dumbbell set with a storage rack. With square-shaped ends, they have built-in anti-roll stability ensuring they will store in place. These weights range in heaviness from two pounds to twenty.  

iHealth Nexus Pro Scale

Another unique gift idea for the fitness lover is the iHealth Nexus Pro wireless body composition scale. I see the eye roll but hear me out. While it likely sounds like a fancy way to say bathroom scales, it is more than that. With a measurement of 12.05”  X 12.05”, this slim scale won’t take up too much room within an RV. 

 It is an essential tool for those tracking their heart rate, body fat percentage, muscle mass and weight. With Bluetooth capabilities, it is easy to sync data to the MyVitals app. For those looking to gain muscle or to lose a few pounds, this lightweight scale is easy to store while on the road or in the main living quarters. 

Stocking Stuffers

Prepaid gift cards are a great way to give a gift with flexibility. A bit more personal than cash, giving a specific gift card to a traveler can show you want to let them spend the money the way that they consider the best. Options range from Uber Eats, when they want a meal without cooking, Spotify Premium, which will allow for perfectly-picked playlists, PetsMart, for anything the fur babies might need or even a Visa prepaid for any incidentals. Of course, don’t forget about Amazon gift cards, too.  

Christmas Tree Decorations 

While anything taller than a 24” tree wouldn’t be practical in an RV, why not give a gift in the spirit of a Christmas tree? Consider a travel-themed ornament that can a decoration on the RV dash or counter?

Browse the full line of handmade ornaments and find the perfect dog, snowman, or travel-themed ornament here. 

For those road warriors in your life that seem to have everything, there’s always a product or two out there that can be perfect gifts. Some of these items might not even know that they are missing out on and can be pleasantly surprised by your thoughtfulness. 

While it is better to give than to receive, don’t overlook yourself this Christmas season when you are buying gifts. Treat your friends or family to one or more of these holiday gifts. But, consider gifting yourself  one or more of these great gift ideas that are ideal for both on the road and at home.