The Ultimate Guide To Campervan Gifts and Van Life presents
Looking for the perfect campervan gift for your loved one or friend? Whether you’re shopping for full time Van Lifers, gifts for campervan owners, or even for unique personalised campervan gifts, this guide has you covered. Campervan owners are often hard to buy for but with these thoughtful and practical presents that will enhance their van life adventures you’re sure to find the perfect present for them.
Who Would like these Campervan Gifts?
From campervan gifts for him to creative campervan gifts for her, this collection includes a variety of ideas to suit every traveller. For those who live full time in a van, explore unique van life gifts that make their on-the-road lifestyle even more exciting. Plus, we’ve included ideas for motorhome gifts, ensuring you’ll find something perfect for motorhome owners too.
Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, Christmas, or just because, these campervan gift ideas are perfect for any occasion.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone with a campervan? Whether it’s a housewarming gift for their new home on wheels or something practical they’ll genuinely appreciate, here’s a list of the best campervan gift ideas!
Portable BBQ
Outdoor Cooking
Cooking and eating outdoors is what Van Life is about so why not get a portable BBQ.
Hiking Pots and Pans
1.3L Aluminium Camping Set
These are incredibly lightweight!. They come with a detachable handle so they can nest and we’ve even used them inside our van.
Karcher Window Vac
Condensation Hoover
Helps clear inevitable condensation inside your van quickly and efficiently. We use it everyday in the van!
Jet Boil
Camping Stove
Perfect for camping! Can boil water quickly plus it’s lightweight.
Yeti Mug
Insulated Travel Mug
A Van Life staple. These insulated mugs have a closable lid meaning you can easily bring a hot drink on a morning walk without spilling it.
Plates and Bowls
Enamel Tableware
These are the most beautiful plates and bonus they won’t smash as they are made of enamel
Leatherman Signal
Camping Multi-Tool
A lighter weight camping multi-tool with functions designed for through hiking.
Bit Extender
Leatherman Accessory
Transforms a Leatherman into a full screwdriver which is super handy when there’s not much space for tools.
Hammock
Relaxation
A great way of extending the space of your van outside. There’s no better feeling than relaxing in a hammock.
Metal Dustpan and Brush
Cleaning
This a must for Van Life. We are always sweeping the van, plus this is plastic free!
Aeropress
Portable coffee machine
Make great coffee wherever you are with the portable Aeropress.
CLIQ Chair
Collapsible camping chair
A lightweight chair that collapses to the size of a water bottle! great for days out and campervans with minimal space.
BEARZ Travel Blanket
Waterproof Blanket
A multipurpose blanket that can be used at the beach, hiking or outside your van.
Camping Lantern
Rechargeable light with hook
For late evenings outside the van this lantern will have you covered.
Fairy Lights
Light up your van!
Set the mood with these warm string lights.
Hot Water Bottle
Stay cosy and warm
Give the gift of warmth. these are great for any campers out in autumn and winter.
We’ve picked our favourite items that we use in the van and think would be the perfect gift for him or her. You know your partner the best so whether they would like cosy nights in the van with a projector or a new DJI toy to capture drone shots on your travels, there’s always a great gift for him or her in a van.
Instax Mini Printer
Portable Photo Printer
We use this to print our most special memories from our van trips. We hang them in the van as souvenirs of out time travelling.
Instax Mini Printer Film
Printer Film
Film for your printer. I love the polaroid look and style!
Kodak Luma 150 Projector
Pocket Projector
A portable projector is a must for Van Life. Cosy up in the van to watch a film on a rainy day or project outside in the summer.
Kodak Projector Case
Projector Case
Hard shell projector case for a Kodak 150.
Stand Up paddle Board
Water sports
For anyone who loves water sports a SUP or kayak is a great addition to any Van.
Osprey Fairview Bag
Women’s Backpack
The female version for our Osprey backpacks. They open as a chest plus have detachable daypacks.
Lifestraw Water Bottle
Filtered Water Bottle
Great for hiking and peace of mind when drinking water in other countries.
Dji Drone
Camera Equipment
A lightweight drone (249g) that films in 4k video. Who doesn’t want to capture the perfect park up.
Intex Fishing Kayak
Excursion Pro Kayak
With super tough laminate and high pressure inflation this one man fishing kayak is a great toy.
Planisphere
Star Gazing Tool
If you enjoy star gazing then a Planisphere is a great tool.
Battery Pack
Portable Charger
An essential for travel days when keeping your phone charged is super important.
Fire Starter
Adventure Gear
Enjoy bonfires with friends or a campfire with this fire starter tool.
Ultra Dry Bag
10L Waterproof Bag
10L dry bag with a roll top and buckle. It also comes with a waterproof phone case.
Tribit Bluetooth Speaker
Portable and Splash Proof
Small and loud Bluetooth speaker with a strap to attach it to bikes, bags or kayaks.
Leatherman Multi-Tool
Leatherman Wave+
Our Leatherman fixes pretty much anything broken in the van plus we use it for camping.
Head Torch
Portable, Chargeable light
Great in case of power cuts or when it gets dark outside the van.
Trekology Hiking Poles
Carbon Fibre Poles
These will save your knees when hiking down a mountain!
Go Pro Hero
Waterproof Action Camera
The perfect action camera for any adventure from or with your van.
Bananagrams
A game for the whole family
A word game that everyone can play! This is a great gift for families!
Monopoly Deal
A quick and easy game for on the go!
A game that can be played in a small space with two or more players. This is one of our favourite card games!
Scratch Map
Keep track of everywhere you’ve travelled
Visually see everywhere you have travelled in your campervan.
E-Book Reader
Kindle for reading e-books
It took a lot of convincing for me to try a kindle but it’s perfect for campervans as it hardly takes up any space and I love it!
Campervan Logbook
Journal and Notebook
Log where you stay and create a keepsake of your travels.
Personalised Campervan
Gifts
Everyone wants to gift something thoughtful so here are the top personalised campervan gifts, items that have more thought behind them for other vanlifers.
Personalised Key Ring
Help keep their keys safe
Make their keys extra special with a personalised key ring
Audible
Give the gift of a good book!
Gift an audible membership and recommend a book you think they’ll love.
Road Map
To draw their roadtrip route on!
This is not only useful but we love drawing on our routes to see where we have driven.
Personalised Sign
Campervan Sign
Welcome guests with a personalised Campervan sign.
Personalised Chopping Board
Wooden Chopping Board
A small personalised chopping board, perfect for any van kitchen.
Personalised Camping Mug Set
Flask and Two Mugs
Durable enamel mugs and flask to keep drinks warm on the go.
Are you looking for a gift for someone who lives full time Van Life? If so here are our top space savers, accessories and things we love while living and working full time from our Mercedes Sprinter.
Laptop Stand
Office Set Up
While working in the van a laptop stand acts as a second office set up on our dining table.
Nesting Pots and Pans
With Removable Handle
We didn’t take all the pans from this set as they are heavy, however they nest nicely and are durable.
Scrubba
Hand Clothes Washing Bag
If you need to hand wash some clothes effectively then this little bag does the job!
Osprey Farpoint Bag
Men’s Backpack
The male version for our Osprey backpacks. They open as a chest plus have detachable daypacks.
Adventure Soap
Camping and Hiking
If you’re washing outside then get a soap friendly for the environment.
Omina Oven
Portable Oven For a Gas Stove
If you don’t have an oven in your van you can always use an omnia.
Eco Flow Power Station
Power Station and Solar Generator
Make sure you always have power with the Eco Flow portable charger. Great if you’re full time off-grid
Primus Toaster
Gas stove toaster
You can make toast in you van with this Primus gas stove toaster! A great campervan kitchen gadget.
Portable Solar Shower
Foot pump shower with nozzle
A great camping accessory or for a van without a shower. This foot pump shower is portable and practical.
Packing Cubes
Organisation is key in a small space
Help them keep organised with high quality packing cubes.
If it’s a practical gift you want here are all the campervan accessories we couldn’t live without! These are small practical gifts that are usually needed in most vans, to park up level for the night or just to drive in Europe.
12v Cigarette Charger
USB Chargers
This fits perfectly in a Sprinter and allows us to charger gadgets and phones while we drive.
First Aid Kit
Personal Safety
This is always something you should keep in your van in case of accidents.
Europe Driving Pack
Breakdown Essential
All the things you need to drive in Europe
Levelling Ramps
Park level everytime!
These ramps ensure level and stable parking, meaning you don’t have to live on a tilt.
Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Fast and easy cleaning that removes dust and debris. Our van is constantly dirty and this would be a lifesaver!
Dash Cam
Front and rear dash cam
Stay safe on the road with a front and rear dashcam.
Two Way Radios
Communication Device
Talk to your campervan friends when in a convoy.
