Campervan Gift Guide
What to get a Van Lifer? So, you’re looking for inspiration for Van Life Gifts UK or Campervan gift ideas. Well, you’ve come to the right place. We live full time in our van, and we have lots of suggestions on what a fellow van lifer may want and need. We also understand there isn’t much space in a van, and we have to be minimalist, so buy with intention and remember practical or consumable or experience presents are key. These gifts are also great for someone with a motorhome!
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Practical Campervan Gift Ideas
Karcher Window Vac
Everyone needs one of these. It quickly wipes away condensation from inside the van. We even ended up using this in Summer (I mean we do live in England), and since we’ve got it, we have used it every day.
Omnia Oven
Perfect for those vans that don’t have an oven. This one is on our Christmas List, so we haven’t used it yet but we have heard lots of good things. You can make pasta bakes, bread and pies… sounds perfect to us!
Leatherman Multi-Tool
We use the Leatherman wave and love how handy it is. We use it camping, in the van and Mike even uses it fishing. A great gift for someone who loves being outdoors or who camps often. For us this is an essential.
Sustainable kitchen kit
Kitchen things always need replacing so they need to be sustainable. Why not pick up one of these sustainable kitchen kits as the perfect campervan gift. It may even make doing the dishes bearable!
Tea towels
Looking for essential van life gifts? You can never have enough of these versatile items. We’re always reaching for one to mop up water, wipe condensation, or pop our mugs on. Check out these cute options on Etsy!
Microfibre towel
These are small and lightweight making them perfect for Van life. They are perfect for hiking, wild swimming and more!
Bug screen
Again this is on our list. We have heard great reviews about this bug screen which is magnetic. Also if they already have a side door screen you can also get a backdoor screen so they can keep the back doors open and see the view.
Planning a Van Build?
Our custom long wheelbase design, the Workspace Adventurer, has all the measurements and details of our van, with two office spaces & flexible layout
Portable battery pack
You can never have enough of these in case you unexpectedly run out of power in the van. We love this one as it holds 4 full charges.
Outdoor friendly shampoo and shower gel
This is a thoughtful present for anyone who lives in a van which will be greatly received. When showering outside you need to be mindful about the products you use so this is a great stocking filler for anyone who loves the outdoors or lives in a van.
Head torch
This is a practical gift. We recommend this one as it charges from 12v which is great for a camper. It can also be used while cycling or out hiking. We always have two torches handy in our van – just in case.
First aid kit
Again a very practical gift that every van needs. It’s an essential to have in any home and this is a great gift for someone starting van life.
To explore more products we love for Van Life, check out our Van Life Product Showcase
Fun Van Life and Campervan Gifts
Personalised keyring to match their van
This is a very personal present that you can customise. I’ve linked this one here from Etsy but there’s lots of different designs you can find.
Bananagrams
Sometimes you can get a bit of cabin fever, especially when it’s constant rain so Bananagrams is a great way to pass the time. Its very portable and bonus the packaging is cute.
Monopoly deal
Again Van Life can be lonely but when friends are over Monopoly deal is a great travel friendly card game. It’s portable and great for 2 players as well.
Planisphere
We received one of these and it’s great. It gets you outside and learning something new. A great unexpected present for the van lifer in your life. This is also great for beginners to start learning some astronomy.
Scratch map or map
Everyone wants to track their travels so a scratch map is great. We however opted for a normal travel map, and we draw our route on with a sharpie. So both make great presents! Here’s a Europe Map if you prefer that idea.
Spotify subscription
Great for road trips why not get your Van Buddy a yearly subscription to Spotify Premium.
Audible book
We love to listen to an audiobook on long drives. We can recommend a few books such as Living with a Seal which is funny and thought-provoking!
Planning a Van Build?
Our custom long wheelbase design, the Workspace Adventurer, has all the measurements and details of our van, with two office spaces & flexible layout
Adventure Gear and Gadget Gifts For Motorhomes and Campervans
Life straw
This is one of my favourite things have in the van. Not only is this great for camping and hiking, but in case you run out of water in the van. The water bottle filters water making it clean to drink.
Intex Fishing Kayak
For the adventurous van lifer why not opt for a bit of a bigger gift. We get lots of use out of the kayak and it fits nicely in our garage. This one is a fishing kayak but we also have the Intex Challenger which is also great.
Dry bag
An excellent gift for water sports enthusiasts! These waterproof bags are perfect for keeping gear dry during outdoor adventures. They come in various sizes, and even a mini one is handy for storing spare clothes.
Snorkel
For those planning van adventures down south towards the Mediterranean, this makes a fantastic gift! It’s compact enough for a van and opens the door to a multitude of adventures
Fire starter tool
A good stocking filler for a van lifer. For a bit of fun why not get them a flint fire starter. This is a great bushcraft tool and hours of fun can be spent sat around a camp fire with friends.
Instax mini printer
Everyone needs a way to displaying their memories. For printing all the amazing Van Life adventures this is great as you can choose the photos you want. Bonus is you have a photo to print them to get them started.
Foldable BBQs
Great for beach evenings and outdoor living. This foldable lightweight BBQ is a great Christmas gift. It folds away so it’s great for a smaller van and you could even have a Christmas Day BBQ.
Camping pots and pans
If they love hiking then this is the present for them. We love these pots they are so lightweight, and we even use them inside the van their that good. They stack and their small – they also cool down really quickly!
Laptop stand for an on-the-go office
If you know someone with a remote job this is a great present to make their life easier. It keeps your Laptop cool and allows it to become eye level. This has been a life-saver in our van.
Portable Projector
For cosy nights in the van. This is the perfect cosy Christmas Van Life gift. This projector is small, lightweight but has a great picture quality. We love this and use it all the time.
Experience Gifts
If you’re stuck and unsure about what they already own, then an experience gift is ideal for a Van Lifer. They don’t need to find space for it and you can enjoy something together here are our top 3 picks for different budgets.
Low Budget – NEC van show – We received this last year and what a great present. We had a lovely day exploring all things Van life!
Mid Budget – Afternoon Tea – Spend some quality time with the people who are perhaps halfway across the globe at other times of the year.
High Budget – Hot air balloon or 4×4 driving experience – This one is just fabulous and bonus if you can get one on their travels somewhere.
To explore more products we love for Van Life, check out our Van Life Essentials Page
