Looking for something small for my dad for Christmas. $40 or less.

Wondering if people could share ideas about what their top, non essential items would be.

Sawyer Mini water filter
A large variety of Mora knives are under $40
Merino wool socks

Luci lantern

Bug Whacker for each tent if going camping: Around $15.00 each.

Mini-paddle with dates of trips past.

A Photo album with pictures of those trips.

A blown up favorite picture from trip, framed.

A pair of Darn Tough socks.

A Map with a future route on it, for a trip you are taking together.

A calendar for next year, marked with a date each month to a state/local/ wherever park that you two (or more) will go to.

Anker 10,000 mAh power bank ~ $25
Titanium cup ~ $20-30
Titanium knife, fork, spoon ~ $10-15
MSR Pocket rocket stove is just above at ~ $45 plus $5 for a canister but there may be a 20% sale at REI in November.

I also second the Luci Light or any water filtration options.

IMUSA Mugs/ Pots ~$3-4.

New Map Set

New Camp Chair

Boy, is this a rabbit hole

Subscription to Boundary Waters Journal
WorkSharp field knife sharpener
Trekology camping table (Amazon)
Mora companion knife (Amazon)
Wool socks
River2Sea Bubble Pop topwater lures (sooner color)

A good headlamp was first thing that came to my mind.

CCS zippered stuff sack. I'm amazed how much I like having them in different sizes. Great on trips for organization. Great at home for organization.

paddlinjoe: "
A calendar for next year, marked with a date each month to a state/local/ wherever park that you two (or more) will go to."

priceless!

Breakfast at Trail Center Lodge always seems a far greater value than the cost. If you choose the pancake however, it can no longer be called a "small" gift.

Another BWCA adjacent/ breakfast related option would be maple syrup from a local producer. Random Google turned up Sawtooth Mountain Syrup Company

So... I might have skipped a meal today. Wonder if I can get someone to make me a giant pancake?

Leatherman tool, won't leave home without one.

kona: "CCS zippered stuff sack. I'm amazed how much I like having them in different sizes. Great on trips for organization. Great at home for organization."

Agreed. I just stocked up during his end of October sale.

You could get a 750 ml titanium mug with top that comes with a carry sack for under $40.