Best Stocking Stuffers for Fishers & Outdoor Lovers

Best Stocking Stuffers for Fishers & Outdoor Lovers
Small, practical and easy to wrap - the stocking fillers the outdoor lover in your life will actually use.
Small, practical and easy to wrap
Small, practical and easy to wrap. A good stocking filler (or stocking stuffer, depending on who you ask) is something the outdoor lover in your life will actually use - not another thing that ends up in a drawer.
Here's what I'd put in the stocking, sorted by who you're buying for.
For fishers: a tool they'll always reach for
My pick is a pair of Berkley Braid Scissors. I'd choose them because every angler needs sharp braid scissors and they always go missing - small, cheap and genuinely useful, it's the perfect little gift for the person who's impossible to buy for.
For campers: a mug for the morning brew
My pick is the Sea to Summit Passage Insulated Mug. I'd choose it because a good insulated camp mug keeps the morning coffee hot while you get the fire going - small, light and used every single trip at camp.
For hikers and runners: a trail dinner they'll look forward to
My pick is a Real Meals freeze-dried dinner. I'd choose it because a good trail meal is the gift a tramper never thinks to buy themselves - lightweight, tasty and exactly what they'll want at the end of a long day out.
For anyone: a multi-tool for the glovebox
My pick is the Wildtrak 9-in-1 Multi-Tool & Pocket Knife. I'd choose it because a handy multi-tool is the kind of thing everyone reaches for and never owns enough of - small enough for a stocking, and useful in the glovebox, the tackle bag or the camp box.
Want to spend a little more?
If you want to go a notch up from a stocking filler, see our Best Outdoor Gifts on a Budget guide for picks under $25, $50 and $100 across every activity.
Christmas delivery cut-offs
To have your gifts arrive in time, place your order by 12pm on these dates (standard shipping):
| Region | Order by |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 12pm, Wednesday 23 December |
| North Island | 12pm, Tuesday 22 December |
| South Island | 12pm, Monday 21 December |
Allow an extra 2 working days for rural delivery. These are indicative cut-offs and may change - we'll confirm the final dates with our shipping partners closer to Christmas.



