Choosing a great outdoor gift for the holidays isn’t always easy. Keeping it under $40 is downright difficult. So we did some research, trawled the aisles of our favorite online stores and came up with these gifts that we’d love to see this Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa.

Hiking Gift Ideas Under $40

Backcountry Cooking: From Pack To Plate In 10 Minutes Learn how to make delicious backcountry meals in less time with Backcountry Cooking: From Pack To Plate In Ten Minutes by Dorcas Miller. Make your backcountry cooking more efficient with tips on how to pack less for meals and conserve fuel - all while preparing wonderful meals after a long day of hiking.		Bugaboo Hiker Cookset Going light and quick in the backcountry doesn't mean you have to give up on your need for a hot meal, with the Bugaboo Hiker Cookset from GSI Outdoors you have the best of both worlds. Two sets of bowls and insulated mugs give comfort and convenience to even the minimalist of minimalists while a 2-liter pot does the trick for meal preparation; when it's time to move on, the whole set nestles together for efficient transport.

Backpacks Under $40

If you’re like me, you blow through a back every season or so. I even carry my backpack to work with me instead of a briefcase. Here are a couple you’ll feel equally good about wearing on a day hike in the woods or tramping through the urban jungle.

Outdoor Lighting for Boating and Camping

Pelican Products Lite Headsup LED Headlamp CLOSEOUTS . Light the way while freeing up your hands with Pelican Products Lite Headsup LED headlamp. Three bright LEDs with up to 150 hours of burn time. Adjustable elastic headband. Available Colors: ADOBE, MOSS, AQUA, SIERRA.		eGear Hydro LED Lantern - Waterproof, Remote Control The eGear Hydro remote control LED lantern floats and has a waterproof housing that makes it the perfect light source for camping, boating and kayaking adventures. Remote operation for use at the campsite or in your garage Up to 100 hours of use per set of batteries.

Fishing Gear for Under $40

Abu Garcia Cardinal 100 Spinning Combo Features Reel 5 bearings Front drag Aluminum spool Rod 2 piece Rod Length: 7 ft Graphite		Berkley Portable Line Spooling Station Features Model number: PLSS Line stripper Built-in cutter Sets up quickly Easy to operate Accommodates spinning, baitcasting and fly reels

Canoeing and Kayaking How-to Books

Canoe Camping Book Written by expert Mark Scriver, this essential guide to canoe camping helps make your canoe trips fun and comfortable. Clearly organized and illustrated with full-color photos, it includes planning a smooth trip, choosing the right equipment and how to pack your gear efficiently. Setting up camp Keeping your group healthy and comfortable Cooking with fire, stoves and ovens Organizing and preparing meals. Dealing with wildlife Camping with kids.

Kayaking Guide - Touring and Sea Boating Richly illustrated in color and well organized, this kayaking guide teaches safety and comfort for the most popular form of paddling. Written by experts Alex Matthews and Ken Whiting for touring and sea kayaking. Covers choosing and caring for equipment, transporting a kayak, fundamental strokes and concepts, recovering from a capsize, and paddling in surf. Does not cover whitewater (rapids) kayaking.