Best Christmas Gift Ideas For 2021 - Our Top Picks Only At Outback Equipment.
What a year right? Soon enough we are hoping to get back out there and explore this amazing country. Everyone here at Outback Equipment already has big road trip energy going on. What better way to get ahead of the rush of Christmas shopping than to get ahead of everyone else and get those orders in today. Do you plan on climbing a mountain with mum? Or go on a week-long fishing trip with Dad? How about the classic cook up on the beach with mates? This Christmas is all about getting geared up for next year's HUGE plans and we are here to help. Sometimes it can be a little hard to suss someone’s vibe but if they are into anything listed below chances are we’ve got it spot on. Choose from the best 4x4, camping, marine and caravan accessories to come out of 2021.
We know that money doesn’t buy love, but here is a rough guide of what to spend when you haven’t got a clue. This key usually works for us:
Secret Santa Gifts: $20
Mates Rates: For best friends that are always down for a camping trip or a spontaneous weekend away: Around $50
The OG’s: These gifts are for the family, for Mum and Dad or a sibling you like to share the occasional fishing trip with: Around $100
Spoil Bae: Pretty self-explanatory, these gifts are for that incredibly special someone in your life: Over $100
CAMPING VIBES
These Christmas gift ideas were hand-picked by our enthusiastic campers here at Outback Equipment. We have put together a quick list of our favourite camping equipment that flew off the shelves this year and that we have personally tried and approved.
Secret Santa Gifts For Campers Around $20
We are really looking forward to BBQ’s outside at a campsite again and so is everyone else. The shoo away fly repellent is the hot new rage considering it’s now fly season again and let’s face it a stick just doesn’t cut it. Avoid the frustration and sore wrists this Christmas and pick yourself up the ultimate BBQ buddy.
This one's for the kids, but honestly who doesn’t love a koala strapped to their head? Our favourite headlamps from Companion come with 3 different animals, including crocodiles and puppies. Never lose your phone in the dark again with the best invention ever to hit camping. A head torch that is not only fashionable but functional.
Mates Rates Gifts For Around $50
You don’t have to be Bear Grylls to get around a decent campfire cooking situation. This 4.5 quart camp oven from Campfire is a great way to introduce a mate into cooking with fire. Made from premium cast iron, it’s the perfect size for 2 people to enjoy dinner over the heat of those simmering coals. Yum!
By combining both a fan and lantern for those hot nights in the roof top tent. Enjoy 30 continuous hours of light and cool fan air from the lithium battery powered portable light/fan combo from Oztrail.
For The OG’s - Gifts For Around $100
One of the originals – a pivotal moment in camp chair comfort. Oztent paved the way for outdoor furniture everywhere by introducing a camping chair that was comfortable. Designed to last more than just a few camping trips or footy games, this high-quality camp chair is iconic in its design and function. This one is for the OG’s.
A convenient, lightweight & compact dome tent that is easy to set up in under a minute. A 3-person tent is ideal for festivals, weekends away or just for the kids to have their own little castle in the backyard. Oztrail are known for their high-quality camping gear, we have tried these out on many work camping trips and would recommend them to anyone. They come with a cross pole section which allows for quick set up, greater strength and a more efficient water shedding ability.
The window system on this 3-person tent allows you to roll back the flynet off the tent for additional ventilation when weather conditions are ideal. With a full height zip that opens the side windows allowing warm air to escape and a breeze to flow directly through the tent and trust us, when's there is 3 people in a tent, it makes all the difference.
Spoil Bae With Gifts Over $100
If you plan to set up camp for a few days, then there is nothing more frustrating than keeping all your loose food items in check. It’s easy to lose important items when your busy having fun. So, the team at Oztent produced the perfect solution. Known for making camping easier, the Oztent camping pantry is made from the highest quality materials. It’s the most innovative product to be manufactured in a while and our customers love it! This camping pantry is a terrific addition to long trips as its compact and lightweight design lets you store it anywhere and pack down in seconds with it simple locking leg design. The new Oztent camping pantry allows you to store all of your goods and food safely away from those annoying drop bears and mega roos.
Portable Firepit from Coast to Coast
This Coast to Coast Firepit recently joined us on our annual work camping trip. It's the perfect portable steel firepit that folds up and flat packs for easy storage. Take the hassle out of building a cosy campfire, even when the ground is wet from a recent shower. Set up and assembly requires no tools and takes just seconds to set the perfect camp fire. Made from 3mm BlueScope steel and with a 1.6mm Galvanised ember tray, this firepit will last a life time and assist with creating unforgettable meals with an optional grill and hot plate also available.
GREY NOMAD VIBES
These caravan accessories are our top picks from 2021. They have either been tried and tested by us or have glowing reviews from our customers. They are designed by some of the biggest names in the caravan industry and that’s why they stand the test of time
Secret Santa Gifts For Grey Nomads Around $20
Got a friend who just turned their car into a road trip vehicle? This 1 Person Bamboo Camping Dinner Set is not only environmentally friendly, cutting out the need for plastic, but comes in the most ideal travel sized pouch so you can take it anywhere. Perfect for any young budding adventurer.
Living in a caravan, it obvious that items are never going to stay where they are put. This can be a real hassle when those items are in your fridge and tend to make a huge mess if dropped. Keep your precious food and beverages safe. Open the fridge door to a perfectly organised and secure setting. These fridge bars are perfect for that friend who like to drive around corners a little too fast. This pack comes with three fridge barriers, but the more the merrier. You can never be too careful - think of the beer!
Mates Rates Gifts For Around $50
Know someone who recently had their favourite tow hitch or D035 stolen? Secure your trailer hitch by investing in a Hitch Pin Lock. Kovix have designed this security device with a push button locking mechanism that allows you to lock it without the need for a key. This lock is perfect for those forgetful campers who might be a little too trusting. Make their day by introducing them to a hitch lock they can use on anything including a boat, jet ski or 4WD recovery hitch.
Explore Caravan Levelling Ramps
This one is for the friends that may have forgotten put the hand break on the caravan or camper last time or might just need a hand getting the caravan level because their favourite camping spot isn’t exactly on level ground. Give them a little hint with these caravan levelling ramps from explore. Made from the toughest material and impossible to slip off, these caravan levelling ramps are the answer to the most uneven of campgrounds. Suitable for both single and tandem axles the caravan levelling ramps come in a two piece, three step levelling design for tandem axles access.
For The OG’s - Gifts For Around $100
This one is for mum and dad! A little more bench space goes a long way when you're living on the road, even if it’s just a secure place to rest the stubby, this is the perfect addition to any rig. This fold down table from Outback Explorer combines an alfresco dining experience with the storage convenience of a picnic table. It seamlessly blends with the exterior of any caravan, making it the perfect Christmas gift for any grey nomads.
This multi use caravan annex matting is just what you need in time for Christmas. Designed to provide an ideal flooring for setting up under the awning. It makes inviting the whole family over that much more welcoming. Outback Explorer caravan annex matting is made from foamed PVC that is soft and breathable. It won’t damage the grass underneath by allowing water and dirt particles to sift through its netting like design. It acts as a non-slip annex flooring, which is a lot better than plastic tie downs that are asking you to trip on. No more nasty slips – secure your outside dining area with a caravan annex matting.
Spoil Bae With Gifts Over $100
Anti Flap Kit from Aussie Traveller
Don’t leave for your next big trip without this one! The Aussie Traveller Anti Flap Kit is ideal for preventing annoying wind flap and damage to your awning in wild weather. It’s also great for adding privacy walls sunscreens and fly netting. Wind flap is prevented thanks to the full length clamp that holds on to your awning’s outside edge. From now until the end of the year, while stock last, with any purchase of an Aussie Traveller Anti Flap Kit you’ll get a free curved roof rafter to prevent water pooling and a neat little storage bag for everything!
We all love a good cuddle in the middle of the night, but in some parts of Australia, the humidity makes that impossible, so before you set off into the northern parts, pick you and the boo up a Caframo Sirocco II fan. It has nothing but 5 star reviews from our customers so it’s sure to impress when installed! It features a unique gimbaled design that allows for a 360° airflow and seamlessly blends in with your caravans interior. It can be compatible with either a 12v or 24v system so it’s perfect for anyone set up. With such a low power draw, it’s all the rage with #vanlifers and motorhome owners. 
4WD VIBES
This section is for that 4WD enthusiast that is always on the lookout for the latest gear. They spend every weekend, meticulously cleaning their pride and joy. Below is a list of 4x4 accessories we all own and enjoy here at Outback Equipment.
Secret Santa Gifts For 4WD Around $20
Tyre Repair Kit from Bushranger
If you know someone who likes to full send down undriven tracks, chances are they might need a little help making it out the other side. With a tyre repair kit from Bushranger, you can fix punctures caused by nails, branches or other road debris, without having to remove the tyre from the wheel. It’ll get you much needed kms out of the tyre without having to perform a bothersome tyre change. A life saver out in the bush!
Front Runner Mounted Bottle Opener
It is what it is and it is awesome. Literally anyone would appriciate this.
This fun addition to any road trip is great for relaxing in the best nature has to offer, available in a range of colours. Ideal for festivals, picnics and much more a happy traveller would appreciate this portable air sofa any day of the week.
Mates Rates Gifts For Around $50
If you’ve got a good mate whose always got a rig full of crap, this is the perfect gift to get them in the mood for organising. Storing rubbish, dirty clothes, firewood and more is super easy when there's a place for everything you don’t want inside the car. This is a great way to avoid the flies, ants and seagulls from ruining your road trip. There are a hundred uses for a Tuff Terrain rear wheel bag, so pick one up for a messy mate today!
Paint Rejuvenation Pack from Bowden's Own
Do you know someone who spends hours every weekend washing and detailing their 4wd? Get into their good books by treating them to the most premium car care products on the market. This paint rejuvenation pack will make any car shine bright like a diamond again.
For The OG’s - Gifts For Around $100
If you know a mate that always losing their toothbrush then this MSA 4X4 Seat Organiser is the perfect gift. It gives you easy access to all the important items that are used every day but can easily disappear down cracks and crevasses, never to be seen again. It can be used for books, phones, torches and more, the MSA back seat organiser is a life saver on the road. You can even take it off and hang it elsewhere or in a different vehicle.
IDrive – EVC Ultimate 9 Throttle Controller
Put a smile on dad's face as he puts his foot down. The Ultimate 9 iDrive Throttle Controller packs a punch and will really make touring that much easier for some lucky adventurer. It is great for every day driving, saving on fuel, travelling, and boosting acceleration performance on the tracks. The iDrive from EVC Ultimate 9 is every 4WD owners dream, so pick one up today and start enjoying the benefits of an electric throttle controller.
Spoil Bae With Gifts Over $100
Mean Mother Adventurer 4 Air Compressor
The ultimate Christmas gift for any budding beach driver or serious track fiend is a Mean Mother Adventurer 412V Air Compressor. Designed with plenty of inflation power and to be taken off road, the Mean Mother 4 air compressor delivers an incredible 180 Litres per minute at 150 psi. It really speeds up the process when everyone's tired from a long day of 4WD’riven and it’s time to hit the highway down to the pub. It comes packed with features, like a remote control, but best of all it can inflate on average any 4x4 tyre in around 2 minutes.
The Travel Buddy 12v oven is THE ultimate gift when it comes to off road adventures. When you’ve had a big day on the tracks or just spent hours pulling off a tricky recovery, the last thing you want to do is pull out the entire kitchen and start cooking. That’s why the Travel Buddy is so popular, it takes the hassle out of cooking when you just want to kick back and relax, so spoil a loved one this year by installing one into your 4WD or boat.
FISHING GURU VIBES
We’ve only just released marine and are very proud to be able to put together this list of products this year. So, to celebrate the expansion here is our personal picks from the fishing gurus of Outback Equipment that we’ve chosen to review just weeks into it launch. We are super excited to be able to recommend the accessories below and we are sure they’ll make a very special someone happy this year.
Secret Santa Gifts For Around $20
The Outback Equipment straw hat is the perfect gift for anyone. We think sun safety is often forgotten about when you're out having fun on a boat so give the gift of the ultimate in sun protection. Our hats have a whopping 12cm of sun coverage, so no one ever has to come home red faced and empty handed again.
Be careful who you gift this to, air horns can be a lot of fun. That’s why we think it’s the perfect gift to a fishing mate or colleague who needs a little more attention when they are out on the water. Or... they can use it however they like.
Mates Rates Gifts For Around $50
Outback Equipment Fishing Shirt
The Outback Equipment long sleeve fishing shirt is huge news to any outback adventurer, but we know everyone has that one mate who thinks he’s invincible. Gift the gift of sun protection this year. It’s always a laugh when someone comes back redder than a tomato, but Aussie sun protection is no laughing matter so grab yourself and all your mates a light, breathable long sleeve shirt. All the best catching those 3m flattys!
It’s always a good idea to carry an cooler when you're out on the boat, not just for tinnies but for bait, and if you're lucky. The catch of the day! Companion ice coolers are functional and roomy, boasting a whopping 26L capacity. Pick Dad up a Companion cooler and start enjoying the convenience of the extra stubby holders.
For The OG’s - Gifts For Around $100
Is a family member often caught out getting lost on the high seas? Get them a compass so they have no excuse for getting lost next time. The C3 surface mounted compass is compact and is best for a smaller boast. This small compass is easy to read from both a standing or seated position.
Get into the Christmas spirit this year, by taking the decorations all the way from the house to the boat! This 5 metre LED strip is great for lighting up under gunwales, around bait boards, rocket launchers, bow and stern rails, lockers, cupboards. It’s also waterproof, meaning they’ll be a permanent fixture for the fun night time fishing trips.
Spoil Bae With Gifts Over $100
The Super Dry Jacket doesn’t just look good out on the high seas, it’s designed for strong winds and sea spray, so the wearer is more comfortable. This might be the perfect opportunity to get bae out on the water if they are the type to complain about being cold. It’s made from a Super Dry fabric, durable and completely waterproof, so anyone wearing it will have no excuse but to enjoy themselves.
Truly the tippy top of its class. The Dometic Patrol ice cooler is not just aesthetically pleasing but is designed for high performance cooling. With the ability to keep ice frozen for days, it’s perfect if you want to spend a whole weekend out on the water and don’t want to worry if the bait is going to go bad. Packed with features, this rotomolded icebox is 20L of solid engineering, with a leak proof drain and deep-freeze lid seal for extra-functionality and long-lasting freshness.
We hope this buying guide helps you find the perfect gift for your favourite adventurer. You need help or advice on any of the above products, please get in touch with our expert customer service team!
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