The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Campervan Lovers
- Little Vanporium
- Sep 19, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Nov 11, 2025
Thoughtful Gifts for Adventurous Souls
Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for campervan lovers? Whether they’re exploring the Scottish Highlands, road-tripping through Cornwall, or planning a European vanlife adventure, these ideas combine practicality with festive cheer.
👉 This campervan lovers guide is proudly Amazon-free. Every recommendation comes from independent makers and small UK shops, so your gift supports small businesses while delighting your campervan-loving friend.
We also have many ideas in our Tiny Home Decor Shop selected especially for vanlife and tiny homes along with our Campervan Christmas Cards.
Quick List of Gift Ideas
Fairy Lights for Campervans
Handleless Cooking Set
Travel Spice Kit
Travel Journal
River Friendly Soap
Stovetop Kettle
Camper Mugs
Warm Wool Slipper Socks
Snuggly Travel Blanket
Rocket Stove
Picnic Blanket
Decorative Floor Brush
Foraging Basket
UK Foraging Guidebook or Travel Books
Campfire Cook Book
Changing Robe
Cushions
Bunting or Sun Catcher
Reusable Water Bottle
Candle Lantern
Portable Hammock
Compact Games
Insulated Food Flask
Handmade Water Bottle Carrier
Gift Vouchers and Memberships
1. Fairy Lights for Campervans
Solar or USB-powered fairy lights create instant atmosphere inside or outside the van. Perfect for cozy evenings parked in the Lake District or on a Cornish cliff.
2. Handleless Cooking Set
Space-saving cookware with detachable handles. Ideal for campervans where every inch matters.
3. Travel Spice Kit
Compact spice kits keep meals flavourful. Great for vanlife cooking in the UK or Europe.
4. Travel Journal
Vanlife journals capture routes, campsite notes, and memories. A keepsake for long UK road trips.
5. Eco-Friendly Soap
Biodegradable and safe for nature. Perfect for wild camping in UK National Parks. Even better if its on a rope!
6. Stovetop Kettle
A camper essential for tea or coffee. Works on gas hobs or portable stoves.
7. Enamel or Wooden Camper Mugs
Durable, lightweight, eco-friendly mugs. Perfect for fireside hot drinks.
8. Warm Wool Slippers or Socks
Practical and cozy. Essential for frosty van mornings in Scotland or Wales.
9. Snuggly Wool Blanket
Keep warm around the campfire. Choose wool or recycled fleece for sustainability.
10. Bernie Rocket Stove
Efficient, twig-fuelled stove designed and handmade in the UK. Perfect for off-grid camping.
11. Picnic Blanket
A waterproof recycled picnic blanket is the perfect addition to those out adventuring
12. Compact Floor Brush
Hand-carved, decorative brush. Keeps sand and mud under control.
13. Foraging Basket
Using Traditional Techniques of our Ancestors. Handwoven, rustic basket. Perfect for gathering berries and herbs on countryside walks.
14. UK Foraging Guidebook or Travel Inspiration Books
Support your Independed bookshop
Illustrated guide to edible plants and herbs. Encourages safe, sustainable foraging, Screen-free entertainment for rainy days
A great one to keep in your camper - The Forager's Calendar by John Wright
15. Campfire Cook Book
Recipes for Rogues pocket sized outdoor cookbook, Cooking in the outdoors isnt ment to be neat, polite or predictable and neither is this book. Perfect stocking filler and full of inspiration.
🎄 Shop Reciepies for Rouges - Campfire Cook book
16. Camping Coats & Changing Robe
Oversized, waterproof robe. Great for wild swimmers, surfers, or chilly mornings or evenings around the campfire. Handmade in Scotland and supporting the homeless.
🎄 Shop Ootsider - Waterproof Camping Coats
17. Cushions
100% recycled plastic! Add colour and comfort to campervan interiors.
18. Campervan Decorations
Cheerful, budget-friendly decorations such as bunting or sun catchers. Brightens interiors or awnings.
19. Reusable Water Bottle
Insulated, eco-friendly hydration. Keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. Chillys B-corp Status
20. Solar Alternative Lantern
Candle or paraffin lanterns create cosy campfire vibes.
21. Portable Hammock
Lightweight and easy to set up. Turns any stop into a retreat.
22. Compact Board Game or Cards
Tiny footprint, big fun. Perfect for long nights in the van.
🎄 Visit Your Local Games Shop
23. Waterproof Seat Covers
Practical and in the UK a necessity! Great for soggy dogs or after surf drives.
24. Woven Water Bottle Holder
Made from traditional techniques in Wales. Perfect for adventuring.
25. Gift Vouchers or Memberships
Want to keep away from material gifts altogether, consider memberships or gift vouchers, a great gift for those who love to explore or those living on the road.
Consider Wildlife or Heritage Memberships that offer free entry and parking. Campervan Stop over sites such as Britstop or Caravan and Camping Club, or even app memberships like All trails.
🎄 Suggestions: Your local Wildlife Trust RSPB, National Trust or English Heritage, Cadw & Historic Scotland, Britstop, All trail or Gym Membership
Why Buy Campervan Gifts from Independent Businesses?
Supports local UK makers and European artisans
Encourages eco-friendly, small-batch production
Provides unique, meaningful gifts versus mass-produced items
Reduces reliance on Amazon and big-box retailers
When you buy from a small business, you’re giving a gift twice: once to your campervan-loving friend, and once to the maker who created it.
Wrapping It Up 🎁
These 25 campervan Christmas gifts are practical, thoughtful, and proudly Amazon-free. By choosing independent makers, you’ll find unique presents with a real person behind them. perfect for anyone who loves vanlife, UK road trips, or simply cozy adventures.
Didn't Find What You Wanted?
Here are a few other independent businesses from our local area in Mid Wales or other Vanlife Makers we have met along the road:
Dyfi Distillery - Gin Made in the Dyfi Valley
Elk Art Creations - Pet Portraits
Ian Snow - Ethical Furnishings
Dreadlush - Dread and Hair Accessories
Frequently Asked Questions (Campervan Christmas Gifts)
Q1. What are the best Christmas gifts for campervan lovers in the UK?
Top picks include USB fairy lights, handleless cooking set, travel spice kit, dry robe style coat, and wool socks. These are practical, space-saving, and perfect for UK winter trips.
Q2. Where can I buy campervan gifts without using Amazon?
Look for independent makers and ethical shops (craft markets, Etsy sellers, brand sites, UK outdoor boutiques). Our guide is Amazon-free and designed to support small businesses.
Q3. What are good stocking fillers for vanlife on a budget?
Warm wool socks, mini campervan art, eco-friendly soap, compact floor brush, travel card games, and bunting/sun catchers are affordable, light, and useful.
Q4. What eco-friendly campervan gifts do you recommend?
Choose biodegradable soaps, recycled fleece or wool blankets, stainless steel water bottles, solar lanterns, and rocket stoves that use twigs for fuel.
Q5. What space-saving kitchen gear works best in a campervan?
A handleless nesting cookware set, collapsible washing-up bowl, stovetop kettle, and a compact spice kit maximise storage and functionality.
Q6. What gifts are best for off-grid camping?
Solar lanterns, rocket stoves, insulated bottles/flasks, and portable hammocks support low-power, off-grid setups.
Q7. What winter-ready gifts keep campers warm?
Dry robe–style coats, snuggly blankets, wool socks, and a stovetop kettle for hot drinks make cold-weather trips comfortable.
Q8. Are fairy lights safe to use in a campervan?
Yes—opt for low-voltage USB or solar strings from reputable makers, avoid overloading circuits, and follow manufacturer guidance.
Q9. What size blanket is best for a campervan?
A compact throw or single/three-quarter blanket that packs down easily (wool or recycled fleece) balances warmth and storage.
Q10. What experience gifts work for vanlifers?
UK campsite or National Park vouchers, ferry credit, or guided foraging experiences create memories and support local providers.
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