Walking theme hamper ideas?

shopaholictiedtheknot

Hi does anyone have any good suggestions for what to put in a hamper for keen walkers (OH's Auntie and Uncle) they are in their early 50's, I had this idea at lunchtime when I bought some fab folding cutlery from the pound shop, it has little loops on for fastening to your keys/bag! but now I can't decide what else to get my budget is around £20 for the joint hamper.

earthmother

You can often get walking guides quite cheaply - buy from bookshops and sites like the Book People, or even get them free from the tourist board. You could get a (local) pub/B&B guide too - I've seen them quite cheap in Poundstretcher (Instore) before now.

Kendal Mint Cake is a traditional walkers energy snack, and comes in a few different varieties.

Miró

What a good idea!!! :T

How about one of those foam mats for sitting on, compass, pedometer, energy bars, energy drinks, survival bag, warm gloves/scarf/hat, handwarmer gadget, walking socks, flask, water bottle....ermm ermmm.....

funnyfreckle

If you have Tesco clubcard vouchers you could give them a subscription to Country Walking Magazine. I know that wouldn't take much space in the hamper but would be a great gift!

Walking socks - It might be worth looking in Poundland or similar for thick socks. Water bottles might go down well too. I got a great water bottle from Tescos that came in an insulated case and with a strap to go over the shoulder - great for trips out (cost less than £2).

Scarves and gloves might be a good filler for the hamper, particularly for walking in this weather! You can pick them up so cheaply in so many shops now.

They might like a plastic case for an OS map.

Lots of random thoughts but just trying to think what my mum might like!

funnyfreckle

How about handwarmers like these
http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/hot-hand-warmer/index.html
I'm sure you can get them cheaper than this from other places but just posted this link to show what I mean.

buxtonrabbitgreen

Things I would like to find in the hapmer (as a walker) compass, OS maps, walking socks and a hp flask with maybe a tipple, and anything waterproof kagouls are quite cheap.

kisto

When I visited poundland in August they had a little survival whistle. It's orange colour, and the main body is a whistle, the other end is a little torch, there is a compass on the side and you unscrew it and there is a little chamber inside. I also bought a normal compass.

Other ideas include:
gloves
hat
map case
warm wool socks
gaiters
pen knife/leatherman tool
folding cup - my kids each have one of these and they love them. You can get them from camping shops or army/navy stores.
Flask
Carabina (Tog 24, Mountain Warehouse, Millets all sell funky shaped ones)
Binoculars
Glow sticks
Fire lighting flint
First Aid Kit
Survival Blanket

helwarren

Boots.com have some national trust gift items aimed for the outdoors types - and are included in the buy 2 get 1 free.

jamgirl

oh i'm doing a walking hamper for my mam and dad and i can't wait to give them it :j

so far i have
walking poles £3.88 each
kendal mint cake (a must....lol)
hand warmers 25p
note book with walking quotes
elastic support tube for my mam 's dodgy ankle!
chocolate bars
horlicks for after the walk

i will be printing off some low level walks and copying some walks from my books to make them a book with walks they will do

Sallys_Savings

I got a couple of foil blankets off the freebie board a little while ago...perhaps the offer is still on. I'll try to find the link.

crazygirl

Deal Extreme have some little (& cheap!) gadgets such as compass keyrings, torches, penknives, survival whistles (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4338), hand warmers, etc.
Take a look here - http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.805
I love their little gadgets, I keep trying to think of ways to make them fit in with my families hamper themes.