Five Star Gift Ideas

If your boyfriend is passionate about bikepacking, there are plenty of thoughtful and practical gift ideas that could make his adventures even more enjoyable while showing him how much you care about his interests and hobbies. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Bikepacking Gear: As a bikepacker, your boyfriend might appreciate new gear to enhance his trips. Consider getting him a lightweight and waterproof tent or a high-quality sleeping bag that is specifically designed for bikepacking. Other useful items may include a portable camping stove, a compact hammock for relaxing at camp, or a multitool equipped with essential bike repair tools.

2. Bike Accessories: Help him upgrade his bike with accessories that cater specifically to bikepacking. Consider getting him a sturdy bike rack to carry his gear, a handlebar bag or frame bag for easy access to essentials during rides, or even a set of panniers or bikepacking bags for added storage capacity.

3. Maps or Guidebooks: If your boyfriend enjoys exploring new places on his bikepacking trips, consider gifting him detailed maps or guidebooks of popular bikepacking routes in different regions. This can inspire him to plan new adventures and discover breathtaking landscapes.

4. Outdoor Apparel: Bikepacking often involves spending time outdoors in varying weather conditions. Help him stay comfortable and protected by gifting him some high-quality outdoor apparel. Think about a durable rain jacket, versatile thermal layers, or a pair of waterproof cycling shoes.

5. Personalized Bikepacking Journal: Encourage him to chronicle his bikepacking experiences with a personalized journal. This could be a simple notebook, a bullet journal, or a pre-made bikepacking journal with prompts that allow him to document his thoughts, memories, and reflections on his trips.

6. Bikepacking Magazine or Subscription: Keep his passion alive throughout the year by getting him a subscription to a bikepacking magazine. This way, he can stay up to date with the latest gear, learn about new routes, and get inspired by other bikepackers' stories.

7. Bikepacking Cookbook: If your boyfriend enjoys cooking and preparing meals during his trips, consider a bikepacking cookbook. These specialized cookbooks offer recipes and tips on preparing lightweight and nutritious meals that are easy to make while on the go.

Lastly, don't forget that experiences can be incredible gifts too. Plan a surprise bikepacking trip together, either to a destination he has been dreaming of or to explore a new route. Spending quality time together and creating lasting memories will be a priceless gift for both of you.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.

Staci Genelle Foland says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I ordered a print for my boyfriend for his upcoming birthday 7 days ago and received it today. I ordered the anatomical heart one reflecting back on our first date. We love it! It is beautifully done and looks great in the living room!!!”