Christmas campervan gifts: 12 van life gift ideas for 2025

Van life Christmas gift guide

Thinking of a Christmas gift for a full or part-time van lifer can be tricky, because living in a campervan means you need to be minimalist and only have items that you really need. When you’re living in such a tiny space, you can only own so many things, so it’s really important to make sure that every gift is useful and has a purpose. We’ve curated a list of 12 ideas perfect for anyone living van life, so read on and let us know your thoughts!

Campervan gifts for the aspirant van lifer

1. The Van Conversion Bible

Of course we had to mention our book first! If you know someone dreaming of converting a van and starting van life, The Van Conversion Bible is still ‘the ultimate guide to converting a campervan’ but this year, it’s better than ever.

Our brand new 2025 edition has been fully updated and is packed with fresh content, including 16 extra pages of new guidance, illustrations, and up to date industry insights. Covering everything from early planning right through to a detailed step-by-step build guide, it’s designed to support anyone on their van conversion journey, no matter their skill level.

Whether they’re sketching ideas or already deep into their build, this multi award winning bestseller is the perfect gift for any van life aspirant and the updated 2025 edition is guaranteed to be an even bigger stocking pleaser! 💥

2. Advanture Magazine

A brilliant gift for anyone who loves stories from the road. Adventure Magazine delivers stunning photography, real travel tales, and a healthy dose of wanderlust, perfect for slow mornings with a brew in the van.

Use our exclusive discount code nohma25advanture for 25% off subscriptions!

Campervan gifts for the DIY van builder

3. Nohma gift card

The Nohma gift card is a practical and thoughtful present for any van life aficionado, especially if you’re not quite sure what stage of their build they’re at or what kit they already own! It offers total flexibility, allowing them to choose exactly what they need, whether that’s our bestselling book, or electrical components for their build.

Available in £10, £20, £50 and £100 amounts and redeemable against any product on our shop, it’s a no-fuss, useful option for the van lifer who is still figuring out exactly what they need.

Space saving van life gifts

4. Aeropress coffee maker

An Aeropress is the perfect van life gift for any coffee snob who can’t quite justify a full on electric coffee machine in their van. The Aeropress uses pressure from plunging to make an amazing coffee in less than a couple of minutes. We would recommend using the ‘inversion’ method for maximum coffee tastiness! Origin Coffee currently have a ‘create your own bundle’ option on their website where you can pair the Aeropress with one of their coffees. We’d recommend the Christmas blend to go extra festive!

5. Kindle

For any van lifer who loves reading, a Kindle is the perfect gift. I love reading real books, and we keep a few in the van on our little bookshelf at the back, but ultimately every book you have in your van is added weight. So, a Kindle is ideal as it means you can have as many books as you like in your van for only 211g.

6. Omnia oven

We don’t have a proper oven in our van, so our Omnia Oven is an essential. It’s a stovetop oven that means you can make anything you would in a conventional oven – chips, cake, even bread! – albeit in a doughnut shape! They’re a really great bit of kit that are a great idea for anyone who doesn’t have an oven in their campervan.

7. Nesting pots and pans

Nesting pots and pans are a great space saving idea for anyone living in a campervan. The Tefal nesting pots and pans also come with a removable handle for extra store-ability. You can attach the handle to each pot easily as you cook, and stack all of the pots and pans into each other to store away whilst you’re driving.

Campervan gifts for the van nerd

8. Cerbo GX system monitor

If you know someone who’s a bit of a van nerd with a Victron electrical system, then a Cerbo GX is the perfect present for them. This little device connects to your existing Victron components, and allows you to view all of your system data from a central system monitoring screen. You can even monitor tank water level and internal and external van temperature!

Campervan gifts for van lifers

9. 12V trickle charger

For any part-time van lifers who won’t use their campervan all the time, coming to use your van after winter only to find it won’t start is incredibly frustrating. So, a 12V trickle charger is an incredibly useful gift. Simply connect it to your starter battery and leave it to work its magic, slowly recharging the battery. You could also use this trickle charger to recharge your leisure battery. Plus, it’s configurable so can be used with lead acid, AGM and lithium batteries.

10. Dometic

Engineered for adventure and trusted worldwide, Dometic creates smart, durable gear for life on the move. From the versatile Dometic GO storage system to their high performance camping essentials and newly released backpacks, every item is designed to make mobile living easier, more organised, and more comfortable. Whether you’re cooking outdoors, setting up camp, or heading out for a day of exploring, Dometic’s gear is built to handle real life adventures. Ideal for van lifers, weekend adventurers and anyone who calls the outdoors home. Use our exclusive discount code NOHMA5 for 5% off during the month of December (live from 2/12 ).

Homeware and clothing gifts perfect for van life 

11. Passenger Clothing

Sustainable, comfortable, and designed for life outdoors, Passenger’s clothing and gear is perfect for van dwellers. From insulated layers, cosy blankets, slippers, and wash kits, Passenger creates accessories that make van life warmer, easier, and infinitely more enjoyable. Ideal for chilly mornings, post surf warm ups, or winter evenings around the fire. Sign up to their newsletter to get 10% off your first order!

12. Falcon enamelware

Enamel tableware is a great gift idea for anyone living in a van, as it’s much lighter than china and it’s also a lot less breakable! Falcon Enamelware just looks lovely and adds a splash of colour to a space whenever you get it out to eat or drink. It’s available in a range of different colours so you gift someone’s favourite colour or match it to their van.