I used Couchsurfing several times and never a host asked me for gifts or anything. Of course I always offered to buy them dinner or drinks but some hosts sometimes refused my attempts and said CS is supposed to be free. So I think you should first get to know your host.
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But how can you know your host (and his expectations) first? btw. i have written that offering "gift" is a custom rather than obligation. i cannot imagine the host refusing a gift from a guest, it is nice to own something that will make you remember time spent together.