Our writers put together a few ideas for holiday (or anytime) gifts for your favorite outdoor enthusiast! Most are very affordable, and are sure to be a hit! Feel free to leave a comment here, or in our forum (http://www.4alloutdoors.org/forum) with any gift ideas you have!
Coghlan’s Magnesium Fire Starter
Coghlan's Magnesium Firstarter
Coghlan's Magnesium Firstarter
The Fire Starter is a small, lightweight, easy to carry item, that is an essential when camping, or anytime someone is spending time outdoors. No more worrying about wet matches, or no matches at all. Easy to use, it makes starting a fire a simple process. Use in an emergency to provide heat for comfort or to cook with. Great gift for any outdoor enthusiast!
Stay tuned to www.4alloutdoors.org for an upcoming review of the Fire Starter!
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Bridgedale All Mountain Socks
Bridgedale’s warmest Winter Sport sock is designed for skiing, snowboarding, icefishing, snowshoeing, hockey games and long walks in the moonlight… Anytime or place you don’t want to get cold feet. These socks have a slim fit, and are available in Men’s, Women’s and Children’s styles and sizes.
Fiber Content:
Bridgedale All Mountain Sock
34% Merino Wool
34% Endurofil™/polypropylene
31% Nylon/polyamide
1% Lycra®/elastane
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Check out our review of Elemental Herbs All Good Goop, and upcoming review of the Herbal Cool. The Herbal Cool helps reduce pain from overuse of muscles, due to exercise or strain. The All Good Goop is great for dry skin, minor skin irritations, etc.
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Ifrogz Earpollution D33 Earbuds
by Jennifer Koles
iFrogz EarPollution
Looking for a holiday gift this year that is under $20.00? Then the Ifogz Earpollution D33 Earbuds may be just what you are looking for.
I personally consider headphones to be disposable. I misplace them or end up losing earbuds and can not find replacements. These are only $19.95 come in 4 funky colors, three ear buds (three sizes) and case included, fun design with a radioactive PVC patch, and have excellent sound especially when I pump up the bass. The sound is deep, rich, clear, and is not tinny.
Even when my music is turned off they limit me from hearing external noise to a point, enough for me to say what, when people are talking to me. When my music is on a low volume it is difficult for me to hear what is going on in the world or on the trail. On an airplane with my music turned up to a moderate level they wash out enough of the hum of the airplane that I can fall asleep. When riding my bike fast downhill I get some noise from the wind. I just turn up the volume to wash the noise out.
The medium sized earbuds fit perfectly in my ears, surprisingly even with a hat or a biking helmet on. They are comfortable too, no hard pressure inside my ear. I have yet to have them fall out of my ears by accident, even after falling off my mountain bike.
I am not a fan of earbuds that are longer on one side (asymmetrical). And yep these are longer on the right side. I am learning to live with it and the sound is so good that I am willing to compromise. I have yet to figure out the purpose of this type of styling.
Time for me to get back to enjoying my music.
Interested in the D-33 Earbuds? then follow this link http://ifrogz.com/earpollution.
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REI FLASH18!
REI Flash 18
Dave W.
Got a hiker on your Christmas list who values lightweight, quality and versatility, who could use an ultra lightweight water resistant, feature rich, daypack, that doubles as a stuff sack? (Yea, I know all that sounds oxymoronic…but read on).
Now I know what you are thinking… quality + versatility + ultra light = BIG $$$ (heck, anything + ultra light = BIG $$$). But maybe you have not found the REI FLASH18!
The FLASH18 is a wonderful little daypack that doubles as a stuff sack! Its size and features make it a very good ultra light daypack for long and/or fast day trips and great as a summit pack, also its light weight and low bulk allow all but the most ounce cutting hiker to use it as a stuff sack inside their overnight pack. The Flash18 has some excellent features that make it a very good day/ summit pack. Items like integrated hydration sleeve, internal organization pockets, daisy chain webbing and tool loop, just to name a few. And on longer trips turn the pack inside out and it becomes a stuff sack with mesh external pockets to help keep your gear organized. An additional feature is that it is water resistant, so I have even used it as a gear bag for canoeing! I looked for a long time for a daypack that was large and comfortable enough for long day trips as well as being compact and light enough to take with me on longer trips to be used as a day/summit pack.
When I discovered the Flash18 and saw the $30 price I figured it was too good to be true. But since REI has such a good return policy and by having it delivered to a store if I did not like it I would not even be out the cost of shipping, I figure it was worth giving it a try. When I showed up at the store to pick it up, I had to open the box right there in the store. You see it was so light, I thought the box was empty. However, after examining the pack, I started thinking maybe they screwed up and marked the price wrong. After using it a few times I was sure someone screwed the price up (in looking at the REI web site I see it is still listed at around $30).
My first trip with the pack was a quick and fast scouting trip with minimal gear. Having used 3lb daypacks previously, I found myself practically skipping down the trail (in fact I actually ran a few sections). What a liberating feeling! I can’t praise this pack enough, it is well built and should last a good long time (far longer than a $30 pack should be expected to). I can assure you any hiker will enjoy the feeling of such a lightweight pack, be it for a quick and light jaunt over rugged terrain, or an extended day hike. And anyone looking for a summit pack that won’t feel like a brick in their overnight pack will thank you for giving it to them with every step.
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Some clothing suggestions ($100 or less):
For the woman skier, great backcountry pack that holds skis, snowboards and an ice pick: Backcountry Betty pack (MSRP $100) –
For men or women commuters or cyclists: Rogue Running Cyberpack (MSRP $100) –
Women’s headwear: Peruvian Hat (MSRP $30) – http://www.columbia.com/accessories-womens-backpacks-bags/accessories-women-bagsBackpacks,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=17
OR Simply Spun Beanie (MSRP $20) –http://www.columbia.com/accessories-womens-hats/accessories-women-hatsHeadwear,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=2
Men’s headwear: Earflap Hat (MSRP $30) – http://www.columbia.com/accessories-mens-hats/accessories-men-hatsHeadwear,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=10
For men and women: Mountain Access Gloves (MSRP $65) –http://www.columbia.com/accessories-mens-gloves-mittens/accessories-men-glovesMittens,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=1