Gifts for Outdoorsy People
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Time outside is better than time spent inside. This holiday season, encourage your favorite person to soak in the sunshine or swagger through the woods with any of the gift ideas on this list.
BRUNT The Martin and The Coady
Dispelling the notion that you need different pants for work and play, the BRUNT The Martin pants seamlessly transitions from the jobsite to adventure with its rugged and durable high-quality material blend. Its abrasion resistant, DWR finish and stretch properties mean you’ll be comfortable at work and have plenty of mobility for hiking and climbing. The DWR finish rapidly sheds moisture for quick-drying performance in the wild. Other stand-out features include a gusseted crotch for unrestricted range of motion at the local crag or hiking trail, as well as a zippered thigh pocket for carrying your essentials. MSRP $80
From everyday use to fall hikes, the BRUNT The Coady hoodie is built to keep you warm and dry for the duration of your favorite activity. Its intelligently designed cotton/polyester blend features a DWR treatment that adds protection from the elements, while the abrasion-resistant elbows, shoulders and pockets can handle even the roughest of days out in the backcountry. MSRP $80 www.burntworkwear.com
Heat Holders Merino Wool Crew Socks
Sweaty socks can distract anyone from beautiful vistas and tree shaded trails, which is why we slide our feet into the Heat Holders Merino Wool Crew Socks when setting off on a multi-day backcountry adventure. The warm, cozy, itch-free merino blend wicks and dries at top speed as we hike trails, while its natural odor fighting power keeps us stink free at the end of the day. MSRP $19.99 www.heatholders.com
Danner Jag Loft
When we need the comfort of slippers and the traction of shoes with an easy slip on design we reach for the Danner Jag Loft. Whether we’re belaying our buddies or at camp we can trust the suede and textile upper to keep us warm and cozy, while the rubber outsole grips variable terrain. And it features a collapsing heel that makes it easy to slip on when nature calls or we need to run to town for more campfire cold ones. MSRP $150 www.rei.com/dannerjag
DUER All-Weather Denim Relaxed Taper
The DUER All-Weather Denim Relaxed Taper pant is worn by climbers, hikers and the everyday outdoorsy. Its soft, stretchy denim fabric keeps us comfortable and unrestrained while kneeling, lunging, squatting and crawling during our outdoor activities. And thanks to the addition of a wind and waterproof membrane/softshell it delivers temperature regulation and warmth in cooler temperatures. Because of the timeless style, we reach for this pant for all our life’s adventures from the backcountry to office to pub. MSRP $199 www.shopduer.com
BAM Bamboo Clothing 73 Zero Insulated Gilet
For added warmth at alpine crags or to stay cozy on frigid resort runs, we zip into BAM Bamboo Clothing’s 73 Zero Insulated Gilet. This ultralight layer’s lofty 170g Thermore Ecodown™ quick-dry recycled fill keeps our core fired up without weighing us down or bulking us up. From grating rock to powdery spray, the tough, PFC-free Teflon EcoElite™ treated exterior resists abrasion and moisture, keeping our toasty bubble intact through all our cool and cold weather pursuits. MSRP $165 www.bambooclothing.co
OROS Atmos Jacket
To give us the perfect warmth-to-weight ratio for demanding cold weather, we wear the OROS Atmos Jacket by itself and sometimes as a layer. A hybrid insulator, the Atmos Jacket offers up a combination of weather-resistant materials and innovative insulation boasting incredible breathability and stretch. The DWR finish, scuba-style hood, articulated sleeves, stretch cuff and hem keep cold, snowy conditions out, while the SOLARCORE insulation traps precious body heat without bogging us down with sweat. MSRP $240 www.oros.com
Give’r Frontier Mittens
Extra warm with a durable leather cowhide exterior, the Give’r Frontier Mittens are your ticket to warm fingers during your next powder day at the resort. Supple and durable, the leather shell offers a high resistance to wind and moisture, keeping you protected in the cold and snow, while a fully waterproof membrane provides protection even on those wet snow days. This mitten is built to endure all of life’s outdoor challenges and keep your hands toasty no matter what activity your day calls for. MSRP $139 www.give-r.com
Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie
Every wardrobe needs a classic beanie for late night hikes, when laying first tracks and while standing in line at your favorite food truck. For us, that is the Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie. The versatile design lets us wear it slouched for laidback urban style or cuffed for a focused, ready to go vibe. Season after season, we can always count on Carhartt’s beanie to be there for us and our adventures. MSRP $19.99 www.carhartt.com
Carhartt Super Dux Sherpa Lined Active Jacket
From hitting the local trails for some fall hiking to going out to get with the gals, the Carhartt Super Dux Sherpa Lined Active Jacket is there to give the perfect combination of warmth, functionality and durability. This jacket’s windproof and water-resistant shell shields us from the elements, while the sherpa lined insulation keeps us toasty. The two kangaroo-style pockets provide a warm shelter for our hands and give the jacket a casual look. MSRP $159.99 www.carhartt.com
Columbia Platinum Peak 3L Jacket and Pants
Built with Columbia’s highest level of waterproofing, the Platinum Peak 3L Jacket gives us bomber protection against the mountain’s potential downpours. As we trek to higher ground, we open the underarm vents to keep our microclimate calm, while the peripheral hood adjustment allows us to have clear vision and full coverage. MSRP $300
When we want to make sure the weather won’t keep us confined to the house, we count on the Columbia Platinum Peak 3L Pants to protect us from the elements out on the mountain. The Omni-Tech waterproof membrane prevents moisture from seeping through on deep storm days, while the leg venting helps keep us cool when we are exerting ourselves. MSRP $200 www.columbia.com
California Cowboy The High Sierra
Two parts stylish and all parts functional, the California Cowboy The High Sierra is what we wear on chilly winter indoor nights and fall days around the camp fire. This six-pocket flannel is made with a cozy thermal lining, so we can hang out on cool fall and spring days without needing to layer up. With special pockets for your phone, a bottle opener, a frosty beverage and a locker loop for gloves, The High Sierra is truly a step above the rest. We recommend sizing up on this one as it is a true slim fit. MSRP $168 www.shop.californiacowboy.com
Master Lock Mossy Oak Portable Lock Box and Python Cable Lock
Don’t let anyone snag your well loved gear, lock it up with the Master Lock Mossy Oak Python Cable Lock. Secure your snowboard, skis, camera equipment, bike or any other valuable piece of gear with the Python Cable Lock. This cable lock adjusts to fit tightly around your equipment. The six-foot long security solution features braided steel for maximum strength and flexibility, and comes with a two key set for unlocking. 2 Pk MSRP $39.98 www.lowes.com
The Master Lock Mossy Oak Portable Lock Box has a 3-1/4in wide metal body, shutter door protecting the combination dial and vinyl-coated shackle that offers the rugged durability needed for outdoor use, while the portable “over the knob” installation and four-digit combination feature provides convenience and increased security. The Lock Box is great for those times that you don’t want to bring your keys on a hike, trail run or backcountry ski adventure and leave it up to chance that they might fall out of your pocket never to be found again. MSRP $39.98 www.lowes.com
Tenkara Rod Co. Teton Zoom
Tenkara is a Japanese style of fly fishing that dates back hundreds of years and pre dates the Western or traditional form of fly fishing (with a reel and loading line) that we know now. It involves a long rod usually 8-13 feet in length, a very lightweight fixed line, tippet and flies. There is no reel in Tenkara. This makes it much easier to learn because it helps you focus on the fly and not the line. The most universal and best starter Tenkara rod that we have found is the Teton Zoom from the Tenkara Rod Co. It is an adjustable length Tenkara rod, which allows you to fish at both 10.5 ft. and 12 ft lengths. At the 10.5 feet length, it gives you a softer, more responsive experience, ideal for smaller fish and streams. At 12 feet length, it provides a stiffer shaft to tackle larger fish and cast longer distances. Tenkara fishing is a lot fun and easy enough for anyone to take up, especially with the Tenkara Rod Co. Teton Zoom. The Teton Zoom Full Kit includes everything you need to start: The Teton Zoom Rod, rod tube, and rod sock, 10.5 ft furled Tenkara line, 3 tenkara flies, wood line holder, 5x tippet and a lifetime warranty. MSRP $245 www.tenkararodco.com
ciele FLRJacket Elite
Slip the ciele FLRJacket Elite in its chest pocket and toss it in your hydration pack so that you can try and race that afternoon storm on a trail run. If the clouds beat you back to the trailhead the waterproof/breathable, shell fabric will ensure you stay dry inside and out, while COOLmatic.EXP™ equipped back vent dumps heat and regulates temperature when you pick up the pace. The quick adjust ©-Fit™ hood stays put on windy wet runs and the inner fuel/glove/etc compartment pockets allow you to stow items for quick access. The technical fit and durable material lets us move unrestricted and carefree through whatever our adventure of the day asks of us. MSRP $400 www.cieleathletics.com/shop
