This year, deck the tree with something that truly represents you! Check out this Hiking Boot Ornament ($7) that would make a great gift for yourself or your outdoorsy friends.
The ornament is hand painted and is 2.6″ x 1.0″ x 2.0″ in size.
It’s a little bit disturbing how much we like these Toy Trophy Wall Mounts ($30). We’re thinking about getting a few for our office but they definitely fit the bill as one of the coolest stocking stuffer gift ever for a young outdoorsman.
These stuffed animal mounts come in 5 different versions — elk, moose, black bear, polar beer, and whitetail deer. They all come in various dimensions ranging from 12″ W x10″ H for the polar bear to 22″W x 13″ H for the moose.
The Zeal Optics Transcend GPS Goggle ($399) is probably the coolest idea for skiing or snowboarding that we’ve seen in a long time. It truly brings the future to the weekend snow warrior.
Coming out in early December, the Transcend has a built in GPS chip and offers real-time statistics such as speed, altitude, vertical distance traveled, and more. There’s an LCD display mounted inside the goggle so you’ll have access to all the information while bombing down the slopes. It also has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery so you’ll have plenty of juice for 7 hours worth of runs.
The Transcend has a built-in USB port so you can download and analyze your day. The included software has a Google Map overlay so you can plot and measure all your runs.
All in all it sounds a little excessive but wow we want one.
It was only a matter of time but the first touchscreen GPS bike computer is here. The Garmin Edge 800 GPS Bike Computer Bundle ($650) offers it all — touchscreen bike computer, turn-by-turn navigation, heart rate monitor, and cadence sensor kit.
The Edge 800 comes with built-in maps, the ability to use routes recorded by other cyclists, and is compatible with microSD cards for even more flexibility. You can track distance, speed, location, and ascent/descent statistics. The touchscreen is sensitive enough to respond to a gloved hand and the unit is waterproof to IPX7 standards.
The Women’s Sorel Mackenzie Holiday Slip Tall Boots ($140) offer a great holiday look due to its festive plaid design. The boots offers a waterproof leather upper, interior moisture-wicking fleece lining, and an internal removable footbed.
Available in two plaid color designs.
Don’t be fooled by the celebrity name that’s usually associated with less then stellar products. While the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Knife ($80) does have a large orange “BG” emblazoned on its handle, it also seems to have a ton of other useful features.
This 4.75 inch serrated knife offers a full tang, stainless steel construction and ergonomic rubber grip handle. The base of the handle features a stainless steel pommel that can be used for hammering or pounding.
The attached lanyard has a loud emergency whistle built in and the included military-grade nylon sheath comes with both fire starter and diamond blade sharpener.
All in all, a pretty feature-rich knife that would be ideal for survival, hunting, and camping situations.
You don’t need to be a monkey to think that this Banana Guard ($6) is a pretty cool solution to protect your favorite yellow fruit. It should fit most regular sized bananas and keep them from getting bruised. It’s perfect for backpacking, biking, school, or anywhere you’d like to go. As a bonus, there’s a popsicle slot to make frozen banana pops in the summer.
Just announced as a 2011 Outside Magazine “Gear of the Year” Award Winner is The North Face Kishtwar Jacket ($279). Part of the Summit Series, the Kishtwar is a versatile soft shell that’s constructed with new Polartec Power Shield Pro. This groundbreaking material offers high water resistance, durability, and windproof protection.
The jacket seems ideal for highly active individuals dealing with unpredictable weather. It offers a fully adjustable fixed hood, non-restrictive fit, and four-way stretch. Think backcountry skiing, climbing, hiking, alpine trekking, and more.
Here’s a cool video of the jacket in action – http://tnfvideo.com/video/kishtwar-jacket/.
