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10 Gift Ideas for Hikers, Campers, Hunters, and Outdoor Enthusiast

        Many innovations have been made in the hiking industry in the last five years leaving many shoppers wondering which product to buy.  This can be a daunting task, especially if the person buying the gift is a non-gear savvy individual.  By interviewing several outfitters and hikers and using our own input coming from years in the field, we have compiled a list of 10 items any hiker would love.

1.        SteriPen – This lightweight portable water purifier uses UV light to destroying bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.  The Steripen is quick and light in that it can purify up to ½ a liter of water in as little as 48 seconds and weighs only 4 ounces (including batteries).   This is a great gift for hikers and emergency personnel.   Retail Price $99.  

2.       Subscription to Backpacker Magazine.  This magazine is a great source of information from reviews on new gear to instructions helping hikers develop new skills.   Backpacker Magazine includes articles keeping you up to date on issues related to conservation and the environment.   Retail Price $15.95  

3.       Merino Wool Socks – Bygone are the days of itchy wool socks and sweaty feet with the introduction of Merino Wool socks.  While SmartWool is known for popularizing this product and has the largest selection, there are alternatives for the savvy shopper.  A great place to look is the Sock Shop in Sweetwater, TN which offers three pair of high quality Head brand Merino Wool trekking socks for $7.99. 

4.       Petzl Tikka Plus LED Headlamp – Known not only for its great illumination, but also for its comfort, efficiency, and weight, or lack of it that is.   The Petzl Tikka has five settings, low, medium, high, bright, and strobe.   This water resistant headlamp is 80% brighter than the original Petzl headlamp.   Retail $35

5.       Nalgene Everyday OTG Tritan Bottle – While there are several new products on the market, this product has been time tested and continues to receive high ratings.  Unlike many of the new products, this product does not retain flavors or odors.  The 22 ounce container is dishwasher safe and is suitable for both warm and cold beverages.  Retail $10

6.       Tool Logic SL Pro 2 Folding Knife – On the trail it is nice to have everything organized.  This knife does just that by offering not only a knife, but also a magnesium alloy fire starter, a LED flashlight, and an emergency whistle.  Weight 4 ounces.  Retail $59

7.       Jetboil Personal Cooking System – Stoves are one of the items that you should discuss with the individual before buying as a gift.  Some people want quick, easy, and lightweight, while others want to be able to prepare a gourmet meal.   While the Jetboil is not as light as some of its competitors, it has an incredibly fast boil time, works great in inclement weather, and stores easily.  The fuel canister and stove are designed to fit snugly into the mug.  15.25 ounces including fuel canister.  Retail $99

8.       Nite Ize Flashflight Disc – While this isn’t technically hiking gear, this flying disc is amazing and fun to have around camp.  It is a welcomed addition to sitting around the campfire all night.  While illuminated disc have been around for years, this product is the most realistic and feels the most like the non-illuminated disc we are all used to. 

9.       Olympus Stylus 720 SW – This rugged 7.1 Megapixel point and shoot digital camera is designed to withstand drops up to five feet and shoot underwater down to 10 feet.  Equipped with Bright Capture Technology it shows dramatic improvement shooting in low light conditions.  This is a fun camera to use around mountain streams and waterfalls and takes high quality pictures and descent videos for the price.  It is rare that I head out on the hiking trail or go mountain biking without it.  Retail $239

10.   Hiker First Aid Kit – First Aid Kits unfortunately are a necessity, yet too many hikers omit buying them which is what makes it the perfect gift.  There are several on the market most of which are very similar, just make sure you pick a kit with an instruction manual, antihistamines, hand wipes, gauze bandages, antibiotic ointment, and pain relievers.   Look for kits that are 1-2 lbs or less.  These kits range from $25 to $50.  

About the Author

As an avid outdoorsman that spends the majority of this time hiking, photographing, camping, mountain biking, and sharing my experience with others.

Essential Gear 372432 EQ2 Headlamp $24.98 Ultralight 2mode LED headlamp doubles as clipon light. Weighing in at less than an ounce it runs 25 hours in STEADYON on or 50 hours in Flashing mode on one set of CR2032 coin cell batteries. 10 lumens. Water resistant. Size: 1.2 x 1.9 .

HEADLAMP, ICON IRIX HEADLAMP W/ $28.99 HEADLAMP, ICON IRIX HEADLAMP W/

Headlamp $122.67 A headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car, with the purpose of illuminating the road ahead during periods of low visibility, such as darkness or precipitation. Headlamp performance has steadilyimproved throughout the automobile age, spurred by the great disparity between daytime and nighttime traffic fatalities: the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that nearly half of all trafficrelated fatalities occur in the dark, despite only 25 of traffic travelling during darkness.While it is common for the term headlight to be used interchangeably in informal discussion, headlamp is the technically correct term for the device itself,while headlight properly refers to the beam of light produced and distributed by the device.A headlamp can also be mounted on a bicycle (with a battery or small electrical generator), and most other vehicles from airplanes to trains tend to have headlamps of their own. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 220 Publication Date: 2010/07/31 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.50 inches

Coast Products Coast Products Dimming 3led Headlamp TT1041CP $31.47 Dimming 3led headlamp Adjustable rubber straps for helmet use Beam visible up to 2000 yd. 3 high-quality LEDs; white beam Cloverleaf Multi reflector System Up to 48 hours of light from 1 set of batteries Hinged attachment to position beam Revolution dimming switch 3 ?AAA? batteries included Maximum wattage: .92 Lumens: 30 Battery life: 48 hours Brand #: Coast Products TT1041CP UPC: 015286104106 Keywords: headlamp dimming 3led led

HEADLAMP, APEX PRO BLACK $75.99 HEADLAMP, APEX PRO BLACK

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Coast Products LED Dimming Headlamp. $37.99 Adjustable rubber straps for helmet use. Beam visible up to 2000 yd. 3 high-quality LEDs; white beam. Cloverleaf Multi reflector System. Up to 48 hours of light from 1 set of batteries. Hinged attachment to position beam. Revolution dimming switch. 3 "AAA" batteries included. Maximum wattage: .92. Lumens: 30. Battery life: 48 hours.

Princeton Tec / HEADLAMP, EOS HEADLAMP BLUE / EOSR-BL/GY $63.15 Princeton Tec - HEADLAMP, EOS HEADLAMP BLUE - EOSR-BL/GY

Princeton Tec / HEADLAMP, EOS HEADLAMP BLACK / EOSR-BK $63.15 Princeton Tec - HEADLAMP, EOS HEADLAMP BLACK - EOSR-BK

Princeton Tec / HEADLAMP, EOS HEADLAMP OLIVE DRAB / EOSR-OD $63.15 Princeton Tec - HEADLAMP, EOS HEADLAMP OLIVE DRAB - EOSR-OD

Essential Gear / HEADLAMP, EQ2 ULTRA-LIGHT HEADLAMP / HL-1341 $23.3 Essential Gear - HEADLAMP, EQ2 ULTRA-LIGHT HEADLAMP - HL-1341

Fenix HP20 LED Headlamp $99.95 Fenix HP20 LED Headlamp Type: Headlamps

Fenix HP11-BK Headlamp Black $64.95 Fenix HP11-BK Headlamp Black Type: Flashlights

Browning / HEADLAMP, MICROBLAST, BLK / 3712121 $25.41 Browning - HEADLAMP, MICROBLAST, BLK - 3712121

Cyclops / ATOM LIGHTWEIGHT HEADLAMP / CYC-ULH1-S $22.34 Cyclops - ATOM LIGHTWEIGHT HEADLAMP - CYC-ULH1-S

Browning 3713325 3325 Pro Hunter RGB Headlamp Blk $34.07 Pro Hunter LED Light RGB Headlamp Black. Manufacture ID: 3713325. Based on the bestselling Pro Hunter RGB flashlight the RGB headlamp features the same extremely functional LED set with two highintensity LEDs for long distance a wideview LED for maximum peripheral vision and one RedGreenBlue LED. Colored LEDs enhance night vision and safety and are more stealthy around game animals. Black front with charcoal accents. Lumens: High+Wide: 40 High: 30 RGB: 34. Distance: High+Wide: 25 meters High: 25 meters RGB: 812 meters. LED Bulbs: (2) Nichia 5mm (1) Nichia 5mm Wide View (1) RGB LED. All LED bulbs for reliability and maximum battery life. 100 000 hour LEDs never need replacement. Ultralight ultratough polymer housing construction. Comfortable elastic headband. Includes a wide view LED for maximum peripheral vision and one redgreenblue LED that enhances night vision. 3 AAA Batteries included

Headlamp by Crown Automotive $89.99 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993-1998); Right side; Headlamp by Crown Automotive

T1 Series; Headlamp Bezel $130.99 T1 Series; Headlamp Bezel; Polished Stainless Steel; 2 pc. Style;

Petzl E52 AC Ultra Headlamp $376.99 Petzl E52 AC Ultra Headlamp Type: Headlamps

Zoomable 5W Cree Q5 LED Headlamp with 2*18650 batteries and Charger, focus adjutable, 3 switch mode $25.59 Features: 1. CREE LED Q5, 240 Lumen 2.Focus and diffuse adjustable: Pull back and forth or turn the head of flashlight can get: A focus and bright beam to nail down to a distant object A diffused light to illuminate a wide range 3.Three Mode Output: First push into the high light output of production, 100% bright The second push into the low light output capacity. 50% bright Third push produce flash can be a warning. flashing 5.Rechargeable Headlamp, Model of Battery required: 1x 18650 3.7v 6. Weatherproof, you can use it in a rainy day 7.Extensive Lifetime of Cree LED (100,000 hours) 8. One button switch : On, Off, High, Medium, Flashing 18650 Battery : Suitable for Flashlight Torch / Headlamp Capacity: 1800mAh Voltage: 3.7V Charger : Input: AC 100V-240V, 50/60Hz Output: DC 4.2V, 600mA Operation Instruction: Charge 18650 lithium-ion batteries by charger for 4-5 hours before use. Pay attention to the direction of + and - in charger. Press on-off switch to turn brig Type: Head Lamp Selling Unit: Set Features: CREE LED Q5, 240 Lumen, Focus and diffuse adjustable; Rechargeable Headlamp; Three brightness level Specifications: Cree Q5 led 240LM Parts: 1 year

EckoMax Vehicle Xenon HID Headlamp Complete Set (H4 8000K) $82.69 Overview:Color temperature: 8000K Kit comes with the following items:2 x HID Xenon 35W Bulb2 x HID Lighting BallastComplete set of "plug and play" wiringsKey Specifications:Bulbtype: 35WVoltage IN: 9~16VVoltage Typical: 13.2VCurrent (I) Norm: 3.5ACurrent (I) IN Max: 10APower Out: 35W TypicalOperational Environmental Temperature: -40'C ~ 105'CStartup Voltage: 23kV Max

The Home Depot Helmet with Headlamp $15.57 Now your little one is ready to work on any contruction site with our The Home Depot Helmet with Headlamp! This bright yellow helmet comes with a headlamp and is a must have for your little builder!

Vehicle Xenon HID Headlamp Complete Set - 9005,6000K (White) $15.49 Overview:Color temperature: 6000K Model: 9005Kit comes with the following items:2 x HID Xenon BulbPlug and playOperational Environmental Temperature: -40℃~ 105℃Ideal for safe driving Specification:Size: 16 x 9 x 4.5cmNetweight: 0.134kg

ECAR Xenon Super Vision HID Vehicle Headlamp Set - White Light $48.4 HID lamp has better color temperature that will improve the performance of a carColor temperature of the HID kit: 6000K whiteConnector type: H7Lumens: 3200LMBulb type: 35WWeight: 852gDimension: 65*39*39 mmPackage includes:2 * Xenon super vision HID headlamps2 * HID lighting ballasts (cable length 30cm)

9006 6000K Vehicle White Xenon HID Headlamp Complete Set (2-Pack) $18.4 - Color temperature: 6000K- Color: White- Quick And easy install, no modification necessary- No overheat (wiring is protected)- Package comes with 2 * Xenon light bulbs- Much brighter than original stock headlights- Safe to use on all vehicles (including motorcycles)- Wire length: 40cm

Pancratic CREE Q4 LED Headlamp SKU#2678 $17.37 Pancratic CREE Q4 LED Headlamp SKU#2678

Icon / ICON Irix L.E.D. Headlamp - Purple / IXP107A $44.55 Icon - ICON Irix L.E.D. Headlamp - Purple - IXP107A

Browning / HEADLAMP, 3329 PRO HUNTER MAXUS / 3713329 $44.35 Browning - HEADLAMP, 3329 PRO HUNTER MAXUS - 3713329

Princeton Tec / HEADLAMP, QUAD BLUE / QUAD-BL $53.62 Princeton Tec - HEADLAMP, QUAD BLUE - QUAD-BL

Princeton Tec / HEADLAMP, BYTE BLACK / BYT-BK $37.17 Princeton Tec - HEADLAMP, BYTE BLACK - BYT-BK

Princeton Tec / HEADLAMP, FUEL BLACK / FUEL4-BK $44.01 Princeton Tec - HEADLAMP, FUEL BLACK - FUEL4-BK

LED LENSER / H4 LED HEADLAMP / 880019 $32.32 LED LENSER - H4 LED HEADLAMP - 880019

Princeton Tec / HEADLAMP, CORONA BLACK / COR-BK $75.04 Princeton Tec - HEADLAMP, CORONA BLACK - COR-BK

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Princeton Tec / HEADLAMP, FUEL PINK / FUEL4-PK $44.01 Princeton Tec - HEADLAMP, FUEL PINK - FUEL4-PK

Gen II Trans4mer(TM); Headlamp Guard $254.99 Gen II Trans4mer(TM); Headlamp Guard; Black;

Warn Gen II Trans4mer Headlamp Guard $254.99 Gen II Trans4mer Headlamp Guard; Black;