Christmas Gift Ideas for Hikers

Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by. If2. Digital Handheld Compass - Yep, even hiking has
you're buying for a hiker, here are a few hikinggone digital. Who would've thunk it? Digital
gift ideas to consider.handheld compasses are a recent phenomenon
Okay, I'll be the first one to admit publicly thatand popular with hikers. They do the same thing
buying gifts for the holidays can be a pain inas a non-digital compass, but have the advantage
derriere. When it comes right down to it, how wellof being…well, digital. The "HighGear" brand
do you know someone and how do you knowis solid and you can expect to pay $50 to $60.
what he or she likes? Buying for kids is great3. Hydration Waist Packs - Hikers consistently
because you can always peak at the letter toface the threat of getting dehydrated while
Santa. Unfortunately, most adults have given uphoofing it around God's green earth. Hydration
writing to Santa and you really don't want to readpacks help prevent this by letting the hiker carry
through there other letters. Fortunately, this isn't awater comfortably. You'll have a choice of waist,
problem if you are buying for a hiker.shoulder and full on backpack systems. The waist
Hiking Giftspacks are the best. You can expect to spend in
Despite the relative simplicity of hiking, there arethe $30 to $45 range and Amphipod is a good
lots of gadgets you can give as a gift. Here are abrand.
few ideas that may sound iffy to you, but will be4. Nomad Hiking Journals - A little self-promotion
cherished by your hiking friend.here. Nomad Hiking Journals are compact writing
1. Boots - The old cliché is, "these boots arejournals that let hikers keep notes and diaries of
made for walking." When it comes to hiking, thetheir hikes. They can record whom they hiked
boots make the man or woman. Fortunately, youwith, the route, weather conditions and funny little
don't need to know anything about styles, sizesevents occurring during the hike. You can click the
or brands when buying boots as a gift. Selectinglink at the bottom of this article and expect to
hiking boots is a very personal thing, so your hikerpay between $10 and $25 depending on the size.
will exchange them for their boots of choice. Don'tIf you're looking for gifts for hikers, consider
be offended. This is par for the course with hiking.yourself lucky. The equipment tends to be
Simply figure out the price you are willing to payinexpensive and last a very long time.
and make your choice.