| Okay, I'll be the first one to admit publicly | | | | hiking has gone digital. Who would've thunk |
| that buying gifts for the holidays can be a | | | | it? Digital handheld compasses are a recent |
| pain in derriere. When it comes right down to | | | | phenomenon and popular with hikers. They do |
| it, how well do you know someone and how do | | | | the same thing as a non-digital compass, but |
| you know what he or she likes? Buying for | | | | have the advantage of being...well, digital. |
| kids is great because you can always peak at | | | | The "HighGear" brand is solid and you can |
| the letter to Santa. Unfortunately, most | | | | expect to pay $50 to $60. |
| adults have given up writing to Santa and you | | | | |
| really don't want to read through there other | | | | 3. Hydration Waist Packs - Hikers |
| letters. Fortunately, this isn't a problem if | | | | consistently face the threat of getting |
| you are buying for a hiker. | | | | dehydrated while hoofing it around God's |
| | | | green earth. Hydration packs help prevent |
| Hiking Gifts | | | | this by letting the hiker carry water |
| | | | comfortably. You'll have a choice of waist, |
| Despite the relative simplicity of hiking, | | | | shoulder and full on backpack systems. The |
| there are lots of gadgets you can give as a | | | | waist packs are the best. You can expect to |
| gift. Here are a few ideas that may sound | | | | spend in the $30 to $45 range and Amphipod is |
| iffy to you, but will be cherished by your | | | | a good brand. |
| hiking friend. | | | | |
| | | | 4. Nomad Hiking Journals - A little |
| 1. Boots - The old cliché is, "these boots | | | | self-promotion here. Nomad Hiking Journals |
| are made for walking." When it comes to | | | | are compact writing journals that let hikers |
| hiking, the boots make the man or woman. | | | | keep notes and diaries of their hikes. They |
| Fortunately, you don't need to know anything | | | | can record whom they hiked with, the route, |
| about styles, sizes or brands when buying | | | | weather conditions and funny little events |
| boots as a gift. Selecting hiking boots is a | | | | occurring during the hike. You can click the |
| very personal thing, so your hiker will | | | | link at the bottom of this article and expect |
| exchange them for their boots of choice. | | | | to pay between $10 and $25 depending on the |
| Don't be offended. This is par for the course | | | | size. |
| with hiking. Simply figure out the price you | | | | |
| are willing to pay and make your choice. | | | | If you're looking for gifts for hikers, |
| | | | consider yourself lucky. The equipment tends |
| 2. Digital Handheld Compass - Yep, even | | | | to be inexpensive and last a very long time. |