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