| If you are shopping for Christmas gift ideas for the | | | | proof" jackets and not "water resistant." |
| hiker in your life you will find this very helpful. Here are | | | | Hydration Pack |
| Christmas gift ideas that are at the top of every hikers | | | | When you hike or take long walks it is always |
| list. | | | | important to stay properly hydrated. But you also want |
| Hiking Journal | | | | your hand free to carrying a bottle of water is not |
| A hiking journal can be a useful gift. They are small | | | | very practical. Hydration packs can hold more than just |
| and lightweight and allow the hiker the ability to record | | | | the normal bottle size of 22 ounces of water and they |
| information about their excursion. They can keep notes | | | | make great gifts for the avid hiker and there are many |
| on who they hiked with, the trails they took, what the | | | | to choose from. |
| weather was like, and even and particular event that | | | | Hiking Poles |
| happened along the way. Having the ability to look | | | | Hiking poles are not just for older hikers or those |
| back on notes about their favorite trails and what they | | | | uncertain of their footing or climbing abilities. Everyone |
| experienced can be very helpful. Some journals even | | | | can benefit from them. Hiking poles help with balance, |
| come with helpful tips and advice for hikers. | | | | make the hike easier on the knees and can actually |
| Digital Camera Binoculars | | | | help to speed up a hikers speed. Additionally, they |
| When the hiker reaches the top of the trail or the | | | | provide a bit of upper body exercise. Make sure when |
| mountain they are usually rewarded with spectacular | | | | ordering that you buy poles that have the ability to |
| views. Binoculars that are also a digital camera can be | | | | adjust in height. |
| a lot of fun and help to preserve the view forever. By | | | | GPS |
| combining two items into one it cuts down on the | | | | No hiker should be without a GPS. These handy |
| weight that has to be carried by the hiker. | | | | devices have really become more reasonable in price |
| A Light Weight All Weather Jacket | | | | these days. A hiking GPS can tell you exactly where |
| Hikers can never be sure what type of weather or | | | | you are in terms of latitude and longitude. Models all |
| temperatures they may encounter and as a result | | | | vary, but many also tell distance walked, how fast |
| need to be prepared. Between canyons it can be cold | | | | your pace has been, distance to the end. Some also |
| and windy, out in the open it can be warm and at the | | | | show a map of your route and where you are on the |
| top of the mountain the weather can be completely | | | | map. These can be very handy for the avid hiker. Just |
| unpredictable. A light weight jacket that breathe and is | | | | make sure you buy one that is design for outdoor use, |
| water proof will be treasured by every hiker. Just be | | | | they are different than those designed for cars. |
| sure when purchasing to make sure you get a "water | | | | |