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