OUTDOOR GIFT IDEAS THAT ARE IN HOLIDAY SHOPPERS CAN FIND ANYTHING FROM TENTS TO BACKPACKS.Byline: Bill Becher Special to the Daily News There are plenty of new products for the outdoors person on your holiday gift list. Here's our annual look at some of the best: The sleek REI Quarter Dome UL freestanding tent weighs fewer than four pounds and sleeps two. A low, wind-shedding, design features two doors and two vestibules for convenient entry and exit and separate storage areas. The color-coded poles and instructions printed on the storage sack make for easy set up. Available at REI stores and at rei.com for $219. The Leatherman Charge Ti multitool features all locking implements, two one-hand-opener knife blades, titanium handles, a saw blade and a diamond-coated file. A removable pocket clip gives you the option of clipping onto a belt, backpack or car visor. The quick-release lanyard ring is for easy detaching. Includes a leather carrying sheath for $100 at rei.com. From Italy comes the WalkyDog, which allows bicyclists to take any size dog along during a ride without holding a leash. An aluminum pole clamps to the bike's seat post. The adjustable shock absorbing leash cord anchored in the pole attaches to the dog's collar, keeping the dog from straying into passing cars or into the bike's wheels. Cyclists can focus on the road or trail hands-free, while dogs safely and easily run alongside, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the manufacturer. Dog not included. Price is $39.99 at walkydog.com. The size of a water bottle, the Jetboil Personal Cooking System's innovative design integrates an insulated one-liter pot with the stove for quick set-up and compact storage. A heat exchanger heat exchanger Any of several devices that transfer heat from a hot to a cold fluid. In many engineering applications, one fluid needs to be heated and another cooled, a requirement economically accomplished by a heat exchanger. improves fuel efficiency and the adjustable-flame burner is housed in a wind-screen, reducing heat loss in windy conditions. The stove operates on isobutene/propane fuel canisters and can boil two cups of water in two minutes. No worries about wet matches, the Piezo "Piezo", derived from the Greek piezein, which means to squeeze or press, is a prefix used in:
Sport of hiking while carrying clothing, food, and camping equipment in a pack on the back. In the early 20th century backpacking was primarily a means of getting to wilderness areas inaccessible by car or by day hike. coffee fiends will be available. Price is $79.95. Ultra Thin Ski Thorlos socks are designed to work with technical ski boots. The specific fit and flat-knit padding hold the socks in place, helping to reduce shearing and protect against pressure points from high performance ski boots. The Thermolite fiber wicking properties keeps skiers' feet drier. The fibers' air-trapping, hollow-cross section provides insulation in cold temperatures. Ultra Thin Ski Thorlos are available in five colors. Price is $19.99 per pair. Three new insulated CamelBak hydration hydration /hy·dra·tion/ (hi-dra´shun) the absorption of or combination with water. hy·dra·tion n. 1. The addition of water to a chemical molecule without hydrolysis. 2. packs are designed for winter sports winter sports: see bobsledding; curling; hockey, ice; ice dancing; ice skating; skiing; snowshoes; tobogganing. enthusiasts. All have extended insulation that zips down the length of the tube, keeping it from freezing in cold weather. Insulated bite valve covers keep the valve clean and protected from the cold. The low-profile designs can be worn under or over a jacket. CamelBak's SnoAngel, with a uniquely shaped women's harness and sternum sternum: see rib. strap, is for female skiers, snowshoers and snowboarders. The reservoir holds 50 ounces of water. Cost is $40. The Zoid hydration pack is unisex and includes a secure pocket for keys, cash, map, lip balm balm, name for any balsam resin and for several plants, e.g., the bee balm. balm Any of several fragrant herbs of the mint family, particularly Melissa officinalis (balm gentle, or lemon balm), cultivated in temperate climates for its fragrant , sunscreen sunscreen /sun·screen/ (-skren) a substance applied to the skin to protect it from the effects of the sun's rays. sun·screen n. and other small items. The reservoir holds 72 ounces of water and there is 60 cubic inches of cargo space. Price is $55. The Jibber jib 1 n. 1. Nautical A triangular sail stretching from the foretopmast head to the jib boom and in small craft to the bowsprit or the bow. 2. a. The arm of a mechanical crane. b. CamelBak is a kids-specific winter pack that fits children ages 5 and older. The reservoir holds 35 ounces of water and the 100 cubic inches of cargo space can hold gloves, hat, sunscreen, snacks, stuffed animals or a two-way radio A voice network that provides an always-on connection enabling the user to just "push the button and talk." Also called "dispatch radio," two-way radio has traditionally been used by police, fire, taxi and other mobile fleets. (not included) so you can keep track of Junior. Cost is $35. The California Department of Fish and Game's lifetime licenses can help keep your loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl hunting or fishing for life. Fees were reduced several years ago and are based on the licensee's age at the time of purchase. A lifetime fishing or hunting license from birth to nine years is $365; age 10 to 39, $600; 40 to 61, $540; 62 and older, $365. A lifetime sportsman's (hunting and fishing) from birth to 9 years is $730; 10 to 39, $1,200; 40 to 61, $1,080; 62 and older, $730. Prices are subject to change on Jan. 1. To purchase a lifetime license contact the DFG DFG Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Council) DFG Department of Fish and Game DFG District Factor Group DFG Data Flow Graph DFG Difference Frequency Generation DFG Diode Function Generator DFG Dog Faced Gremlin License and Revenue Branch at (916) 227-2290. More information is at www.dfg.ca.gov. Short and fat is beautiful if you're an Atomic Metron M:10 Puls Ti Ski. These are all-mountain, all-terrain skis. Built with space age titanium and graphite and using a unique geometry that's short and wide, these skis are designed to perform for skiers on the groomed slopes and off when powder beckons. Cost is $799. Match them with Atomic NEOX EBM EBM Evidence-Based Medicine EBM Electronic Body Music EBM ecosystem-based management EBM Evidence Based Medical (statistics) EBM Environmentally Benign Manufacturing EBM Expressed Breast Milk EBM Executive Board Meeting bindings that electronically check pressure and DIN settings whenever you step into your skis. The REI Groove Jacket is made from Polartec Power Shield material that blocks 98 percent of the wind and allows 2 percent to circulate within the fabric. This increases the fabric's ability to move moisture vapor away from the body - twice as fast as traditional waterproof, breathable breath·a·ble adj. 1. Suitable or pleasant for breathing: breathable air. 2. Permitting air to pass through: a breathable fabric. shells, according to REI. The abrasion abrasion /abra·sion/ (ah-bra´zhun) 1. a rubbing or scraping off through unusual or abnormal action; see also planing. 2. a rubbed or scraped area on skin or mucous membrane. and water-resistant nylon outer face keeps you dry in all but the heaviest of downpours. The soft polyester velour fleece inner face traps body heat for warmth and four-way stretch allows maximum mobility and comfort. The integral helmet-compatible hood's draw cord adjusts for full visibility. Originally $249, the men's version is now $179.83 at rei.com. MSR's Lightning Ascent snowshoes snowshoes, footgear enabling the wearer to walk on soft snow without sinking. A snowshoe consists of a light frame of tough wood or aluminum, roughly the shape of a large tennis racket, which is strung with caribou skin or other material and is attached to the shoe are light and let you go almost anywhere there is snow. The frames feature serrations on the edges that help grip the snow. Special heel bails lift to ease the strain on your calves during steep ascents. All materials are waterproof, so they don't soak up water, freeze and get heavy. Straps remain adjustable and easy to use in all conditions. Two sizes. A woman-specific design is also available. Cost is $249.95. The Metolius Safe-Tech Harness is designed to accommodate some of the mistakes that beginners and even expert climbers occasionally make. The wide, supportive waistband holds up to a 10-kilo newton load even if you forget to double-pass through the buckle. Non-directional tie-in points maintain their strength even if the rope is routed incorrectly. The harness's rise length and leg size can be adjusted to keep you upright and in balance in a fall. Spectra gear loops carry a 10-kilo newton strength rating in case you accidentally clip a rope into the gear loop. Available in four waist sizes. Price is $69. Abel Quality Products new large arbor 12-13-14 X-Stream salt-water fly-fishing reel is designed for 12-weight lines and tames big fish, including tarpon tarpon (tär`pŏn), common name for members of the family Elopidae, large herringlike game fish of the warm seas of the Western Hemisphere, ranging occasionally from Long Island to Brazil and to the west coast of Africa and entering freshwater and marlin. The reel will also work for fly-fishers wanting a large arbor reel for their spey rod. Weighing 11.9 ounces, this X- Stream holds 500 to 600 yards of 50-pound Spectra backing with a 12, 13 or 14-weight floating line or 300 yards of 30-pound Dacron backing with a 9- to 11-weight spey line. Cost is $595. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1 -- 3) Here are holiday gift ideas for outdoors enthusiasts. MSR's Lightning Ascent snowshoes, top right, are light and feature serrations to grip snow. The REI groove jacket, above, has material which moves moisture vapor away from body. Insulated CamelBak packs, top left, can hold up to 72 ounces of water. Photos contributed (4) The sleek REI Quarter Dome UL freestanding tent weighs less than four pounds, sleeps two and is available for $219. Bill Becher/Special to the Daily News |
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