Whether you want to add to your wishlist or need help crossing some runners off your list, we put together this holiday gift guide with our fellow runners in mind. Use these gift ideas to make your list, check it twice, and find the perfect presents for the runners in your life…. or yourself!
A clever hybrid design is at the heart of the men and women’s Zonafied Softshell Jacket from Columbia. By blending the advantages of a soft shell exterior with dual-zone insulation, the Columbia Zonafied Softshell Jacket endeavors to offer high-level performance for active outdoor enthusiasts.
John Muir referred to the Sierra Nevada as the ‘Range of Light’ and the 400-mile-long phalanx of craggy peaks and awesome landscapes still tugs mightily at the hearts of visionaries, wanderers and those hungry for adventure – or tranquility. It will also put a pounding on even the most durable of hiking boots, which made it the perfect setting to test the new Bridger hiking boot from Oboz.
Hikers are a particularly demanding bunch; the repetitive motion of logging lots of miles over varied terrain means they are perpetually on the hunt for gear that can stand the test of time – and doesn’t cut the corner on performance and durability. Following is our list of top five gift choices for the day-hiking guy and gal on your list that live for a life on the trail.
It’s the eternal holiday dilemma: you want to get great gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life, but you can’t afford much beyond homemade cookies and a trail map. Fear not my friend, our annual Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide has got you covered with a list of prime gear gifts. Each rings in at under $60 and is sure to please the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
The ever-sprawling genre of reality television has made one thing readily apparent; one of America’s favorite pastimes is customizing, modifying and just plain tinkering with anything and everything. Now, thanks to the new KEEN custom program, you’ve got the opportunity to customize America’s favorite sandal.
On days when the mercury goes into hiding, or there’s a nip in the air and you need to travel fast and light, the Thermostatic Jacket from Mountain Hardwear is designed to give you you maximum warmth in a minimalist design.
Whether you’re traversing single tracks along California’s coastal mountains or trouncing the trails of Arches National Park in Utah, the Merrell Ascend Glove will have you feeling wickedly fast and light as you sprint up the trail, leaping over rocks and skirting around hikers as you go. With the Ascend Glove, you get the benefits of barefoot form with the comfort and protection of a lightweight trainer.
Too often, our modern lives find us surrounded by pre-fab, unimaginative, cookie cutter products. In a world where one-size fits all and ‘function’ is a term defined by fleeting moments, we too often forget the beauty and function forged from hand crafted products. No machine can replace skilled artistry, and Helle‘s handcrafted knives represent the highest traditions of quality and craftsmanship. The Helle Lappland is no exception.
Sierra Designs made the Flash 2-Person Tent to be spacious yet lightweight, stable, and durable for three-season excursions on our blue-green paradise. Add in the smart ExoFusion™ tent technology and you’ve got a tent that offers bomber, high mountain protection with refined features you’ll appreciate.
