The Art of Gifting: 6 Gifts for Him
Got an outdoorsy guy on your list? He’ll swoon over any of these perfect picks, ranging from $30 to $650. —by Rachel Odell Walker & Erinn Morgan
Stanley Classic One-Hand Vacuum Mug (16-ounce, $30):Yes, this looks like your father’s thermos. But did his keep your coffee steaming hot for six hours (or iced tea cold for 24), fit in the palm of your hand and bike water bottle cage, and have a leak-proof easy drinking valve you can control with one hand? Didn’t think so. BPA-free. —Rachel Odell Walker
Smartwool PhD Hyfi Training Glove ($40): A close fit prevents bulk, and the stitched-on panel on the thumb and index finger let you use your Smartphone’s touch screen without baring your hands. Brilliant. Silicone grippers on the palm and fingers ensure a good hold, and a blend of knit wool, nylon, and Elastane kept our digits warm and protected in sleeting, windy conditions. —Rachel Odell Walker
Prana Asylum Plaid Shirt ($90): Wrap him up in 100-percent organic cotton in this cozy yet manly shirt, which combines an ultra-warm thermal interior with a flannel shirt exterior. This heavy-weight, button-down shirt doubles as a jacket—perfect for winter grilling—with a t-shirt underneath. —Erinn Morgan
BioLite Camp Stove ($129): Lighten his backpacking load (and his carbon footprint) with this ingenious little camp stove, which burns twigs and sticks instead of costly petroleum-based fuels. If that isn’t cool enough, the BioLite also works to charge up your cellphone, lights, and other gadgets. —Erinn Morgan
Timbuk2 Power Q Laptop Backpack ($199): Got a tech-savvy world traveler on your hands? Timbuk2’s brand new Power Q backpack will safely store all his stuff while also charging it up. Outfitted with a Joey Energy T1 power supply, this pack charges up cellphones, iPads, and numerous other devices while on the go, freeing users up from the dreaded power outlet search at airports—and enabling them to stay connected for longer periods of time, even in the backcountry.—Erinn Morgan
Smith I/O Recon Goggle ($650): Aiming to impress the tech-obsessed shredder on your list? The Smith Optics I/O Recon is a groundbreaking, high-tech ski and snowboard goggle literally packed with cool tech features. Loaded with the new GPS-enabled Recon Instruments MOD Live remote-controlled system, the I/O Recon is fitted with an LCD screen built into the lens that displays a wide variety of usable information—from speed, altitude, and vertical to distance, location, and jump analytics. In addition to tracking user stats, this goggle shows resort maps, tracks on-mountain buddies, and links to Bluetooth for Smartphone music control, texting, and caller ID. It’s pricey but this snow goggle is worth the price of admission. —Erinn Morgan
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December 15th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Oooh- liking that backpack. as someone who is always on the go and usually always looking for a power source that is a win/win. I will have to look into in ;)