Still looking for the perfect gift for our outdoor lover? Look no further – we’ve found another collection of great gear that any traveler will love.
REI Flash Power Wool Gloves
Gloves are a long-lasting favorite for stocking. The new REI Flash Power Wool Gloves are the perfect everyday gloves. With a 47 percent wool content, these lightweight gloves are incredibly warm, even when they get wet (for example, from a snowball fight!). But the 11 percent spandex, 42 percent nylon gives it strength and stretch for comfort.
A rubberized pattern on the palm and fingers provides grip in slippery conditions. And the fingerprint sensor is compatible with the screen so you can use your phone on the go. $35. Buy now.
REI Women’s Campbell Henley Shirt
Whether it’s relaxing indoors, or a ski dinner, the Campbell Henley looks and feels great. It works as a stand-alone top or as a mid-ride supplement. Henley sports a unique blend of natural cotton and recycled polyester to create comfort, warmth, and durability. The fit is somewhat relaxed, with a ribbed collar and cuffs and a folded shoulder seam for comfort even under pocket straps. $50. Buy now.
Trxstle Rod Boots
I started fly fishing almost 50 years ago when I was young. I used the money earned from mowing the lawn to buy my first fly rod – a fiberglass Berkeley 7 weight that I still have. That was an expensive purchase in the late 1970s, costing me something like $30. Today, fly rods often cost upwards of $1,000 and are soft composite rods. To protect this 4-figure investment, Trestle offers a unique Rod Boot. A woven polyester fabric makes the Boot. It’s a tough fabric sleeve that slides easily over fully equipped rods. I use them when moving rods in my SUV when going between fishing holes or rivers. I will also put my poles in the Boot when I leave the poles at camp overnight, just in case someone crashes them. An elastic cord attaches around the reel to keep the Boot in place. When not in use, the Rod Boot folds into a compact spool that fits in a pocket. Sold in packs of 2. $29. Buy now.
Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip-Front Waders
When pursuing cold water fish, it is often necessary to enter the water body in order to be successful. But while trout, steelhead and salmon like cold water, anglers generally prefer to stay warm and dry. The Patagonia Zip-Front Swiftcurrent Traverse offers a good compromise between weight and durability. The Swiftcurrent Traverse sports a 4-layer breathable construction without using PFAS compounds. A waterproof front zipper makes it easy to get in and out of the shoes, and provides easy access to the river when the environment calls. Equilibrium is evident due to the various sizes to accommodate various angle lengths, girths, and display sizes. $549. Buy now.
Patagonia Provisions Tinned Fish Variety Pack
Canned fish conjures up a range of images in many of our minds. Usually, pictures are incomplete. But Patagonia Provisions canned fish proves that canned seafood can be of high quality and taste amazing. Patagonia buys its fish from trusted sources, ensuring that the fish is harvested sustainably and handled with care. The Variety Pack includes the perfect combination of fish and various flavors. The package includes roasted garlic anchovies, spicy anchovies, lemon anchovies, spicy mussels, smoked mussels, sardines in olive oil, coconut curry sardines, tomato sardines, sardines with black corn salsa, and sardines with white beans and lemon. $87. Buy now.
Huk Rogue Wave Boots
Sometimes the best gear is the stuff you use before and after the trip. Huk’s new Rogue Wave boots are great for commuting to and from rivers, but I also love them for pedaling in my NW area. The waterproof neoprene and rubber upper are soft and comfortable. Easy to slip on or off but strong enough to keep mud and water out. Grip-X outsoles are designed for grip, but don’t mark on boat decks or hardwood floors. The simple slip-on design is designed for comfort and functionality. $110. Buy now.
Huk Chesapeake KC Printed Flannel
Flannel shirts are classic Christmas gifts, and the Huk Chesapeake series is the best you’ll find this season. The soft mid-weight cotton material includes 3 percent spandex for minimal stretch and durability. The KC printed version has a gray-green base color with a subtle fish pattern throughout. The look is unique and attractive and the fit is as comfortable as flannel should be. $68. Buy now.
Grayl Mission EXP Backpack – 30L
Mission EXP would be a great day pack (or a day and a half pack for super light enthusiasts). Mission sports 16 features and supports Grayl’s modular storage system for those looking for more space. The pack offers two water bottle pockets and aa hydration sleeve pocket. The shoulder straps include Grayl’s G-Mod Pouch System Velcro attachment point and a Velcro-loop landing panel on the front of the pack. Mission features 100 percent recycled materials. It weighs 4.1 pounds and has a wide range of torso lengths and hip girths. $254. Buy now.