Thursday, December 8, 2011 - Blog on a Log
Stocking Stuffers for Outdoor Adventurers - 10 gifts under $10
We're now firmly in December, and Christmas is only two and a half weeks away! If you need a little something for the outdoor enthusiast on your list, check out our collection of 10 stocking stuffers all under $10! Just the thing to put a smile on the face of the paddler, camper, or hiker on your list.
Just Hanging Around - Ornaments aren't just for Christmas trees - they can be used to decorate your house, cabin or car once January rolls around. Just think how cool your car will look with a kayaking Santa swinging from the rearview mirror all summer!
Bottoms Up! - There's nothing quite like a nice glass of vino at the end of a hard day's paddle. These BPA-free plastic glasses a a great way to raise your glass in style while out on trail. Durable and rugged, the neck nests into the glass for easy storage and space saving.
Aces High - Every adventurer knows you can't beat a deck of cards for reliable multi-person, multi-game trailside fun. Required packing for any hiking, camping or paddle trip, these poker-sized cards are plastic coated for water resistance so they'll retain their shape if splashed in the canoe, drizzled with rain, or spilled on by picnic table wine (If this is a scenario of particular concern, you may want to check out the surprisingly stable GSI stemless wineglass)
Grog on the Go - Keep you water bottle from rolling around in the bottom of the boat while you paddle. The Can-panion is one of those simple-but-simply-genius products. It attaches nearly anywhere - to your boat, your camp chair, your ATV and more - so you can always have your beverage handy while keeping your hands free. Get two--try it once and you're not going to want to give this thing away!
Shine a Little Light -This pipsqueak lantern delivers big, illuminating everything in a 2m diameter at a weight less than 1 oz. Perfect for hanging up in your tent. In fact, it's so small and light, you can even leave it hanging inside when you pack up your tent so it will always be ready to go as soon as you set up.
Feel Flat -Space and weight are at a premium on trail, and there's no more effective way to save both than ThinkFLAT products. The folding cup is virtually unbreakable, absurdly light, and features a non-stick, odor free, easy clean surface (BPA free). Folds out into a slim plastic disk for packing, and up into a cup when you reach your campsite.
The Fastest Drink in the West - GSI claims the Quickstraw is the fastest auto-deploying, self-stowing straw for wide-mouth water bottles. We've never done heavy-duty testing, but experience suggests no competition for this water bottle accessory. Collapses with a simple turn of the lid and auto-deploys in the blink of an eye for easy drinking at any time. Perfect for those prone to spill out of their wide-mouth water bottles!
Like Botox For Wines - Extend the life of your wines by eliminating oxygen exposure with a PlatyPreserve. Drink a glass now, and then another in a week - the wine will still taste fresh! Also a great way to transport wine with ease in a lightweight, collapsible container that eliminates bottle breakage issues.
Channel Your Inner Thoreau - When you need to be able to write absolutely anywhere, these waterproof notebooks are the ticket. Both the covers and the pages resist water so your notebook stays legible even in the dampest conditions, and the soft cover bends to fit into any available pocket or pack. Perfect for those who want to take notes or jot down musings while in the great outdoors.
A Sip On Your Hip - A leakproof, durable flask for transporting your beverages on trail. Holds 12 oz, with a 1 oz shot-sized cap. BPA free and safe to drink from, with no plastic taste or odor.