Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsman

Hydrapak's Gel-Bot Run

Getting nutrition on the run can be difficult. Sport gel packages can be handy, but the foil wrappers become a sticky mess when they're empty, and you can't eat half the pack and save the rest for later in your run. That's why Hydrapak's Gel-Bot Run ($19.99 as of December 2009) is efficient--it's a hand-held water bottle that stores the gel in a compartment within the lid, eliminating the need to carry any gel packs at all. Access between gel and water is as simple as pulling up on the nozzle, and there's no sticky packages, making the Gel-Bot Run (hydrapak.com) an option for runners.

Smith Pivlock V90

For cyclists, consider Smith's Pivlock V90 sunglasses ($139.99 as of December 2009). For the Pivlock V90, Smith (smithoptics.com) decided to forgo the frame to lighten its weight and increase the rider's visibility. The sunglasses consist of a one-piece lens, two earpieces and a nose piece. Conforming to Smith's tradition of lens-swapping eyewear, the earpieces and the nose piece can be removed and applied to another V90 lens when light conditions change.

Nemo Morpho AR

Nemo's Morpho AR three-season tent ($395 as of December 2009) features progressive design. Utilizing rigid air beams instead of traditional tent poles, the Morpho AR (nemoequipment.com) is lighter than most tents its size but can withstand high gusts of wind. With 40 square feet of floor space, the Morpho AR comfortably sleeps two people, yet weighs less than five pounds. With copious venting to keep condensation to a minimum, the ability to inflate the tent from the inside and watertight construction, Nemo's Morpho AR can be a comfortable resting place for the outdoorsman.