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    The 10 Best Holiday Gifts for the Hiker

    Magellan's Serrano boots.

    Magellan's Serrano boots.

    It’s time to make your list and check it twice for all of those friends and loved ones who hike. If they are passionate about the outdoors and love the thrill of hiking trails and being outside, then this guide is the perfect place to start. Here are 10 unique gifts for that special person on your list who likes to take the path less traveled.

    Magellan Outdoors Men’s Serrano Boots – $59.99

    They will appreciate the rugged style of the Magellan Outdoors Men’s Serrano Boots. These chukka-style boots are designed with leather uppers for comfortable wear and the TPR rubber outsoles deliver durability and traction on multiple terrains. Great for the trail or to wear around town, the Serranos are truly a huge value for the price.

    Salomon Drifter Hoodie – $200.00

    Talk about style for the trail! The Salomon Drifter Hoodie’s versatile outer face fabric resists weather and wind, and its soft inner fabric reverses to go out on the town. The Drifter Hoodie features Salomon’s AdvancedSkin Warm and AdvancedSkin Shield, providing a system that places the right fabric in the right areas to enable movement and manage airflow appropriately when hiking long or short distances.

    Game Winner Men’s Hill Country Button-Down Shirt – $24.99

    Camo isn’t just for hunting anymore. The Game Winner Men’s Hill Country Button-Down shirt is 100 percent cotton with Dura-Soft fabric technology and is super comfortable just plain looks great.

    Stanley Adventure Cooler 7Quart – $40.00

    For a short hike with the kids or that special loved one, the Stanley Adventure Cooler has many of the same characteristics of more expensive coolers but without the weight. The Adventure Cooler has three times the foam of typical cooler, it keeps cold 38 percent longer and it only weighs a little over three and a half pounds! This rugged little cooler is perfect for carrying food four three or four people.

    Suunto Traverse – $450.00

    SuuntoTraverse

    The ultimate gift for the serious hiker, the Suunto Traverse features an integrated GPS and advanced route navigation with speed, distance, pace, altitude, compass, and a flashlight mode. The real-time breadcrumb view allows the user to retrace or select the shortest backtrack route while the automatic zoom adjusts the view of the breadcrumb and route down to 50 meters. The weather functions include a trend graph, storm alarm, and sunrise and sunset times.

    LOWA Vantage GTX Mid Boots – $245.00

    Durability meets comfort right out of the box in the LOWA Vantage GTX boots. These boots are made for the hiking trail, they’re crafted from split leather for pronounced comfort while the Trac Lite outsoles offer a secure grip. The Vantage has TPU toe and heel guards for durability and they are waterproof and breathable.

    LifeStraw Go – $34.95

    The LifeStraw Go combines a two-stage filtration process that removes bacteria and protozoa with a refillable water bottle so you can carry safe drinking water with you on the go. It allows the cross-county hiker to carry safe drinking water between stream crossings and bodies of water.

    Stanley Adventure Steel Shots and Flask Gift Set – $35.00

    After a long hike the Stanley Adventure Steel Shots and Flask Set is perfect to celebrate with friends and family. It’s lightweight and easy to put away in your daypack, a great addition for any cross county hike. It is backed with Stanley’s lifetime warranty and tough enough to handle any trail.

    Salomon AGILE2 20 AW – $150.00

    This pack was designed for tough hikes, it features a 100 percent waterproof compartment for wet gear, a sleeve for hydration bladder, and a very stable, comfortable fit that lets you move comfortably while traversing uneven ground for long periods.

    Re-fuel Go Charger Rechargeable Power Bank – $49.99

    Re-fuel’s Go Charger is a three-in-one rechargeable power bank that simultaneously charges two GoPro Hero4 batteries and a smartphone or tablet on the go anytime, anywhere.  The Go-Charger features a built-in 5200mAh lithium rechargeable battery, InstaSense technology, and a 2 Amp (10 Watt) USB output for rapid charging – allowing for refueling any USB powered and recharged devices up to four times per charge.

    This article was produced in cooperation with Academy Sports and Outdoors.

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