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CHRISTMAS COMMANDOS MAKE YOUR YEAR-END EVENT A "TOTAL VICTORY"
CHRISTMAS COMMANDOS MAKE YOUR YEAR-END EVENT A "TOTAL VICTORY" If you thought all of America’s best commandos were clearing the caves of Afghanistan think again. We discovered two real-life commandos that are busy clearing boredom from corporate...
Christmas Crafts for Kids - An excellent article about Christmas crafts you can do with your children.
With the holiday season soon upon us, it's time to think about some fun crafts you can do with your children in preparation of Christmas. My kids love doing holiday crafts, and I'm sure yours will too! It has always been challenging...
Classic Christmas Memory Movies
Christmas is a time for memories. What better way to create lasting ones than to gather the whole family around to watch some great classic Christmas movies?
Many movies come to mind, but following are the three considered by many to be the...
German Christmas Recipe Traditions
In the early 1990's, my family and I had the opportunity to live
in Germany. During that time, we enjoyed a world of new sights,
sounds and most memorable - foods! We loved to wander the quaint
little village were we lived, taking in all of the...
The Magic Of Gift Giving At Christmas
Regardless of age, almost everyone can remember at least a few magic moments of their past at Christmas time. Even in our fifties and sixties, we can still very precisely recall how our parents celebrated Christmas. Those moments will never be...
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Unique Backpacking Christmas Gift Ideas For Backpackers
Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by. If you’re buying for a backpacker, here are a few unique backpacking gift ideas.
Okay, I’ll be the first one to admit publicly that buying gifts for the holidays can be a pain in derriere. When it comes right down to it, who knows if a gift will be a hit or a dud. If you’re shopping for a backpacking enthusiast, your task is going to be much easier.
Unique Backpacking Gifts
Despite the relative simplicity of backpacking, there are lots of items you can give as gifts to backpackers. Here are a few that will be a big hit.
1. Trekking Poles – Backpackers tend to go in two directions – forward and up. Regardless of the direction, they are going to be hoofing a heavy backpack from here to there. Trekking poles are very popular with backpackers because they let them use their arms to support part of the weight. Think of Gandolf in Lord of the Rings, but with a backpack on and a smaller beard! Black Diamond and Leki are good brands, but you can expect to pay a little over $100 for them.
2. Digital Handheld GPS – Yep, even backpacking has gone digital. Who would’ve thunk it? Digital handheld GPS units are a recent phenomenon and popular with backpackers. Regardless, backpackers use the units to make sure they know where they are at all times and not get lost. The Garmin brand is solid and you can expect to pay $120 to as much as you can spend.
3. Hydration Waist Packs – Backpackers
consistently face the threat of getting dehydrated while hoofing it around God’s green earth. Hydration packs help prevent this by letting the backpacker carry water comfortably. You’ll have a choice of waist, shoulder and full on backpack systems. The waist packs are the best. You can expect to spend in the $30 to $45 range and Amphipod is a good brand.
4. Nomad Backpacking Journals – A little self-promotion here. Nomad Backpacking Journals are compact writing journals that let backpackers keep notes and diaries of their hikes. They can record whom they hiked with, the route, weather conditions and funny little events occurring during the trip. You can click the link at the bottom of this article to see them and expect to pay between $10 and $25 depending on the size.
If you’re looking for gifts for backpackers, consider yourself lucky. The equipment tends to be inexpensive and last a very long time.
About the Author: Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of writing journals for hiking, backpacking and camping. Writing journals are great Christmas gifts for him or her. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com for more backpacking articles and stories.
Source: www.isnare.com
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