15 Outdoor Gifts for Exploring Our Amazing Planet

By Tia Ghose, Senior Author | November 18, 2016 08:43am ET

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  Whether or not it is scaling an icy cliff or racing down a rocky mountain move, adventurers want a number of gear to help their epic pastimes. However what do you get for the journey junkie who appears to have the whole lot? We rounded up the must-have gadgets, a lot of which price lower than $30, for that particular daredevil in your life.

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  Credit score: Wacaco

  Minipresso

  Crawling out of your tent after a cold night time bundled up in a mummy bag, espresso drinkers have one factor on their thoughts: the place do I get a wealthy cup of joe? Minipresso to the rescue. The compact, handbook espresso maker, from Wacaco, is simply 6.9 inches lengthy and weighs below a pound (14.four ounces). Coolthings.com calls the maker "essentially the most outdoor-friendly" moveable espresso maker, score it above Handpresso, GSI Outside Mini Espresso Maker and the Presso. Simply add scorching water and floor espresso beans after which pump together with your hand, and voila, a shot of espresso.
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  Buckshot 2.zero Bike Speaker

  This speaker satisfies the coolness and security elements: Sporting headphones whereas biking on a busy street and even in an remoted park can forestall you from being alert to your environment. With the Buckshot 2.zero Transportable Bluetooth Speaker by Out of doors Tech, cyclists can use their voice to vary the music and quantity and even to reply their cellphone. The waterproof and shockproof, wi-fi speaker may be mounted to a motorbike's handlebars; and with a 24-hour battery life, you will not want to show off even throughout a marathon journey. The speaker has a 100-foot Bluetooth vary, in keeping with Out of doors Tech.
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  Mini Bug Out Field

  Whether or not your outside fanatic must survive a zombie invasion or only a boo-boo, this survival package, referred to as the Mini Bug Out Field, will do the trick. The 43-piece package, created by 12 Survivors, features a whistle and a sign mirror to alert search-and-rescue groups of your location (or to name to fleshy people with out notifying the brain-eating lifeless, a flint rod to begin a fireplace in a snap, a paracord and different provides for shelter-building and a fishing package.

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  Hydra Smartbottle

  This 20-ounce, BPA-free water bottle does greater than maintain a refreshing drink — It even performs music! The lengthy record of options makes this the present that retains on giving. For gadget lovers and safety-keen outdoor fanatics alike, the Hydra SmartBottle features a 5W Bluetooth® 2.1 speaker, a micro-USB enter, FM radio, a microphone that permits you to flip the bottle right into a hands-free speakerphone, white LED lantern and a purple LED emergency flashing gentle, and extra. The bottle has a compartment for hiding keys and money in addition to a carabiner with a bottle opener. The sensible water bottle is available in 4 colours: black, blue, grey and orange.
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  Leatherman Fashion CS multitool

  Whether or not it is for slicing meals or hacking her technique to survival, each good outdoorswoman wants a stable knife. This multitool features a knife, scissors, a nail file and tweezers, in addition to Phillips and flathead screwdrivers. The device additionally supplies a carabiner-type hook to lock onto garments or backpacks, so it would not get misplaced.

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  Glow-in-the-Darkish S'mores Sticks

  For many who would slightly not accept conventional tenting gear, otherwise you simply need to deliver some enjoyable to the campfire, this product could also be simply the factor. Made by Charcoal Companion, the s'mores stick is available in two types (fork or skewer) and has a plastic glow-in-the-dark deal with so you will by no means lose a sturdy s'mores poker once more. Plus, what is going to your pals suppose if you whip out your very personal lightsaber-like marshmallow holder? The stick telescopes out to 32 inches (81 centimeters) to maintain you at a comfortable distance from the flames. Every order comes with two glow-in-the-dark s'mores sticks. ThinkGeek applauds the intelligent product, calling it a good way for these glampers on the market — Glamping (from "glamorous" and "tenting") is a brand new time period for the thought of bringing creature comforts and tech to tenting.
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  Luci inflatable lantern

  The Luci inflatable photo voltaic lantern is waterproof, packs to a compact measurement and may be recharged all through the day to supply gentle for atmospheric nighttime tenting. The lanterns can change to one in every of seven completely different hues, together with shiny white for studying. The elegant design and multitude of hues imply the lanterns aren't simply helpful for the wilderness: They might make nice temper lighting at a cocktail party as properly.

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  LifeStraw Private Water Filter

  For these heading out into the wild for a very long time, the LifeStraw private water filter can prevent the difficulty of mountaineering in with an enormous cache of water in your again. The tiny, light-weight machine filters out 99.9999 % of all micro organism and 99.9 % of all protozoans, reminiscent of Giardia lamblia in probably contaminated water. The moveable machine can filter as much as 264 gallons (1,000 liters) of water with out including iodine, chlorine or different purifiers that may go away an disagreeable aftertaste. And let's hope it by no means involves it, however in an actual bind, the LifeStraw can permit folks to filter their very own urine once they're stranded with out a water provide.

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  Fozzils Solo Pack

  The Fozzils folding bowls and cups present a light-weight, ultracheap choice for eating out within the wilderness. Let's face it: Consuming out of precise dishes, slightly than the pot you cooked in or a plastic bag, lends a veneer of civilization and luxury to roughing it. Fortunately, these slim, plastic bowls will not add kilos to somebody's pack, as the whole set weighs simply four ounces (zero.1 kilograms). The unfolded bowls additionally lie flat for simple packing.

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  GoPro Hero (and attachments)

  The GoPro Hero supplies a approach for adrenaline junkies to immortalize their escapades, from mountaineering as much as the mouth of a effervescent pit of lava to scuba diving into the deepest underwater sinkhole or adventure-biking alongside the rocky cliffs of the Isle of Skye. The GoPro Hero captures high-definition video and works in water as much as depths of 131 toes (40 meters). The starter package features a head mount and additional disc drive. Those that need to share pictures or movies by way of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth can go for the pricier GoPro Hero+.

  Even those that have already got a GoPro can use further equipment. Selfie sticks make you the star of your personal journey, and additional battery life is a should for these hoping to seize each second of their all-day escapes.

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  Patagonia R1 Hoody

  The Patagonia R1 Hoody has a cult following amongst avid outdoorsmen. That is as a result of it is the "Goldilocks" layer for outside adventures: a stable midlayer that is not too scorching and never too chilly. The distinctive engineered fiber is breathable and stretchable, and packs all the way down to nearly nothing. It has a entrance zipper for venting when it will get too scorching, thumbholes within the sleeves for when it will get chilly and a slim zipper-pocket for holding necessities. At simply 12.85 ounces (364 grams), the shirt is light-weight. The hoody is offered for women and men in quite a lot of colours.

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  Smartwool outside Gentle Sample midcrew socks

  Retaining your toes toasty can go a great distance towards making you're feeling snug when snowshoeing, skijoring or downhill snowboarding. These sensible wool socks are ultrawarm, similar to bizarre wool, however in contrast to the scratchy wool socks that grandma wore, these aren't itchy in any respect. Plus, they're light-weight and machine-washable. In addition they have specialised air flow zones that wick moisture away and regulate temperature in simply the suitable spots. For the fashion-conscious, the socks are available in a number of colours.

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  Scorching Arms hand heaters

  Hand heaters are excellent for many who need to truly really feel their fingers whereas snowboarding, snowshoeing or tenting within the mountains. These hand heaters launch warmth by way of a chemical response as quickly as you open the package deal and expose them to air. They will preserve fingers or toes toasty for as much as 10 hours. They're additionally environmentally protected, that means you possibly can toss them within the trash once they're all used up. And their low value makes them a easy stocking stuffer for the adventure-seekers in your life.P

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  Amphipod Xinglet vest

  For many who fancy a fast jog or bike in pitch darkness, this reflective operating or biking vest will make somebody seen for oncoming drivers from all angles. The vest is brighter than different reflective clothes, and snaps on and off simply. It is also light-weight, that means it will not make folks any sweatier than their ultramarathon coaching in any other case would.

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  Osprey Poco Plus youngster service

  Getting outdoor may be difficult with little ones in tow, however the Osprey Poco Plus youngster service retains each mother or father and tot snug on lengthy hikes. The backpack supplies adjustable harnesses that make it match for each tall and quick folks, a hydration sleeve for water and a built-in sunshade so little ones can nap. The backpack has zero.875 sq. toes (23 L) of space for storing for important gear. The backpack additionally comes with a spot for shortly attaching a separate day pack, which older tots can carry once they resolve to stroll. The service can lug youngsters who weigh as much as 48.5 lbs. (22 kg), so even 5-year-olds can take breaks within the service in the event that they're feeling drained. (Although you'll actually, actually need a child that heavy to stroll!)

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Creator Bio

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Tia Ghose, Senior Author

Tia has interned at Science Information, Wired.com, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and has written for the Middle for Investigative Reporting, Scientific American, and ScienceNow. She has a grasp's diploma in bioengineering from the College of Washington and a graduate certificates in science writing from the College of California Santa Cruz.

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