IO Special: Holiday Gifts Ideas

Holiday Gifts Ideas – For the Outdoor Enthusiasts

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Whatever you do, don’t forget procrastinators when devising inventory and promotional strategies. Certainly, every year a good percentage of shoppers wait until the proverbial last minute. As much as 40 percent of 2015 holiday season sales took place in the last 10 days before Christmas, according to analysts at Retail TouchPoints. With Christmas Eve falling on a Saturday this year, that percentage could be even bigger in 2016, as we expect Christmas weekend to be crazy-busy this year.

So, have your holiday gift suggestions ready. Here’s a few we came across to help spark some yuletide brainstorming.


SOG Ultra C-TI

SOG Ultra C-TI

Knives are often on gift lists. The Ultra folder does one better by doubling as a money or credit card clip. Built with a VG-10 steel blade, a lightweight carbon fiber handle and a titanium money clip, this skinny little beauty checks in at just 1.3 oz.

SRP is $134. www.sogknives.com


Drifter Audio SystemsDrifter Audio Systems

Take your music, leave your phone. The waterproof and rugged Drifter operates like a Bluetooth speaker but its internal 16 GB hard drive also means music can be downloaded to the device. It’s also Wi-Fi-enabled for streaming.

SRP is $299. www.getdrifter.com


ThinkFun Yoga Spinner GameThinkFun Yoga Spinner Game

Introduce young campers to yoga while having some competitive fun. Give the spinner a whirl and perform the pose on the corresponding Yoga Pose Card. If you can hold the pose for 10 seconds, you keep the card. First team or player to collect a card in each color wins.

SRP is $14.99. retailpartner@thinkfun.com or 703.549.4999


Light & Motion Seca 2200d Drone LightLight & Motion Seca 2200d Drone Light

Consumer drones are sure to be a popular gift item, but if you missed that chance, the Seca adds a new element of aerial functionality to the fun. With an integrated GoPro interface, it houses four Cree LEDs to provide a 24-degree beam with a blistering 2,200 lumens of output.

SRP is $380. www.lightandmotion.com


Seirus Junior Headzo

Seirus Junior Headzo

An apparel item kids will actually enjoy getting, the Junior Headzo is a knit hat and neck-up combination that can be worn together or separately.

Offered in nine playful designs, SRP is $34.99. www.seirus.com


Eagle Nest Outfitter Billow Air LoungerEagle Nest Outfitter Billow Air Lounger

A candidate for “the” outdoor gift of 2016, inflatable loungers are available from a growing number of providers, but ENO’s Billow Air Lounger is the only one we’ve seen made from Repreve recycled fibers. www.eaglenestoutfittersinc.com


Yaktrax SummitYaktrax Summit

What better way to celebrate a White Christmas than a gift that lets recipients crush snowy trails. This new heavyduty traction device features triangular carbon steel spikes that bite into packed snow and ice, with flexible sole plates.

SRP is $90. www.yaktrax.com


LifeStraw GoLifeStraw Go

Friends don’t let friends pass out on the trail because they didn’t bring enough water. The LifeStraw Go with 2-stage filtration removes bacteria and protozoa, while reducing organic chemical matter, chlorine, bad taste and odor from nasty hotel room water.

SRP is $49.95. www.lifestraw.com


FitterFirst Extreme Balance Board ProFitterFirst Extreme Balance Board Pro

No matter how cold and nasty outside, The Extreme Balance Board Pro makes it possible to train balance and coordination while building lower body strength and mobility. It features movement from front-to-back, side-to-side and full rotation.

SRP is $199.95. www.fitter1.com


DryGuy Force DryDryGuy Force Dry

Give the winter outdoor adventurer the gift of dry feet. With the ability to dry a pair of shoes or gloves in about an hour, the Force Dry gently circulates warm air, while foldable drying stacks make for a compact design that travels well.

SRP is $50. www.dryguy.com


Peztl NoctilightPeztl Noctilight

For those who swear by their Petzl headlamp, the Noctilight is a lightweight protection case with multiple holding possibilities that transform a Petzl headlamp – 10 different models – into a lantern. Hang it from your belt, from the inside of your tent or sit up straight on a table.

SRP is stocking stuffer-friendly at $19.95. www.petzl.com


Buff Original Hat & Neckwear SetBuff Original Hat & Neckwear Set

Baby, it’s cold outside, but no worries, this Buff offers the best of both worlds, combining the tried and true Original Buff neckwear with a matching microfiber reversible hat. Packaged together, this set offers complete head and neck coverage. www.buffusa.com


Sport Suds Laundry DetergentSport Suds Laundry Detergent

Give new life to stinky clothes and gear. Sport Suds laundry detergent dislodges odor-causing bacteria and oils from fabrics and rinses them away. It’s fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, biodegradable and non-toxic.

SRP is $20.95. www.sportsuds.com


Selk’bag USASelk’bag USA

Following up on its Marvel Comics licensed bags, Selk’bags now has an option for Star Wars fans, both kids and adults. These officially licensed bags come in four styles: Darth Vader, the Storm Trooper, Chewbacca and Rebel Fighters, with additional characters slated for future releases.

SRPs start at $89. www.selkbagusa.com


Thermacell Bluetooth Heated InsolesThermacell Bluetooth Heated Insoles

Now you can control the heat to your feet from your phone. Thermacell introduces the first line of heated insoles that comes with its own mobile app. The ProFLEX Heavy Duty model provides up to 8.5 hours of warmth for your toes, has four settings with a removable battery and retails for $199. www.heat.thermacell.com


Slyde HandboardsSlyde Handboards

Take body surfing to a new level. Slyde says its handboards make surfing accessible to everyone, with several styles available for all ages and skill levels.

SRPs starts at about $170. 650.307.5933


8BPlus Bruno Maxi Edition8BPlus Bruno Maxi Edition

At 35cm in height and in width, the Bruno can store your climbing gear, carry your rope, or just be a soloist’s best buddy while camping. It sports a fast roll-up closure system and a zipper pocket for valuables.

SRP is $59 EUR. www.8bplus.com


BioLite Pizza DomeBioLite Pizza Dome

What do you give the camp chef that has everything? How about a portable wood-fired pizza oven? This three-piece system lets outdoor adventurers go beyond the usual camp fare and cook pizza, flatbread and other favorites. Even an experience Scout cook would be impressed.

SRP is $69.95. www.bioliteenergy.com


JammockTruckJammockTruck

Tap into the hammock craze and cross the truck owner off your list. JammockTruck can be strapped into a rig’s bed in minutes and can be secured with D-Ring tie down anchors. Have precious cargo that needs to be covered? The JammockTruck also serves as a load-bearing truck cover.

SRP is $199. www.jammock.com


RuffWear Polar Trex BootsRuffWear Polar Trex Boots

We can’t forget the canines in the family. These re-designed boots protect dog paws from extreme winter conditions, including Christmas snow build-up between pads, ice melt chemicals and ski edges. Vibram Icetrek outsole provides superior traction.

SRP is $99.95. www.ruffwear.com


Blue Freedom Hydro-Powered ChargerBlue Freedom Hydro-Powered Charger

Turns out solar is not the only source of backcountry power. At 20 inches in diameter and weighing 600 grams, the Blue Freedom turns any flowing stream or river into a personal, campsite power plant. Just toss in the marine rotor blades and USB charge away.

SRP is $310. www.blue-freedom.net


SealSkinz Halo Run GlovesSealSkinz Halo Run Gloves

Perfect for the winter runner on a gift list, The Halo Run Glove sports LED lights on the back of the hand to increase visibility. With a thermal rating of 1 (5 being the most thermally rated), it features close-fitting, single-layer construction, an elasticated tapered double cuff and a silicone pull-on tab. www.sealskinz.com/us


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