Radio, light make good gifts
Here are some ideas for outdoors enthusiasts
Need ideas for your favorite outdoors enthusiast?
Here is a holiday gift guide (prices listed are average retail):
Weather radio
The water-resistant FR400 radio by eton features an AM/FM radio, all seven NOAA weather frequencies, emergency siren and built-in cell-phone charger.
The Red Cross-licensed product runs on batteries but also has a handcrank power generator.
Price: $59.95.
Fancy flashlight
No batteries, no bulbs and no maintenance is needed. Shaking the NightStar Magnetic Force Flashlight for 30 seconds provides more than 20 minutes of light. The flashlight is waterproof, and it floats.
Price: $28.
Unique baitcasting reel
The Calais 200DC baitcasting reel by Shimano features four digital-control braking modes for the perfect cast, with less chance for backlashes.
Price: $649.99.
Marshmallow fun gun
S’mores won’t be the only thing campers will require for marshmallows.
The pump-action Marshmallow Blaster for ages 12 and up blasts marshmallows up to 40 feet.
Adult supervision is required.
Price: $25.
Instant water purifier
The SteriPEN is a portable water purifier that uses ultraviolet light to destroy waterborne microbes.
It purifies clear water by destroying viruses, bacteria and giardia in seconds.
Price: $119.95.
First aid in a bottle
The Ultimate Survivor in a Bottle by Lifeline features a multifunctional tool, a five-in-one compass/whistle, a candle, waterproof matches, hand warmers, survival blanket, poncho, flashlight, batteries, first-aid kit and a reusable zip-lock bag in a 32-ounce water bottle with carabineer attached.
Price: $20.
Fish-and-game smoker
Make smoked jerky, sausage, meat, fish, poultry, cheese and more in the Big Chief Electric Smokehouse by Luhr-Jensen.
The front-loading smoker has a 50-pound capacity.
Price: $109.99.
Snow chains for boots
Walk, work or run confidently on packed snow and ice with the Yaktrax Pro.
The rubber band with steel coils slip over snow boots or tennis shoes to give traction while in winter locales.
Price: $29.95.
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