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Holiday Gift Guide/Wishlist | The Outdoorsman

Gifts for the guys on your list that like to be outdoors.  Rain or shine the items on this list will keep your favorite outdoorsman – whether it’s you or a friend – happy and safe.

Nau x Snow Peak

What do you get when Nau teams up with luxury outdoor outfitter Snow Peak?   Two fantastic limited edition pieces: a Titanium Flask ($160) that will last a lifetime and the Motil Kit ($180) which includes collapsible bamboo chopsticks, a titanium mug, and a titanium spork.  A great choice of gift for a discerning outdoorsman.

Survival Training Courses with Creek Stewart

Creek Stewart is the lead instructor at Willow Haven Outdoor School in Indiana where he teaches courses in wilderness and urban survival.  What should you expect from the experience?  How about classes on building and using a Bug Out Bag as well as a 3 day “Survivacation,” a comfortable and relaxing trip where you learn 30 different survival skills. Gear is great but experiences will last a life time. Signup that self-reliant-minded man in your life for a spot in a class?  Classes run $300-$375 you can find more information here:  Survival Training Courses with Creek Stewart

Benchmade 915 Triage Utility Tool

The outdoorsman/survivalist’s stocking stuffer! The sheep’s-foot blade won’t budge when locked, and the included hook-shaped safety cutter will slice through the toughest canvas or parachute cord in an emergency. And if you’re caught in a car or behind glass the carbon-tipped window punch can shatter it with a single blow. $165 | Benchmade 915 Triage Utility Tool

Snowpeak SnowMiner Headlamp

Durable, lightweight and it doubles as a stand-up lantern.  A great headlamp for any outdoorsman.  $50 | SnowPeak SnowMiner Headlamp

Cassio G-Shock GW-9300 Mudman Watch

The name may sound goofy, but this is a rugged, go-anywhere timepiece worthy of any off-road travels. A shock- and mud-resistant build keep you on time and a temperature readout, moon data, digital compass, and a full auto calendar keep you on the go. $200 | Casio G-Shock GW-9300 Mudman Watch

Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit

Being stranded in the great outdoors is bad enough, don’t be stranded without warmth or the ability to cook and make clean water. $20 | Zippo Emergency Fire Starter Kit

GSI Mini Outdoor Espresso Maker

Some guys seem to have it all, but they probably don’t have an outdoor espresso maker. This miniature stovetop brewer is made from aluminum for even heating and a light carrying weight. It’ll whip up a double shot serving in just 90 seconds. $20 | GSI Mini Outdoor Espresso Maker

Celestron Skymaster Binoculars

A telescope for both eyes, these “giant” binoculars weigh in at a hefty 3.3 lbs, but it’s worth it. With 15x magnification and a large 70mm objective lens for maximum brightness these are the perfect choice for any sky-gazer on the go. $70 ($49 sale on Amazon) | Celestron Skymaster Binoculars

Lum-Tec Combat B16

Recently reviewed here on ZipRage: check out the review here, the Combat B16 is a fantastic watch that wears as well in the outdoors as it does in the office. Lum-Tec’s patented MDV coating keeps the time highly visible through the darkest of nights. $925 | Lum-Tec Combat B16

Nike ACG Air Max Conquer Boot

Cover rugged terrain in harsh conditions with ease thanks to WaterShield waterproofing. Stay comfortable thanks to the Max Air unit in the heel. $145 | Nike ACG Air Max Conquer Boot

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