holiday gift guide:: UNDER $75
MANZELLA WSL-l0 These lightweight gloves are the first to use GI Tex's Next To Skin (N2S) windproof, water-resi and breathable fabric. Perfect for aerobic activities like cycling, running and cross- country skiing, they can be worn either by themselves or as the base layer in a glove system on colder days. Manzella, www.manzella.com. $30
Whether you've been downsized, are obliged to buy your brother's girlfriend's cousin a gift, or are just saving for a trip of your own, gifts in this category put a smile on someone's face without breaking your bank.
SNOWPEAK TRAVEL CHOPSTIX These creative culinary utensils are sure to delight any traveler. Weighing less than one ounce, they make perfect go-anywhere eating tools.
Stylish, sanitary and
accepted at fine restaurants and national parks worldwide. SnowPeak,
www.snowpeak.com. $25
TGR VALHALLA Once known for their skiing and snowboarding
videos,
action-sports - OUTDOOR RESEARCH NEW DELHI
Save someone the hassle of losing the ir passport or having their money pick pocketed before they even leave the airport. OR's stealthy neck pouch secures valuables with pockets for passports, plane tickets and (hopefully) a large wad of cash. A removable neck cord and comfortable Wickline backing make this the favorite of experienced travelers. Outdoor Research,
www.outdoorresearch.com. $11
production company Teton Gravity Research has recently added surf and paddle flicks to their offerings. As follow-up to their whitewater debut, Nurpu, this second film features some of the world's wildest whitewater in Norway, Iceland, Croatia and North America. It will surely keep paddlers entertained for hours on end. Teton Gravity Research, www.tetongravity.com. $27 (VHS) $30 (OVO)
TEK 1 X-STATIC BASE LAYER
Got a backpacking buddy who smells like a rotting carcass after one day in the woods? Tek l'S zippered turtleneck Tech Shirt with X-Static fabric may be the perfect gift for both of you. X-static uses pure silver to kill 99 percent of odor- causing bacteria and has excellent insulating and wicking properties. Tek 1, www.medaList.com. $25
MEGALITH'S X-BAG It seems like climbers' hands always tied when they need to reach for their chalk bag the most. The X-Bag helps them get into the white stuff easier and quicker with its innovative O-Ring closure system that can be opened with one finger yet forms a leakproof seal when closed. MegaLith, $25,
www.megaLithusa.com
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