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holiday gift guide:: $300 AND UP Not sure how to express your love and devotion to that truly special adventure addict? If sentiment is not your style and an engagement ring is not in the cards try a new bike, kayak, or any of these other gifts that require significant investment. ~ STEINER SAFARI BINOCULARS Binoculars make a great gift for anyone who ventures further than their living room, but the Safari series is designed for those who prefer more far-flung adventures. The 8x30 model offers great magnification and viewing area in a compact, lightweight (just over a pound) and durable design. They come with Steiner's autofocus that gives a sharp, clear view. Steiner'S quality has earned the trust of park rangers, police officers and military groups. Steiner, www.steiner.com. $300 OSPREY LUNA 75 7 This is quite possibly the perfect all-around pack for women. For 2002, all Osprey packs come with an attachable daypack. The 75 has enough room for a weeklong adventure and enough features to make sure the trip is comfortable. In the convertible top lid is a hydration pocket and a vertical front zip and sleeping bag compartment make accessing the goodies a cinch. Best yet, it's handcrafted in Colorado. Osprey, www.osprey.com. $389 O'NEILL PSYCHO WETSUIT ~ 5/3 WITH HOOD If it looks like you'll be surfing the frigid North American waters this winter rather than heading toward the equator, give your favorite surf pal a reason to love staying home. This suit uses O'Neill's Z.E.N. zip closure system and an ultraflex panel to keep cold water out. The fleecy "Firewall" on the inside wicks away moisture to keep you warm. $400, www.oneill.com. 800-538-0764 PARK TOOL PK-57 ~ ~ MINOLTA DIM AGE F100 It will be hard to find a digital camera better suited for travelers and adventures than Minolta's latest offering. It's the first digital camera with area and subject tracking autofocus. In simple terms, the camera locks onto a subject moving through the range finder (like a skier or snow leopard), making it great for safaris and action shots. Four-megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a host of other high-zoot features make this camera a digital delicacy. Oh yeah, it can also record short movies. Minolta, www.minolta.com. $699 Park Tool has supplied bike shops with tools to repair busted two wheelers for a quarter century. Now it's making the most popular and essential tools available in one comprehensive, 57-piece, do-it-yourself tool kit. A perfect present for the home mechanic/cyclist. It includes everything for basic repairs and even some specialty equipment for installing crown races, straightening derailleur hangers and tapping threaded braze-ons. Park Tools, www.parktool.com. $799 SPECIALIZED EPIC ~ Specialized founder and mountain bike pioneer Mike Sinyard claims he found the Holy Grail of mountain biking with the Epic-a new line of full-suspension rigs that eliminate pedal-induced bob and automatically lock out on smooth terrain. Judging by the smiles on nearly everyone who has ridden an Epic, he may be right. The secret is an inertia-controlled valve called the BRAIN, developed in conjunction with Fox Shox. that senses the terrain and only activates the suspension when the going gets rough. Specialized, www.specialized.com. $2,400-$4,000 70