Gallery: Wish List: 19 Gifts to Help Outdoor Explorers Go Find Themselves
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### Spot Gen3 When I solo-hiked the John Muir trail in July, I took along the Spot satellite beacon to let friends and family know I hadn’t been eaten by bears. Now the upgraded [Gen3](http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=100), with unlimited tracking and better battery life, is available to provide even more reassurance to worry-prone loved ones during my future off-the-grid adventures. *— Staff Pick: Jennifer Prior, Copy Chief* $150 (plus annual subscription) | Spot Gen3 ### Gerber Gator Axe II You don’t always need a saw when camping, but sometimes it’s a lifesaver—and that’s inevitably when I’ve failed to bring one. Gerber’s Gator has a saw magnetically stashed inside the handle. There when you need it, out of the way when you don’t. Altogether, it’s less than 2 pounds. Sold. *— Staff Pick: Allie Fisher, Associate Art Director* $50 | [Gerber Gator Axe II](http://www.gerbergear.com/Hunting/Gear/Gator-Combo-Axe-II_22-41420)  Justin Fantl
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### Sahn Classic Helmet If you like to bike in jeans and sneakers instead of stretchy shorts and clicky shoes, you’ll want something more understated than the typical cycling helmet. Sahn’s lid offers all the security and comfort of a regular brain bucket—including a ratcheted tension wheel in the back for dialing in the proper fit—without the aero extras or flashy graphics. $130 | [Sahn Classic Helmet](http://sahn.cc/)  Naoya Fujishiro
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### Logitech UE Boom The world has many Bluetooth speakers. But the UE Boom has some details that distinguish it from the pack: It’s circular, so it casts sound 360 degrees and is easy to grab. It’s also surprisingly loud with great audio quality. Extra points for readily pairing with another UE Boom to stream music in stereo. $200 | [Logitech UE Boom](http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/boom)  Naoya Fujishiro
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### Honda CB500F Motorcycle For five-and-a-half grand, Honda has delivered a city bike with 100-plus-mph performance and 71-mpg fuel economy. New riders will appreciate how easy this middleweight is to pilot, while more experienced riders will enjoy the bike’s versatility—it’s equally at home beating city traffic or crossing continents. $5,500 AND UP | [Honda CB500F Motorcycle](http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb500f.aspx)  Honda
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### Yaktrax Run Freezing temperatures deter us from running, not because our toesies go numb but because we’re legitimately afraid of face-planting. What we need are chains for our shoes. This set of strap-on carbide-steel spikes and stainless steel coils dig into the ice so your teeth don’t end up there. $40 | [Yaktrax Run](https://www.yaktrax.com/product/run)  Naoya Fujishiro
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### Alite SH Sleeping Bag Zip two of these bags together side by side and you’re ready for action. Solo sleepers shouldn’t feel left out: Built-in fluffy slippers and a zipper at the inseam make a midnight stroll to the latrine a cinch. $170 | [Alite SH Sleeping Bag](http://shop.alitedesigns.com/sexy-hotness-sleeping-bag.html)  Justin Fantl
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### Dargelos Lightning Vest Your choices for on-bike “safety clothing” are limited: windbreakers with reflective strips sewn in or one of those garish vests worn by roadside trash-collection crews. The Lightning, a simple featherweight net of reflective material, offers elegant respite. $138 | [Dargelos Lightning Vest](http://www.dargelos.cc/product/lightning-vest)  Naoya Fujishiro
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### Zippo Hand Warmer Cold fingers are a winter inevitability. Zippo’s Hand Warmer will keep your mitts cozy for up to 12 hours. Fill the base with lighter fluid, light the catalytic burner, and let the (completely safe) reaction keep numbness at bay. $20 | [Zippo Hand Warmer](http://www.zippo.com/product.aspx?id=1025148)  Justin Fantl
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### SteriPen Ultra The world is filled with places where simply drinking the water can kill you. Don’t let that stop you. This USB-rechargeable, carrot-sized purifier uses UV rays to kill more than 99.9 percent of the nasties in unsafe drinking water. It can zap a liter in 90 seconds and displays a smiley face when you’re good to go. $100 | [SteriPen Ultra](http://www.steripen.com/ultra/)  Naoya Fujishiro
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### Garmin Vibe Elite Action Camera If a girl zips down a gnarly tree run but no one sees her, did it happen? Irrelevant. Garmin’s weatherproof, all-seeing eye captures up to three hours of 1080p video, and its Wi-Fi capability lets you beam it all straight to your phone or computer. Mount it on your helmet and head to the top of the mountain. $400 | [Garmin Vibe Elite Action Camera](http://www.garmin.com/en-US)  Justin Fantl
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### Santa Cruz 5010 The latest trail whip from Santa Cruz offers a full 5 inches of travel; hit a rock garden and the bike absorbs all the ultraviolence. Named after a galaxy (NGC 5010), it climbs like a rocket and will take you to warp factor 1 on the downhills. *— Staff Pick: Jim Merithew, Photo Director* $9,775 | [Santa Cruz 5010](http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en/5010)  Justin Fantl
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### Izola Sunrise Travel Cup It may not be Big Gulp–size, but it’s just right for your suitcase. Collapsible and made of stainless steel, the Izola Sunrise telescopes into a shot glass or 2-ounce espresso cup. Perfect for great evenings or tough mornings. $18 | [Izola Sunrise Travel Cup](http://www.izola.com/products/sunrise-travel-cup)  Naoya Fujishiro
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### Plume Mudguard Designed by a pair of cyclists in rainy London, this rear-wheel fender is a big bi-stable ribbon spring, much like a slap bracelet. On dry days, the thin stainless steel blade stays coiled under your seat. When the streets get wet, you unroll it and press your thumb on the central crease, stiffening the fender and locking it in place. $35 | [Plume Mudguard](http://plumemudguard.com/)  Naoya Fujishiro
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### Sennheiser CX 685 Sports Earphones If your earbuds keep popping out during wind sprints, it’s tough to appreciate the Zen-like flow of your all-Slayer playlist. These Sennheisers have a little sliding nub above the earpiece—twist it down and it locks onto your pinna like a pit bull. Did we sweat a little? Just rinse them off in the sink. $70 | [Sennheiser CX 685 Sports Earphones](http://en-us.sennheiser.com/sport-headphone-running-jogging-workouts-cx-685)  Justin Fantl
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### Eton Boost Turbine 4000 When the lithium-ion battery inside this pocket-size crank-powered charger is fully juiced, it can bring your iPhone back up to 100 percent twice. And if you’re stuck on empty in the wilderness or in an outlet-less coffee shop, a minute of exertion on the crank arm will earn you a 4-minute phone call (or the emoji equivalent). $80 | [Eton Boost Turbine 4000](http://www.etoncorp.com/en/productdisplay/boostturbine-4000)  Justin Fantl
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### Reelight Go The base of this light stays mounted on your bike, and you just snap on the LED tip magnetically when the sun goes down. Power button? Pshaw. When the two parts connect, the light automatically turns on. $35 | [Reelight Go](http://www.reelight.com/)  Justin Fantl
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### Panasonic Lumix TS5 In order to #bragbrag about that epic El Capitan climb, it’s got to be properly documented. The chances of success with your iPhone are slim to noooooooooooo … Serious outdoor enthusiasts need a dunkable, droppable, stomp-on-able camera. This 16.1-megapixel shooter from Panasonic even takes a decent photo. $350 | [Panasonic Lumix TS5](http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/DMC-TS5D)  Justin Fantl
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### Hozuki Lantern By Snow Peak We could argue its practical appeal: It gets dark outside! 80-hour battery life! But come on, we want the Hozuki because it’s easy on the eyes, both in the tent and on the table. Don’t get us started on the LED’s incredibly charming candle-esque flicker. You can even blow it out! $90 | [Hozuki Lantern By Snow Peak](http://www.snowpeak.com/hozuki-lantern-es-010.html)  Justin Fantl
