It is no accident that this gift suggestion was saved till Friday. In celebration of the end of the week, and as we head full steam towards Christmas, we have the perfect gift for your friends that like to imbibe. Look no further than Vargo's NEW Titanium Funnel Flask released in October 2014.
Before purchasing a GPS device and/or a locator beacon, consider the new inReach Explorer from Delorme.
Don't worry I am not going to recommend some low-fat, health conscious, trail snack or the latest exercise gadget. I am the one who loves backpacking so I can eat my forbidden guilty pleasures of Snickers and Top Ramen.
I am however going to recommend an awesome sleeping bag for anyone who wants to shed some serious size and weight, but isn't quite ready to head toward the ultralight quilt option. Any of the Spark Sp sleeping bag series by Sea to Summit will score you major gift giver points! I tested the Spark Sp II and loved it... the official review is in the works, but know it gets 2 thumbs up. TheSpark Sp II regular length bag weighs in at 16.4 oz and compresses down to the size of a large grapefruit. This simple, but effective, bag features a 1/3 length zipper, 10D Nylon shell for minimal weight, and is filled with ULTRA-DRYDown™.
Spark Sp I - Regular* // Fill Weight-6.3 oz // Bag Weight-12.3oz // EN Temp Rating- 46F/8C
Spark Sp II - Regular* // Fill Weight-9.9 oz // Bag Weight-16.4oz // EN Temp Rating- 35F/2C
Spark Sp III - Regular* // Fill Weight-14.1 oz // Bag Weight-22oz // EN Temp Rating- 25F/-4C
*Long also available. Specs on website.
Gift Wrapping Tip: Compress it down and put it in a small box or gift bag. No one will ever suspect it is a sleeping bag.
Gift Giver Rating: Big Spender! $$$$
Looking for a gift or stocking stuffer for your four-legged outdoor companion? Look no further head here to buy some TurboPUP bars!
