What outdoor item are you hoping for this Christmas?

[need2boutside]

What outdoor item are you hoping to get for Christmas this year? We need so much outdoor gear I am actually hoping to get some gift cards to Academy or Bass Pro shops. If I had to pick just one I would say a new Coleman stove.

 

[Grandpa]

A light weight down jacket for me

 

[ponderosa]

I got a Downmat last year, which I LOVE. There isn't really anything I need this year, but I'm intrigued by this:
Sawyer® Products - The Sawyer Squeeze Water Filters

I'd kind of like to ditch the bulk/weight of my current filter, but I don't really like the idea of the chemical options. I've read about too many failures with the steripen. I think I may like this new gizmo from sawyer.

I was going to ask for a 1 man backpacking tent, but as luck would have it, my dad just bought one. We have a longstanding tradition of trading/borrowing backpacking gear between us, so I'll just nab his when I need it.

 

[IndianaHiker]

Gravity filtration system. Love to stop pumping water and let gravity do the work.

 

[Lamebeaver]

I cannot honestly thing of anything I need or want, other than more free time.

 

[CatsEye]

I need a new backpack so that's what I'm hoping Santa (Mrs. CatsEye) buys me for Christmas. I also need a new sleeping mat, so I'm really torn whether I want that or the backpack. Decisions, decisions.

 

[SweetSassyLady]

I want a small pack horse to carry all of the crap I think I have to take when we go backpacking. Seriously, I need a new sleeping bag and I'm hoping for the most lush, comfortable one that we can find.

 

[pastywhite]

A boot that fits

 

[HikingMike]

Tarptent Double Rainbow neatly packaged with a bow under the tree for me.

 

[jason]

I was debating on getting an x-wing for my my kayak. Malibu Kayaks X-Wing Sliding Console Not sure how useful I will find it as I no fish finder. I do like the idea of having a rod holder there and the compass.

 

[TDale]

An alluring naturist.

 

[Judy Ann]

:tinysmile_hmm_t: Someone to play with!

 

[Judy Ann]

An alluring naturist.

Who's the newly wed?

 

[hikingprincess]

I would absolutely love some new hiking boots. Sadly, mine have seen better days and new ones haven't been in the budget. Also, I wouldn't mind some new long john's and wool socks.

 

[ejdixon]

I cannot honestly thing of anything I need or want, other than more free time.

I can't agree with you more! I wish that I had just as much time to devote to camping as I had back during my college days. There are days when I feel like I'm going through camping withdrawal symptoms as how my girlfriend calls it.:tinysmile_fever_t:

 

[rockytibby]

I would love an Nike+ Tracker to plug into my ipod for trail running, so I know exactly how far I've gone. I love to run while camping.