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Outdoors

Electric EG3 Snow Goggles

Have your friend slice through the snowy tundra looking and feeling like a Light Cycle pilot. These stunning 100% UV Protected face huggers include an anti-fog/anti-scratch coating as well as a bonus lens. You're going down Sark!

Crushable Solar Lantern from Goal Zero

No one's saying we're afraid of the dark. Definitely not. But say, theoretically, we were to get "sensibly anxious" at night while camping. Lucky for us, this crushable solar lantern would be easy to pack in our bag next to the stuffed bear and copy of Goodnight Moon. Did you hear that? πŸ‘»

Kelty Cosmic DriDown Sleeping Bag

Warmer than the inside of a TaunTaun and crucially less sticky, this fluffy cocoon of luxury will keep your buds cozy down to 20Β° Fahrenheit (-6Β°C for those across the pond). The Kelty Cosmic is stuffed with 600-fill, hydrophobic down, compactable to the size of a water bottle, and is the gold standard of comfort for resting on uncomfortable ground. ❄️

COBRA Floating Walkie Talkie

Never get separated on your hiking adventures with a walkie talkie that is: water-resistant πŸ’§, floats 🎈, and has a range up to 37 miles πŸ—Ί. That's more than enough to keep you in touch with your buds while camping, or as a common sense upgrade to dixie cups and string.

Americana Ski Suit

First, we planted a flag on the moon, now your bud can plant it on the slopes. This national treasure comes with more innovations than a Saturn V rocket including 100% waterproof fabric, an insulated lining, zippered ventilation, and more! Available in Men, Women, Children, and Toddler sizes too. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Inflatable Car Bed

Listen, you work hard. You have a car (probably). And you love to sleep (hopefully). Have you ever tried taking a nap in your car? It's bad. Like committing yoga moves in a confined, velour-jail bad. Do yourself a favor and give the gift of a business-class πŸ›Œ in the back seat. Your bud deserves life-affirming sleep on any road trip.

ZipStitch Laceration Kit

Repair your bud! ZipStitch is perfect for the friend you love who finds themselves in dangerous situations. In a pinch, the ZipStich enables nearly anyone to expertly treat an open cut that can't be closed with bandages. Surgical-quality wound closure on-the-go! Save the limb of the pal who makes you look cool 😎 for knowing them.

Husqvarna 19" Wooden Carpenter's Axe

Whether your buddy is looking to fell a small pine or get into the illustrious sport of axe-throwing, Husqvarna makes some of the best Swedish steel money can buy. Period. And with a 19" handle, this carpenter's axe is the perfect length for long arcing shots at the bullseye. Get your πŸ‘ in!

Armada ARV 96 Skis

Arguably, the best all-around ski to emerge this year, boutique-brand Armada's twin-tip slope-sticks will have your bud comfortably tearing up any terrain the hill throws at them. These bad boys feature a new ash and poplar core for unparalleled lightness, rigidity, and all-mountain performance. Huck it! β›·