Outdoor Gift Ideas

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2012-01-08T14:16:00.001-08:00

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If At First You Don't Succeed, Try Another Lure!

2008-08-28T06:16:00.000-07:00

http://www.fishboy.com/Try_Another_Lure_Longsleeve_p/long_tee_tryanother.htm

Li'L Guppie Vs. Guppie

2008-03-18T05:57:00.000-07:00

The Guppie line of multi-tools from CRKT have a unique feature not found in most multi-tools - an adjustable wrench. The larger full sized Guppie features a larger knife, wrench and interchangeable screwdriver tips plus a removable LED flashlight/screwdriver tip holder.

The Li'L Guppie on the other hand is much smaller and lighter than its larger cousin. It also includes a blade and adjustable wrench but the screwdrivers are limited to one flat head and one Phillips head. No LED flashlight on this smaller Guppie but it does feature a bottle opener which is missing on the larger Guppie.

Both versions of the Guppie include removable pocket clips and a carabiner clip.

Available here:

Guppie
Li'L Guppie

Now that is one sexy multi-tool!

2008-03-10T06:33:00.000-07:00

Skeletool

2008-03-07T11:19:00.000-08:00

On sale here for Under $60

Fish Control My Brain

2008-03-06T07:53:00.000-08:00

Fish Control My Brain hats from Fishboy.com are perfect for the upcoming fishing season!

Available from Amazon.com or Fishboy.com

Outdoor Watches On Sale - Free Shipping Coupon

2008-03-04T08:24:00.000-08:00

All fishing and outdoor watches on sale plus use the ecoupon code "guppie" for free ground shipping! Here is the link - Watch sale and free shipping

Guys Love My Bass

2008-03-04T08:22:00.001-08:00

Ladies fishing t-shirt from Fishgirl

Key Ring Multi-Tools Make Great Gifts for Men

2008-02-11T09:40:00.000-08:00

Keys are great for starting the car or opening a door but that's it. Make your man's keychain multi-functional by adding a great keychain multi-tool.

There are several products on the market that can add a lot of cool functions the everyday boring keychain. Leatherman's Micra tool packs 10 handy tools including a serious set of scissors all in palm sized multi-tool. Likewise the Gerber Shortcut adds a nice functioning pair of scissors to your pocket as well as eight other tools and folds down to a tiny 2.5 inches when closed.

If you need pliers more than scissors, consider the Gerber Clutch. It measures just 2.5" in length when closed. Yet when you access the outboard tools, you're rewarded with a tidy little collection of screwdrivers bottle opener, gritty file and an all-purpose knife blade.

SOG also sells a folding, mini, pliers multi-tool called the Crossgrip.
Never has there been a tool that is so small, yet so useful. With twelve different tool components in the palm of your hand, this pocket wizard provides everything you need for those daily tasks that constantly seem to come up. The CrossGrip performs cutting, turning, gripping, holding, twisting, measuring, opening, pulling, slicing, filing, cleaning, and scraping tasks with ease.

If your shopping for an angler, Xikar's Multi-Tool Folding Scissors for Fishermen is the perfect gift. This Italian import is superbly crafted by Xikar Cutlery and features the finest pair of scissors a fisherman can process. Not only does this tool fold down to a space saving two inches, the handles also hide three valuable tools - a knife, bottle opener, screwdriver, and a fast tie tool. The tool comes gift boxed and includes a convenient key ring attachment.

For a tighter budgets try the Red Cross Micro TT tool which includes a built in LED flashlight and a bunch of tools including pliers for less than $15.

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Catch. Release. Repeat.

2008-02-06T11:37:00.000-08:00

Catch. Release. Repeat. Fishing long sleeve t-shirts available from Fishboy.com

The Ultimate Fly Fishing Scissors / Multi-tool

2008-02-06T11:27:00.000-08:00

This Italian import is superbly crafted, Xikar Cutlery's Xi-406 is the finest pair of scissors a fisherman can process. Not only does this tool fold down to a space saving two inches, the handles also hide three valuable tools - a knife, bottle opener, screwdriver, and a fast tie tool. The tool comes gift boxed and includes a convenient key ring attachment.

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Dog Fish Knife with Bottle Opener

2008-01-04T06:12:00.000-08:00

Perfect knife at the ready for when you start hauling that large tuna over the rail!

Also handy for opening the celebratory beer bottles! A macho fishing knife for saltwater and freshwater anglers!

Get one

Hurricane Lantern Bird Feeder

2007-12-07T10:15:00.000-08:00

Hurricane Lanterns are the icon of simpler living. Camps and cabins sans electricity are often lit with this time tested kerosene lanterns. Here the clever folks at Fishboy have turned this treasured icon into another practical object - bird feeder!

It looks and feels like the real thing with only a few slight differences that make it more suitable for fine feathered friends.

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5 Great Stocking Stuffing Ideas for Fishermen

2007-12-04T15:45:00.000-08:00

1. Fishing Journal - Journals make a thoughtful gift for the angler in your life.

2. Fridge Magnet - A funny fridge magnet is a great idea and is handy all year round.

3. Fishing Christmas Decoration - Special fishing decorations for the tree make great stocking stuffers.

4. Angler Watch - Surprise your angler with a great watch designed for fishermen.

5. Fishing Gadget - What angler doesn't like gadgets?

Women's Fishing T-shirts

2007-11-15T07:22:00.000-08:00

Reel women will want to check out the latest line of ladies cut, soft, 100% cotton fishing t-shirts from Fishboy called (what else) "Fishgirl".

Link - See all the women's fishing designs at: http://www.fishboy.com/Fishboy_s_Originals_for_Women_s/86.htm

Zilla Tool from CRKT

2007-11-13T16:26:00.000-08:00

From Random Object Review Blog - "This is one of Columbia River Knife and Tools (CRKT) latest creations, launched under the Inspired Design works (I.D. Works) branch. Available in either bead-blast or black, the Zilla-Tool is basically a large plier with a large knife blade and some bits thrown in for good measure. For a multi tool the Zilla-Tool has a rather small number of implements, with competition such as Leatherman, SOG or Gerber all offering a much larger assortment of implements on their tools. However the Zilla-Tool sports a new design approach to multi tools with focus on the arguably the two most used implements; the plier and the knife blade..." Full Review

Available here

Ultra Small But Powerful LED Flashlight

2007-11-07T08:17:00.000-08:00

Runs on a 9 Volt battery. Has full on and flash modes.

Available here

Hate the taste of plastic water? Time to upgrade!

2007-10-25T06:31:00.000-07:00

We've all experienced it — that uniquely flavored water that flows out of plastic water bottles and hydration packs on hot summer days.

Even the supposedly "tasteless" plastics such as Lexan will yield some plasticky aftertaste if the sun bakes it long enough. And cheap bike bottles? You might as well chew on your tire — it will taste a lot like the water that pours out of that plastic bottle.

Enter Sigg. This Swiss company specializes in aluminum bottles suitable for beverages of all kinds. We field-tested several models of the Sigg sports bottle — ranging from .75-liter sport-style bottles to 1.5-liter big bottles. The .75-liter volume is bigger than the standard bike bottle, but the Sigg still fits securely into a bike bottle cage. Tester Sarah Doherty, who is hard at work training for a half-Iron Man triathlon, dubbed the Sigg her favorite bottle ever.

The key to earning that praise from Sarah, as well as similar accolades from hiker Chris Bloomquist, is in the lid. The Sigg top is a wonderful piece of engineering. Since you can't simply squeeze the rigid metal bottle to force water out, a simple pop-up valve wouldn't work well. So Sigg engineered a leak-proof top that opens with a simple twist. That twist opens the top drink valve as well as a couple one-way air vents around the edge of the bottle top, allowing air to stream in as water flows out. Sarah said the patented top provided a greater flow of water during her training rides than any bottle she's previously used.

Those top-notch tops cap mighty fine bottles, too. All Sigg bottles are treated inside with a nonreactive, unbreakable elastic coating. This prevents the aluminum from leaching into your drink while protecting the aluminum from acidic beverages such as juices and sodas (yes, the leak-proof cap will even seal in carbonated beverages).

To provide strength and durability, the bottles are extruded from a chunk of pure aluminum, resulting in a seamless design. The tough finish on the bottles' exterior is a baked-on powder coating that is environmentally friendly. It is solvent-free, thus reducing potentially toxic air emissions during the manufacturing process.

The down side of the Sigg aluminum bottles is the tendency for the bottles to get dinged and dented over time. Fortunately, their seamless design means even the deepest dents won't result in leaks. Eventually you'll want to replace dinged-up bottles, but that just leads to another green benefit of these bottles — the worn-out bottles can be safely tossed into any aluminum recycling bin.

The Sigg sports bottle sells for $20. For more information click here.

— Dan A. Nelson, special to The Seattle Times

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2007-10-21T16:56:00.001-07:00

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Extremely useful and very cute!

2007-10-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

The new GUPPIE multi-tool from Columbia River Knife and Tool is a nifty little tool. First off it looks really cute. But its more than great looks because GUPPIE is big on survival features in a very small, easy to handle package. This tough-working multi-tool comes with an adjustable wrench, knife, screwdriver with four hex bits, a bottle opener, and non-weight-bearing carabiner. The magnetic bit holder even has a bright LED light! At only $24.95 street price at Fishboy, its quite a bargin. -- Rod Bender

Adventure Journals

2007-10-16T08:21:00.000-07:00

Can't remember where the trail head is for that awesome hike you took last fall? Forgot where you took the great picture of the eagle's nest? That's because you didn't write it down dummy!

Looking back at our adventures I bet most of us wish we had written down a few bits of info about the trails, fishing hole, hunting spot or even restaurants in the area. If we had might just be able to remember it all a bit better. Well what can I say? Get one of these adventure journals and write it all down next time you head out on an adventure! -- Rod Bender

Adventure Journals

Collectible Outdoor Themed Fridge Magnets

2007-10-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

These hunting, fishing, camping and hiking fridge magnets make a great gift or stocking stuffer. See the entire collection here.

-- Rod Bender

One Handed Multi-Tool - Great For Fishermen

2007-10-15T07:18:00.000-07:00

Fisherman could use three hands sometimes but this great one handed knife/pliers tool makes it easy to hold a rod in one hand and select a tool in the other. On sale here - Rod Bender

Awesome Aluminum Boxes

2007-09-25T07:03:00.001-07:00

Maxi aluminum boxes from Swiss innovators Sigg - Lightweight, highly durable and leak proof thanks to locking top and rubber seal; food-safe coating, (but not a cooking container).

“Cool Stuff” -- Mothering Magazine, July – Aug 2006

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