Clothing gifts are always appreciated by climbers, skiers, and mountaineers. I mean what's not to like about stylish clothes that keep you warm and dry? And there is so much great clothing out there anymore with all kinds of high-tech fabrics. Here are three suggestions for clothing gifts for anyone on your Holiday gift list who spends much time in the great outdoors.
Buff Headwear
Buffs, those sewn loops of stretchy fabric popularized on Survivor, are indispensable for climbing when it's chilly outside. While I used to wear bandanas, now I wear buffs, which offer great weather protection from snow, rain, and sun. They're versatile and ultra-light. Wear one under your climbing helmet and one around your neck. Buffs come in all kinds of colors and fabrics including Polartec and CoolMax polyester.
Shop and Buy Buff Headwear
Smartwool TML Mid Half Zip for Men and Women
You need a primary base layer when you're climbing and mountaineering. It's best to wear something comfortable, that dries quickly, has a zip neck for ventilation, and importantly, doesn't smell after sweating and climbing all day. The Smartwool TML Mid Half Zip, in sizes for men and women, fits the bill perfectly. These garments have a structure that Smartwools calls "Hi-Fi," with merino wool next to the skin and a nylon outer face for wind resistance and durability. Just perfect for ice climbing, skiing, and winter mountaineering.
Shop and Buy Smartwool TML Mid Half Zip for Men and Women
Down Booties
Warm feet on cold nights are one of the supreme delights of winter expeditions. Not much compares to slipping on a pair of down booties in your car, tent, or cabin after a day of ice climbing, ski touring, or mountaineering and warming your toes up. Treat your climbing pal to a pair of puffy down booties, one of those great gifts that keeps the heat up all winter.
Shop and Buy Sierra Designs Down Booties
Shop and Buy Mountain Hardwear Down Booties
Shop and Buy Eddie Bauer Down Booties
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