Top Ten Gift Ideas for Outdoor Chicks

They can start a campfire, find their way through the woods in the dark and they are not afraid to challenge Mother Nature. It's the outdoor chick and these are the Top Ten Gift Ideas for the one on your holiday list.

1) Leatherman Wave Mutlifunction Tool ($90) Most Leatherman ads feature a damsel in distress saved by a big strong man with a multifunction tool. The reality is your outdoor chick doesn't need rescuing and she can get out of her own jams with this all purpose, indispensable piece of equipment. The Wave is just 4 in x 10 cm but has just about every tool that the creative woodswoman might need on any adventure including pliers, wire cutters, knives, saw, scissors, files, screwdrivers and much more. It's the perfect wilderness sidekick.

2) Title 9 Sport's 5 Reasons Sunglasses ($79) They come in chocolate and pink. They're designed to fit a women's face. They're super lightweight. They offer 100% UV400 protection. They're polarized which means the ocean looks really cool. They come in chocolate and pink. Wait, that's said already. Title 9 Sports has the coolest marketing image for outdoor chicks from Honolulu to Bar Harbor with real women as their models and a reputation for well designed and durable products. Your outdoor chick will love these shades.

3) Title 9 Sport's Wind Whipper Fleece Top ($89) and Pant ($75) They are sold separately but these two make the ultimate cool weather pair. Made from Wind Pro microfleece these midweight layers offer 4 times the protection of regular fleece but still allow ventilation. They are both water repellant to light precipitation and super soft. They come in a variety of colors depending on your outdoor chick's favorite habitat.

4) A Woman's World: True Stories of Life on the Road ($18.95) This collection of true travel stories will thrill any adventurer but its woman's perspective is what puts it on the Top Ten Gift Ideas for Outdoor Chicks. Winner of the Lowell Thomas Best Travel Book Award this read is a national best seller. Tales from notable women include Gretel Ehrlich, Helen Thayer and Mary Morris. The collection spans generations and will inspire your outdoor chick to take risks and makes dreams real.

5) REI's Thermo Fingerless Gloves ($32) These gloves were made for the active outdoor chick. They offer the perfect combo of lightweight cold and wind protection with warm style. The finger free advantage allows dexterity for operating high tech gear, jotting down travel notes or just keeping options open. These gloves dispose of bulky material keeping things to a minimum for all weather conditions.

6) Tubb's Women's Adventure 25 Snowshoes ($99.99) Tubb's takes women's activities in stride by crafting these snowshoes to match a woman's natural stance. They are made of lightweight aluminum that is durable and maintenance-free. The Adventure 25 Snowshoes are also designed to fit women's naturally narrower feet and higher instep. They'll provide your outdoor chick with years of fun in the snow and sun.

7) Patagonia Endurance Pack ($85) This pack is perfect for hiking or cross-country running. It's ultralight and made of a breathable quick-dry fabric. It hides a hydration pocket and keeps it stable with compression straps. A perforated foam pad helps it rest comfortably against the back and may be removed and used as a seat, if your outdoor chick ever sits down that is.

8) Chaco Z/2 Unaweep Sandals ($90) These aren't boardwalk kicks, these are high performance shoes for demanding activities like kayaking, trail running and hiking. Chaco makes footwear that performs and the Z/2 Unaweeps have wrap-around toe loop, slip resistant soles are super-comfy and lightweight. They are made for people who'd rather not be wearing shoes.

9) Suunto X3 HR Wristop Computer ($169) The Suunto X3 is rare in that it provides all the tech with none of the bulk. Slim and styley, it is perfect for active types and athletes who train systematically. It features a heart rate monitor and altimeter that work together and boost training. It has a thermometer, barometer, calendar, stopwatch / interval timer and tells time. It's water resistant to 30m and loves to stay active, much like your favorite outdoor chick.

10) Nikon D50 Digital Camera ($760) Outdoor chicks are likeliest to have the best campfire stories and with the Nikon D50 they can tell them in pictures. It's easy to use but features some of the best digital capacity including RAW format capabilities, 6.1 megapixels and a large 2" LCD. It's compact, lightweight and does that cool continuous shooting thing just like the pro's cameras. It's the perfect gift for any nature lover including your favorite outdoor chick.