Top Ten Gifts for the Hunter and Other Outdoorsman

If you're buying a gift for a hunter or fisher, you have a lot of choices. Make sure you know your outdoorsman's specific needs to see if there is an item he could use - or if he needs something replaced.

BOOTS
Whether your outdoorsman likes to hunt or fish, he's going to need a good pair of boots. Guide Gear makes a pair of "Bruiser' waterproof boots with Thinsulate (like the gloves) inside

They are called "bruisers" but the idea is that they have rubber caps on the heels and toes to prevent bruises. . They come in mossy oak color and cost $69.97.

BINOCULAR SCOPE
To track his quarry, your outdoorsman can use the Carson binocular spotting scope. This way, he won't have to buy binoculars and a scope.

It sits on a compact tripod and has an adjustable eyepiece. It comes in matte back color, and you can use it for hunting in the field or stargazing at home.

The binocular spotting scope has an 18X magnification lens and soft rubber eyecups, so you can use them even if you wear glasses. It costs $59.97.

HUNTING KNIFE
If your outdoorsman has been hunting for a long time, maybe he is due for a new knife. He would love a Browning three-blade knife with a genuine bone handle.

The blades are made of stainless steel, and the handle has brass rivets and nickel silver bolsters. When closed, it is 3.5 inches long.

This knife costs $19.97. To make the gift extra special, you have it engraved with your outdoorsman's initials for an extra $5.

FLY FISHING CHEST WADER
If your outdoorsman is into fly fishing, he may need a chest wader to keep his body dry while he's in the water. Hodgeman makes a version that is green and uses neoprene to protect the knees and the soles of the feet.

It also has sliding gravel guards to prevent objects from getting into his boots. You may not have thought of that, but it's nice to know someone did. It costs $59.99.

FISH FINDER
There's nothing more satisfying for your outdoorsman than coming home with something to eat. Today's technology gives us the advantage that the fishermen of past centuries never had: a computerized fish finder.

The Humminbird Fishfinder 535 uses sonar to take 40 pictures per second. The fish appear on a high-resolution 5-inch screen. That may give your outdoorsman an unfair advantage over the fish, but I'm sure he won't mind. The fish finder costs $164.99.

TACKLE BOX
Every outdoorsman who hits the water needs a good tackle box. The OtterBox 8000 is waterproof and crushproof. It also floats, so it is a safe place for your outdoorsman to keep his cell phone or GPS system while he's on the boat. It costs $21.99.

LIGHTS
Depending on your outdoorsman's specific hunting habits, he may be able to use a Rechargable Spotlight (9.99).

The spotlight has a 1-million-candlepower halogen bulb. He can us batteries or plug it into the car charger, which is included.

He could also go for a camouflaged flashlight. The Surefire Realtree Hardwoods Flashlight is also very bright with a corrosion-proof camouflage body.

BLANKET
If your outdoorsman is always trekking off into the frozen tundra, the best gift for him may be a Heated Blanket with a power pack. It has AC and DC chargers and plugs into any power source.
When fully charged, it creates heat for 2 ½ hours. The blanket costs $49,97.

The best thing to do is to talk to your outdoorsman about his outdoor experiences. Not only will he appreciate his interest in what he loves to do, you can gain valuable advice on which of these gift ideas is best for him.