5 Stocking Stuffers for your Camper
Posted by Roy Scribner on November 21, 2009 under Christmas, beanies, camping gear, christmas gifts, cookware, kitchenware, magnesium fire starter, slim jim, stocking stuffers | 
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Is it that time again, already? That right, we’re just a week away from carving the turkey and hitting the stores on Black Friday to stock-up on all those great outdoor gift ideas at low, low prices. If you’re like me, though, shopping online is a lot easier and more enjoyable than fighting the crowds at the mall, so here are five inexpensive gifts for the outdoor person in your life.
Pop’s Authentic™ Bacon Snack Sticks
Peanut bars can take you so far, before you start craving something a bit more substantial, and there’s nothing that will scratch that itch quicker than bacon flavored meat sticks! Don’t confuse these with the Slim Jim™, produced by ConAgra Foods® and sold in convenience stores. Pop’s Authentic Snack Sticks are made with lean pork and beef, so they taste great and they don’t leave your fingers all greasy. A dozen sticks are $16.80, including shipping, direct from Pop’s Authentic. www.popsauthentic.com
Coghlan’s™ Magnesium Fire Starter
I’m a big fan of these magnesium fire starters, after I picked one up earlier this year (see The Backcountry Essentials). They are easy to use, even when your hands are cold, and throw off plenty of hot sparks to get your tender going. I know a lot of people who carry windproof lighters, but the way I see it, steel and magnesium won’t ever break so it’s just one less thing I have to worry about. Coghlan’s Magnesium Fire Starter sells for under $6 all over the Internet – $5.98 on Amazon.com® was the best deal, if you are an Amazon Prime member, since shipping is free. www.coghlans.com
FoldTuk™ Kitchenware
For my RV readers out there, FoldTuk makes a line of collapsible cookware that at home in the freezer or the oven. These are great for pop-ups and RVs where space is a premium and you don’t want a bunch of ceramic or metal kitchenware rattling around, when you are driving. FoldTuk kitchenware is made from a petroleum-free polymer and is safe to use in ovens to 500-degrees. FoldTuk offers different shapes and sizes to suit your needs and each comes with a sealable lid for food storage. The 4-cup round version, shown here, is $15.99 plus shipping. www.foldtuk.com
Don’t Bite Me!™ Patch
If you’re a bit reluctant to spray your kids down with DEET, there is a patch available that uses Vitamin B1 and Aloe to ward off mosquitoes. Unlike sprays and lotions, the patch doesn’t leave any messy residue and, according to the manufacturer, it lasts up to 36 hours. They claim the B1 and Aloe combination works for 8 out 10 people and swimming or showering will not degrade its affectivity. A box of 10 patches is $7.99 plus shipping. www.dontbitemepatchstore.com
Shred Alert Powerlines Beanie
Looking more like something your Grandma knitted than just another mass-produced beanie, the Shred Alert™ is a great looking hat that will let you stand out in the sea of synthetic black beanies. One thing the Shred Alert has, that your Grandma’s probably didn’t, is a super-comfy fleece lining. The Powerlines beanie is $29, plus shipping. www.shredalert.com
See also…
- Give the Gift of Ansel Adams this Christmas
- Top 5 Christmas Gifts for Your Camper
- Essential Cast Iron Camping Cookware
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