Gift guide for your fitness or outdoors nut

Buying gifts for your athlete or outdoors(wo)man can be a tricky task. We can all be pretty finickey about the products we use, especially if comfort and quality is of high importance. But fear not! Here is a quick list of five safe bets for the active person on your holiday shopping list.

Road ID - $20

Safety while working out should be a top priority, so consider buying your fitness or outdoor guru an identification wristband called Road ID. These attractive ID tags come laser engraved with your emergency contact information, should anything happen to you while you're out there alone. Get the original made for your wrist, a tag to tie onto your shoe or wear a band around your ankle. Either way, you and your family members will feel a welcomed sense of security.
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ThinkSport Water Bottle - $20

ThinkSport bottles are an alternative to bottles with Bisphenol-A (BPA). They do not sweat and can keep contents hot and cold for hours. The double-wall design of the bottle also helps regulate the exterior temperature of the bottle - making it comfortable to hold no matter how hot or cold the contents may be. One of the best features is a removable mesh filter that can keep ice or tealeaves from reaching the spout while you drink.
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H2O Audio Interval Waterproof Headphone System - $99

If you've got a swimmer to buy for, consider buying any of the waterproof mp3 player options from h2o Audio. One of the newest is a neat case built for the 3rd and 4th generation iPod shuffle. Just clip the device to the back of your swim goggles, put in the waterproof headphones and hop in the pool. Easily accessible controls allow swimmers to alter volume and switch songs.
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Garmin Forerunner 310XT - $350

This is the Cadillac of sports watches. It's loaded with fancy features, the highlight of which is the GPS technology to help you accurately track your run and keep your pace. Other goodies in store include a heart rate monitor, storage space so you can compete against previous workouts and automatic sync which transfers data from your run to your computer. It's a splurge, but your runner will love it.
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REI Quarter Done T2 Tent - $269

This super-light and transportable tent weights only 3 lbs. 12 oz. It comfortably sleeps two and has numerous features to keep the inside nice and dry, even if its windy and wet outside. Dual sided entrances also ensure you won't wake up your tent mate with a bathroom trip in the middle of the night!
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