Friday 31 January 2014

Gifts Hikers Are Sure To Love

By Kamryn Mattson


When hunting for the perfect gift, it always a good idea to find something that supports your friend or partner's hobby. If that hobby is hiking, finding something that is both lightweight and useful is important. Here are just a few suggestions that a hiker might like to receive as a gift.

Quality hiking gear is not cheap, so purchasing an expensive piece of gear can be a great gift. However when it comes to items such as hiking boot or backpacks, it is best to let the hiker choose those items because you have to select items that are very supportive and comfortable for your body. However, a lightweight backpacking tent or a lightweight sleeping bag could be options for a hiker who goes on overnight and multi-day hiking trips. Simply go online or ask other hikers you know for some personal recommendations about the best brands.

If your hiker is planning on heading out on a big multi-day hike, consider purchasing some cool books about the area or the hike itself. It can be fun for them to read ahead of time to familiarize themselves with the flora and fauna and history of an area. Plus they will learn some good tips from people who have hiked along the same trails, which can be very beneficial.

Hikers need fresh water and there are all sorts of contraptions that help them hold or purify water while on the trail. They also need food and little freeze-dried meals and energy bars can make a great gift. These days, it's not hard to find food that suits all sorts of dietary needs, including dairy-free foods, vegetarian or vegan diets.

Hiking can be tough on the body, particularly the muscles and sometimes a bit of discomfort is inevitable. A gift such as a physiological hybrid shape can be quite helpful in reducing muscle pain while still allowing the freedom of motion that hikers need. The shapes support like a brace or tape without limiting motion. They are designed to cover and shield a sore area and utilize the strength from nearby muscles to provide the muscular support your body needs to keep moving. There are shapes for the knees and legs and lower back that might be a very good gift for a hiker.

The physiological hybrid shapes rest directly on the skin with a hypoallergenic, medical-grade adhesive. They are easy to apply and about 250% strong than tapes. The shapes also are very lightweight so they can be taken along in a pack on a multi-day hike without weighing down the hiker. There are shapes that provide lower back pain relief, shoulder pain relief, elbow pain relief, knee pain relief, upper back pain relief and even pain relief for the legs, ankles and feet.




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