Marty Gordon
Thanksgiving means searching for the perfect gift for the Christmas season and sometimes you just can’t find items for those that might have it all.
It is even harder finding things for the sportsmen in your life.
The Solo Stove at $59 is just the right item for almost anyone that loves the outdoors. The campfire’s ultra-efficient burn brings just twigs and kindling to brilliant flames in minutes.
The LAUFARY Survival Kit is another excellent choice for those spending long hours in the outdoors. Amazon has the item for $25 this year. The 30 in one wild adventure emergency survival equipment kit can meet your different needs in identifying direction, emergencies, medical care, allowing you to camp, explore, hunt, fish and travel worry-free. The kit includes a knife, compass, fishing line, emergency blanket, fire starter, survival bracelet, rope, flashlight and emergency whistle.
For fishermen in your life, look to a company called Vern, which offers a portable fishing rod and tackle bag at a price of $44.97. It is lightweight and carries five fishing rods and tackle boxes.
The Jerky Gun is something to find in our own backyard. Home Depot offers this item for $31. The barrel holds 3/4 lbs. of meat.
The National Park Adventurers Gift Set at $65.99 from Uncommon Goods is another unique gift for sportsman. It includes staying stocked up and prepared for anything while traveling light with the Day Hike Supply Pack and includes compact canisters filled with wilderness must-haves for a day on the trails.
Uncover geological, botanical, and wildlife secrets with the Scenic Science of the National Parks book, which features full-color illustrations and insider tips on 60 locales.
Display your passion for America’s natural wonders by wearing the National Parks Bandana. It showcases original scenic illustrations of 25 much adored locations.
All of this comes in a Day Hike Supply Pack.
A magnetic wrist band is a great gift under the price of $10 and can be found on Amazon. The item’s description says: The perfect stitching of the magnetic wristband with strong magnets, makes the magnetic tool band wrap around almost the entire wrist. Magnetic wristband with a large surface area can easily store and hold magnetic items as screws, nails, screwdriver bits, drill bits, nuts, washers and bolts, etc. Two pockets for non-magnetic items from the company HANPURE.
The Zalik Meat Shredder Claws is another inexpensive stocking stuffer that those grill masters will just love. They can be found for under $12 at locations like Lowe’s, Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
The Hunter Hunting – Wet Fart Shart Emergency Kit is labeled as a $9.98 gag gift on Amazon but can be more important than anyone admits. The kit includes everything for a visit to the woods or fishing bank.
The YouTheFan Virginia Tech Hokies 3D Stadium View Ornament is available for $9.99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods and at the Belk store at Uptown Mall.
NCAA Virginia Tech Hokies 40 Ounce Etch Powder Coat Tumbler is available at Uptown Christiansburg’s Belk. The price is currently $30.
The NCAA Virginia Tech Hokies Bluetooth Portable Speaker with FM Radio ($14.99) can be found at Target.
For those young fans who are always looking for an autograph from their favorite football players, check out Wilson autograph footballs at the online Wilson Store ($44.95). Mini footballs are available for $17.95.
Also, youngsters might like the $10 Huckleberry Fishing Kit from Kikkerland. Unwind the casting line, find a stick and tie the fishing line to it. Put a worm or bait on the hook. Learning to fish takes patience so make sure to cast away and have fun! The fish-shaped holder is equipped with fishing line (250in/635cm), bobber (1g/0.04oz) weight and hook. Made of basswood.
And finally, how about a $10 snowball slingshot launcher, available online at JCPenney and Merari.