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Steve Thomas

The holiday season is fast approaching and with thoughts turning to what to get that special someone in your life, we decided to help out those of you who need to find a gift for outdoor adventurers and extreme sport nuts.
So, here are seven great ideas to suit every budget for what to get the athletes in your life. Or, you could just treat yourself.
Bridgedale Train RUN T2 Lightweight Merino Sport socks
What’s Christmas without a pair of socks? But these are no run-of-the-mill cotton socks for dad or mum, these short foot warmers with the very long name are ideal for trail running and hiking.
Made from quality spun merino wool these are among the most prized trail socks on the market, making them the sort of stocking filler guaranteed to please.
Cost: from HK$139

Wacaco Nanopresso
It doesn’t matter where some people are in the world, they cannot operate without coffee, and if you’re in the wilds of Nepal that can prove to be as much of a challenge as hiking or biking.
Fortunately there are a variety of portable espresso makers on the market and Wacaco have some of the best available.
They produce several pocket-sized devices to brew your favourite caffeine fix on the go, and all without so much as the need for an adaptor plug.
Cost: from HK$439 (Minipresso) or HK$679 (Nanopresso)

Tailfin AeroPack
For the adventure-seeking cyclist, here is a rear rack and pack system that holds the key to the open road and bike-packing bliss.
A minimalist luggage system that will fit on to the back of almost any full-sized bike, and does so without the fuss and hassle of complicated mounts.
Available in aluminium and carbon fibre options, with aluminium being less expensive and more durable – but slightly heavier.
Do check the rear axle type on the bike it’s intended for (quick release or through-axle specific mounts are available). It is also worth getting the version with pannier mounts on, which opens it up to more carrying capacity.
Cost: HK$2,100

Restrap Bar Pack
A no-nonsense and high-quality bike packing gear producer who hand craft and ship their bags directly from Yorkshire. Their products are among the best around and are built to last.
Ideal for longer single-day rides, minimalist bike packing adventures – and for your every day commutes or Christmas shopping runs.
The bag fits securely on road and mountain bikes in seconds, has a 10-litre load capacity, is fully waterproof and comes in three different colours.
Cost: HK$1,050

Victorinox Swiss Army knife
Everyone remembers their first Swiss Army knife, and the sheer joy of taking out all the attachments to see what was there. Did anyone ever need the bit for removing stones from a horse’s hoof?
Like socks, these are a Christmas staple, except they’re unlikely to get holes in them.
There are numerous models out there, differing in price, size and functionality, and while it’s hard to go wrong, the Climber is a great option for outdoor enthusiasts.
Cost: from HK$230

Goodr Sunglasses
You don’t need to pay thousands of dollars for sunglasses from fashion houses and sports companies. You just need a pair that keeps the UV rays down to a minimum.
Ultimately, some people want the brand and the functionality and some just the latter, and if you’re one of those, or buying for someone who is, then you could do worse than a pair from Goodr.
With designs suitable for everything from running, biking and skiing to lifting the weight of a small Christmas turkey, these budget-friendly sunglasses with snazzy names will put a smile on anyone’s face.
Cost: from HK$238

Apple Watch Ultra
The ultimate adventure watch for the Apple geek in your life, the Ultra may not have some of the performance perks of other dedicated hiking and running brands, but is still a seriously useful piece of kit for any endurance athlete.
Made from high-grade titanium and with a robust and highly water-resistant build, a long-life battery and with excellent GPS and mapping credentials, plus all the performance monitoring tools of other leading and dedicated sports watches, it is the full iPhone integration that helps it stand out in a market bursting with options.
Cost: from HK$6,399


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Struggling for gift ideas? You’re not alone. With Christmas just around the corner, we’re here to help solve the perennial problem of what to get
From portable, pocket-sized espresso machines to the ultimate, no-nonsense bike packing gear



With Christmas just around the corner, we’re here to help solve the perennial problem of what to buy your loved ones.


Christmas 2022

7 of the best Christmas 2022 gift ideas for outdoor adventurers and extreme sport nuts

Struggling for gift ideas? You’re not alone. With Christmas just around the corner, we’re here to help solve the perennial problem of what to get From portable, pocket-sized espresso machines to the ultimate, no-nonsense bike packing gear

Struggling for gift ideas? You’re not alone. With Christmas just around the corner, we’re here to help solve the perennial problem of what to get

From portable, pocket-sized espresso machines to the ultimate, no-nonsense bike packing gear