My Favorite Christmas Ideas For The Outdoors Person In Your Life

Its that time of year again and everyone is looking for a Christmas gift for a loved one that might be an outdoor enthusiast. So here is my list in no particular order for those looking for maybe the latest in greatest in outdoor products and I am going to cover everything from big ticket items to stocking stuffers.  

1. Mathews V3X - The latest and greatest bow from Mathews just launched a few weeks ago and is going to be a hot item for the next 12 months.  It has some awesome new features including the bridge lock sight mounting system.  If you are looking to knock the socks of any bow hunter on your list, this one would leave them wow'd!

2. FXR Mens Expedition Lite Jacket - A jacket that we designed and worked on to be a killer layer piece under say your ice fishing gear but can also be worn as a stand alone piece.  It is designed for those guys that might not want to wear their bigger ice jacket but want warmth and comfort.  FXR nailed it with this piece. 

3. Polaris Auger Carrier - This is an acc that Polaris developed a few years ago and I have been running one for the past 2 ice seasons on my snowmobile.  You guys are all well aware that if I put my stamp of approval on anything it has to work, well this works and is a great addition to any ice fishermans arsenal.  There are many other great snowmobile acc available for the ice fisherman in your house if this one doesn't fit the bill.   

4. Lowrance Active Target - Although this item is $1,500 and you may not even be able to find one due to how popular they are, it is one of the best inventions in fishing in many years.  It can be used both on the boat and for ice fishing.  Will completely change your world when it comes to fishing any time of year.  I would not ice fish with out one, ever, its that amazing and fun.  

5. Recteq Pellet Grill - You will not be disappointed or regret this purchase.  Many different sizes available and I own everyone of them.  Jen purchased me my first one many years ago for my birthday and then gifted me a 340 for Christmas a few years back so I am able to take one on the road with me for cooking on fishing and hunting adventures.  Absolutely love my grills and the quality.  You ask anyone that owns a Recteq and they will second that they rock.  Not only is it this a great gift its a win win for all parties since you will be eating some of the best food of your life off this thing.  

6. Grizzly Grip Can - This is a very simple gift but one I have learned I can't live without on the boat, in the ice house, back at camp after a hunt, or just at the house.  Available in a few different colors to spice up your beverage holder.  It will honestly keep your beverage cold on the hottest of summer days on the boat.  Great stocking stuffer! 

7. Rapala R12 Heavy Duty Lithium Fillet Knife - I think a fillet knife or a knife in general has made my Christmas list every year and this year is no different.  This is an upgrade to the lithium knives we have used over the past 4-5 years and they really made some nice upgrades.  The one who does the fish filleting will appreciate this gift for many years to come.  

8. Relion Portable Power - If you live in the outdoor space its inevitable you will find yourself eventually in a situation where you wish you had POWER.  Well Relion has come up with a few different solutions to allow you to still be able to have power when unplugged from the world.  You can charge devices of all sorts, you can power a small fridge, TV, or many other items with the solutions they offer.  I have been using these portable power options and have found them to be so useful when in the middle of no where for days on end.  

9. Shimano Vanford 2500 or 3000 Spinning Reel(or 500 for ice fisherman) - Shimano made this spinning reel with the freshwater walleye and bass guy in mind.  It is light weight, strong, has an incredible drag, and priced to not break the bank.  An awesome reel packed with all the best features and reliability you would expect from Shimano.  

10. Strikemaster 40V Pro Lithium Auger - When you think the best ice auger in the world can't get better, they go out and make it better.  Hard to believe but this thing is the real deal and the ultimate for any ice fisherman on your list.  If they don't have an electric auger, look no further, they will never use a gas auger again after one day with this thing.  

11. Huntvault - Subscription based gift that keeps giving.  A fun way to give him or her something new and unexpected time and time again.  A surprise in every box of new hunting related items.  Right when you think they have everything, this proves there are new items they will appreciate in every box.  

12. OnX Hunt - An app that every outdoors person must have.  It is a wealth of knowledge and full of features for all hunting activities.  If they don't have this, it would be a must have for a stocking stuffer gift.