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Gift ideas for the outdoors lover who has everything

Published: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006 2:25 p.m. MST
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Petzl Tikka XP LED Headlamp. This minilamp features a powerful, adjustable beam, battery-status indicator, durable, water-resistant housing and adjustable elastic band. Uses three AAA batteries to provide up to 120 hours of light on low setting. Available at REI. Price: $45.

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic with Stage II upgrades. Comes with all the goodies, including detachable pack, radio, communication system, navigational system, security system, fuel injection, 1,690 cc engine and glittering chrome tip to tail. Available at Harley-Davidson of Salt Lake. Price: $19,120.

Arctic Cat 1000 Snow Pro Snowmobile. Weighs less than comparable machines, has 162 horsepower, reverse, tach, heated grips and top speed of around 100 mph. Available at South Valley Sports. Price: $13,000.

Hummer H2 SUT. All the comforts of a luxury car, yet features the ultimate in the off-highway experience. Comes with sunroof, programmable and heated leather seats, air, cruise control and power "everything." Available at Jerry Seiner Hummer. Price: $56,000 to $65,000.

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Giro G10 Helmet. Designed for both skiers and snowboarders. Overall design provides great peripheral vision and gapless fit, even when wearing goggles. Lighter than traditional helmets, but has excellent strength/weight ratio. Ventilation control allows owner to custom-tune airflow. Available at REI. Price: $119.

3X Dry Shirts. Great for the outdoor-minded individual. Fabric will not let stains soak in, even mustard spills. Dries faster and has built-in UV protection. Comfortable, stylish and in range of sizes. Available at Fish Tech Outfitters. Price. $39.

Fishpond Southern Cross Fishing Journal. This 214-page, leather-bound journal comes in a nylon-zipper travel case. Just the thing for the anglers who want to keep notes and secrets to those "very successful" fishing spots. Available at Fish Tech Outfitters. Price: $59.

Lucky Craft Real Rainbow Trout Lure. This is a double-jointed lure with molded fins and tail. Five inches long and has realistic swimming action to attract the big fish. Perfect imitation of those large Strawberry cutts' favorite food. Available at Fish Tech Outfitters. Price: $29.99.

Nike + iPod Sensor. This is a wireless device that connects the running shoe with an iPod Nano, which delivers verbal feedback on things like running or walking speed and distance covered. Only three shoe models carry the wireless-communication capability, but more are coming. Available at Runner's Advantage. Price: $30.

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REI assistant manager Nikki Kerwin wears the women's North Face Greenland Zip Winter Boots, Davos Jacket and Tikka XP Headlamp while sitting inside the Taj 3 Tent. The tent's new design offers more interior room.

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