Last-minute outdoors gifts

The holidays are here, and it’s T-minus two weeks until Christmas. Here are eight great last-minute gifts for anyone outdoorsy on your list.

‘How To Stay Alive In The Woods’ — $20. The classic survival manual by Bradford Angier will help anyone make good decisions out there. The book’s illustrated chapters are divided into sections: sustenance, warmth, orientation, and safety.

Gerber Shard — $7. This tiny tool has seven implements and no moving parts, from a bottle opener, pry bar, and wire stripper, to a sharp point great for use as a box cutter.

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Knife — $15. All you need for everyday tasks, this is a basic (but very useful) knife that includes scissors, blade, screwdriver, nail file, tweezers, and a toothpick.

Cairn Box — $25/month. A subscription service for outdoor enthusiasts, the Cairn program gets your gifted gear junkie a box each month containing a menagerie of surprise outdoors items. A unique gift that keeps on giving.

Gifts Cards — $0 - $?. From the obscure to the obvious, gift cards will give your outdoors lover, biker, athlete or camper exactly what they want for Christmas. REI, LL Bean, Cabela’s, and most stores and many brands offer the gift card option.

SPOT Gen3 — Free (with one-year service subscription). I’ve long trusted SPOT devices on trips into the wilds. A special deal this month, SPOT is giving away its namesake satellite communicators if you purchase an annual plan, which is requisite for their use.

Vibram Chew Toys — $16. Get your furry friend something new to chew on. Vibram just released its pet-toy line, which includes the Shoey Choey (pictured), throwing discs, and dog-tooth-friendly rubber balls.

Estwing Sportsman’s Axe — $33. Estwing has made axes and hatchets in the USA since 1923. They are functional, handsome tools that go toe-to-toe with more expensive brands. The Leather Sportsman’s Axe (pictured) is a gift-quality tool that will last.

—Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at www.gearjunkie.com.