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Lots of new graduates are headed out into the real world this spring. But some of them would rather be simply heading outdoors.
By James Jackson
\nAdvertised as \"the world\'s most versatile camera,\" the Hero 3 can be mounted on a surfboard, a set of skis, a helmet?pretty much anywhere you\'d ever want?to provide breathtaking HD photos and videos of an athlete\'s outdoorsy exploits. A range of add-ons, including a waterproof casing, wireless Internet capability, and various mounting brackets, make for nearly endless options.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/u5/outdoorsy-grads-02-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/XV/outdoorsy-grads-02-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide3", url: "10-best-gifts-for-outdoorsy-grads-3", slidetype: "image", title: "Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel", description: "Price: $17\n
\nAnyone who\'s tried to get a fire started in the wind, rain, or cold would have given almost anything to have had this handy fire starter with them. Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defense, the magnesium striker lasts for 12,000 strikes and provides a 5400-degree Fahrenheit spark in any weather at any altitude.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/03/outdoorsy-grads-03-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/0W/outdoorsy-grads-03-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide4", url: "10-best-gifts-for-outdoorsy-grads-4", slidetype: "image", title: "L.L. Bean Crank Flashlight", description: "Price: $18\n
\nNever get stuck with a dead flashlight again. This crank flashlight from L.L. Bean fits in the palm of your hand and is easy to pack. Three LEDs never need to be replaced, and one minute of cranking provides about 20 minutes of light. The lithium battery lasts up to 10 years.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/CT/outdoorsy-grads-04-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/2n/outdoorsy-grads-04-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide5", url: "10-best-gifts-for-outdoorsy-grads-5", slidetype: "image", title: "Brunton Ember Solar Battery", description: "Price: $89\n
\nA compact power reservoir with integrated solar panel, the Ember is smaller than a deck of cards and weighs just 5 ounces. But with 2800 milliamps of power it provides the jump-start your smartphone or MP3 player might need when you\'re out in the wilderness. The battery has a three-in-one USB cable that connects to USB, mini-USB and 30-pin Apple devices. (iPhone 5 and new iPad users will need to purchase an Apple Lightning adapter.)", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/WW/outdoorsy-grads-05-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/Ir/outdoorsy-grads-05-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide6", url: "10-best-gifts-for-outdoorsy-grads-6", slidetype: "image", title: "Gr?nsfors Mini Belt Hatchet", description: "Price: $144\n
\nNeither a tomahawk nor an ax, this versatile hatchet is made of high-carbon steel. The little knife has a 2.5-inch cutting edge and a 10-inch hickory handle. It comes with a grain-leather sheath and weighs about 12 ounces.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/Lv/outdoorsy-grads-06-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/EI/outdoorsy-grads-06-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide7", url: "10-best-gifts-for-outdoorsy-grads-7", slidetype: "image", title: "Old Town Guide 147", description: "Price: $660\n
\nOne of the most trusted names in canoes, the Guide 147 delivers stability and durability. It\'s stable enough for fishing or nature watching, and the two contoured seats make it comfortable for long outings. The nearly 15-foot, three-layer polyethylene canoe weighs about 75 pounds.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/OT/outdoorsy-grads-07-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/vX/outdoorsy-grads-07-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide8", url: "10-best-gifts-for-outdoorsy-grads-8", slidetype: "image", title: "ALPS Mountaineering Chaos Three-Person Three-Season Tent", description: "Price: $280\n
\nWith 41 square feet of space, the 6-pound ALPS tent with aluminum poles is a little tight as a three-person tent but a good size for two people. Setup is fast and easy. The tent stands up well to strong winds and continuous rain, and the mesh design helps prevent condensation. A smart feature we like: The instructions are sewn into the tent bag, so you won\'t lose them.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/6S/outdoorsy-grads-08-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/cv/outdoorsy-grads-08-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide9", url: "10-best-gifts-for-outdoorsy-grads-9", slidetype: "image", title: "Arc\'teryx Altra 65 Backpack", description: "Price: $400\n
\nThis pack recently received a five-star rating from Outdoor Gear Lab, where reviewers called it supremely comfortable and praised its great suspension. The Arc\'teryx Altra 65 is also easy to pack, and it is easy to retrieve deeply buried items. The bag weighs about 4 pounds and has a 65-liter capacity. Made of high-density nylon with silicone, it has a lifetime warranty to back up the hefty price (up to $450).", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/MR/outdoorsy-grads-09-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/AP/outdoorsy-grads-09-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 450, srcheight: 600 }, { id: "slide10", url: "10-best-gifts-for-outdoorsy-grads-10", slidetype: "image", title: "Tilley Hat", description: "Price: $80 and up\n
\nA Canadian icon renowned for durability, Tilley hats are one of a kind. If the wide-brimmed hat ever wears out, shrinks, or gets covered in mildew, the company will send you a new one free of charge. A nonabsorbent foam liner means the Tilley will float should you ever lose one overboard. It also contains a secret pocket in the top. The hat also provides an ultraviolet protection factor of 50?the highest possible ranking. Style-wise, you can pick from a wide range of colors and designs.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/2B/outdoorsy-grads-10-0513-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/RC/outdoorsy-grads-10-0513-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 } ] };
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cookset
Price: $130Amazingly compact, this 4-pound cook set can meet the needs of even the most epicurean adventurer. The color-coded dishes are made of clear polypropylene, and the rugged carrying bag can double as a washbasin. Tucked inside the bag are settings for four people, including mugs, bowls, and plates. The pots (a 3-liter and a 2-liter) and the 9-inch frying pan are coated with three-layer Teflon.
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