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Searching for ideas for the outdoorsy folks on your Christmas list? Salt Lake Tribune staffers who contribute to the Hiking Utah and Fishing Utah blogs have come up with some possibilities.  The entire list ran in the Recreation section in Sports Thursday.

Doublenest hammock from ENO When I go for a hike, I consider my hammock ($69.95) to be as essential as water or trail mix. The hammock packs down into a compression sack, which makes it easy to store in a backpack. With ENO's Slap Strap system ($39.95), I can put the hammock up in a few minutes, and it provides a nice spot to sit and eat lunch or to take an extended rest and enjoy the scenery. Plus, it's light enough that if I don't use it on a hike, I don't feel inconvenienced by the extra weight. Be aware that some campsites do not allow hammocks to avoid damage to trees. Make sure to use responsibly.

— Jessica Miller