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Have a hiker or camper on your shopping list?

The Tribune's outdoors team is back with a gift guide. We have items from local manufacturers and retailers like Kirkham's, Black Diamond Equipment and GEIGERRIG, and we have some products that are just too good to not buy if you're in the market.

Fugitive Gtx hiking boots from Asolo, $228

Fight the sticker shock. My first set of Asolos lasted four years. I'm still wearing my second set after six years.

The tread on these boots grip every dry surface Utah has to offer, from fine sand to slickrock. They are also thick enough to keep your feet dry if you cross a shallow stream or wear them on top of snowshoes or ice or snow cleats. They are comfortable and have enough sole that your feet won't feel battered after a day on the slickrock or even an occasional walk to work. http://www.asolo.com

­Nate Carlisle

GEIGERRIG Hydration Pack, various prices

There's lots of brands of hydration packs out there. But Geigerrig's systems are unique: They use a pressurized hydration pack that will spray water when the user bites down on the valve. It's a small difference, but a significant improvement from traditional packs that require sucking on the bite valve to get a drink. The spray system also makes it easy to squirt water on a scraped knee, or give the dog a quick drink with minimal risk of sharing slobber.

The Ogden-based company sells several sizes of packs, but we prefer the Rig 1600 ($160.00), because it is large enough to carry jackets, snacks and anything else we need to bring on a hike. The in-line water filter ($59.00) is a great accessory that will filter water as you drink it, which we have found helpful during multi-day backpacking trips and international travel where water sources are questionable. http://www.geigerrig.com

Jessica Miller

Kirkham's Springbar Tents, $329.95 to $1,474.95

The old adage that you get what you pay for applies to these made-in-Utah classics. There are cheaper tents ­— much cheaper — but few will last as long as one of these canvas castles. The quality of a Springbar tent is evident everywhere, from double stitching, heavy-duty stake loops to reinforced windows and doors. And the fact that the factory is located in Salt Lake City means that if something does wear out, it can be fixed. These tents are designed for car camping, not backpacking. If taken care of properly, they can be used for years. Some families pass them down from generation to generation. http://www.kirkhams.com

Tom Wharton

Trail Back Trekking Poles from Black Diamond Equipment, $79.95

Hiking poles tend to be that accessory every hiker puts off getting year after year. That's partly because there's so many poles out there in so many price ranges. It's hard to know what you need and what's a good value. Black Diamond Equipment's Trail Back Trekking Poles are sturdy enough for any day hike or backpacking trip you'll take. They also retract or extend into three sections with flip locks that are superior to the turn locks you'll find on many poles. http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com

Nate Carlisle

Marmot Brighton Pack, $75

This 30-liter pack is a good size for hikers who are out for shorter excursions into the wild. There's no excuse not to stay hydrated, either, with two side pockets for water bottles. The pack also doubles as a good, regular backpack for all the days you're not exploring. It even has a padded sleeve large enough to slip a 15-inch laptop into. http://www.marmot.com

Michael McFall

"Hiking Utah's High Uintas," Second Edition, by Jeffrey Probst and Brad Probst; Falcon Guides, $21.95

The Uinta Mountains are a place where solitude can be found within an hour's drive of Salt Lake City. The second edition was published earlier this month with updates from former Salt Lake Tribune outdoors reporter Brett Prettyman, whose projects for the newspaper included The Utah Bucket List. Together, Prettyman and the Probsts locate, describe and illustrate everything from a 1-mile out-and-back hike to epic, multi-day backpacking and fishing adventures. Falcon.com

Nate Carlisle

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