[November 21st, 2007]

30 Drinking in the Woods…with Class

Just because you spent the day pulling hooks out of live fish and haven’t showered in almost a week doesn’t mean you can’t spend the evening sipping a fancy drink. With the plasticlike Lexan cocktail shaker ($7.99) and martini glasses ($5.95 each, Next Adventure, 426 SE Grand Ave., 233-0706) by GSI Outdoors, getting drunk outdoors is classy again. (JJ)

31 Gnome Away from Home

The Pacific Outdoor Pack Gnomes ($20, U.S. Outdoor Store, 219 SW Broadway, 223-5937) are simply a set of four inflatable gnomes atop aluminum posts. We can’t guarantee they’ll do a good job holding your tent down, or that they will serve any useful function whatsoever, but what we can guarantee they’ll be 100 percent awesome. (JJ)

32 Not Your Grandma’s Wood Fenders

The Full Wood Fenders Surfer Series ($200) is the latest in River City Bicycles’ (706 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 233-5973) exclusive line of wood bike accessories. Inspired by the legendary surfboards of the ’60s that tore through the waves of the California coast, these fenders will serve you well by tearing through tire backsplash otherwise destined to make embarrassing vertical lines up and down your body. (JJ)

33 She Hates Her Dad’s Ex

“You’re supposed to work out in that?” was the first thing that came to our minds upon seeing Stella McCartney for Adidas’ latest high-fashion-meets-activewear concoction. As far as we’re concerned, Stella can make anything look amazing—even an utterly ridiculous couture-inspired workout cover-up ($200, Nordstrom, 701 SW Broadway, 224-6666 ). It’s a little difficult to say what exactly this woven jacket—part-dress, part-oversized turtleneck—is meant for. We say add a pair of leggings and the new light-as-air Adidas Micro Bounce running shoes ($120, Adidas, 5020 NE Martin Luther King Blvd Jr., 493-1203 ) and you’ve got a solid workout ensemble. Vents at the jacket’s front and back shoulders provide maximum breathability and the kangaroo pockets are a safe home for your iPod. Whether you end up breaking a sweat in it or throwing it on after spin class, it’s definitely a conversation piece. (EB)

34 Document the Awesome

Extreme sports enthusiasts are the intended market for this waterproof, shock-resistant, helmet-mountable digital Action Cam ($129.99, Oregon Scientific, Bridgeport Shopping Center, 7355 SW Bridgeport Road, 624-0980, oregonscientific.com) from Oregon Scientific, but we can think of plenty of non-recreational uses. Strap on a light and use it to grab a 640-by-480 VGA video of clogs in your drainpipes. Start a video blog for your pet goldfish. Mount it on your handlebars and record traffic infractions while you bike to work. Or you could just, you know, use it for fun. (JJ)

35 No. 3 Combo with a Side of Gnarly

Salem-based snowboarding company Exit Real World has a proposition for you: With the Build Your Own Package Deal ($499 and up, 206 NW 23rd Ave., 226-3948) : purchase any snowboard, set of bindings and boots and they’ll give you a big fat discount, as well as throw in a pair of Exit brand socks, beanie and/or other goodies. All 2008 men’s, women’s and youth gear is eligible, so your package will be as unique as your style. (JJ)

36 Bundle Baby-Up

The REI Down Infant Suit ($52.50, REI, 1405 NW Johnson St., 221-1938) is rain-, snow-, wind- and pretty much all-around bad-thing proof. It’s insulated with 550-fill-power goose down, and the outside is made from recycled polyester fabric. Most importantly, Baby will look just like a Teletubby, to the delight of all. (JJ)

37 Sincerely Yours

Holiday shopping and parking can get ugly. When all you want to do is leave a legible note on the rain-soaked windshield for that jerk who blocked you in, Rite in the Rain notepads ($3.50-$6, Office, 2204 NE Alberta St., 282-7200, officepdx.com ), made from all-weather, renewable wood fiber writing paper, will get the message across loud and clear. (Available after Thanksgiving) (EB)

38 Chopsticks In the Sticks

If you think about it, camping and eating with chopsticks are a lot alike: Sure, it would be easier to grab a fork and start shoveling food into your mouth, the same way it would be easier to pack up after one night outdoors and head for the nearest Shilo Inn. You’re probably someone who would appreciate the Snow Peak Carry-On Chopsticks ($19.99, Oregon Mountain Community, 2975 NE Sandy Blvd., 227-1038) , which are collapsible and weigh only one ounce, making them a perfect for your next camping adventure. (JJ)

39 Google Ass-Saving

If you happen to find yourself in danger on the mountain, the Spot Personal GPS Tracking Device ($169.99, Climb Max Mountaineering, 928 NE 28th Ave., 797-1991) will notify the authorities as well as send a distress signal to anyone you choose, allowing them to track your location on Google Maps. Which would be kind of fun if you weren’t in mortal danger. (JJ)

40 Wax On!

Have you ever ruined a household iron while using it to apply wax to your skis or snowboard? The Burton Hot Stick Iron ($48.95, Gorge Performance, 7400 SW Macadam Ave., 246-6646) has three temperature settings for different types of waxes, which is key to getting an even wax job. And, unlike a regular iron, it does not have holes on the surface, which, for those of you who haven’t found out the hard way, can be a problem. (JJ)

41 Skatin’ with Reagan

Cal Skate’s online store boasts an absurd amount of skateboard decks for the little thrasher on your list. The website also features 53 boards designed by local artists, including the Rotten Ronnie II , which features former President Reagan on a deck that’s shaped like a coffin ($29.95-$59.95, calsk8.com) . (JJ)

Gimme More

Coo-coo:

Ever wonder what a European rough-legged buzzard sounds like? Bird Songs From Around the World by Les Beletsky ($45, Annie Bloom’s Books, 7834 SW Capitol Highway, 246-0053), not only gives you a full page illustrated description of 200 of the world’s most interesting bird species, but also comes with a built-in audio player featuring each bird’s call.

Every Step You Take:

Using a sensor that counts your steps and a variety of complicated equations that someone else figured out for you, the Liberty Mountain Niteview Pedometer ($29.95, US Outdoor Store, 219 Broadway, 223-5937) can be a good way of tracking your hiking routes, or keep it on all day as part of a fitness program. Awesome “holster” and “never lose” chain included.

Abominable Snowhands:

Don’t worry, the Human Leather Snowboard Gloves ($44.95, Daddies Board Shop, 7126 NE Sandy Blvd., 281-5123) by Grenade are not made from any human products, they simply look like human hands complete with knuckles, wrinkles and fingernails. See? That’s not weird at all.