Compressible Pillow™

Yet another lightweight, compressible gem from Seattle’s Cascade Designs, the Compressible Pillow comes in three sizes (weighing between 7-12 ounces) and various colors. Perfect for the trekkers, campers and travelers on your list. $17.95 - $27.95. www.CascadeDesigns.com

MSR Lightning Snowshoes

Seattle’s MSR consulted an orthopedic gait specialist in designing its new Women’s Lightning snowshoe. Available in 22-inch and 25-inch lengths and weighing in at about 3 pounds, the Lightning is designed for flat and rolling terrain. $229.95. www.msrgear.com

Redfeather Stride Snowshoes

New for 2006, Redfeather, based in Wisconsin, introduces two new women’s snowshoe lines: the Stride Series and the Pace Series. Both feature a narrower frame designed to fit a women’s natural walking and running stride. Both are offered in two weights:  2.5 pounds and 3 pounds for weights up to 175 pounds. Cost between $189-$199. MSR  www.redfeather.com

Pure Yoga Pilates

For those who wish that they could get in a strengthening, stretching and cardio workout and still have time for work, family and friends (which is just about everyone), Pure Yoga Pilates might be a good holiday pick. In two 45-minute segments, viewers are guided through a series of exercises incorporating the best of two worlds: the core-strengthening and muscle stretching techniques of Pilates and the heart-pumping moves and poses of Power Yoga. $19.95. www.vasentertainment.com

Tarma Designs Jewelry

Earthy-friendly and perfect for skiers, snowboarders, yogis or even snow bunnies, the earrings, wristbands and pendants are made of lightweight, recycled stainless steel, accessory cord and nylon webbing. These are really fun! $25 - $30.  www.tarmadesigns.com

TEMPO: Sport Armband for iPod and iPod Nano

Keep your arms free for running, walking or working out with the one-size-fits-all Tempo armband from Griffin Technology. A soft inner liner prevents scratches on your iPod and a built-in cord wrap takes up the slack while keeping you mobile. Reflectors make you safer at night. $24.99. www.griffintechnology.com

180s Exolite Heat Ear Warmer

So lightweight at less than an ounce, you don’t even know you have the Exolites on! Features triple-layered ear piece construction and folds to a sleek 2 cm profile. Fits easily under a helmet or hat. Great for runners, snowshoers, skiers and cyclists. $25. www.180s.com

Fiki Football

Here’s the grown-up version of table-top football complete with a genuine leather peppled–surface “football” – and a choice of your favorite collegiate or NFL football team logo imprinted on the pigskin. Includes a goalpost. This is a great gift for those who need football every day of the week. Fiki Baseball and Fiki Basketball are also available. $7.95. www.fikisports.com

Weekend Explorer 3D

It may still be winter, but the hiker in your life will love the new Weekend Explorer 3D software from National Geographic, designed for the active person who is taking shorter trips closer to home. The cool 3D view and fly-thru feature allows users to fly along their route and see the view from every angle. Northwest regions available are the Seattle area and central Cascades in Washington, and the Portland area and Mount Hood in Oregon. $29.95. www.nationalgeographic.com, see Shop.

AmeriBag HelixX Collection

Any outdoors enthusiast would welcome this bag, noted by its kidney-shaped trademark design which is designed to contour to the wearer’s body and relieve apparent stress on the neck, back and shoulders. AmeriBag’s new HelixX Collection features seven different bags designed for hikers, bikers, backpackers and just for running around. Sports a rubbery silicon injected non-slip shoulder strap and quick-store bungee. Various colors, sizes and prices. $60. www.ameribag.com