T
hroughout the year
NEBRASKAland Magazine tests
a number of products so you
don't have to. Here is a list of
some of the best we've come
across in 2014. ■
Veterans and aspiring birdwatchers alike
need an in-depth tome to satisfy their
thirst for knowledge and to complement
compact identification field guides.
National Geographic's Complete Birds of
North America is an excellent addition to
the bookshelf or coffee table for anyone
interested in learning more about the lives of birds they
know and the ones they hope to one day see. Plus, at $25, it is priced right as a
gift to yourself or the bird-lover on your list. JJ
Christmas Gift Ideas
Options for the outdoor enthusiast in your family.
Reviewed by Robert Gaia, Joel Jorgensen and Jeff Kurrus
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Guideline Eyegear has the ideal frames for the outdoor runner in
your family. The new Spray model is polarized, lightweight and has
vented lenses to help prevent fogging. Retail price: $50. Available at
Glpolarized.com. RG
The Maniac boot series from Wood N' Stream is the most comfortable boot
I've had on my feet in years. This 8-inch waterproof hiker, available for men
with 400 or 800 grams of Thinsulate, features excellent ankle support and an
easy-to-lace design. Ideal for archers and upland game hunters. Retail price:
$159. Available at select outdoor retailers. RG
Music lovers who spend a considerable time outdoors need a
portable speaker system that has both high quality sound and
durability. The Jacket by Altec Lansing excels at both. Shock
resistent, the Jacket can pair with Apple, Android and BlackBerry
devices. But its best feature is its battery life, ensuring up to
eight hours of continuous playback on a single charge. It also
comes with an AC adapter. Retail price: $130. To learn more
about the Jacket and Lansing's waterproof version, the Life Jacket,
visit Alteclansing.com. JK
Attach a Dakota timepiece to your loved one's hunting
backpack on Christmas morning. Including luminescent
hands and markers, a compass, thermometer, red LED
microlight and integrated carabiner, this gift is perfect for
your outdoor enthusiast. Retail price: $40. Visit
Dakotawatch.com to see their complete list of styles. JK
DECEMBER 2014 • NEBRASKAland 47
