Victorinox Climber

The Swiss Army Climber II Knife is a compact knife with a selection of more than 10 useful tools. Precision crafted in Switzerland, this knife is constructed with a nylon handle, and 100-percent stainless-steel components that will hold their edge and last you for years. The Climber II weighs a lightweight 3.55 ounces and measures 3.58 inches when closed. Features include: large and small blades, two standard screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, a corkscrew, a wire stripper, scissors, key ring, reamer, and parcel hook. Tweezers and a toothpick pull out of the ends of the Climber II. Ideal for your glove box, utility drawer, or taking along for weekend trips at the cabin.

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Deuter Pace

The Deuter Pace 30 Backpack is ideal for backcountry adventures, carrying your skis and other gear up the mountain on race day, or being the ultimate ski bum. The large front stretch pocket can easily handle a helmet or shell. Stretch side pockets are perfect for water bottles, or you can add your water reservoir to the hydration compatible inner sleeve. The mesh shoulder straps and hip belt offer ventilated comfort, and less overall weight, so you can spend more energy on having fun.

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Granite Gear Uberlight Drysack

Ultralight just didn't adequately describe this sack, so Granite Gear named it the Uberlight CTF3 Drysack. While half the weight of sil nylon, the high-tech CTF3 fabric boasts five times the tensile strength. This means you can keep your gear clean, dry, and organized with virtually no additional weight. Granite Gear also designed the Uberlight DrySack with a squared-off, space-saving shape that won't leave gaps in your pack the way round sacks do. Stitch-free seams and a tight roll-top closure ensure that whatever you stow in this bag will stay dry.

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Spyderco Ladybug 3 Serrated Edge Knife

The Ladybug's modified clip-point VG-10 stainless steel blade is hollow-ground and uniformly thick from heel to tip for durability and strength. Its FRN (fiberglass-reinforced-nylon) handle is Bi-Directionally Textured® and comfortably shaped to ensure a secure grip and positive control. Despite its small size, its Trademark Round Hole is fully functional and supports one-handed opening with either hand. The blade locks open via a back lock mechanism, and a lanyard hole allows easy attachment to a keychain or thong. This version of the Ladybug features a black FRN handle.

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Garmin GPSMAP 62St

The newly designed GPSMAP 62st handheld navigator features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, preloaded 100K topo maps and supports Custom Maps, BirdsEye Satellite imagery (subscription required) and photo navigation. Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62st employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection, a sleek new design and connects wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds.

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Travel as a Political Act

Travel connects people with people. It helps us fit more comfortably and compatibly into a shrinking world. And it inspires creative new solutions to persistent problems facing our nation. We can’t understand our world without experiencing it. Traveling as a Political Act helps us take that first step.

There’s more to travel than good-value hotels, great art, and tasty cuisine. Americans who “travel as a political act” can have the time of their lives and come home smarter—with a better understanding of the interconnectedness of today’s world and just how our nation fits in.

In his new book, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves explains how to travel more thoughtfully—to any destination. He shares a series of field reports from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East to show how his travels have shaped his politics and broadened his perspective.

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Fodor's 1,001 Smart Travel Tips

Fodor’s well-traveled writers and editors have acquired their travel savvy the hard way. And with this book in hand, no one else has to. Fodor’s 1001 Smart Travel Tips expertly guides all kinds of travelers -- from the moment they start planning until the day they return home.

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