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For dd18s freiends, I am putting together graduation presents. DD and her friends love to go hiking and spending time outdoors so I am using that as a theme.  I would love to add a 3rd item to their present that goes with the theme.  We are in the PNW if that matters (Portland, Ore area). They are all girls except one guy.

 

 

So far, I have

 

Lightweight hiking backpack in bright colors

Travel guide to hiking/day trips in our area

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​(To round out the package, I plan to put in a few hiking snacks).

 

I would like to keep the 3rd item under $15.

 

They each already have a Hydroflask so water bottle is out.

Compass would be cute with the theme, but not really useful.

 

I have thought about a survival knife, but which one?

Maybe a tiny 1st aid kit, with a cutsie tie-in message about the boo-boos of life.

Cute hiking/themed  t-shirt?

 

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Actually, I think a little compass would be useful!  I've even used one traveling in a city before, when I'm trying to get my bearings.  You can get one on a little carabiner that they can attach to their backpack.  You can also get little thermometers that attach to a carabiner which I find handy.  

 

Other kind of unique items:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-Powered-Anti-Mosquito-Repellent-Keychain/dp/B06ZXQNSWT

 

https://www.amazon.com/PocketMonkey174-Original-Really-Wallet-Multitool/dp/B00D38N1OS/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1495553770&sr=1-3&keywords=monkey+tools

 

I gave several people in my family the monkey tool a couple years ago.  They have all used them many times!

 

 

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If it rains a lot or they cross a lot of streams, dry bags are great. I bought a set of 3 at Walmart but this is similar: https://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p/outdoor-products-ultimate-dry-sack-3-pack-16opru3pkltmtdryspas/16opru3pkltmtdryspas?camp=CSE:DSG_pg17341_ecom_PLA_452&gclid=CjwKEAjwu4_JBRDpgs2RwsCbt1MSJABOY8anZe-VgjrYFqyZx-A5-WH14hPrwQdxtrgSso2W5zrimBoCkZvw_wcB

 

They are so handy for keeping things sorted in my pack. I use one for clothes, one for food, and one for random small items.

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