1. Timex Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor
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The Timex Ironman Race Trainer is both a great sports chronometer an excellent exercise heart rate monitor. But wait, there's more, you can use the TrainingPeaks web site to track your exercise data and to get customized training programs. I found the watch easy to use, perhaps because I am familiar with Timex sports watches. If your walking man has aging eyes, he will also appreciate the large number display and the night light.
2. Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Personal Trainer
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A GPS speedometer/odometer works only outdoors, but gives you accurate speed and distance. The 305 also has a heart rate monitor. Now your walking man has more data than he can shake a walking stick at. He can ue the Training Center software to improve his performance.
3. iPod nano 5th and 6th Generation with Pedometer and FM Radio
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4. Kelty Oriole Lumbar Pack
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Don't let the K.I.D.S. acronym fool you, this is a lumbar pack for the man who wants to carry more than the bare essentials on his walks. It's a water-resistant pack with two water bottle holders, which come in handy on a long walk or when you are making him do all of the heavy lifting. The large capacity of the pack gives you options for how much stuff you want to take on a day hike.
5. Walking-Themed Metal Water Bottle
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Fear of BPA in some plastic water bottles has led walkers to buy aluminum SIGG water bottles or stainless steel water bottles. We have these with walking designs.
6. Garmin eTrex Handheld GPS
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If your walking man also is interested in geocaching, a handheld GPS unit is just the right gift. Or, if he doesn't want a fancy cell phone that has GPS maps built in, this separate GPS unit can come in handy to find your way on walks.
7. Omron HJ-112 Pedometer
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You can use the HJ-112 as a pocket pedometer or wear it clipped to your waistband. That gives the walking man options, especially if he wears a beefy belt that makes it tough to clip a pedometer to. The Omron HJ-112 starts counting steps at midnight and resets itself automatically at the end of the day, with a 7-day memory to review your steps, distance, calories burned, and aerobic steps. It was top rated for accuracy by a consumer magazine.
8. Walking Hats
A cap with a walking slogan will keep sun and rain off his head and inspire him to go walking.9. Smartwool Adrenaline Socks
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