New graduates often have some wanderlust and want to see the world on their own two feet. Whether the grad in your life simply enjoys walking and hiking or wants to go off in search of adventure, here are some items to make them happy wanderers.
1. Eagle Creek Switchback Rolling Backpack
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For grads who want to go traveling, this pack is a two-fer. You can check it as luggage or wear it as a backpack. The straps hide away and it has a side carry handle. A day pack zips off to use along the way. It has lockable compartments. Perfect for packing light and seeing the world.
2. iPod nano
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The latest and greatest iPod is a graduation gift that will always be appreciated. I like the iPod nano for convenience when walking and running.
3. "Europe Through the Back Door"
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Rick Steves' travel skills handbook on how to be an independent traveler and get the most out of Europe or anywhere you may roam. A must-read for everyone who is off to see the world.
4. North Face Yavapai Backpack
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A well-built day pack is essential. If the graduate is going to go off touring, this high-capacity day pack will let him or her take along everything needed.
5. Nikon S560 Digital Camera
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It's tiny and thin to take along anywhere, with a large, bright LCD screen for easy photo viewing. It has 10.0 megapixels, 5x optical zoom-NIKKOR glass lens for big prints. Record TV-quality movies with sound, then connect to your computer or TV for instant home movies.
6. "The Complete Walker IV"
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Colin Fletcher's classic on how to hike, trek, and walk is updated for 2002. How to find the right clothes, food, boots, and tents for backpacking or day hiking or a 1000-mile walk. How to walk and hike responsibly and nuture the environment. Read this book before you venture into the wilderness.
7. Victorinox Swiss Army Climber Knife
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Every walker needs a little tool kit, and the Swiss Army Knife puts it all into a small package. This model includes a large and small blade, bottle opener, corkscrew, tweezers, toothpick, scissors,wire stripper, small and large flat-head screwdrivers.
