For The Outdoorsman

By Maryanne Murray Buechner

EMS.com

Made by Swiss company SIGG, this fancy drink bottle can be found under Camping and Hiking, where water bottles warrant their own category. A special interior coating ensures that the H2O won't taste like metal.

Backcountry-equipment.com

The site trades beauty for efficiency in its presentation, but you get what you need. Each product name links to big, clear photos so you can see exactly what you're buying--which is important when shopping for items like this portable Primus Micron stove.

REI.com

Pay homage to your mate's favorite weekend pursuit with these GSI Christmas-tree ornaments. The site's strong suit is activity-specific apparel and gear--but this way he gets a kayak without your having to spend a bundle.

Binoculars.com

For all your distance-viewing needs. These Meade digital camera--binoculars capture fairly high-res images that you can view on the pop-up LCD screen and transfer to your PC. The site also sells opera glasses, telescopes and night-vision goggles.

ParagonSports.com

The site's new design makes finding the right hat--whether it be the brimmed Bora Bora Booney, the Seattle Sombrero or this woolen knit number from Isis for Women--a lot easier than it used to be. Find dozens of options under Outerwear in Clothing.