If you’re wondering what to get mom for Mother’s Day (which is May 8, just in case you forgot) and she’s into the outdoors, don’t worry. There are plenty of great gifts that will make her days on the water and in the field more enjoyable.
All moms need a good pair of polarized sunglasses when they’re outdoors. Ono’s Trading Company has three new models designed for women, who typically have smaller facial features than men.
The Tuscadero model, which has pink frames and gray or amber lenses, is especially stylish for mom. Its rubberized nose pad and arm stems keep them from slipping on a steamy day. For those who need them, Ono’s are available with bifocal magnifiers for reading and tying on fishing lures.
The new Ono’s cost $89.99 ($99.99 with blue or green mirrored lenses) and are sold in stores, catalogs and online. Visit onostradingcompany.com.
Moms into hiking and camping will adore the Joby GorillaTorch Switchback, one light that can be used as a headlamp or a lantern. Wear the headlamp as darkness descends on your campsite, then place it inside the lantern and turn it on to light up your tent.
The Switchback has five LEDs, including a flood light and red lights for night vision, and the brightness can be adjusted. The lantern has a hook for hanging in your tent and adjustable legs that can be clamped to a tree branch. Cost is $59.95. It’s available at several online sites. Visit joby.com/gorillatorch/switchback.
A pair of SmartWool’s new PhD Outdoor Light Crew socks will make mom’s hiking more pleasurable. Designed for women’s feet, the socks are made of Merino wool. My tester found them comfortable and cushy, and said they gave her feet more bounce on her neighborhood walks and runs, although they were a little warm for this time of year. The socks cost $19.95 at online retailers. Visit smartwool.com.
Finally, give mom a treasure trove of ideas of where to go to have fun hiking, biking, paddling, bird watching, backpacking, or finding waterfalls with a guidebook. Footprintpress.com offers guides for most of NY State and a variety of activities.
(adapted from article by Steve Waters in SunSentinel.com, link to original article)
