Don’t cave to commercialism: Christmas gifts under $25

December 3, 2:08 PMMinneapolis Outdoor Recreation ExaminerMarie Malinowski

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Anything you want, as long as it's under $25... 

Each time the sun sets and rises, Christmas is that much closer. Absolutely, we all like to be generous this time of year, but the reality is that many are cutting back in favor of buying food and paying rent.

Who can blame you for not caving to commercialism with the Christmas shopping? Have a looksie at these cool gifts under $25:

SIGG Limited Edition Holiday Screw Top Bottle. It’s become a BPA-free world, my friends. BPA-free is the new black.

Camelback Better Bottle. Like carabineers, you can never have enough Camelback bottles. I have one for my gym bag, one at work, and one for around the house; I can’t drink water from a glass because if I set it down somewhere, my cats will stick their paws in it or topple it over just to see my reaction.

Black Diamond Gizmo headlamp. This is something everyone should have. It’s not like the electricity ever goes out or anything. They’re also helpful for when you want to read in bed at night and your partner wants to sleep.

Marshmallow Launcher. I know what you’re thinking. Why would someone need a marshmallow launcher? The answer is, I don’t know. But I ordered this for my parents anyway as a more environmentally-friendly way to deter the woodpecker that’s been pecking the side of their cabin in Colorado for the past seven years. They claim the loaded BB gun sitting by the back door is an idea they got from the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living.

Lifeline Ultimate Survivor in a Bottle Survival Kit. I might buy this for Survivorman because he’s always missing the essentials when he’s filming his shows: whistle, compass, emergency blanket, flashlight, waterproof matches, first aid kit, reusable zip lock baggie, carabineer, multi-tool, batteries, and a BPA-free water bottle.

Gerber Clutch Multi-Tool. Even I, who can identify only a hammer and screwdriver in my husband’s tool box, would squeal in delight to find this in my stocking.

REI Thermo-O-Compass. Know the direction you’re going and the temperature with this versatile keychain.

Tie Dye Swiss Army Classic SD Knife. The Swiss Army may be cringe, but there’s no disputing the uniqueness factor. If Jerry Garcia carried a Swiss Army knife, this would be the one.

Steep Deep and Launched - DVD Boxed Set. Big mountain extreme skiing footage? $19.93. Carnage from big mountain extreme skiing wipe-outs? Priceless.