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Verto 26

When you need it, The North Face's Verto is just big enough to hold everything you need for an all-day mission. When you don’t, it compresses to the size of a softball.

Live Simply T-Shirt

There are plenty of gear companies with progressive business practices and well-earned reputations for pitching in and giving back. And then there’s Patagonia. The company will reuse or recycle your old and stanky Capilene long underwear. It partnered with a bunch of musicians who also give a damn; buy songs on iTunes created for the ­Patagonia Music ­Collective and 61 percent of the proceeds go to the artist’s favorite envi­ronmental charities. And Patagonia recently joined forces with eBay to create a to encourage reselling of its garments. So are you surprised that every dime from sales of the limited-edition Live Simply T-shirt go to support those affected by last year’s Japanese tsunami? Neither are we.

Moleskine Notebook

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There are good reasons why Moleskine notebooks are favored by reporters the world over. The rigid and durable covers and bindings can take repeated jamming into packs, while the built-in elastic closure keeps them bundled tight when not in use.

BFD 100 Date Watch

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Nautica’s water-resistant BFD 100 Date watch is as sturdily constructed—it has a stainless-steel case and heavy-duty resin band—as it is eye-catching.

Teva Mush Frio Lace Canvas Shoes

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Because they dry quickly and weigh practically nothing (just five ounces), Teva’s Mush Frio Lace Canvas shoes are ideal for multi-sport trips in warmer climes.

Covert Zip Neck Arc’teryx

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Arc’teryx’s Covert Zip Neck ain’t cheap. But, being an Arc’teryx garment, it’s highly likely that it will fit perfectly and last ­forever—and be the ­recipient’s new favorite fleece layer.