Outdoor Canada’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts

There’s no doubt that outdoorsy folks can be tough to shop for. But we’ve got you covered with this guide to take the guesswork out of shopping for anglers and hunters. We’ve assembled a range of practical gear and accessories to suit every skill level and budget. Whether your loved ones are seasoned veterans or just getting started, these picks will help them make the most of their time outdoors.

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And now, on to those great gear picks from our experts…

HEATED GLOVE LINERS WITH SNAPCONNECT

Keep your hands toasty warm with these premium, touch-screen friendly heated glove liners, from Canadian brand ewool. They’re designed to be worn under another set of gloves in frigid conditions, or on their own milder weather. Their innovative heating system—made up of waterproof electrical components—runs along each individual finger for maximum comfort. A control button allows wearers to choose between three heat levels without having to remove outer layers, and they run from two to seven hours, depending on the setting. The gloves are easily rechargeable thanks to ewool’s patented SnapConnect magnetic connector. And notably, the liners are washable and abrasion resistant. Available in sizes extra-small to extra-large.

Learn more: www.ewool.com

HORL 3

One of the trickiest aspects of properly sharpening a knife is getting the blade angle right. The Horl sharpener solves that with a highly unconventional, but extremely simple (to use, at least) innovation: instead of

moving the blade along a stationary sharpening surface, the knife stays in place (held by a magnet) while you roll the whetstone along it.

The system has two main parts: a guide block with a powerful magnet and precise angles (15° for fine edges and 20° for robust blades) that holds the knife in place magnetically; and a roller with two discs: a coarse disc for sharpening and a finer disc for honing. You attach your knife blade (facing up) to the magnetic angle support, then roll the sharpening disc along the entire blade edge. It’s beyond simple, and results in a perfect edge every time. I sharpened every blade in my house, and was enjoying the tool so much that I very nearly asked my neighbours if I could sharpen their knives, too.

Learn more: www.horl.com

ALLCLIMA STRETCH WOVEN PANT

These women’s mid-weight, four-way stretch, water-resistant, insulated hunting pants with integrated knee pad area FORLOH’s best-selling pants. They feature articulated knees and a gusseted crotch for comfort and mobility, with double-reinforced seat, knee, side panels and cuffs to stand up to the sharpest obstacles. Other features include six zippered pockets plus a pocket-knife sleeve, quiet YKK reverse coil zippers, mesh-backed hip ventilation zippers and the internal waistline has a silicone gripper to stop the pants from riding up or down while moving, crouching, crawling or just to keep your shirt from coming untucked. The come in green (pictured) and magnet solid colours, as well as exposed or deep-cover camo.

Learn more: www.forloh.com