Outfitted: Gift guide

As gift-giving season winds down, there’s still time to find a special item for everyone on your shopping list. Below are some recommendations for that specific someone you’re still hoping to surprise with the perfect present:

1. For the Backcountry Junkie: Spot X 2-Way Satellite Messenger with Bluetooth

There is no shortage in our little mountain town of backcountry extremists. Whether they’re catching fresh turns out of bounds or tackling the knife edge on Capital Peak, safety is essential. The Spot X connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth or you can sign up for its data plan. With 240 hours of battery life, this little device can help give your loved ones peace of mind with a quick text or send an SOS to the authorities in case of an emergency.

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$250, Backcountry.com

2. For the Snow Obsessed: Montec Fawk Ski Jacket and Kirin Ski Pants

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With the perfect amount of features such as zip-through construction, tab-adjustable waist, zippered hems, a storm guard hood, and underarm vents, this set is sure to be a new favorite. Built to be a classic all-mountain set, both pieces have medium-weight insulation for the perfect amount of temperature regulation. And it’s a looker too. Available in women’s and men’s sizes and colors.

Jacket, $239. Pants, $209. Backcountry.com

3. For the Worker Bee: Dovetail Hadley Coveralls

Whether she’s in the garage waxing her skis or DIYing some new furniture, these coveralls are sure to be a hit. Crafted from indigo stretch canvas featuring a Wabash Stripe that nods to turn-of-the-century railroad workers, the Hadleys not only honor the tradition of the tough-as-nails women that came before us but are fine-tuned for comfort and a women-specific fit. An inner drawcord, belt loops, snaps, nested thigh pockets, and reinforced knees with pad openings round out a highly functioning, mechanic-inspired piece.

$169, DovetailWorkwear.com

4. For the Traveler: The North Face Base Camp Rolling Thunder Duffel 95L

A new hard-shell chassis is the foundation for this rolling duffel that’s bound to be bomb-proof whether they’re trekking through the cobbled streets of Eastern Europe of jumping into dusty Range Rovers in Africa. Included are webbing compression straps, a long-zip clamshell design, padded handles, two external quick-access pockets, and external daisy-chain webbing for additional clipping points.

$350, TheNorthFace.com

5. For the Aprés Star: Paka Vida Hoodie

After a long day on the slopes, they’ll love slipping into this ultra-cozy hoodie that’s made with a tricolor blend of alpaca fiber. Sourced from traceable, happy, free-roaming alpacas in the Peruvian Andes, the Vida is also personally signed by the Quechua woman in Peru who made it. Unisex sizing.

$129, PakaApparel.com

6. For the Gear Junkie: Rux 70L Gear Box

Multi-functional, weather-proof, and durable, the Rux box has been a new favorite in my gear cache that any other gear junkie will love as well. The all-in-one design packs like a gearbox carries like a tote or backpack, and collapses flat to save space when not in use. This hauler will instantly up any gear-lover’s organization game. Available in multiple colors.

$298, Rux.life

7. For the Home Body: Company Store Company Cotton Quilt and Shams

Handcrafted by skilled artisans and washed for lived-in softness, this 100% cotton set from The Company Store is a new favorite that I can’t wait to gift to a certain homebody in my life. Made with their signature Company Cotton filling and shell, the set is available in multiple sizes and colors, but I love the Karoline version for its simple, yet elegant pattern of vining florals and contrasting pattern on the flip side. Quilted by hand and made in India.

Quilt, $249. Shams, $118 for two. TheCompanyStore.com

8. For the Mountain-Town Man: Howler Bros. Harker’s Flannel

Bring a bit of the Wild West to his closet with this buttery soft flannel from Howler Bros. out of Austin, Texas. With a single button-through flap pocket, reinforced elbow patches, custom metal buttons, and a hunter’s yoke on one shoulder, the Harker’s is sure to be a new staple with its laid-back vibe and unique color patterns. Some reviewers mentioned it running a little small, so if in doubt, size up. Available in multiple colors.

$89, HowlerBros.com

Meg Simon is an Aspen-based freelance writer, graphic designer, and founder of Simon Finch Creative. She can be reached at meg@simonfinchcreative.com.