We all have our own personal goals for this holiday season: To avoid gaining seven pounds, to be civil to our in-laws or maybe to finally win the coveted house decorating contest in our neighborhood.

I wish you luck on any of these honorable aspirations, but I’m afraid I can’t do much more than that, unless of course your aim is to give the best eco-outdoor gift . . . ever. Here’s our list of the top five green presents for the outdoor enthusiast on your shopping list:

Patagonia’s Nano Puff Pullover

A real favorite of mine, the Nano Puff Pullover Jacket by Patagonia, is a sure hit this winter. This jacket is so warm you have to test it out on a Minnesota winter morning to believe it. The toasty Primaloft insulation is not only lightweight and warm when wet, it’s also incredibly compressible. It even stuffs down into its own chest pocket for easy packing. The durable shell is made from 100 percent recycled polyester with a handy DWR finish to repel wet snow storms. Plus, the jacket is recyclable through Patagonia’s Common Threads Recycling Program. Available in men’s and women’s models.
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