Hard to believe, but yes, folks, the holiday season is fast approaching. We posted the first part of our holiday gift ideas last week and had so many, we knew we had to offer up this second article. We know some of you have started your gift lists and even your shopping, while others will wait ‘til the last darn second to get those much-needed gifts for family and friends.

The Adventure Post crew is making the shopping expedition a bit easier by offering a variety of goodies, from stocking stuffers to presents, for travel and outdoor adventurers that have caught our attention – and we wouldn’t mind seeing under the tree. (Santa, are you listening?)

And, in case you missed it: Part 1 of our holiday gift guide ran on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 – click here to check it out.

Therm-a-Rest Sleep Systems

Therm-a-Rest’s pre-packaged sleep systems are tailored for specific uses, such as fast and light, trekking, kids and base camp. Each system includes a mattress and down blanket or comforter and either a compressible pillow or fitted sheet. Best of all, each set is more than 10 percent less than buying the components separately. The NeoAir XLite Sleep System has the next-gen NeoAir mattress – new for 2012 and presently only available in the system, it’s lighter (just 12 ounces!), warmer and more packable than the previous version. Retail prices: $120-$370

Stanley One-Hand Vacuum Mug

Stanley’s Nineteen13 line targeted for a younger demographic now includes the One-Hand Vacuum Mug. Handy for car or bike commuting, the 16-ouncer design allows users to open, drink and close with one hand. Plus, it’s vacuum insulated body and thermal lid keeps hot liquids hot for six hours and iced drinks cold all day. Retail prices: $28

Solio Bolt Solar Charger & Battery Back-up

With the Solio Bolt charger and battery back-up, devices – like Smartphones, cameras, GPS units and more – won’t be caught “dead” again. With an integrated, full-size USB port, iPhones and iPods can be connected directly using a USB charging cable and without adapter tips. It charges devices at the same rate as a typical wall charger. And, at less than 6 ounces, slip the Bolt in a backpack, purse or glove compartment for back-up while on the go. Retail price: $70

Hummingbird Travel Pak

Perfect for whitewater rafting or strolling through a market, Hummingbird’s dry storage pack has a roll-down closure to keep your camera or electronics watertight. The Travel Pak offers multiple carrying options, including a removable waist belt and shoulder strap attachment. Retail price: $35

GSI Outdoors Crossover Kitchen Kit

The Crossover Kitchen Set from GSI Outdoors includes a cutting board for food preparation; a Pivot spoon, spatula and tongs for cooking; squeeze bottles and spicer for eating; and a scraper, scouring pad and camp towel for cleaning. A half moon shaped storage bag nests into the cook kits. Retail price: $38

Princeton Tec Spectrum Headlamp

Sometimes you really can have it your way. Princeton Tec is putting various aspects of the aesthetic design control in your hands with two of its most popular LED headlamps. Customize the Spectrum online by choosing from 10 color options and two headstrap styles to suit your personal style. Retail price: $35-$45

Exotac NanoStriker Fire Starter

Exotac’s NanoStriker is a self-contained tool made of lightweight, anodized aluminum used for fire starting. The striker contains an ultra-sharp tungsten carbide insert for maximum sparks. Once its work is done, it collapses down and nests in its keychain ballast. Retail price: $27

Nuun Electrolyte Drink Tabs

Thirsty to do good? Formulated to increase the amount of water absorbed in the blood stream, Nuun is producing grape-flavored, electrolyte-enhanced drink tabs with 15 percent of all sales donated directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to advance blood cancer research. Retail price: $6.50

Cocoon CoolMax Travel Blanket
The lightweight Cocoon CoolMax Travel Blanket is a great companion on planes, trains, in your car, at home or in camp. The blanket’s polyester fabric is warm, breathes well and wicks moisture. Measuring 55 inches by 70 inches, it weighs 11 ounces, and packs into a carry bag to measure 3.5 inches by 7 inches. Retail price: $35

Outdoor Research Tempest & Neve Hats

When the thermometer heads south, Outdoor Research’s hats come equipped with little extras to beat the chill. Both made of a merino/acrylic blend, the Tempest beanie has a tuck-away Radiant fleece facemask, while the women’s Neve cap has protective, lined earflaps. Retail prices: $39-$45

Eagle Creek Pack-It Gift Sets

Eagle Creek has bundled its Pack-It systems – folders, cubes and pouches that organize clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc., in luggage and travel bags – into packaged sets. Each set is comprised of three pieces, usually a folder, cube and pouch. Retail prices: $25-$40

Patagonia Ultralight Down Shirt

Anointed the “lightest piece of insulation ever made,” Patagonia brings back the Ultralight Down Shirt and adds jacket and hoody versions. They’re designed to use less down, so they’re lighter but still very warm. Made with durable ripstop nylon and 800-fill goose down, wear it as an insulation or outerwear piece. Retail prices: $279-$299

Need more ideas? Missed part 1 of our holiday gift guide series on Nov. 9, 2011. Click here to see what you missed.