Matt,<br><br>I agree with Willie. If she doesn't have the tools, help her get them; or more realistically, they make great Christmas presents. When I was dating the girl I eventually married, she had come from an urban, and even gun-hating, family. She obviously had none of the useful outdoor tools we all love. As the relationship progressed, I got her a number of useful items as presents. But as with all things start out slowly & be careful. The Field & Stream subscription was accepted, although a little quizically. The good dictionary I gave her was treated as an insult, even though she did not have one & we played a lot of word games. But anyway, things progressed sufficiently well that just before our marriage, I got her a good shotgun for her birthday, and she was quite appreciative. But don't expect miracles: even now after 18 years of marriage, my wife loves her SAK, but rarely has her Leatherman handy. I have a feeling that's what she keeps me around for.<br><br>Anyway, get your girl friend a SAK, a Leatherman, whatever. If it's a serious relationship, maybe a Sebenza. <br><br>As to the friends, why don't they have their own equipment? Maybe they do need some suggestions.<br><br>Good luck<br><br>John <br><br>