雪山, 滚动浏览, 极高的红杉, and serene deserts—California has a lifetime’s worth of 自然之美值得探索. 享受这些简单的奢侈品, you don’t need anything more than a beating heart and a sense of adventure. That said, a few creature comforts can make getting outside a lot more fun. Think a plush camping blanket with a waterproof seal or a stiff-bristled brush to get the sand out of hard-to-reach places. For the outdoorsy person on your list, consider these made-in-California gifts, 灵感来自伟大的户外.
SugaMat C2G, $199
由 圣地亚哥–based surfer passionate about reducing his carbon footprint, Suga’s yoga mats are made from recycled wetsuits. Luxuriously thick and flaked with fun colors, the C2G (Cradle to Grave) mat is intended to be the last one your yogi will ever need. (If anything ever happens to their C2G, Suga will replace it for free.)
福特和榆树滩灌木丛, $29
福特和埃尔姆的 泰梅库拉 showroom is where you go to find beautifully designed eco-friendly goods. This clever beach brush features a shark-fin shape and stiff bristles to help you remove sand before you get back in the car. It’s a didn’t-know-you-needed-it gift for the sunbathers, 山地自行车, 还有你生命中的新父母.
的 Jonsteen Company California Poppy Flower Seed Grow Kit, $11
一朵花里的日出, California poppies open saucer-wide each morning and close tightly at night. This grow kit from a family-owned nursery in McKinleyville comes with 30,000 seeds, enough to pepper a garden or populate a whole field.
Make Smith皮革公司. 现场笔记案例, $125
Inspire your beloved naturalist to lean into their inner John Muir with a chic notebook for journaling by the campfire. Every Make Smith item is a product of three generations of 圣芭芭拉分校 craftsmen, built to last and sustainably produced.
草图 & Press California Collage Vintage Poster, $9
For the wanderer who is constantly planning her next backcountry adventure, this colorful poster will inspire and delight. 印在 旧金山 and sold by way of a husband-and-wife mercantile in 整理, the illustration features vintage logos from 约塞米蒂, 穆尔森林, 国王峡谷等等.
阿伯集体 Veda Camber 滑雪板,575美元
从 太浩 to 庞大的, California boasts some of North America’s very best powder. 部分董事会, 部分艺术品, the Veda Camber is crafted from carbonized bamboo and manufactured with 100 percent solar energy by 阿伯集体 out of 威尼斯. Even better: 的 company is focused on rebuilding forests with 500,000 trees planted—and counting.
慢潮延森露营毯, $59
Make picnics and beach days a little cozier with a blanket built for the outdoors. One side features plush recycled fleece while the other is water-repellent to ensure your favorite camper stays dry. 总部位于 科斯塔梅萨, Slowtide is passionate about prints like this muted blue-and-tan plaid.
小樽皮艇入口, $899
Oru founder Ardavan Sobhani grew up in the woods of 奇诺, more than 12 miles from the nearest town. 在搬到 海湾地区, he longed for access to the open water—but had no space for a boat. 的 foldable Oru kayak was born. 小巧的20磅, this vessel can be stored almost anywhere, perfect for the urban adventurer on your gift list.
偷窃的利基 On-the-Go Cutlery Pouch, $27
手工制作的 萨克拉门托 by Michelle Adcock (aka “Miche”), this reusable cutlery pouch is a cute way to reduce dependence on single-use plastics—and an ideal companion for camping trips. 的 kit comes with a cloth napkin and a stainless steel straw, 再加上一把清洁刷, 勺子, 叉, 刀, and a pair of chopsticks—all made of bamboo.
Grizzly Menswear Scenic High Pile Fleece, $248
Stay warm while adventuring with this cozy-yet-rugged statement piece. 的 特拉基-based brand Grizzly designs for those living—or longing for—the Lake 太浩 lifestyle. Crafted from 100 percent recycled fleece, the jacket’s design was inspired by mountain sunsets.
