2024 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Explorer
Whether they are chronicling a bold adventure, or quietly sketching at home, this stunning leather Yellowstone National Park Journal will remind all explorers of a place they love. The makers of this journal hand select each full-grain hide from Seidel Tannery, etch the leather with a 1950 map of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, then stitch and finish it in their Milwaukee studio. A great gift!
1859 "Map of the United States of America, the British Provinces, Mexico ..." by J. H. Colton
This massive wall map was published in 1859; after the Mexican-American War and during the height of gold prospecting and mining in the west and the influx of new settlers. Roads between major cities crisscross the states, as well as famous exploration and travel routes. (Captain Randolph Marcy’s 1849 route from Arkansas to New Mexico then back across Texas appears on the map, as well as the Comanche Trail south into the Mexican State of Coahuila.) This map is sure to inspire and delight any explorers and intrepid travelers on your list.
F. V. Hayden's Geological and Geographical Atlas of Colorado and Portions of Adjacent Territory is an unmatched geological record for its time. Published by the Department of the Interior in 1877, the Atlas of Colorado consists of twenty double-elephant sized sheets. This meticulous survey was the only one of a single state or territory ever completed in such depth. Hayden’s scientific research made Colorado the most intensively studied place in the entire West. An exceptional gift.
Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter by Theodore Roosevelt, First Edition, 1905
This first edition book documents Roosevelt's hunting excursions across America. Contained within are accounts of his hunting trips in the West, his impressions of and experiences in Yellowstone Park, and a chapter on books about big game hunting. Roosevelt built a lasting legacy in the conservation movement; he continually championed the compatibility of hunting wildlife and the protection of wildlife and wilderness.
Kobold Arctic Diver Titanium Polished Watch with Gray Nylon Strap
The Arctic Diver is one of the toughest and most reliable Kobold watches ever built. Its 44.5mm case features an extra-thick, domed sapphire crystal, a triple-sealed, screw-locked crown, and an extra-thick stainless steel caseback. An internal secondary case made from soft-iron shields the Swiss-made automatic movement from magnetic interference (up to 80,000 A/m). In 2020, Kobold began working on a version of the Arctic Diver using aerospace-grade titanium as the material for the outer case. This is watch is the first Arctic Diver model to have a titanium outercase, presented in DLC-coated black. Looks great on the wrist and performs in the most extreme of conditions.
This stunning handmade men's leather Dopp Kit is built to stand the test of time, like the one grandpa used for decades. It is perfectly sized to fit all your travel accessories-- you'll be surprised how much it can hold. The Dopp Kit is made of premium Horween full-grain leather with robust stitching, ensuring many years of service, guaranteed.
Vintage Garden of the Gods Postcards by Hook Photo, 1890
The Garden of the Gods red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago, and continue to delight Colorado locals and visitors to this day. A super cool piece of art for the wall, these three vintage cabinet card photographs of the Garden of the Gods date back to the 1890s. The sepia toned photographs capture views of the Gateway, the Ruins of Montezuma’s Temple, and the park’s iconic rocky formations.
Woolly Mammoth Tooth 4" Damascus Steel Double Sided Linerlock Knife
This Woolly Mammoth Tooth 4" Damascus Steel Linerlock Pocket Knife features a knife handle with a section of a tooth from an actual Woolly Mammoth – one that lived around 15,000 years ago. The knife incorporates a 4" Damascus Steel blade. Damascus Steel is characterized by its strength, edge-holding ability, and its dramatic appearance. As beautiful as it is functional!
