2023 Gift Guide
Stuff for the discerning connoisseur of everyday goodness.
give good gift.
There’s tons of discounts and sales going on for excellent gear right now.
Here’s my list.
First of all, there’s an idea that could make your holidays MUCH more special. It’s the first point in this video… i’ll just leave it at that.
Watch the gift guide video here.
Also, find the list of black friday discounts here.
Chase Reeves
Founder, Matterful.co
Pocket Carry Stuff
- Field Notes Expedition pocket notebook… it’s a small notebook with a very special feature: tear-proof and waterproof paper. Add a micro pen. Done and done.
- My Bellroy Mod 3-Card Phone Case is still the king of my daily life. Nice leather, nice lines, removable wallet that doesn’t fall off when I don’t want it to.
- Re:Form wallets take the cake for me for a minimal pocket wallet. Indestructible. Travelers love the built in coin pouch.
- Dudes be loving pocket knives. Benchmade is the solid way to go.
- This box opener is one of the most charming and well designed everyday item I’ve seen in a while. I made this vid about it.
- Roav Eyewear make foldable glasses that actually fit in your pocket. Excellent for travelers.
For Desks & Productivity
- Striking pens for productive people… Studio Neat Mark One is the most stunning desk pen in my mind — super modern, delicious click, no logos, lasts forever. Also check out the Lamy Safari and Kaweco Sport series.
- Notebooks for creative producers… The Totebook has the best ratio of class, durability and ease — doesn’t make me feel too precious, but still oozes quality when I pick it up. Other options are the Confidant Hardcover and the Remarkable 2.
- Organize your desk with the Gather desk accessories. Very beautiful and well crafted tools for organizing.
For Coffee People
This grinder is new for me this year and it’s just so surprisingly good to use I had to include it. It’s the center of any coffee making lifestyle, no matter your brew method.
- An Excellent Coffee Maker — Ratio makes the coffee maker you’ll still love 10 years from now.
- A Coffee Subscription — great beans delivered regularly from micro-roasters all over the country. EPIC GIFT.
Tech Goodies
- The best tech item for the most people is this battery that has all the cables built in. Charges everything, plugs into wall, always useful.
- The Peak Design Tech Pouch and the Bellroy Tech Pouch are both insane crowd pleasers due to their materials and organization.
- The Epicka travel adapter is a great little tool for the traveler in your life.
- Bluetooth Earbuds — so much walk, talk (call your dad), audiobook, podcast listening. Apple Airpods Pro are the best i’ve used if you’re in the Apple ecosystem. Jabra 65t still my favorite affordable for everything else (including exercise).
- Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones — tune out the world, get focused, great call quality, gotta lay flat for easy carry. I use Focal everyday and love it, but this one is a bit more affordable.
Slings & Laptop Bags
For slings I’m recommending the Bellroy Lite Sling and the Vanquest Dendrite Large. Both surprisingly stylish and functional and lovely to use regularly.
For everyday backpacks and messengers, here’s a few I would recommend as gifts:
- Wandrd Duo… slimline, water resistant, collapsible camera compartment, sleek looks.
- GoRuck GR1… dude’s delight.
- Peak Design Everyday Backpack… get the one with the clip-top. Super stunning bag. Their messenger bag is superb as well. I also recommend the messenger bag.
- Mystery Ranch 3-Way Briefcase… my favorite briefcase/backpack/messenger ever. Excellent gift for a productive gentleman.
Men’s Clothing & Shoes
My favorite casual sneaker (Flux Adapt Trainer) and slip on boot (Lems Chelsea) would make excellent gifts. Can’t speak highly enough of the comfort of these two.
- Zoomers and travelers both need good button-ups that look nice and don’t wrinkle. Wool & Prince button ups and Western Rise X-Cotton Shirt are my choices.
- Western Rise Transit Overshirt… excellent daily driver for me.
- MuskOx flannels are the softest nicest flannels I’ve worn. I wear 2 sometimes.
- This Parachute Ultralight Jacket from Florence is my fav uber-lightweight travel jacket for layering.
- This Airloft Jacket is the best of the best in my mind. I use it for travels and for daily life. Have used it for years now. Excellent gift.
Travel Luggage & Bags
- The Pakt Travel Backpack is what I use every time I travel personally now. Packs like a suitcase, travels like a backpack, has all the organization I need. Expandable pocket for a daybag. Just excellent.
- Sterling Pacific make an incredibly striking roller luggage made from aluminum that will last decades. Spendy, but they’ll never need another roller again. This Shimoda Roller is my other fav.
- Peak Design’s 35L Duffel is a duffel I highly recommend for the price.
- Nutsac’s Duffel Bag is a striking piece made from waxed canvas and leather. Really stunning gift.
- Le baluchon is a fashionable option for a lady friend.
Other Goodies
- The Owala Water bottle… power, accuracy, insulation. Literally my everyday driver.
- Onnit Total Human — excellent everyday vitamins. 30-day day + night packs. All the things I should be taking and forget to. Nice packaging.
- Organifi Gold — night time cocktail, reishi, magnesium. Excellent sleep, great taste.
- CBD Dropper — for de-stressing and for those times you wake up at 2am and want to get back to sleep for a few hours. Non drowsy, high quality, this is a farm I trust and use. Great stocking stuffer.
- Hitster Game… surprisingly fun game for the fam. Lots of music, lots of conversation.
Shoutout to Gravel for sponsoring this Gift Guide. Give them some love and get someone the insanely cozy travel blanket or a new toiletry kit.
Thanks for reading and watching and being a part of what I’m up to here. Shout out in the social media below and from my house to yours I hope your year end is loving, connected and matterful.
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