Updated daily, the Buy section is a deep directory of stuff we love. From this collection we organize Gift Guides for the holiday season and special occasions all year long.
Plucked from The Shining, Camp Kitschy Knits’ custom replica sweaters are appropriate articles of clothing for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s moon landing. For kids, the sweaters run from 2T to 14 and each is made to order—which requires four to six weeks to knit and then ship.
With an exterior crafted from Italian vegetable-tanned leather, and a padded melange wool lining, hardgraft’s new Frame Camera Bag is universally-sized for DSLR cameras. At 17 by 14 by 13cm, it’s capable of being a crossbody or shoulder bag, but no matter how you wear it, its wide-mouthed, reverse nylon zipper offers easy access. Plus, an exterior pocket affords extra room for wallets, keys or a phone.
From CH favorite EVERYBODY.WORLD, Ariel’s Everyday Shorts are made for all sizes and genders, with comfort in mind. Crafted in an ethical factory in South LA from biodegradable 100% recycled cotton, they are super-soft and kinder to the planet. Available in Salt Lake pink, Gum green, Penny orange, a faded black or off-white oatmeal colorways and from XS to XXL, these lovely shorts are designed in collaboration with Ariel Katz, who has worked with EVERYBODY.WORLD since its inception.
A clever device that’s ideal for travelers, Mophie’s new Powerstation Hub is a super-portable charging dock that’s been designed with simplicity (and speed) in mind. With a built-in 6,000mAh battery as well as retractable AC power prongs, it can be used on-the-go or with a power outlet and offers several charging options: Qi-enabled wireless, two USB-A ports, and one USB-C PD port. At just nine ounces, the slim accessory is also small and light enough to carry for day to day use.
Printed all over with series of cartoon-ish faces and scenery, Greek designer Ellie Rassia’s “My Daddy is Cool” bikini is a playful and practical swimsuit—thanks to adjustable shoulder straps and a tie-back. With ruched hips and a high-waist, the bottoms are flattering for all shapes and sizes.
Leaning into traditional medicine that’s healed for thousands of years, PLNT Blend packs turmeric and ginger into a hemp-based drink in order to help cleanse and calm your gut. With 15mg of full-spectrum hemp, the beverage offers a sense of ease, while the ginger provides plenty of zest. Available by the case, you’ll get six bottles for the listed price.
Peak Design’s new easy-to-transport tripod is capable of more than almost any other iteration. Its telescopic legs are shaped to maximize space when packed (they’re not round) and break down to the point that the tripod measures a mere 15.5 inches long. Plus, it weighs just over three pounds. It can lower to almost ground-level for hard-to-get shots—even on uneven surfaces. Whether using it with a camera or smartphone (it comes with a backpack hanger that doubles as a phone mount), you’re bound to get some of your best shots with this accessory.
Color-blocked and high-cut, Ack’s made-in-Italy bikini is a retro-inspired delight. Embellished with silver-tone rings, the top is underwired for extra support. The bold combination of berry red and orange is just one colorway (this swimsuit also comes in single hues) and the polyamide, spandex and elastane blend is machine washable.
Gluten-free and vegan, Hippeas chickpea puffs are high in fiber and protein but low in fat. The super-crunchy snacks are made with all-natural ingredients and come in various flavors (from BBQ to vegan cheddar), but our pick is the zesty and slightly spicy Sriracha Sunshine.
Wilde Brands recently debuted a Himalayan Pink Salt flavor for their chicken chips (thinly cut pieces of chicken fried with tapioca flour) and it offers a complex, delectable taste, along with the high-protein nutritional value that their other snacks do. With zero grams of sugar and a low carb count, these will satisfy even the biggest potato chip enthusiast. A box includes four bags of chicken chips.
Made for all genders and with a decidedly retro inspiration, these Holiday Boileau shorts feature a cheerful, seasonal print by Inès de Chefdebien. The exterior is patterned with flowers on a black background, while the interior has a mesh netting and an elastic waistband. Sizes range from XS to XL and the price is in Euros.
Available on Kickstarter now, MiiR’s Pourigami pour-over system is a carry-able coffee maker that doesn’t succumb to the constraints of instant coffee alternatives or clunky camping presses. Three sleek slats of stainless steel (in black, stainless steel or white) interlock and form a nest for coffee filters. The system weighs just four ounces and, when unassembled, packs flat. Testing it out at this year’s Outdoor Retailer, we observed that it outperforms presses and clears a significant amount of space in your backpack.
Made from cellulose and wood-pulp cotton, these made-in-Sweden sponges are 100% biodegradable and compostable, though should last between six to 12 months. Available in various colors and patterns, they’re ultra-absorbent and naturally anti-bacterial—thanks to their quick-dry ability. Just one of these cloths should replace some 17 rolls of paper towel.
Buying in bulk to reduce the amount of packaging waste we use requires employing other storage vessels. Stasher’s reusable stand-up bags are constructed from non-toxic 100% pure platinum silicone that’s safe for dishwashers and microwaves. Each can hold 56 fluid ounces (or 12 cups dry) and they are available in aqua or clear.
Richard Colman’s exquisite work blends figurative imagery, geometry and delicious hues. The six-color screen-print, “UNTITLED.” (2018) is available in an edition of 45 and each is numbered and signed by the artist. Price is in Euros.
Rirkrit Tiravanija and Antto Melasniemi’s The Bastard Cookbook is part cooking guide and part exploration of cosmopolitanism. Inside there are recipes from Tiravanija and Melasniemi (aka the “Bastard Brothers”) accompanied by interviews with chefs and purveyors, insights from journalists and scholars and plenty of photography. The pair has cooked together everywhere—from Bangkok, Venice and Stockholm to Basel, Hong Kong and NYC—and The Bastard Cookbook is their experiences in summation.