Nocs Provisions

Pro Issue Waterproof Binoculars

$295.00

From Nocs Provisions, the Pro Issue binoculars are sleek but rugged, water- and fog-proof, and come with a lifetime warranty. They feature an ultra-wide field of view (429 feet) which upgrades peripheral vision, a multilayer phase coating to ensure clarity and brightness and a close focus of less than six feet for precision details. Available in five colors, these powerful binoculars can survive in the wild.

Added: October 2022

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James Niehues

The Man Behind the Maps

$99.00

Prolific artist James Niehues captures the spirit of individual mountains and the intricacies of various landscapes in the 200+ ski resort trail maps he’s hand-painted over the course of his 30-year career. In the 292-page book The Man Behind the Maps, Niehues collates this painstaking work, which has guided adventure-goers on their journeys while also showcasing the art of hand-painted map-making.

Added: October 2022

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Chronicle Books

Houseplant Jungle Playing Card Set

$15.00

Each playing card in this standard-sized deck features a vibrant image created by designer and photographer Troy Litten, who used plants from his own garden as inspiration for the artwork. The back of the cards portray a lush jungle while the front incorporates the common and scientific names of the specific leaf depicted. Each set includes two decks of 52 cards and two jokers.

Added: October 2022

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Urban Native Era

“You Are On Native Land” Cap

$35.00

From Urban Native Era (founded by Joey Montoya), the “You Are On Native Land” cap is available in black, blue or pink tie-dye. The company, which is fully owned and operated by Indigenous people, aims to increase visibility while also supporting other Indigenous organizations and movements (for example, the American Indian Graduate Center) and giving away free product too. Made from 100% cotton and featuring an adjustable strap, this cap is an explicit reminder and acknowledgement of colonial displacement, and what is thus owed to Native people.

Added: October 2022

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Singani 63

Singani 63

$37.00

This 500-year-old Bolivian spirit is made from Muscat of Alexandria grapes grown a mile up in the Andes. Sippable on its own, with a little soda, or used as an unexpected but versatile base spirit in cocktails, it’s a local treasure with a growing presence in the US.

Added: October 2022

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ixöq

Recycled Plastic Nesting Baskets

$98.00

ixöq is a women-owned accessories and homewares brand that partners with women artisans in Guatemala and guarantees ethical, fair-trade practices. For their three-piece Nesting Baskets, the artisans hand-wove recycled plastic into organizers featuring a colorful, cylindrical pattern. The baskets (which come with lids) pack neatly away into one another or form a spirited display when left out.

Added: October 2022

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Letterfolk

The Bird Passport Field Journal

$10.00

Pocket-sized and thoughtfully designed, The Bird Passport Field Journal is the ideal notebook for capturing the curiosity and wonder that comes with birding. It contains 20 spreads dedicated to entry logs for recording the details of each outing, including location, species, sound and impression as well as space for sketching. In the back pages, a bucket list, maps and checklists continue to stoke inspiration for future trips.

Added: October 2022

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Numero Group

Air Volta

$27.00

Pressed onto a distressed purple vinyl, Air Volta is an infectious album born from (and in spite of) the French colonialism that took place in what is now Burkina Faso. From the prolific Bobo Dioulasso band Volta Jazz, the LP merges Congolese rhumba, American R&B, French yé-yé, Son Cubano and more, culminating in a vibrant amalgamation that will delight listeners.

Added: October 2022

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Moonlight Roller

Emerald Roller Skates

$250.00

Moonlight Roller’s retro-inflected Emerald roller skates feature a little moon-shaped cut-out at the ankle—the brand’s hallmark. With a 100% suede upper, tongue stabilizer and 58mm 82A urethane wheels, they’re made for indoor or outdoor skating. Each pair comes with 82-inch laces, a cushioned insole and padded lining for comfort. These classic skates are for all genders, but the sizing is in traditional men’s—so keep that in mind when selecting.

Added: October 2022

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Lanshin

Xiuyan Jade Scalp Stimulator

$59.00

Made from Xiuyan jade from Anshan in the Liaoning Province, this comb-shaped implement is essentially a gua sha tool for your scalp. Use on dry or wet hair to not only promote blood and qi flow (aiding with scalp and hair health), but also for massage and relaxation. This, along with other beautiful tools, comes from CH favorite Lanshin (founded by acupuncturist, herbalist and TCM practitioner Sandra Lanshin Chiu) which is a Brooklyn wellness studio.

Added: October 2022

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Mount Sunny

Gut Harmony Digestion

$48.00

From Arizona-based wellness studio Mount Sunny comes Gut Harmony Digestion, a potent, adaptogenic formula that targets digestive stressors while bolstering the gut microbiome. Comprising chaga, Hawthorne berry, citrus peel, poria and baked licorice, these capsules alleviate bloating, indigestion, food stagnation and bowl movements. One bottle contains 120 capsules, which is enough to last one month.

Added: October 2022

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Constructive Playthings

Apple and Cheese Lacing Set

$7.00

This endearing apple and cheese set helps kids ages three and older develop fine motor skills. Each piece is crafted from wood,  populated with holes and features a mouse (for the cheese) or a caterpillar (for the apple) attached to string. Weaving them through the food is a fun and simple way to foster children’s growth.

Added: October 2022

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Ryan McGinness + Gingko Works

2023 Calendar To-Do List Pad

$40.00

Created by contemporary American artist Ryan McGinness and published by Gingko Press, this calendar and list pad is an ideal addition to any work desk. Featuring new drawings by McGinness for each day, the slim yet spacious calendar comprises a lightly gridded space for handy note-taking, be it to-do lists, meeting memos or spontaneous thoughts. The pad’s box also doubles as storage, where old lists can be kept and archived.

Added: October 2022

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Baggu

Metallic Mushroom Bag

$18.00

BAGGU’s metallic mushroom print bag is a reusable, foldable tote covered in a shiny, earthy pattern replete with fungi as well as pops of blue and green. Generously sized and made from 100% recycled ripstop nylon, it can carry 50 pounds of mushrooms—or anything else.

Added: October 2022

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Astraea Goods

“i’m stoned please leave me alone” Cap

$30.00

Available in black, khaki, pink or gray, this 100% bio-washed cotton twill cap is machine-embroidered with the very simple statement: “i’m stoned please leave me alone.” The humorous and potentially truthful slogan is embroidered by Astraea Goods and the cap features an adjustable back with brass buckles.

Added: October 2022

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One Little Independent Records

Fossora: Limited Burgundy Vinyl

$47.00

Björk’s 10th studio album, Fossora, marks a thrilling departure from the dreamy fantasyland captured in her last album, Utopia. Replete with hard techno, six bass clarinets and collaborations with Serpentwithfeet, Gabber Modus Operandi and Björk’s children, Fossora (the grammatically incorrect feminization of the Latin word for “digger”) was crafted during the pandemic and celebrates family and friendship. This version of the album appears on two limited burgundy vinyl records.

Added: October 2022

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Vacation

Classic Whip SPF 30

$22.00

Vacation’s Classic Whip SPF 30 sunscreen—which is packaged like the nostalgic dessert topping—is more than a playful novelty. It’s a water-resistant, ultra-lightweight, reef-safe, moisturizing formula composed of coconut oil, aloe vera, shea oil and other vegan ingredients. Dispensed from the tilt-valve actuator, the mousse instantly absorbs into the skin. The functional and inventive Whip is such a joy that it makes remembering to re-apply a little easier.

Added: October 2022

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Soft Skull Press

Shotgun Seamstress: An Anthology

$40.00

Shotgun Seamstress was a fanzine by and for Black punks, founded by Osa Atoe in 2006. Spanning reviews, profiles, interviews and essays on historical artists and scenes, the zine championed free Black expression liberated from typical, corporate depictions. Comprising all eight issues, Shotgun Seamstress: An Anthology (laid out by hand as the zines originally were and then photocopied) is an archive, guidebook on activism and a reclamation of rock’n’roll as Black music.

Added: October 2022

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Our Place

Wave Trivet

$50.00

Designed for kitchenware retailer Our Place by Brooklyn-based ceramics store SIN, the Wave Trivet is a charming, protective base for pots and pans. The curvaceous stoneware is hand-poured and hand-finished, transforming a humble cooking essential into a delightful centerpiece.

Added: October 2022

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Bell Helmets

XR Spherical

$225.00

The XR Spherical from Bell Helmets—Roy Richter’s cycling gear brand established in 1954—caters to all riding styles. A proprietary design from Spherical Technology and powered by the Mips system, the helmet reroutes impact away from the brain. High-end and lightweight construction improves airflow and ventilation. Meanwhile, quick-dry padding, a magnetic buckle and a variety of color options make the helmet a breeze to wear.

Added: October 2022

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Big Nose Kate

Western Whiskey

$39.00

Crafted by award-winning Master Blender, Melissa Heim, Western Whiskey from Big Nose Kate captures the boldness and rebelliousness of Maria Izabella Magdolna Horony, a legendary outlaw, known throughout the Old West as “Big Nose Kate.” Like the historical figure, the whiskey is unique (comprised of straight American rye whiskey and American single malt) and sets out to define a new frontier for spirits. Notes of caramel, biscuits and leather give way to a full-bodied taste of dry sherry, cherry and oak, rounded out with hints of baking spices.

Added: October 2022

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Full Circle Wool

Wool Sponges

$8.00

Durable, compostable and multi-purpose, these sponges (sold as a pack of two) are made from wool taken from sheep raised on a sustainable farm in Northern California. As wool is antimicrobial, the sponges do not mold, get smelly or gross. The improved, long-lasting cleaning essential comes from California-based Full Circle Wool, a brand that demonstrates the various benefits of climate-beneficial wool and donates 10% to fund carbon farming (a farming strategy that captures carbon in the ground to fight global warming).

Added: October 2022

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MOLUK

Plui Rain Cloud

$14.00

Design-driven toy brand MOLUK turns a basic principle of physics into a sensorial pastime with their Plui Rain Cloud. Simply fill the cloud with water and squeeze to make it rain or cover the top gap with a finger to make it stop—a straightforward yet surprising toy that allows kids to control the weather.

Added: October 2022

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CHNGE

Love Breaks Binaries Sweatshorts

$25.00

These 100% GOTS-certified cotton shorts celebrate trans love and power while donating proceeds to GLITS (Gays and Lesbians Living in a Transgender Society), an organization that supports the LGBTQ+ community globally. Available in XXS to 4XL, these shorts are designed by Grayson Izekiel—a Brooklyn-based Black, trans and non-binary artist and tattooer—and feature empowering reminders like “God is Trans,” “Pride is Power” and “Trans Inclusive Feminism” and more.

Added: October 2022

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kitchen toke

Kitchen Toke Volume 5 Issue 2

$13.00

The first media company dedicated to culinary cannabis, Kitchen Toke (founded by Joline Rivera) exists at the point where marijuana, food, cooking and health collide. This issue celebrates cannabis cuisine chefs of “Chopped 420,” explores the evolving integration of marijuana into food chain and more.

Added: October 2022

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Yoshitomo Nara

Walk On Flip Clock

$375.00

Each hour and minute in the Walk On Flip Clock welcomes a new, original illustration from iconic Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara who designed the 12-hour time-telling machine himself. Featuring 84 illustrations that showcase Nara’s charming characters and the occasional curse word, the Walk On makes checking the time a little more playful.

Added: September 2022

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