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1. TALLGRASS SUPPLY CO Inspired by the continuous grit and pioneeringspirit, Tallgrass Supply is an Oklahoma lifestylebrand dedicated to showcasing a love for its homestate. Their passion is to build memories and havea damn good time doing it. Tallgrass is more thanjust capturing Oklahoma through fragrances, it'sabout bringing back the nostalgia of what makesthe state such an amazing place to call home. Fromhitting county roads when you first got your driver'slicense, getting nervous for a date at the local drivein,getting a little too drunk on the river, to bonfiresand state fairs—there's memories that Oklahomanscan all reminisce on. The Tallgrass Sampler featuressix fragrances all inspired by different memoriesgrowing up in Oklahoma. 10 percent of allproceeds benefit prairie conservation and research.TallgrassSupplyCo.com

2. THE BIG BOOK OF WILDLIFE AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHYThe Big Book of Wildlife and Nature Photographycontains information that ranges from technicaladvice for beginning photographers to practicaladvice for the more advanced practitioner anddraws on the author's years spent in the field andobserving wildlife up-close. Readers will learneverything from the best gear package to carry fortheir outdoor excursions to advanced techniqueslike using technology to scout animals. In addition,there are case studies on how photos were made,practical advice on gear and equipment and tipson setting up your own wildlife photographylocations. In addition, the Outdoorsman Editionincludes information and advice on capturing yournext hunting or fishing adventure. The StandardEdition does not contain this additional content.RussellGraves.com

1. RED CLAY HOT SAUCE Red Clay Hot Sauce reveres quality ingredients,balanced flavors and time-honored, handcraftedtechniques. The story begins not in a kitchen,but in the red clay fields of Georgia, where ChefGeoff Rhyne spent his childhood getting dirtyand exploring farms alongside Granddaddy Jackand Grandma Mary. Today Red Clay Hot Saucerepresents something bigger than a dash of heat—it’s family and joy, and it’s fun. Every batch of RedClay Hot Sauce is handcrafted in a tiny SouthCarolina town, using just a few ingredients, all ofwhich come from farmers in neighboring states.RedClayHotSauce.com

2. RUSSELL MOCCASIN From its early beginning in 1898, Russell Moccasinhas dedicated itself to providing hunters andoutdoors men and women with the finest handmade,custom-fitted moccasin-style boots and shoesavailable anywhere. . . at any price. Working atRussell and building the finest outdoor footwear inthe world, is part art, part cult and part pride! Madein the U.S.A. since 1898. RussellMoccasin.com

3. LOOFT LIGHTER Looft was founded in 2004 with a single mission:build the firelighter that you could rely on. One thatwas safe, effective and clean—one that would makelighter fluid a distant smelly memory. The LooftLighter offers the quickest, safest and cleanest wayto light your grill or fireplace. It starts your fire in 60seconds with superheated air only – whether it becharcoal, briquettes or logs. NO gas, NO flame andNO need for lighter fluids. Simply put: The PerfectMatch. LooftLighter.com

4. BARB HALLBERG POTTERY Along with her other pottery for sale, this oneof-a-kindpiece was crafted and hand-paintedby artist Barb Hallberg of Spirit of Dakota. Shecreates every piece at home in a kiln that shehangs from a tree in her backyard. In her words,"Raku pottery is, for me, a basic art form, in thatit utilizes the basic elements of my environment—clay and minerals from the earth, fire for themetamorphosis; air to bring out the metallicsheen; and water to set and stabilize the chemicalreactions." JacobsGalleryShop.com

1. JUNIPER RIDGE At Juniper Ridge, they go into the wildernessand develop scent profiles of wild places to distilltheir essences down to their essential oils. Theyuse sustainably harvested plants and traditionalsteam-distillation techniques to handcraft fragranthome and body products in Oakland, California.They donate 10 percent of their profits or onepercent of their sales (whichever is greater) toorganizations that fight to keep the wilderness wild.JuniperRidge.com

2. TOADFISH OUTFITTERS STOWAWAY SEVEN-INCH FOLDING FILLETThe clever Stowaway Folding Fillet Knife combinesthe high-end performance and ergonomics of a fulllengthfixed knife with the safety and versatilityof a folding knife. The Stowaway fits easily intokitchen drawers, boat boxes, tackle bags or travelpacks without the need for a bulky sheath. TheStowaway Knife features titanium coating on theseven-inch high carbon stainless steel blade andall internal stainless steel components to providesuperior, salt-tough corrosion resistance for harshsaltwater conditions. This product also gives back torestocking fish in partnership with coastal hatcheries.With every product sold, they are replenishing thepopulation of inshore species such as redfish, trout,cobia, tarpon and flounder. ToadFishOutfitters.com

3. FIELD GUIDE DESIGNS Mandy Mohler is a Montana artist with a fondnessfor organizing objects as a way of creating abstract“portraits” of people, places and eras. Her uniqueart consists of carefully curated wildernessartifacts, adventure gear, craftsman tools andother curiosities. Mandy's goal is to celebrate thetangible world of hand-made objects and hands-ontalents. She celebrates people with grit who seekout adversity for the sake of adventure. Explore thestore to discover perfect gifts and modern homedecor for anybody that loves wilderness, adventureand fine craftsmanship. FieldGuideDesigns.com

1. GOOD CIGAR CO. Will McQuain fell in love with cigars in the hillsof the Appalachian Mountains, sitting in rockingchairs and smoking with his brothers. After yearsof assembling his own cigar packs for weekendadventures, he decided to start Good CigarCompany. They find the best cigars from theirfavorite brands and factories, and they sell themin beautifully designed, humidity-sealed packagingwith everything you need to light up and enjoy thecigar they’ve selected for you. Every pack includesa cutter, matches, detailed tasting notes and twoperfect cigars—one for you and another one justlike it to share. GoodCigar.co

2. 42 PRESSED 42 Pressed is a letterpress and design studiofounded in 2009 by Jackie Hall Robinson and herhusband, Tyler. Specializing in sustainable, uniquepaper goods that fit the style of the edgy minimalistcorrespondent, they are based on a sleepy islandcalled Wadmalaw, located 30 minutes outside oftheir hometown city of Charleston, South Carolina.Their Scape Collection is a landscape study thatevolved into a line of home goods using deliberatelyripped, shaped or cut paper designed to mimicspecific landscape horizons that have becomeexpressions of their own regional identities. TheCoast and Desert candles feature frosted glass withtorn labels mimicking coastal and desert landscapes.Made with American-grown soy wax, Coast hasnotes of salt, bergamot, sea grass and kelp, andDesert has notes of clary sage, pinyon, copal anddry woods. 42Pressed.com

3. THIS LAND: AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT Across thirteen years, forty-eight states and eightythousand miles of driving, Jack Spencer createda vast, encompassing portrait of the Americanlandscape that is both contemporary and timeless.This Land presents some one hundred and fortyphotographs that span the nation, from Key Westto Death Valley and Texas to Montana. Spencer'spictorialist vision embraces the sweeping varietyof American landscapes—coasts, deltas, forests,deserts, mountain ranges and prairies—and iconicplaces such as Mount Rushmore and WoundedKnee. From the monochromatic and distressedblack-and-white images that began the series tothe oversaturated color of more recent years, thesephotographs present a startlingly fresh perspectiveon America. BarnesandNoble.com

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