LAND Winter 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

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For the Land

1. MOMENT SKIS. Moment Skis have been made in Reno, Nevada, since 2005 and beloved by those who regularly hit the slopes. MomentSkis.com

2. TIBOR REELS. Tibor Reels are made “by fishermen for fishermen,” and the Juracsik family is proud their products are 100 percent “Made in the U.S.A." Each is capable of delivering a lifetime of virtually maintenance-free fishing enjoyment for which Tibor Reels are famous. TiborReel.com

3. HILL COUNTRY SWIMBAITS. Started in 2019, Hill Country Swimbaits makes quality, handcrafted swimbaits for anglers hunting big fish. Their name has become synonymous with quality throughout the Hill Country area and the swimbait fishing community. Made in San Antonio, Texas. HillCountrySwimbaits.com

4. CHAMA CHAIRS - VAQUERO CHAIR. Welcome to rugged luxury. The newly released Vaquero Chair by CHAMA is a durable and lightweight design masterpiece. From the high desert to the wine country, through the Tetons to the southwest coast and everywhere in between, experience it all in the Vaquero. Everyone who sees and experiences these chairs will ask you where they can buy one! ChamaChairs.com

5. CHAMA CHAIRS - PURSUIT CHAIR. The CHAMA Pursuit Chair is the outdoor industry’s first premium all-terrain swivel chair. The Pursuit Chair swivels 360 degrees, has independently telescoping legs and articulating duck feet, levels to any unlevel terrain, converts to a stool and is the most versatile chair on the market. Its carrying bag is unbelievably durable with oversized pockets, gun sleeve and cinch straps. CHAMA’s Pursuit chair is the durable, lightweight high-performance hunting chair you’ve always wanted! ChamaChairs.com

For Her

1. RANCH ROAD BOOTS - PRESIDIO BLACK. The Presidio is the star of the show. A favorite by demand, this tall-shaft boot is handmade with traditional western lasts (molds) and dots an all-over pattern of tiny cut-out stars for a fun starry twist. These boots make a statement. RanchRoadBoots.com

2. FRAY ARDENS PERFUME. Somewhere between smallbatch and high-end is this handmade, carefully considered, cartoonish and archetypally-inspired high-desert niche perfume line. Nouveau Ranch has notes of high desert attar, grasses, nopal, sacred wood, fragile flowers and light of the desert/cosmic vortex air. FrayArdens.com

3. HARVEST & MILL NATURAL PACK. Rebuilding American manufacturing and making the most sustainable t-shirts in America, Harvest and Mill's 100 percent organic cotton clothing is grown and sewn in the U.S.A. This all-natural pack has what you need for casual streetwear, activewear and elevated lounging. HarvestandMill.com

4. SKASKA JEWELRY. Skaska was inspired by the belief that jewelry has a way of capturing our special moments and milestones. Handcrafted in the U.S., Skaska uses 14-karat and 18-karat sustainable gold set with precious and semi-precious conflict-free stones; a collection of the delicate, effortless and elegant, reminding us of the stories that make up our lives, our "skaskas." SkaskaJewelry.com

5. MCPHERSON CELLARS WINE CLUB. The McPherson family has been a part of Texas grape growing and winemaking for over 40 years. McPherson Cellars has blossomed into a small but thriving operation that focuses on sustainably farmed, expertly crafted, small-batch wines exclusively from the Texas High Plains. Join their wine club and choose between four, eight or twelve bottle shipments, three times a year. McPhersonCellars.com

For Him

1. CIANO FARMER DENIM CO. Ciano Farmer Denim Co. uses vintage methods and tools to hand-make each pair of jeans in their small shop in Texas. Their Slim Fit 13.5oz Indigo Cone Mills jean is a true American classic. CianoFarmer.com

2. LUCKY BASTARD CO. LIP BALM. As avid outdoorsmen not satisfied with apothecary products on the market, two brothers created products that would perform for them during all of their adventures. Lucky Bastard Company sources all organic ingredients creating a premium product containing a natural SPF. LuckyBastard.co

3. EASTWEST BOTTLERS - THE SPORTSMAN. Whether it's a morning on the river, a day in the office or a night on the town, a true sportsman is always on the hunt. Sportsman cologne is designed to complement those gentlemen who seize the adventure of the great outdoors. A rugged scent with notes of leather, musk, flint stone, red clay and pine. EastWestBottlers.com

4. GARRISON BROTHERS. Garrison Brothers is the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas. With big dreams from the start, they didn’t want to make just any bourbon—they wanted to make the best bourbon whiskey on the planet. Now in a handy little bottle ergonomically designed to fit inside your most comfortable pair of boots. GarrisonBros.com

5. LEATHERMAN. Armed with creativity, know-how and a Leatherman, you're ready for whatever real life throws your way. The Charge Plus TTi is ready for jobs big and small. Leatherman.com

6. SALTY SCALES. This new largemouth bass shirt features the perfect blend of spandex and polyester. Stay cool with easy breeze mesh along the sides that help keep you cool and dry. Salty Scales backs their products with the best 365-day guarantee in the industry. SaltyScales.com

For the Foodie

1. THE ART OF THE PECAN. The Art of the Pecan, in Dripping Springs, Texas, produces award-winning food products derived from the American native pecan. Rather than source their pecans from orchard-raised trees, they go instead to native pecan groves growing wild along the creeks and rivers of Texas. Their pure pecan oil is expeller-pressed in small batches; no chemicals or solvents are used. The deep golden color is a sign of its rich antioxidant content. Their delicious snacking pecans are crispy, buttery and all natural with only two ingredients. TheArtofPecan.com

2. YELLOWBIRD SAUCE. Yellowbird is not your typical watered–down hot sauce. Their spicy condiments with spunky character are thick and smooth and packed with real, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Made with real ingredients deep in the heart of Texas. The original Jalapeño Condiment is a mesmerizing blend of eight fruits and veggies that takes flight with ripe red jalapeños, carrots, onions and garlic. YellowbirdFoods.com

3. ZUBI'S. Plant-based and allergy friendly, ZUBI'S is small batch, big flavor dips and salsas made from clean, fresh, mindful ingredients. The ZUBI’S family is committed to farming with 100 percent sustainable practices and in preserving natural resources for generations to come. ZUBI’S is produced in an allergen-safe facility in Athens, Texas. EatZubi.com

4. HANK SAUCE. Hank Sauce is an alternative to boring pepper sauce. This is NOT your traditional hot sauce—It's the sauce for anything that needs something! To this day, Hank Sauce is family owned and operated. They don’t offer tours of their facility, but if they did you’d see Hank’s right hand man, Max, and Matt’s brother, Pete, making sure the sauce is spot on. HankSauce.com

For the Home

1. SEA STONE COOL COASTER SET. Sea Stones' Cool Coaster Set lets you serve perfectly chilled spirits in impeccable style, with no chance of spills. Both coasters and chilling stones keep fine spirits at the optimal sipping temperature. The handsome coasters are made of upcycled granite lined with thick cork to contain condensation and fitted with soft bottoms to prevent table scratches. Sea-Stones.com

2. SOUNDWAVES BY MORDECAI. Soundwaves By Mordecai's reclaimed wood sound waves are tangible representations of sound for your wall. Turn any audio into unique, bold, personalized art. Made by hand by Kathleen Mordecai, some of her favorite sound wave requests include a baby’s first laugh, the pitter-patter of a furry friend’s paws and a voice message from a lost loved one. SoundwavesByMordecai.com

3. GARY WEEKS & CO. FURNITUREMAKERS. Artist–craftsmen designing and building rocking chairs, dining chairs, dining tables, barstools and other fine, wood furniture, Gary Weeks & Company Furnituremakers design everything they build. They build everything to the highest standards, using the finest woods. GaryWeeks.com

4. RANCH ORGANICS. Ranch Organics' bath and body products are infused with everything clean and crisp we love about the Rockies. Their small batch, handcrafted "in a barn" Ranch Kitchen products are currently available in Fern + Foliage and Grapefruit + Currant scents. Ranch-Organics.com

5. THE ORIGINAL FLOATING RAIN GAUGE. The Original Floating Rain Gauge™ is a happy combination of science and style. Based on the Archimedean Principle of water displacement, these rain gauges are practical, fun and very cool. WorldsCoolestRainGauge.com

For the Bookworm

1. THE ANIMAL KINGDOM: A COLLECTION OF PORTRAITS. These arresting studio portraits capture the beauty, power and even humor of 150 furry and feathered species—a delight for any animal or bird lover. Acclaimed photographer Randal Ford celebrates our fascination with and love of animals through his engaging portraits of the animal kingdom. RandalFord.Art/Books

**A Million Acres: Montana Writers Reflect on Land and Open Space**

2. A MILLION ACRES. In twenty powerful pieces of writing—essays, memoirs, short stories—the state's finest contemporary writers explore the plains, rivers, and mountains of Big Sky Country. They show us how natural beauty and hardship are two sides of the same coin, and how sometimes the only way to cure heartache is to visit the great outdoors. Amazon.com

3. TEXAS WOMEN AND RANCHING. Texas Women and Ranching: On the Range, at the Rodeo, and in Their Communities explores a variety of roles women played on the western ranch. The essays here cover a range of topics, from early Tejana businesswomen and Anglo philanthropists to rodeos and fence-cutting range wars. TAMUPress.com

4. TREASURED LANDS. Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National Parks pays tribute to the millions of acres of protected wilderness and historical heritage in all our country's 62 national parks, including the three designated since the award-winning first edition was published in 2016 and became an instant classic. Amazon.com

5. TREES: BETWEEN EARTH AND HEAVEN. Through the vivid images of legendary photographer Art Wolfe, Trees: Between Earth and Heaven focuses on both individual specimens and entire forests with traditional and cultural significance to communities of people and offers a sweeping yet intimate look at the arboreal world that spans six continents. Store.ArtWolfe.com

For the Kids

1. BOOKS TO BED. There's no better feeling than putting on a cozy pair of pajamas and snuggling up with a great book before bed. Make children's nightly ritual even more memorable by bringing their favorite books to life with these adorable pajama sets! LittleBlueHouse.com

2. MASSEY HARRIS PEDAL TRACTOR. For the first time ever, Scale Models is releasing a Massey Harris 33 pedal tractor. This historic tractor features cast alloy construction, narrow front end and the traditional adjustable seat. Young farmers of all sizes will find great fun and entertainment on this piece of history. OutbackToyStore.com

3. MOTOR MECHANIC PLAN TOY. Get excited about the multiple realistic features that this Motor Mechanic offers—a steering wheel, gearshift, horn, brake, accelerator, turnable car key, air conditioner, radio, side mirrors, hood lift support and screw jack. This set sparks imagination and encourages role-play; and all parts of this toy are playable! USA.PlanToys.com

4. TOY CAMPFIRE SET. Give 'em the Bass Pro Shops® 10-Piece Toy Campfire Set for Kids, and your youngsters can pretend to go camping inside the indoor fort they built out of sofa cushions and blankets. This fun setup includes a light-up campfire and lantern, two sticks, four crackers and two marshmallows. The light-up campfire makes real fire sounds. Cabelas.com

5. 50 ADVENTURES IN THE 50 STATES. This stunning book showcases an amazing adventure activity to try in every single state. 50 Adventures in the 50 States features gripping outdoors activities, vividly illustrated and described alongside fascinating facts about the nature and geography of each activity location—the very best the U.S.A. has to offer budding young adventurers! QuartoKnows.com

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