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1. ZILKER BELTS Zilker Belts was inspired by the passion, pride andcraftsmanship found in Argentina. Co-FoundersWade Green and Hill Shands knew the vibrantcolors, hand-stitched patterns and world-classleather belonged back home in Texas. Their beltsand dog collars are wearable works of art that drawinspiration from the traditional gaucho style andsome of their favorite local icons like Deep Eddy,Antone’s, Willie and Austin City Limits. Communityis woven into everything they do. They believein thinking globally and acting locally; from theethical, hand-crafted manufacturing process andclose relationships they’ve developed with theirArgentine partners, to the local causes they support.ZilkerBelts.com

2. PROTECT THE NATURE OF TEXAS T-SHIRT Show your support for protecting the nature ofTexas with this unisex T-shirt that pays homage toTLC’s mascot, the Texas Horned Lizard. Texas LandConservancy (TLC) is a non-governmental, 501(c)3non-profit organization dedicated to protecting landall over the state of Texas. TLC helps landownersfind an economical, realistic alternative to sellingtheir land to a developer that allows ownership toremain in their hands but puts the responsibility ofconserving the land in TLC's. TLC’s work ensuresthat economic viability and growth is balanced withwhat makes us Texan: our rural heritage, our openspaces,our farms and ranches, our scenic vistas andour natural resources. TexasLandConservancy.org

3. STEPIN STIK Stepin Stik has been providing some of the finest,most comfortable, custom-built walking stiks andaccessories internationally for 16 years, each onedesigned by the customer and built by them. Thisis something you can hand down for generations tocome. StepinStik.com

1. HUNT SMART Hunting can be very demanding on the humanbody with a high amount of energy output and verylittle vital nutrients going back into the body. Thismay lead to fatigue, exhaustion and dehydration.Hunt Smart is designed for hunters to improvenutrient uptake, performance, hydration, enduranceand recovery. Hunt Smart can help you maintainstamina, recover faster and rehydrate quicker.PeakPerformanceHunting.com

2. BEESPONSIBLE HONEY Bees love us. They pollinate our fields, orchardsand gardens. But bees are threatened and needour help. Beesponsible is a way we can love themback. For Beesponsible’s Bee Harmony AmericanRaw Wildflower honey, they cover the country’swildflower fields, meadows and forage lands,carefully tasting and testing only the highest-qualityAmerican sources. All that hard work creates aclassic, medium-colored honey with a subtly robust,full-bodied sweetness. Beesponsible.com

3. THE TWISTED X BREWING COMPANY The Twisted X Brewing Company, located inbeautiful Dripping Springs, offers up an array ofsmall-batch craft beers. These beers are excellentand worth experiencing and are only availablein their tasting room. Drop by the brewery tosee the latest creations from their “brewcrew." TwistedXBrewing.com

4. SAN SABA RIVER PECAN COMPANY All of San Saba River Pecan Company's awardwinninggourmet products are produced andshipped from facilities housed within an orchardof 10,000± pecan trees in a park-like setting bythe San Saba River. Their preserves are a deliciousblend of fresh fruit and pecans. GreatPecans.com

1. TEXAS MESQUITE ROYAL BALLPOINT PEN Bendecidos luxurious and sophisticated pens arethe modern classics that marry the true style offiner days with the craftsmanship of modern times.Handmade and carefully checked for flawlessquality, they present high precision and exceptionalwriting comfort for every occasion, coupled witha beautiful and unique design. Bendecidos pensare made in Little Elm, Texas, by a small andpassionate family business using locally sourcedmesquite wood. Neatly packed in an elegant cigarstylewooden pen case, Bendecidos pens make athoughtful gift set for anyone who appreciates finerthings in life. BendecidosHandmade.com

2. CRIQUET SHIRTS After lamenting the loss of great and hard-toreplacepolo shirts of years past, Criquet Shirts setout on a quest to find the perfect shirt. Guided bymemories of their very first collared shirts and wellwornhand-me-downs, they spared no effort to findit. In the end, unable to track down this elusiveprize, they did what any two enterprising youngmen would do—They set out to design it and makeit on their own. In a world of Southern Prep andEast Coast Classic, Criquet has an easygoing, funlovingAustin spirit all its own. CriquetShirts.com

3. MARK KOHLER STUDIO Mark Kohler has ventured into vast, desolate country,dusty branding pens, ranch rodeo arenas and thetraditional Mexican Charreada to get the imagesthat he wanted to paint, telling a story with a sablebrush and tinted water. Over the years, his interestshave expanded to commissions and portraits; stilltelling the stories of people and their lives. He iscommitted to perfecting the skill God has given him,and he is grateful for every opportunity to portraythe narrative of this interesting journey called Life.MarkKohlerStudio.com

1. MARFA AND THE MYSTIQUE OF FAR WEST TEXAS What is it about Marfa, Texas? More and more visitors are arriving, and the amount of press for such a small, remote town is astonishing. Its allure is elusive. John Slaughter's goal as a photographer is to reveal a bit of that mystique. Some of the subjects included in his book are: high desert landscapes, art installations, performers, local residents, indigenous flora and iconic local landmarks. Amazon.com

2. WOODSMAN MUSTACHE WAX Upon opening the tin, you can almost imagineyourself axe in hand, breathing in crisp, cleanmountain air and greeting the day as if you ownedit. Expertly crafting and hand mixing their products,The Bearded Bastard is passionate about doingthings the right way and uses natural ingredientsfrom sustainable and responsible sources wheneverpossible. All of their products are made by hand inAustin, Texas. TheBeardedBastard.com

3. 18.21 MAN MADE GLIDE SHAVE LOTION Pre-shave, precision-shave and post-shave lotionall in one, 18.21 Man Made's shave lotion is perfectfor males wanting a clean, precise shave sans foam.18.21 Man Made is a Texas-based business ownedand operated by three hardworking gents whoshare a passion for making premium, uncommongoods that gentlemen take pride in owning.1821manmade.com

4. THE RIVER AND THE WALL When a team of five explorers embarked on a1,200-mile journey down the Rio Grande, the riverthat marks the southern boundary of Texas and theU.S./Mexico border, their goal was to experienceand capture on film the rugged landscapes of thisvast frontier before the controversial construction ofa border wall changed this part of the river forever.The River and the Wall is both a wild adventure ona spectacular river and a sobering commentary onthe realities of walling it off. Amazon.com