For the year-end version of our Good News and Good Stuff, we’re bringing you Good Gifts. This time of year, coming up with thoughtful gift ideas can get a little overwhelming. If you’re like us, you might like spending your hard-earned dollars with brands that care about their environmental impact, or are run by people you’d also like to hang out with. We’re not big on overconsumption, so getting our team to pool ideas on cool stuff to buy is never easy, but that also makes everyone’s top picks that much more meaningful. We hope these ideas can make your life a little easier, and that we can help spread some love to cool and or small brands. This is not a sponsored or affiliated post; these are simply hot tips from the PNW Team. Get your gifting on with us; we promise we have some good ideas.
BIKE RELATED
GROUND KEEPER CUSTOM
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of the folks at Ground Keeper Custom; after all, they do make our handlebar decals and top caps for us. You can’t go wrong with some bike treasures from these homies.
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SAN UTIL DESIGN BAGS
“This is a shameless plug for a friend's bag company out of Winter Park… San Util Design hand-makes durable outdoor gear in the U.S., prioritizing local production, real-world use, and meaningful design over mass manufacturing.”
-Ben PNW Sales Manager
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NIGHTCAPS
Every bike could use a little jewelry, so what do you get for the bike that has everything? A little nightcap from the small Connecticut-made brand, Yellow Bird Threadworks.
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SWEET BOTTLE CAGES
“I am biased because my close friend Erik owns PDW, but their bottle cages make amazing gifts for adults or kiddos on bikes, plus they’re a 1% For The Planet company.”
-RM, PNW Marketing Program Manager
SHOP CUTE >>
FOR THE HUNGRY ONES
NY TIMES COOKING SUBSCRIPTION
New York Times recipes are well worth the subscription fee – says pretty much every person on the PNW team, we’re all hungry, ok.
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A KITCHEN HELPER
“The Peak Design Wall Mount is so cool – I have it on my kitchen cabinet by the stove for following recipes while cooking.”
-Molly, PNW IBD Accounts Manager
BIG BOWLS
“ These enamel bowls are the bomb for summer meals or any hosting/food prep. I love that they are beautiful, plus they are lightweight and durable enough for indoor/outdoor use, and it’s a major bonus that the food isn’t sitting around in plastic; they rule!”
-RM, PNW Marketing Program Manager
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PLANT-BASED INSPIRATION
Heading into the new year, you might know someone interested in trying a plant-based spin on their meals. The cookbook, Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan, is great for anyone looking to ease their carnivorous tendencies or dip a toe into a more plant-heavy lifestyle.
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APPAREL & BAGS
COMMUTER GOLD
“I love me a good Musette Bag - the one from Outer Shell is made in the USA, has a lifetime warranty, and the company is a 1% For The Planet brand.”
-Brandon, PNW Community Engagement Manager
SHOP NOW >>
REALLY NICE DRAWERS
Swass be damned. These American-made moisture-wicking Nuyarn® merino wool boxers are a fantastic gift to give or receive. Add them to your list.
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WARM HEADS, WARM HEARTS
“Skida is a cool women-owned company out of Vermont - known for their vibrant winter neck gators/hats. I love all their cozy gear and wear it all winter long.”
-Katie, PNW Art Director
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GO TO COZY TOWN
“I highly recommend a Finisterre merino wool sweater for the winter: Men’s or Women’s. I am particularly in love with my Farne Roll Neck Sweater.”
-Molly, PNW IBD Accounts Manager
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IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS
DRINK BIVO
“I really love my Bivo Bottle. I have 1x Bivo and like 30x Purist bottles, and I really only use the Bivo bottle. Bivo really figured it out with this one.”
-TJ, PNW Director of Product
SHOP BOTTLES >>
IS THAT A TORTILLA?!
“Hilarious microfiber cloths for the glasses-wearing riders made with recycled materials. The packaging they ship with is also green. Just scroll through all the options for a giggle.”
-Alex, PNW Graphic Designer
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NOT-SPORTS GLASSES
A few members of our marketing team are big fans of Crap Eyewear for fashionable sunnies to wear while not riding a bike, though some of their styles are also great for casual rides.
SHOP CRAP >>
VALET KEYCHAIN
Picture this, you’re about to lock your truck to head out on the trail, but your keychain is loaded with keys, and now you have to cram them all into your pocket or hip pack. Not anymore, my friend, now you can just pop off your vehicle key and leave the rest behind, huzzah!
SHOP NOW >>