Guy Gifts With Guts
He who said life isn’t measured by the abundance of one’s possessions (I’m looking at you, Luke from the Bible!) was probably an advocate for attaining fewer, well-crafted things. I expect to own everything I buy until I’m 146, so I’m interested in stuff that’s timeless, both in style and quality.
Bonus Boarding. Turn your longboard into a dry-land paddleboard. Bamboo paddle ($109), by Kahuna Creations, from Driscoll Board Shop, 138 S. Lewis St., Ste. 1, Shakopee, 612-708-7257, driscollboardshop.com
Local Longboarding. Handcrafted in Carver, Minnesota, to look as good as it rides. Haiku longboard ($189), by Northern Pine, from Cal Surf, 1715 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-822-6840, nplboards.com
Camping-Style Caffeination. Classic enamelware camping mugs aren’t just for burnt-tasting campfire coffee anymore. I like the ones that local roasters are slinging. Enamel mugs ($12 each), from Dogwood Coffee, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-354-2952; 4021 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-886-1585, dogwoodcoffee.com
Saturday Sweatshirt. You know what’s better than a comfy gray hoodie? Nora McInerny Purmort’s comfy gray hoodie, which tells the cancer that nabbed her husband Aaron earlier this year to take a long hike off a short pier—while raising money to help families in need. Hoodie ($45), by Still Kickin Co., from stillkickin.co
Well-Wrought Wallet. A durable bi-fold wallet gets better with the patina of age. Wallet ($55), by Leather Works Minnesota, from Mend Provisions, 2719 E. 42nd St., Mpls., 612-724-4272, leatherworksmn.com
Standout Satchel. Made by a Minneapolis-based company known for its ethical, global sourcing. Vietnam 6 Acaat messenger bag ($180), by Ethnotek, ethnotekbags.com
Haute Hat. This local cycling apparel designer is known for its high-style tech gear, but it’s the more casual fare that appeals to an everyman rider like me. BKB 5-panel Recon Cap ($35), by Twin Six, from Angry Catfish Bicycle + Coffee Bar, 4208 28th Ave. S., Mpls., 612-722-1538, twinsix.com
