The gift giving season is here and everyone you know wants something different.
One person wants an electric scooter, the other wants a GoPro and drone, and the adults want a wireless speaker with some virtual assistant like Alexa they can bark at.
It’s difficult, we know.
So, we’ve compiled a gift giving guide made up exclusively of products from Colorado startups. We’ve got a gift for everyone, we promise.
For the Hungry / Thirsty One
Vacante Wine Glasses - The Spirale Wine Glass has a corkscrew design that traps sediment in the bottom of the wine glass. Not only is it functional in catching wine sediment, it also has a unique, conversation-starting look. $50 for a 2-pack
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Cowboy Crickets - We all know the adventurous eater. The type to never turn down a food challenge. Well, have they tried crickets? With roasted crickets, cricket powder and cricket cookies, Boomtown Accelerator member Cowboy Crickets is sure to cause a chirp. $6 to $20
Bhakti Chai - The company, based in Boulder, offers micro-brewed, fresh ginger chai with sustainably sourced ingredients. Bhakti offers a variety of products: ranging from chai concentrates to ready-to-drink iced chai products. $22.99 for a 6-pack
For the Outdoorsy One
Kokopelli Packraft - The inflatable packraft company was born out of a Washington Park garage five years ago and has grown to appear in stores nationally and internationally since. The raft folds down to be able to fit into a backpack and weighs only five pounds, making it a strong choice for any backpacking trip. $825 to $1,100
Switch Designs Boot Bag - Ski season is here and it may be time to upgrade your ski/snowboard boot bag. The Switch Designs Boot Bag is made with a patent pending design that allows it to transition from backpack to slim tote bag configuration with the click of a buckle. $239
For the Sentimental One
Felt Cards - Handwritten cards have largely gone the way of the dinosaur. But, this Telluride-based card company has made waves with its ability to use a mobile interface to send handwritten cards with ease, even appearing on Shark Tank in 2016. With Felt, users select a card or photo, handwrite a message and address using their phone or tablet, and the company will print, seal, stamp and send the message. $4 per card
Artifact Uprising - Whether you’re looking for a custom photo book, print, frame, or calendar, Artifact Uprising can give your gift the custom touch. The Denver-based company uses recycled papers and reclaimed options throughout its product line. $1.25 to $150
For the One With the (not so) Green Thumb
Edn Home Garden - This is for that one person who always wants a garden, but kills it within days. Denver-based Edn has developed a small home garden that brings nature and technology together to eliminate the need for a green thumb. $179
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For the Sleepy One
Sheets & Giggles - Termed ‘ridiculously soft’ by Forbes, Sheets and Giggles is a sustainable eucalyptus bedsheet company based in Colorado. The eucalyptus sheets are sustainably produced, softer, and more environmentally friendly than traditional cotton sheets. $106.25 for Queen sheets
For the Sporty One
Fangage - This digital autograph platform delivers personalized, autographed memories with real-time authentication. Fans upload pictures for celebrities to autograph live, then download, print and share them on social media. $25
For the Techy One
Misty Robotics - Ever since you saw the robot butler in Rocky 4, you've wanted a robot for yourself. Meet Misty II, an advanced personal robot with professional-grade sensors that can be programmed with the coding languages you already know—or even with a visual block interface. $2,399
PopSockets - The Boulder-based maker of expandable phone grips has a huge variety of grips, mounts, and wallets. Looking for a Broncos grip, they have it. How about a corgi grip? Check. PopSockets also allows users to create a custom grip by uploading an image. $10
