The 2025 holiday season is here, and with it comes the search for gifts that feel meaningful, useful, and beautifully crafted. This year, shoppers are gravitating toward presents that tell a story; sustainable products, artisan-made goods, practical items that enhance daily life, and small luxuries that spark joy every time they’re used.
At Mountain Standard Goods, we focus on curated essentials designed for adventure, everyday practicality, and timeless style. Whether you're shopping for the traveler, the creative, the outdoors-lover, the minimalist, or the friend who “already has everything,” we’ve put together a guide to the year’s top gifting trends; paired with MSTGoods favorites that fit them perfectly.
✨ Top Gifting Trends for the 2025 Holiday Season
1. Sustainable & Eco-Conscious Gifts
Consumers want gifts with purpose; items that last, support small makers, and reduce environmental impact. Think responsibly sourced materials, long-term use, and products that age beautifully.
2. Travel-Friendly & Everyday Carry
With travel on the rise again, functional items like slings, compact wallets, and lightweight accessories are in high demand. Google’s Holiday 100 already shows record interest in travel organization.
3. Wellness, Comfort & Practical Luxury
People love gifts that make life easier or more comfortable: soft fabrics, cozy essentials, elevated basics, and daily-use items that feel premium without being flashy.
4. Personal, Story-Driven Gifts
Handcrafted or meaningful pieces, especially items that evolve with use, are trending. Gifts that feel thoughtful, unique, or made-to-last always hit home.
🎁 The Official Mountain Standard Goods Holiday 2025 Gift Guide
Below are our top picks of MST Goods items that align perfectly with 2025’s hottest gift trends. From handmade hardwood wallets to premium everyday carry, these are the gifts people love receiving.
1. WUDN Adventure Wallet (Hardwood Collection)
Trending Theme: Sustainable · Crafted · Everyday Carry
Made from real hardwood over anodized aluminum, this wallet blends natural materials with modern design. Slim, durable, and RFID-protected, it fits 1–10 cards and cash without bulk. The wood grain makes each piece one of a kind.
Why it's a great gift:
It’s functional, artisan-crafted, long-lasting, and beautifully minimalist; perfect for anyone who values craftsmanship and practicality.
2. Cash BiFold Wallet (Vegan Leather)
Trending Theme: Minimalist · Practical · Tech-Protected
A modern take on a classic bifold. Compact, RFID-blocking, and made from smooth vegan leather, this wallet is perfect for those who want a slim profile without sacrificing storage.
Why it’s a great gift:
High-quality, budget-friendly, lightweight, and universally useful — ideal for teens, partners, dads, travelers, or anyone who loves organization.
3. Bellroy Venture Sling 6L
Trending Theme: Travel-Ready · Lightweight · Recycled Materials
This is the bag for explorers. Made from recycled fabrics and designed for on-the-go commuters and adventurers, the Venture Sling fits the essentials while staying compact and stylish.
Why it’s a great gift:
It’s a favorite among travelers, festival-goers, photographers, and minimalists. Great for both men and women; and easy to wrap!
4. The Bolen Pen (Titanium EDC Pen)
Trending Theme: Premium Small Luxury · Creative Tools
Crafted from titanium with a smooth, balanced feel, this pen is both an everyday essential and a collectible object. Perfect for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs, or anyone who appreciates a beautifully made tool.
Why it’s a great gift:
It feels like a luxury item; without the luxury price tag. A perfect gift for people who “don’t need anything” but love quality.
5. Brass Money Clip
Trending Theme: Minimalism · Artisan Materials
Simple, timeless, and solid brass, this money clip is made for those who prefer an ultra-minimal carry. Brass develops a natural patina over time, giving it a lived-in, personal feel.
Why it’s a great gift:
It’s small, stylish, and meaningful; a perfect stocking stuffer or companion to one of our wallets.
6. Magic Mountain Crew Socks
Trending Theme: Cozy · Fun · Affordable Gifting
High-quality crew socks with outdoor-inspired designs. Soft, comfy, and universally loved.
Why it’s a great gift:
Everyone needs socks; but these are actually cool. Great for stocking stuffers, gifting coworkers, or pairing with apparel.
7. MST Goods Swag Tee
Trending Theme: Local Love · Apparel · Everyday Wear
A comfortable, stylish MST-branded tee for the brand loyalist, Denver local, or anyone who enjoys clean mountain-inspired aesthetics.
Why it’s a great gift:
Easy to size, easy to wear, and perfect for anyone who loves supporting small, local businesses.
🎁 Bonus Ideas: Create Your Own MSTGoods Gift Bundle
Here are some easy, high-impact bundles to feature:
The Adventurer Bundle
• The Readstone Knife
• WUDN Adventure Wallet
• Bellroy Venture Sling
The Minimalist Bundle
• Cash BiFold Wallet
• Brass Money Clip
• The Bolen Pen
The Cozy Stocking Stuffer Bundle
• Natural Wood Incense
• Ravi Zupa & Arna Miller Art Matches
• Funny Magnets
The Everyday Carry Essentials Bundle
• Solid Cologne
• Lucky Hat
• Ribbed Knit Beanie
These bundles make choosing gifts even easier; plus they photograph beautifully for social media.
✨ Give Gifts That Tell a Story
This holiday season, give gifts that are built to last, crafted with intention, and designed for real life. Mountain Standard Goods curates items that are rugged, refined, and ready for everyday adventure.
Whether you’re shopping for the traveler, the creator, the mountain-lover, or the minimalist in your life, you’ll find something special here; something they’ll use, love, and remember.
🧡 Explore all holiday gifts at MSTGoods.com
🎁 Perfect for stocking stuffers, adventure lovers, minimalists, and anyone who appreciates great design.