17 Gifts for Back to School
It’s officially back to school season!
Campuses are still navigating a healthy balance between remote and in-person classes and activities, so keep your student equipped with everything they need to excel in every semester.
It's not always easy knowing where to start, especially because there are so many options out there to choose from, but luckily for you, Retrospec has everything you need to start your scholar off on the right foot.
From bikes to skateboards to yoga mats, we offer simple, quality designs that are functional, fun and meant for every skill level and student!
Below, we've compiled a list of our top 17 student favorites. Check it out, and we'll see your academic out in the field!
1. Beaumont
Designed with classic European flair, Beaumont is a commuter bike that’s perfectly equipped to carry any student to and from class in style. A step-through frame, riser handlebars, and an ErgoComfort saddle support an upright sitting position. With a rear rack, they’ll be able to take their cargo along for the ride all day long.
2. Chatham
Chatham is chill for smooth roads and comfortable rides to campus. Chatham's padded bike seat, wide, cushioning tires, and simple coaster brake make this single and multi-geared bike perfect for cruising. Best for scholars who are looking for a comfortable, no-frills commute to every class and extracurricular.
3. Kinney
Simple and sleek, Kinney is our low-maintenance, 7-speed city bike expertly designed to take on any college town with ease. Kinney’s shock-absorbing steel frame, grippy commuter tires, and smooth-shifting gear system make bike riding a breeze.
4. Harper
Our Harper fixie bike is perfect for the minimalist rider. Its single speed drivetrain, durable steel frame, and flip-flop hub give your student an uncomplicated and versatile way to stay on the go. We can’t lie—Harper is the ultimate study buddy.
5. Judd
Unfold and go! Built for dorm-dwellers and small-space savers, Judd is the choice single-speed folding bike for students. Its lightweight aluminum frame and low maintenance drivetrain make it easy for your scholar to dash it and stash it at their convenience.
6. Zed
Zed is here to help students cruise confidently across campus. This classic longboard was constructed with a sturdy maple & bamboo deck, reactive aluminum trucks, and shock-absorbing wheels to keep them rolling from sun up to sun down!
7. Tidal
Tidal is designed for those busy, on-the-go, need-for-speed students. Equipped with gritty grip tape and a concave, drop-through deck, this longboard is meant to enhance balance and handle everything from hills to bike paths.
8. Tidal Rev
Tidal Rev redefines the commute. An electric spin off of our classic Tidal Drop-Through, this battery-powered beauty has the ability to take your scholar greater distances in less time. Built for both speed and stability, Tidal Rev comes with a wide deck and soft wheels to help both expert and beginner skateboarders stay balanced throughout the ride.
9. Rift
Our most stable and beginner-friendly longboard, this drop-through longboard's sturdy deck helps students get from class to class with confidence. Their classmates will watch in awe as they roll down the sidewalk with ease – Rift's large, soft wheels will absorb any bumps and cracks that dare try to slow your student down!
10. Alameda
Alameda is the best, regular skateboard for skaters of any skill level – it's perfect for learning to balance, tearing up the skate park after class, and everything in between. Plus, with tons of cool designs to choose from, there's no doubt you’ll find a board that will reflect their personal preference and style.
11. Quip
Great things come in small packages, and this cruiser is no exception. Weighing in at a mere 4 lbs, our smallest complete skateboard, Quip can get them where they need to go quickly and nimbly, and then they can throw it into their backpack, trunk, locker, or closet when they’re done.
12. Train Resistance Bands
For those days when they just don't feel like going to the gym. Train resistance bands will give your student a full body workout from the comfort of their dorm room, the quad, or anywhere else they want to break a sweat. Train comes in a set of 5 weights with multiple attachments to accommodate every rep for their resistance training, yoga, pilates, physical therapy, and more.
13. Sedona
The new school year can be overwhelming—we totally get it. Let them unlock their inner zen with Sedona meditation cushion. Both round and crescent shapes can be easily adjusted to fit their desired firmness level for perfectly fine-tuned support. Then, they can just sit back and relax.
14. Pismo
Whether your student is reaching flow in yoga class or crushing an at-home workout in their dorm, Pismo offers the dynamic duo of cushy padding and a non-slip, grippy texture to keep them supported and steady.
15. Solana
Soft enough to support delicate pressure points and light enough to bring to their vinyasa class at the rec center, Solana is their new official Yoga Buddy. This ultra-supportive yoga mat is available in two thicknesses and comes with a convenient carrying strap so they can take it with them just about anywhere.
16. Alder
This durable water bottle can handle whatever gets thrown at it. Capable of keeping drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12, Alder will quickly become their new go-to for staying hydrated during back-to-back classes and long days on campus.
17. Arroyo
Arroyo will let them take a smoothie to-go or keep their morning coffee hot all day. This stainless steel insulated tumbler can keep their beverage fresh for up to 24 hours, so they can pull an all-nighter before the big exam and still have ice in their cup in the morning.
Whether your student’s college campus is open for in-person or hybrid classes, they’ll still need transportation to get to them to and from class, rallies, game days, and extracurriculars, and will need high quality active gear that will not only fit with their schedules and lifestyles, but will elevate their college experiences!
This back-to-school season, get your college student ready with all the gear they’ll need to take on just about any on-campus adventure.
Shop our Back to School Collection now, and we'll see your scholar in class!