The Graduation Edit: 10 Items for the Grad in Your Life
Posted by Sophie Palmer | Alabama Outdoors on May 6th 2026
Graduation is a time of metamorphosis. A time for us to grow into a newer and better version of ourselves. Graduating is a huge achievement. Whether it’s from high school, university, trade school, or a training course, it's something that is worth celebrating! That is why we here at AO created the perfect gift guide to celebrate the new graduate in your life.
1. The Turtlebox Gen 3 Speaker
Perfect for: All Grads | Price Point: $$$
Starting off strong, we have the Turtlebox Gen 3 Speaker. This is perfect for all events. Going off to college and need music for the quad? Check. Need tailgate music for your games as an alum? Check. Just want a high-quality, waterproof speaker for all occasions? Check, check, and check. We can promise you that no matter who you are shopping for, they’ll love this pick.
Shop the Turtlebox Gen 3 Speaker here!
2. Smathers & Branson Coasters
Perfect for: College Grads | Price Point: $$
Smathers & Branson’s Coasters are the perfect gift for your recent grad’s home. Ideal for a high school grad attending college and need some coasters to show their school pride. Or, a recent alum looking to carry on their collegiate love as they begin the next chapter. No matter what, this is a fan fave for a reason!
Shop these Smathers & Branson Coasters here!
3. The Brumate Muv 25oz – Houndstooth
Perfect for: Highschool Grads | Price Point: $
Ideal for your grad heading to college or the workforce—coffee on the go. Oh so stylish, oh so practical. The Brumate Muv sports a leakproof lid, comfort grip handle, and is cup-holder friendly! This is the perfect little gift that they’ll use almost daily.
4. The Owala Freesip Sway – 30oz
Perfect for: All Grads | Price Point: $
The Owala Freesip Sway is the newest edition to the Freesip family—sleek, easy, and fun. The handle makes this water bottle perfect for campus routes or walkable commutes. Additionally, this bottle is leakproof, meaning it won’t spill in their bag if they have to carry it there for the day.
Shop this Owala Freesip Sway here!
5. The Pinch Provisions Rush Kit
Perfect for: Highschool Grads | Price Point: $
The Pinch Provisions Rush Kit is the ultimate gift for your incoming college girl. This has it all: stain remover, bobby pins, floss, and more. Whether she's going through sisterhood, philanthropy, or preference rounds—this kit will be the steady constant she needs to survive the week.
Shop this Pinch Provisions Rush Kit here!
6. Brumate Era Straw Tumbler – Houndstooth (30oz)
Perfect for: Highschool Grads | Price Point: $
Like the Owala, Brumate also sports leakproof technology; featuring an advanced U-Turn lid that's easy to clean. However, this tumbler also features a soft side handle, silicone straw, and funky pattern. Perfect for the future UA student in your life!
Shop the Brumate Era Tumbler here!
7. The Smathers & Branson Toiletry Bag
Perfect for: Highschool & College Grads | Price Point: $$
The Smathers & Branson Toiletry Bag is sleek and sophisticated. Sturdy yet elegant leather meets creative needlepoint that gives way to the ultimate graduation gift. Whether they’re going to college or wrapping up their experience as a now alum—this bag is everything they could want (and more!)
Shop the Smathers & Branson Bag here!
8. The Turtlebox Ranger
Perfect for: All Grads | Price Point: $$
Slim and portable, this Turtlebox speaker is perfect for that on-the-go grad. Whether they are a music lover, tailgate captain, or standard audiophile, this tiny thing packs a (loud) punch!
Shop the Turtlebox Ranger here!
9. The Pinch Provisions Hemergency Kit
Perfect for: All Grads | Price Point: $
The Pinch Provisions Hemergency Kit is the ultimate gift for the guy you know needs the necessities (Which, let's be real, who doesn’t?) This pack is full of those one-off things you’ll need on a random Tuesday. Lip balm, a lint brush, cufflinks, and more!
10. The Brumate Resa – Houndstooth (25oz)
Perfect for: Highschool Grads | Price Point: $
Last but not least, and the final installment of Brumate’s Houndstooth line, The Resa. The Houndstooth pattern is a fan-favorite among the Crimson Tide—and for good reason. This sleek bottle combines everything we love about the Era and the Owala Sway into a fun and portable hydration option.
Looking for something extra? Shop the rest of our graduation picks here!