Store
Welcome to the Cottonwood Institute Store where you can shop with a conscience! We have partnered with amazing organizations to set up an online store so our students can get the gear they need for our courses and visitors can shop for the holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. Everyone can feel great about their purchases because when you shop by clicking on the links below, a percentage of your sale goes to help underwrite our educational programs at public schools in the Boulder/Denver area. So go crazy and shop till you drop!
COTTONWOOD INSTITUTE MERCHANDISE:

Official Cottonwood Institute Survival Kit: Each survival kit includes A Survival Kit Manual describing how to use each item, a custom embroidered survival kit nylon bag, a 4.5” Frosts Mora survival knife, a trash bag, an emergency blanket, 25-feet of parachute cord, a lighter, strike anywhere matches, a fire striker, petroleum cotton balls, a metal cup, water purification tablets, a whistle, and a signal mirror. Price: $75.00 (Shipping and Handling not included). Please Note: All net proceeds from the sale of our Survival Kits go to help underwrite our educational programs at public schools in the Boulder/Denver area. To order your official Cottonwood Institute Survival Kit, call 303.447.1076 or click the "Add to Cart" button below.
FROSTS MORA SWEDISH SURVIVAL KNIFE:
Official Cottonwood Institute Survival Knife: There are thousands of knives on the market, but no knife compares to the Frosts Mora Clipper. This is a full-tang carbon steel blade making it the perfect survival knife at a very affordable price. Carbon steel is easier to sharpen and maintain than stainless steel. It may rust in wet or humid conditions, but it will not compromise the integrity of the steel and is easily removed with steel wool. This knife is the best bang for your buck and is field tested and highly recommended by the Cottonwood Institute. Price: $20.00 each (Shipping and Handling not included). Please Note: All net proceeds from the sale of our Survival Knives will
go to help underwrite our educational programs at public schools in the
Boulder/Denver area. To order your official Cottonwood Institute
Survival Knife call 303.447.1076 or click the "Add to Cart" button below.
COTTONWOOD INSTITUTE'S LONG SLEEVE EMBROIDERED T-SHIRT:
Official Cottonwood Institute Long Sleeve Embroidered T-Shirt: Our stylish gray long sleeve t-shirt is made of pre-shrunk 100% cotton. This is the perfect companion to any backpack while in the back country. We choose gray because of the wear-ability and longevity for showing continued wear while on week-long excursions. Each long sleeve t-shirt is embroidered with the subtle, yet familiar Cottonwood Institute logo. A great gift to past CAP and course students and participants. Price: $25.00 each (Shipping and Handling not included). We currently have sizes: M - L - XL. Please Note: All net proceeds from the sale of our Long Sleeve T-Shirts will go to help underwrite our educational programs at public schools in the Denver/Boulder area. To order your official Cottonwood Institute Long Sleeve T-Shirt call 303.447.1076 or click on the "Add to Cart" button below.
COTTONWOOD INSTITUTE'S COLORADO TIMBERLINE EMBROIDERED VEST:
Official Cottonwood Institute Colorado Timberline Embroidered Vest: Our stylish black miscrofiber vest is made of 100% polyester shell and 100% nylon lining. Our 4-pocket vest has the following features: abrasion reinforced and water repellent shoulders, heavy weight anti pill fleece, drawcord hem for warmth, durable and warm without the weight. Each vest is embroidered with the subtle, yet familiar Cottonwood Institute logo. A great gift to past CAP and course students and participants. Price: $45.00 each (Shipping and Handling not included). We currently have sizes: XS - S - M - L. Please Note: All net proceeds from the sale of our Long Sleeve T-Shirts will go to
help underwrite our educational programs at public schools in the
Denver/Boulder area. To order your official Cottonwood Institute Colorado Timberline Vest call 303.447.1076 or click on the "Add to Cart" button
below.
STORES FOR STUDENTS:
- REI
is a cooperative business that has been very supportive of the
Cottonwood Institute through financial contributions and gear
donations. REI.com sells quality gear, clothing and footwear for
outdoor recreation. All products are backed by a 100% guarantee.
REI.com customers can enjoy free shipping to any of REI's 60+ stores
nationwide. A percentage of your purchase will help support our educational programs at public schools in the Boulder/Denver area.
- Book Sense
is an online family of independent booksellers. When you buy a book or
gift card through Book Sense, you have the comfort knowing that you are
supporting local independent bookstores in your community. To see a list of the books we recommend through Book Sense, please visit our Library, while
supporting our educational programs at public schools in the Boulder/Denver area.
- Orbitz
is a one stop shop to make your travel arrangements to participate in a
Cottonwood Institute course. Search for the lowest airline fares, book
a hotel, and even rent a car through Orbitz! A percentage of your
purchase will be donated to support our educational programs at public schools in the Boulder/Denver area.
- Kodak EasyShare Gallery
let's you create photo albums to share with your friends and family,
purchase professional quality prints, and make cool things like photo
albums, photo mugs, and t-shirts. After completing your Cottonwood
Institute course, check our Photo Album link to purchase photos from
your course. Remember, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to
support our educational programs at public schools in the Boulder/Denver area.
STORES FOR ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES, HOLIDAYS, BIRTHDAYS, AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
Send Out Cards - The Cottonwood Institute uses Send Out Cards to stay in contact with our alumni and we highly recommend this service to anyone who is looking for an easy way to stay in touch with business clients, friends, and family. You can send a personalized card in less than 60 seconds and Send Out Cards will print, stuff, and mail your card for less than the cost of buying a greeting card at the store. Never forget a birthday or anniversary again and effortlessly keep in touch with your network. Click on the banner or link above to send a free card and try it for yourself!

- iTunes
Everyone deserves music and with accessibility to over 1 million songs
you can't go wrong with iTunes. iTunes gift certificates are a perfect
gift for music lovers of all ages. A percentage of your purchase will
be donated to support our educational programs at public schools in the Boulder/Denver area, so
rock out!
GoodShop - Now you can shop for just about anything through GoodSearch.com. Enjoy shopping online with companies like: Amazon.com, Best Buy, Travelocity, eBay, Target, Old Navy, the Apple Store, and more! Make sure you type in "Cottonwood Institute" under the section that says "Who Do You GoodSearch For?" and shop till you drop!
- Gaiam.com
is a local Boulder, Colorado company that is the leading Natural
Lifestyles portal to customers who value the environment, a sustainable
economy, healthy lifestyles, alternative healthcare and personal
development. Check out what they have to offer and remember that a
percentage of your purchase will help support our educational programs in the Boulder/Denver area.
- Sierra Club
Become a member of the Sierra Club, one of the most effective
environmental advocacy organization in the US. The Sierra Club was
created in 1892 by John Muir and it is the oldest and largest
grassroots environmental organization in the US with over 625,000
members nationwide. Our Founder and Executive Director is a current
Sierra Club member and serves as Steering Committee member for Inner
City Outings, a branch of the Sierra Club that provides opportunities
for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural
world. A percentage of each membership purchase will help support our
educational programs at public schools in the Boulder/Denver area.

