About Me

I’m Max Garrison, an entrepreneur and outdoor enthusiast based in the San Francisco Bay Area. For as long as I can remember, nature has been my compass. That love for the outdoors led me to start Garrison Fishing Guides in 2020, where I now spend my days sharing the art of fly fishing with others.

Whether it’s guiding beginners on their first cast or exploring the salt and freshwater treasures of Marin County with seasoned anglers, I’m deeply invested in making each experience both educational and memorable.

Alongside my work on the water, I co-founded Stoked Goods, a company rooted in the idea that what we put on our bodies matters as much as where we spend our time. We create eco-friendly personal care products for folks who live active, adventurous lives—products that reflect the same values I hold close: sustainability, simplicity, and joy in the everyday.

Before this chapter, I worked in tech sales. It paid the bills, sure but it didn’t feed the soul. Eventually, I made the jump, trading cubicles for coastlines and spreadsheets for streams. It wasn’t an easy choice, but it was the right one.

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Starting in 2025, I also began writing. Not just about the products we make, but about what I use, test, and believe in. My blog has become a space where I review personal care goods, outdoor gear, and other everyday essentials—always from firsthand experience. Whether I’m breaking down the best face balm for wind-chapped skin or comparing biodegradable packaging, my aim is to offer honest, useful insights to help others make thoughtful choices.

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Max Garrison is an outdoor enthusiast, entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainable living based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a deep love for nature and hands-on experience in the field, Max founded Garrison Fishing Guides to help others reconnect with the outdoors through guided fly fishing adventures across Marin County.

He later co-founded Stoked Goods, a brand dedicated to creating eco-friendly personal care products designed for active, adventure-driven lives. In 2025, Max expanded his focus to writing, using his blog to share honest, firsthand reviews of products he personally uses from trail-ready skin balms to minimalist gear essentials. His mission? To help others live simply, tread lightly, and stay stoked.
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