Travel Gear Guide
Sustainability is a journey, and supporting companies that travel this path will encourage them and others to do the same, raising the bar for all. Please support your local retailers when possible!
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Big Agnes
www.bigagnes.com Re-Routt Collection features recycled materials, uses DAC Green Anodized tent poles (eliminates nitric and phosphoric acid), RDS (Responsible Down Standard) Certified, |
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Biolite
www.bioliteenergy.com Off grid energy production, solar, brings cooking/charging/lighting to developing communities |
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Deuter
www.deuter.com Fair Wear Foundation member, bluesign member, Responsible Down Standard certified, member of German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles, European Outdoor Conservation Association |
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Fjallraven
www.fjallraven.com Eco-shell fabric made from recycled polyester without the use of fluorocarbons, sustainable down process, organic cotton, PFC-free, use Higg Index |
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Jack Wolfskin
www.jack-wolfskin.com Fair Wear Foundation member, 100% renewable energy, bluesign member, promote biodiversity at corporate headquarters, environmentally-friendly mobility (rail, electric vehicles, bikes), retail design considerations, ban or limit chemicals in production with MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List) and ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals), phasing out PFCs by 2020 |
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Keen
www.keenfootwear.com Completes Higg Index through Sustainable Apparel Coalition, uses Cleansport NXT (non-toxic probiotic odor control), European Outdoor Group Sustainability Working Group, Leather Working Group, OIA Sustainability Working Group, On site child care, |
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La Sportiva
www.sportiva.com Recycled materials, metal-free tanning, biodegradable leather, water-based adhesives, reducing air travel, working towards zero waste, supports OIA Fair Labor, bike to work program |
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Lundhags
www.lundhags.com Focus on long-term durability/repair, FSC-certified catalogs, chemical reduction, |
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Mountain Hardwear
www.mountainhardwear.com Sustainable Apparel Coalition founding member, Higg Index, LEED Certified flagship retail stores, OIA Sustainability Working Group, |
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Osprey
www.osprey.com No BPA, PVC/phthalates and triclosan, recycled and recyclable packaging, 100% recycled content cardboard shipping containers, limit waste in production, |
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Patagonia
www.patagonia.com Corporate environmental and social activism, innovation renewable materials, efforts to reduce consumerism and repair instead of buying new, materials traceability, environmental grants, organic cotton, traceable down, Fair Trade Certified, animal welfare for wool supply, pays employees to take time off and volunteer, |
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Picture Organic Clothing
www.picture-organic-clothing.com Certified B Corp, Lyocell/Tencel, Recycled Polyester, Organic Cotton, Bio-sourced polyester, GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), OEKO-TEX 100, Repreve, Reused materials, PFC-Free DWR, Lifetime Repair Warranty, Rental program, transparent supply chain, solar power, GHG reduction plan, Fair Wear Foundation, polybag reduction, roll packing, RePack reusable packaging, & honestly MUCH more! |
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Prana
www.prana.com Organic cotton, Recycled wool, hemp, recycled polyester, responsible down, bluesign, Fair Trade, Fair Labor Association, Responsible Forest Materials, Polybag reduction, materials traceability, |
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Royal Robbins
www.royalrobbins.com Rewear program to promote recycling and reselling clothing, focus on durability to promote long-term usage, Worldwide Responsible Apparel Program, bluesign, Camber Outdoors commitment to leadership opportunities for women, |
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Sherpa Adventure Gear
www.sherpaadventuregear.com Sherpa-founded and produced in Nepal, STeP (Sustainable Textile Production), community support |
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Thule
www.thule.com Energy efficient manufacturing, recycled materials, focus on low air drag to reduce fuel consumption, renewable energy at factories (goal of 100% by 2020), bluesign, efficient logistics, |
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Timberland
www.timberland.com Organic cotton, recycled content, Leather Working Group, working towards PVC-free, VOC reduction, 100% of Durable Water Repellent (DWR) is PFC-free, half a million trees planted in 2016, 32% renewable energy, goal of Zero Waste (currently 75% diversion), 52,000 community service hours in 2016, |
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Vaude
www.vaude.com Lenzing Tencel fabric from beechwood trees, TextileMission project to study microplastics, support of fair wages, Alliance for Sustainable Textiles, bluesign, Fair Wear Foundation, reducing waste and water consumption, high energy efficiency, living roof, corporate cafe serves organic & local food, bluesign, Higg Index, Upcycling Workshop to support refugee through nonprofits and employment, |
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