Sustainable Brands Highlight – The North Face
Sustainable Brands Highlight
Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at The North Face.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
All branded products (except footwear and The North Face Renewed series) are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.
Charitable Giving
Since 2010, The North Face Explore Fund has funded and collaborated with hundreds of nonprofits to support access and equity with communities of explorers.
Corporate Responsibility
The North Face is working with suppliers to cut emissions using energy efficiency partnership programs with organizations like the Apparel Impact Institute.
Environmentally Sustainable Innovation
The North Face has eliminated waste in their packaging and is making progress toward having 100% of their leading apparel fabrics originate from recycled, responsibly-sourced renewable or regeneratively grown sources by 2025.
Sustainable Brands Highlight – Big Agnes
Sustainable Brands Highlight
Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Big Agnes.
Repair and Trade-in Programs
Launched in 2008, the Re-Routt™ program has lead to a number of their sustainable gear options, made with recycled fabrics, fills, and hardware. Their Repair Center is committed to doing everything they can to get your gear repaired and back to you.
Charitable Giving
Big Agnes has partnered with a number of non-profit organizations that are looking at the bigger picture, such as Leave No Trace, CAIC, IMBA, OIA, and the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative. A portion of the proceeds from their camping chairs is donated to support the Yampa River Fund, the National Forest Foundation and the Bob Swanson Memorial Grant.
Corporate Responsibility
Big Agnes is committed to fair, safe and sustainable business practices and has a robust Supplier Code of Conduct.
Environmentally Sustainable Innovation
From removing poly bags to using the latest in sustainable materials, Big Agnes has really taken sustainability seriously.
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Sustainable Brands Highlight – BIO AMMO
Sustainable Brands Highlight
BIO AMMO is revolutionizing the ammunition industry! Check out what sets this sustainable brand apart.
Innovative Materials
BIO AMMO shotshells are plastic-free and 100% biodegradable and compostable.
They use biopolymers from agricultural waste. When the wads and hulls come into contact with living organisms such as algae, fungi and bacteria, they are transformed into compost!
BIO AMMO wads and hulls do not generate any micro-plastics.
Excellent Performance
BIO AMMO shot shells are not affected by sunlight or moisture. They can be stored for longer periods than water-soluble wads.
Responsible Manufacturing
BIO AMMO wads and hulls are designed, manufactured and assembled in their modern factory in Europe.
All BIO AMMO shotshells are loaded with premium double base powders, made in the USA.
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Sustainable Brands Highlight – Cotopaxi
Sustainable Brands Highlight
Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Cotopaxi.
Charitable Giving
1% of Cotopaxi’s revenue goes to nonprofits that help communities experiencing poverty.
Trade-in Programs
Through Cotopaxi’s Mas Vida program, you can trade in your Cotopaxi gear and receive a gift card to buy new gear.
Corporate Responsibility
Cotopaxi is a B Corporation and certified carbon neutral. They take steps to ensure their supply chain protects human rights and treats people well.
Environmentally Sustainable Innovation
Cotopaxi’s promise is to make durable gear as ethically and sustainably as possible. 94% of their products contain repurposed, recycled, or responsible materials, with a goal of 100% by 2025.
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Sustainable Brands Highlight – Hydro Flask
Sustainable Brands Highlight
Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Hydro Flask.
Trade-in Program
Hydro Flask will give you $5 for sending in your old hydroflask so they can recycle it.
Charitable Giving
Through their Parks for All program, Hydro Flask has donated more than $3.7 million dollars in support of the parks that help us all feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled.
Corporate Responsibility
Good gear. Good work. Good for all. These guiding principles set Hydro Flask as a leader in sustainability.
Environmentally Sustainable Innovation
Over a decade ago, Hydro Flask pioneered an alternative sealing process for vacuum insulated bottles that eliminated lead. Today, Hydro Flask continues to innovate with products like their Slingback Bottle Pack, which is crafted of recycled polyester.
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Sustainable Brands Highlight – Kamik
Sustainable Brands Highlight
Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Kamik.
Corporate Responsibility
Kamik is a part of the Clean Recycling Initiative. They keep resources, like factory water, in use for as long as possible, extracting their maximum value. They recover and recycle products and materials at the end of each life cycle.
Environmentally Sustainable Innovation
Kamik uses innovative processes and materials, from recycled plastic and rubber to algae BLOOM materials. In 2023, 70% of their products were made in North America using Canadian and imported materials.
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Sustainable Brands Highlight – Keep Nature Wild
Sustainable Brands Highlight
Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Keep Nature Wild.
Charitable Giving
Keep Nature Wild is excited to encourage and support community trash pickups through their Cleanup Donation Program.
Corporate Responsibility
Keep Nature Wild is committed to ethical manufacturing and works with WRAP-certified partners. All of their screen printing & embellishments are done locally in AZ.
Environmentally Sustainable Innovation
Keep Nature Wild is expanding their collection of recycled polyester and acrylic styles, Their fanny packs incorporate recycled nylon.
Sustainable Brands Highlight – Klean Kanteen
Sustainable Brands Highlight
Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Klean Kanteen.
Lifetime Warranty
Klean Kanteen’s goal is to reduce single-use items, plain and simple. So they make products guaranteed to hold up to whatever life throws at them and back their products with a lifetime warranty.
Corporate Responsibility
As a benefit corporation, Klean Kanteen’s mission is to make a positive impact in the world. They believe in living your values through your purchases and that together, we can change the world with the choices we make.
Environmentally Sustainable Innovation
Klean Kanteen has been a Climate Neutral Certified company since 2020. They measure and report annual emissions for all activities in order to reduce their impact.
Charitable Giving
Over $4.1 Million has been donated through their 1% for the Planet donations and several other organizations.
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Sustainable Brands Highlight – Little Kamper
Sustainable Brands Highlight
Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out why we carry Little Kamper.
Environmentally Sustainable Innovation
Little Kamper’s mission is to provide a better, safer way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce waste by offering the first reusable 1 lb fuel tank and exchange program. One Little Kamper tank can replace more than 30 single-use tanks!