Gear & Equipment
Explore our hub of resources designed to help you make more sustainable choices when purchasing, using, maintaining, and disposing of outdoor gear and equipment. This page brings together practical guides, recommendations, and industry insights to support environmentally responsible decision-making at every stage of a product’s life cycle.
Whether you’re looking to buy durable gear, repair and extend the life of what you already have, or responsibly recycle items at the end of their journey, you’ll find clear, actionable information to help reduce waste and minimise environmental impact across your operations.
This collection forms part of our broader Environmental Sustainability Policy, providing tools and knowledge to strengthen sustainable practices across the outdoor sector. Please reach out if you have other relevant resources.
Purchase
Use
Disposal & Donation
Drinking Water & Filtration
Instead of buying single-use plastic bottles, invest in a high-quality reusable bottle and a portable filtration system. This allows you to safely source water from streams or taps while traveling.
- Filter Bottle: Grayl GeoPress Purifier – This is a “one-press” system that removes viruses, bacteria, and protozoa, plus filters out microplastics and heavy metals.
- Ultralight Filter: Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter – A favorite for hikers; it’s incredibly durable and can filter thousands of liters.
- Sustainable Bottle: Nalgene Sustain Series – These iconic bottles are now made from 50% recycled plastic waste.
Hygiene & Personal Care
Traditional soaps and toothpastes contain chemicals that can harm aquatic life. Always wash at least 70 meters (200ft) away from water sources, even with “biodegradable” products.
- Concentrated Wash: Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash – Specifically formulated for the outdoors to be as low-impact as possible.
- Plastic-Free Oral Care: Canary Toothpaste Tablets – Eliminates the plastic tube. You simply chew a tablet and brush.
- Solid Bars: HiBar Shampoo & Conditioner Bars – Solid bars eliminate plastic packaging and won’t leak in your backpack.
