TRAVEL GEEKS


KIT LIST CONSCIOUS KIT


THIS YEAR, FILL YOUR WARDROBE WITH KIT CONTRIBUTING TO A GREATER GOOD — BE IT TEXTILE SUSTAINABILITY, CHARITABLE DONATIONS OR ENVIRONMENT-BOOSTING INITIATIVES. WORDS: NORA WALLAYA


1 PATAGONIA NANO PUFF JACKET


The new Nano Puff jacket — warm, windproof and water-resistant — is Fair Trade Certifi ed, made from 100% recycled polyester and produced using reduced emissions. It’s super lightweight, compressible and stays warm even when wet. RRP: £180. patagonia.com


2 KÅNKEN ART SAVE THE ARCTIC


FOX BACKPACK This limited-edition range of kit from Swedish brand Fjållråven Kånken, whose name translates as ‘Arctic fox’, supports the plight of this snow-white canine. It’s been on the brink of extinction in Sweden for the past century, threatened by climate change and hunting activities. RRP: £90. f allraven.com


3 THE BEESWAX WRAP CO. NATIONAL TRUST WAX WRAPS With patterns inspired by nature, the food wraps (choose vegan or beeswax) celebrate the fl owers that depend upon bees, our planet’s most important pollinator. Funds raised from pack sales will go directly to the National Trust, supporting bee conservation work on its estates. RRP: £10-30. beeswaxwraps.co.uk


Three more: plastic-reducing products


LIFESTRAW GO STAINLESS STEEL The Lifestraw fi lters out microplastics, parasites and bacteria. Plus the brand’s Give Back scheme helps to provide safe water for children around the world. RRP: £54. lifestraw.com


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HYDROFLASK INSULATED FOOD JAR Hydrofl ask not only makes these plastic-free thermal jars, it also supports organisations working to improve and provide better access to public parks. RRP: £39.95. hydrofl ask.com


SEASALT CORNWALL TURNING TIDE COAT Woven from polyester fi bres from plastic bottles, this waterproof, windproof coat uses less raw materials to make than conventional polyester. RRP: £130. seasaltcornwall.co.uk


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4 PALLADIUM X FINISTERRE PALLAFIN RECYCLE A collaboration between two adventure apparel heavyweights, these lightweight, waterproof boots are PETA-approved Vegan. The sole, upper and lining are craſt ed using recycled materials, including rubber and polyester. RRP: £125. palladiumboots.com


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6 HOUDINI X POLARTEC MONO AIR HOUDI The award-winning fl eece — warm, lightweight, durable and completely recyclable — claims to signifi cantly reduce plastic microfi bre shedding, such as that created during laundering.


The two brands behind it have made the design open


source — free for other environmentally-conscious


clothing retailers to copy. RRP: £179. houdinisportswear.com


5 MPOWERD LUCI ORIGINAL An ideal companion for aſt er-dark adventures, this infl atable solar- powered lantern will light the way for up to 24 hours. Every sale helps to provide clean, aff ordable energy to communities around the world. RRP: £21. mpowerd.com


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