OUTDOOR GEAR
Sustainable Merch & Leave No Trace Essentials
Whether you’re outfitting a team retreat, sponsoring a trailhead cleanup, or planning branded merchandise for an outdoor brand activation, sustainable outdoor gear lets your organization walk the talk on environmental responsibility. This guide rounds up our favorite outdoor promotional products designed for real use outdoors — from recycled-material backpacks and reusable drinkware to solar-powered lighting and compact safety essentials. Each item is selected with Leave No Trace principles in mind, prioritizing durability, reusability, and lower-waste alternatives to disposable event giveaways.
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Pack It In, Pack It Out (Bags & Storage)
Durable gear designed to minimize waste and maximize utility — ideal for hikers, campers, and outdoor event attendees who need gear for repeat use.
- Backpacks & Hip Packs: Osprey Daylite® Cinch Packs made with bluesign®-approved recycled fabrics, Cotopaxi Bataan Hip Packs made from 100% repurposed remnant nylon, and waterproof Matador Hip Packs.
- Coolers & Dry Bags: Out of the Woods Seagull Coolers featuring washable Supernatural Paper, Stormtech Oasis coolers, and Call of the Wild 5L Dry Bags.
- Reusable Storage: Beeswax food wraps, Snack A Lopes (reusable sandwich bags), and Matador Flatpack soap bar cases.
Sustainable Drinkware & Hydration
Stay hydrated without the single-use plastic footprint. Great for trail races, festivals, and any outdoor activation where you’d otherwise hand out disposable bottles.
- Hydration Packs: CamelBak Eco-Hydrobak with a 1.5L reservoir (supports 1% For The Planet).
- Packable Bottles: Vapur Folding Anti-Bottles and Matador Packable Water Bottles that flatten down when empty.
- Camp Cups: Stojo collapsible silicone cups, CamelBak Chute Mag bottles, and rugged stainless steel pints.
Light It Up (Solar & Power)
Illuminate the campsite with renewable energy solutions — a low-impact alternative to battery-powered lighting for campouts and outdoor retreats.
- Solar Lights: MPOWERD Luci Pro Lux inflatable solar lights and Goal Zero Crush collapsible solar lanterns.
- Power Banks: 2-in-1 camping lanterns with built-in device chargers and emergency red flasher modes.
Chillax (Comfort & Leisure)
Everything needed for a well-deserved rest at the end of the trail — comfort gear made from recycled and responsibly sourced materials, perfect for retreats, basecamp events, or any outdoor gathering that ends around the fire.
- Camp Comfort: Basecamp Travel Hammocks and Quilted Blankets filled with 90% recycled poly fill.
- Campfire Vibes: Flikfire Personal Fireplaces (clean-burning with no soot or smoke) and ceramic Mug S’mores Kits.
Survival, Safety & Multi-Tools
Compact essentials for unexpected overnighters — durable, multi-use survival gear that reduces the need for disposable or single-purpose tools, built for teams spending real time outdoors.
- VSSL Kits: Ultra-compact, cylindrical aluminum kits including the First Aid Kit (45+ medical essentials), Ready Kit, and Catch & Cook fishing tackle kit.
- Multi-Tools: Basecamp 11-in-1 fire starter tools, the 7-function Barrow Spork™, and technical survival utensils with integrated whistles.
FAQ
What makes outdoor promotional products “sustainable”?
Sustainable outdoor gear typically uses recycled, repurposed, or responsibly sourced materials (like bluesign®-approved fabrics or repurposed nylon), is built to be reused rather than discarded, and often comes from brands with strong environmental certifications — so it holds up to real outdoor use while cutting down on waste.
How do Leave No Trace principles apply to corporate outdoor events?
The same principles that guide low-impact hiking and camping — pack it in/pack it out, minimize waste, respect natural spaces — translate well to event giveaways. Choosing durable, reusable, or recycled-material merch over single-use giveaways helps your event reflect those values instead of contradicting them.
What’s a good sustainable alternative to single-use water bottles at outdoor events?
Packable or collapsible bottles (like Vapur Anti-Bottles or Matador Packable Bottles) and reusable camp cups are popular swaps — they pack flat for easy distribution and get reused long after the event.
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