National Geographic Traveller - UK (2022-07 & 2022-08)

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8 HUNTER NEBULA TALL

WELLINGTON BOOTS

These iridescent boots are certifi ed
vegan, have recycled inner linings
and insoles, and come with a
two-year warranty. Under Hunter’s
ReBoot scheme, every pair can be
returned and recycled when they
reach the end of their life. The boots
are then transformed into surfaces
for playgrounds and roads, fi ller for
kickboxing bags and more. £120.
hunterboots.com NORA WALLAYA

7 PONCH MIDNIGHT

OCEAN PONCHO

Visual artist Leif Podhajský
designed the print for this
packable, waterproof rain poncho,
made entirely from recycled
plastic bottles. There’s no single-
use plastic packaging at Ponch, a
small business run by two festival
enthusiasts, and garment bags
and tags are compostable.
£99. packaponch.com

4 RUMPL ORIGINAL PUFFY

BLANKET

Available in a variety of cool
designs, the Rumpl Original Puff y
is lightweight, packable into a
water-resistant case and cleverly
insulated using 100% recycled
post-consumer materials. It comes
with a cape clip, so you can wrap
it snugly and securely around
yourself at the campsite. It’s water-
repellent and machine-washable,
too. From £90. rumpl.co.uk


(^1) LIFESAVER LIBERTY BOTTLE
This 4 00ml water bottle with an
in-built purifying pump has the
same advanced fi ltration system
as the LifeSaver’s eponymous
original product — however, as it’s
smaller and lighter, it means it’s
more portable. The carbon-disc
cartridge can fi lter up to 2 ,000
litres of water in its lifetime,
removing 99 .99% of viruses
and bacteria. £129.99.
iconlifesaver.com
2 ALLBIRDS WOOL
RUNNER-UP MIZZLES
These high-top trainers are
rain-repellent, soft and fl exible
(great for dancing); and, best of
all, they’re machine-washable
and won’t lose their shape. The
trainers come with impressive
eco-credentials, too: they’re made
from high-welfare merino wool,
have a bio-based water shield and
laces made from recycled bottles.
£135. allbirds.co.uk


6 VANGO TAY 300 CLR TENT

Vango is an industry leader
when it comes to the sustainable
manufacture of tents, and this
three-man dome follows suit. New
for 202 2, it’s crafted from both
off -cut fabric and polyester made
from recycled single-use plastics.
Fully waterproof, the tent’s
‘nightfall’ bedrooms block out
morning light, so you’ll get to sleep
in a little later, too. £115.
vango.co.uk

(^5) COTOPAXI KAPAI 3L HIP
PACK — DEL DÍA
Repurposed with the aim of
reducing landfi ll, every one of
these unique bags features vibrant
off cuts of fabric, sourced from
the production waste of other
companies’ textile lines. They’re
comfortable, with contoured
back panels and useful internal
pockets, including a pouch for
stowing delicate valuables such as
sunglasses. £40. uk.cotopaxi.com


3 PROQ FLATDOG

As some supermarkets move to ban
sales of single-use grills, it’s time
to fi nd a robust alternative. This
portable barbecue from ProQ is
built to last: it packs fl at, is simple
to carry and set up, and, thanks
to effi cient airfl ow, is easy to light
and extinguish. Weighing just
under 5kg, it’s suitable for festival
goers who don’t have too far to
walk. £89.99.proqsmokers.co.uk


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K I T L I ST

SUMMER FESTIVALS

Your wellies are bound to end up muddy, but you can keep your festival
footprint clean with this range of kit that champions sustainability

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