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GEARGURU DISCOVER

SAMSONITE

SparkSNGEco,£195

Thisbag’scasingisengineeredfrom100%

recycledplasticbottles,withtrimsmade from

sustainablecork.It’salsodurable,has multi-

directionalwheels,andadoubletube

extendablehandle.samsonite.co.uk

MAMMUT

bioReCottonT-shirt,£35*

Theentiremanufacturingchainofthese tops is

traceable–fromtheorganiccottonfarms in

IndiaandAfrica(whichuse91%lesswater) to

thefair-tradespinningyarns.Everyteemarked

bioReiscarbonneutral,too.mammut.com

ECOSTRAWZ

Bamboo,£3.99(packof 4 )

Refusethestrawinyouricedcoeeorcocktail

anduseoneofthesecompostableand

biodegradablenumbersinstead.Theyare

sourcedfromsustainablebambooforestsand

arereusableanddurabletoo.ecostrawz.co.uk

Withclimatechangeaconfirmedcrisis, it’s time to consider investing in kit that won’t

• quiteliterally–costtheearth.Herearesomeofthelatest eco-friendly options...

Contributing editor Phoebe Smith

picks out some of the best gear for

the eco-conscious traveller

Travel gear

with Phoebe Smith

Thisissue:Gearthat’sGreen

LOWEALPINE

Bag for Life, £6.50

Great for folding up in your luggage and using at

local markets, the Bag for Life is made from

fabric o cuts from the backpack maker. With

each bag sold, 50p goes to helping young

people access the outdoors. lowealpine.com

PATAGONIA

Down With It Jacket, £210*

Stay warm and cosy with this 700-†ill (toasty)

duvet jacket made from 100% recycled down,

with a 100% recycled polyester shell. There are

snug pockets, a removable hood, and an internal

pouch for valuables. patagonia.com

KEEN X SHERPA
Innate, £140*
This PFC-free waterproof walking boot is made
from sustainable and enviro-certi†ied leather.
Plus, £15 from each sale goes to charity Room to
Read – helping children in developing countries
learn to read and write. keenfootwear.com