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2009 Winter Buyer's Guide
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2007 Summer Buyer's Guide

Green Gear
Play It Forward
Part II

Part I | Part II

Green Gear
Photograph by John Lawton

1. Timbuk2 Hemp/PET Bag
Hemp is durable, grows fast without pesticides, and looks great blended with recycled polyester in this classic messenger bag. $150; timbuk2.com

2. Pacific Outdoor Eco Thermo 6
From its bamboo insulation to the recycled aluminum valve to the dye-free fabric, this carbon-neutral sleeping pad lets you sleep with a clean conscience. $150; pacoutdoor.com

3. Big Agnes Battle Mountain
Heated bamboo creates charcoal, which is then used to make a synthetic fiber, which in turn makes up the insulation on the bottom of this bag (down fill, also sustainable, is used on top). -15°F; $289; bigagnes.com

4. Patagonia Eco Rain Shell
Both the outer layers and lining of this jacket are made of 100 percent recycled polyester. $190; patagonia.com

5. Patagonia Finn
There's nothing crunchy about this sleek approach shoe, even though it has recycled content in the midsole, outsole, and footbed. $110; patagonia.com




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