Subscribe to Outside Magazine
advertisement
2009 Winter Buyer's Guide
View the entire 300-plus collection of must-have gear items tailor-made for your adventurous lifestyle. PLUS: A special section on womens gear.
Gear Guy

Today's Question
I'm looking for the lightest breatheable bivy sack out there, any suggestions? answer

What is the best way to carry water on a hike? answer

Gear Girl

Today's Question
What's a good women's analog watch for under $200? answer

What equipment should a new mountain biker buy? answer

Workbench

Skin Care

Gear Upgrade

Make a Ski Sling

User Reviews

User Reviews

Browse Outdoor Gear

Online Favorites

Special Issues

Photo Galleries

save this page print this page email this page
  • share this page

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




Part I | Part II

 Subscribe to Outside and get a FREE Gift!
 Give the gift of Outside Magazine!
 Subscribe to Outside Online's free weekly e-mail newsletter featuring gear reviews, fitness advice, galleries, podcasts, and more.