Food
Trail mix – organic varieties only, raw, vegan, and unsulfured ingredients are also desirable.
ALOHA protein bars – organic, plant-based, paleo, low sugar.
Mixed organic nuts and dried fruits purchased from a local Bay Area farmer’s market: here or here.
Backpack
Berghaus – U.K.-based gear and clothing company, 20-25L daypacks are good choices, and they are designed in an ergonomic and unisex style. They also come with lifetime guarantees.
Water Bottle
SIGG aluminum 0.6L – no plastic, BPA and Phthalates free, 100% recyclable. made in Switzerland, available on Amazon.
Clothing
Patagonia – pants, fleece outer layer, soft shell – excellent sustainable mission, synthetic fiber recycling program, environmental activism
Icebreaker – base layers – made of New Zealand merino wool, natural fibers are easily recyclable.
Marmot – outer layers – Rohnert Park, California headquartered company with good sustainable mission statement and green commitments.
Footwear
Zamberlan – made in Italy by craftspeople using traditional but updated methods – leather uppers not plastic. Vibram rubber soles.
Accessories
Icebreaker wool hat
Manzella gloves.
Buff neck gaiter – wool models available, UV-protective. Available on Amazon.
Costa del Mar polarized sunglasses – Florida based company, bio resin frames have smaller carbon footprint, prescription lenses and glass lenses available rather than plastic. Available on Amazon.
Leki anti-shock trekking poles – helpful for steeper trails and longer trips. German company, made in Czech Republic of recyclable aluminum, cork handles. Available on Amazon.
