We know you'll want to be packing your bags as soon as travel is allowed again, so do the environment a favour and choose eco-friendly items!

 

EDDIE BAUER CENTENNIAL COLLECTION MICROTHERM® 1000 DOWN JACKET

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What makes this puffy interesting isn’t just the incredible warmth-to-weight ratio of its 1,000-fill down, or the discontinuous channel construction that eliminates cold spots. It’s that Eddie Bauer crafted this centennial-anniversary jacket with RDS-certified down, which prioritizes animal welfare and forgoes live-plucking and force-feeding, and recycled nylon—ensuring a low-footprint for a highly technical piece. Find it at eddiebauer.ca for $500.

  

PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE WHEELED DUFFEL BAG

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Ready for a local getaway? Pack this durable, 40-litre rolling duffel made with 100 per cent recycled body fabric, lining and webbing. As a member of 1% for the Planet, Patagonia is actively working to be socially and environmentally responsible. Initiatives include forest stewardship, material traceability and using organic, natural fabric. Find it at patagonia.ca for $375.

 

RUMPL ORIGINAL PUFFY BLANKET

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This innovative sleeping-bag-puffy-blanket hybrid was imagined in the back of a van on a surf-and-ski trip through California. Rumpl is committed to sourcing environmentally sustainable materials and offsetting carbon emissions from production. Recycled plastic bottles are used to make their bestselling products, like the warm and cozy, weatherproof Original. Find it at rumpl.ca for $130.

 

UNITED BY BLUE SALVAGED HEMP BLEND FACE MASK

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Disposable face masks, gloves and other coronavirus waste are littering our forests and waterways. Forgo wasteful single-use face masks and purchase a pack of reusable masks with built-in filter slots. This Certified B Corp removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways for every product purchased. One mask will be donated to individuals experiencing homelessness for every 10-pack purchased. Find it at unitedbyblue.com for $66.

 

TENTREE CONSTELLATION JUNIPER HOODIE

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Made from organic cotton and recycled polyester, this is the softest sweater for chilly travel days. Glow-in-the-dark constellations create a beautiful starry background with Oeko-Tex certified ink. As environmentalists and advocates, tentree is committed to ethical manufacturing and transparency. For every item purchased, tentree plants 10 trees. Post-purchase, you can register your trees online and see the planting sites. Find it at tentree.ca for $79.

 

ICEBUG STRIDE

ghjkyjThanks to 16 carbide-tip lugs, the Icebug Stride offers unparalleled grip in the worst winter conditions—plus the fleece liner and waterproof-breathable membrane keep tootsies toasty. You can sport them proudly, knowing Icebug is the first climate-positive outdoor footwear brand, using recycled materials whenever possible and offsetting 200 per cent of their carbon emission from 2020 onward. Find them at icebugcanada.com for $250.

 

BONUS: VICTORIKNOX SPARTAN ONYX BLACK

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The leader in Swiss Army knives, Victorinox creates sleek, multi-use tools for everyday tasks. With 13 features, it’s an especially helpful item to carry on trips. I’m partial to this glossy monochromatic model, which was sent to me as a press sample. In terms of sustainability, Victorinox packages in cardboard, collects their scrap steel and sources close to home. The extended warranty encourages customers to repair, not replace, damaged wears. Find it at swissarmy.com/ca for $120.