Tis always the season to shop with a conscience. And the 2019 holiday season should be no different. Check out these small, sustainable gifts that have a bigger impact.
REI is loaded with gear and apparel that outdoorsy people love. Whether you want to reduce single-use plastic or are searching for gear made of recycled materials, youre in luck. Weve found the best of the bunch so you can stuff this years stockings with feel-good surprises. Plus, all of these gifts are under $30.
FinalStraw 2.0 Stainless Steel Straw: $25
Raise your hand if this is the coolest sipper youve ever seen. Already packaged in a colorful container, the reusable FinalStraw is made for your sustainable stocking-stuffer mix.
The collapsible straw weighs under an ounce and can even attach to a keychain for those who suffer from straw withdrawal. The brand claims you can cycle it twice a day for 16 years, meaning one FinalStraw could help one person eliminate thousands of single-use plastic straws over its lifetime.
REI Co-op Norseland Crew Socks (2-Pack) Womens& Mens: $17 (30% Off)
REIs lightly cushioned wintertime crew-length sock is woven with Responsible Wool Standard-certified merino, recycled polyester and nylon, and a little spandex for stretch. These cozy calf warmers are durable and breathable enough for a hike but comfy enough to pad around the cabin in.
Theyre on sale right now, and you can get a two-pack for just $17. Give one, get one!
Stasher Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag: $12
Stasher is all the rage in reusables. This is the everyday sandwich bag, but REI has several Stasher bag sizes and standup options. These heavy-duty silicone food-grade bags are an excellent alternative to single-use plastics.
Stashers work well for camping foods, too. Just throw them in the dishwasher when you get home. And amazingly you can bake, microwave, sous-vide, boil, and freeze in these airtight suckers.
United By Blue Mariner Beanie: $17 (40% Off)
United By Blue built its brand on environmentally conscious accessories for the adventurous outdoor enthusiast. This simple beanie is no exception and is stitched with recycled polyester. Warm and soft, this wintertime staple will make you feel even better knowing that United By Blue removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways for every product it sells.
Hydro Flask True Pint Glass: $25
Its the holiday season, so raise a highly insulated, endlessly reusable pint glass to the fun ahead. This big cup is meant to keep beer cold for however long it takes to finish a pint, and an angled lip makes for a smoother pour and better aroma release.
The Hydro Flask True Pint Glass (16 fluid ounces) is a thoughtful, sustainable stocking stuffer, especially when you also set a craft six-pack near the hearth.
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Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack: $29
These days, a lot of Patagonia productsutilize recycled materials. This handy little retro hip pack is made of recycled ripstop nylon outside and a recycled polyester lining. The 1L zippered case is a perfect purse alternative for outdoor adventures, and there are two extra pockets to separate keys from cash or your phone.
Bees Wrap Set of 3: $18
Use this beeswax-based natural alternative to plastic wrap for covering food and camping supplies like bar soap and toothbrushes. A Bees Wrap starter set comes with small, medium, and large moldable casings.
The key to this functional plastic substitute is learning how to prolong its life: Use warm hands to soften and seal, wash with cool water and mild dish soap, and let it air dry. When its time to say goodbye, compost it or use it as a natural firestarter.
Noso Puffy Patch X: $5
Prolong the life of your favorite gear and avoid the landfill with a super-tough, stay-on Puffy Patch from Noso, the little Jackson Hole outdoor company that could. We love these playful fabric patches for keeping everything from tents to jackets intact.
Its hard to believe these lightweight fabric adhesives will last, but we dare you to put them through a snowstorm or the washing machine.
REI Co-op Life Outdoors Small Tote: $6
REIs inspirational every day $6 totes are a simple, sustainable gift that folds down into any stocking. Just add a recycled bow. The 15 x 12.5-inch poly-cotton bag has reinforced handles for hauling groceries, library books, or outdoor gear. And with every use of this tough, washable bag, you get to re-commit to the anti-plastic revolution.
YETI Rambler 12oz Bottle: $30
Anything YETI is a fun gift to give because its a splurge something that many people have trouble doing for themselves. This 12-ounce stainless steel, reusable, double-wall vacuum-insulated bottle doesnt mess around when trying to keep liquids hot or cold.
Were picturing the screw-top Rambler holding piping hot chocolate on a horse-drawn sleigh or bone broth for scaling that snowy peak this season. It has lots of uses, but the best is preventing another single-use container from mucking up the planet.
Flowfold Recycled Sailcloth Craftsman Wallet: $15 (26% Off)
American-made from repurposed boat-racing sailcloth, Flowfolds crafty wallet is both ultraslim and ultratough. Its water-resistant and has just enough features to keep essentials safe: one center cash pocket and two card slide-ins. Plus, its on closeout, so at $15 you can stuff even more in that stocking.
United By Blue The Utensil Set: $24
Ideal for those interested in more sustainable travel, the UBB utensil set comes in an outdoorsy carrying case. Choose from three themed To the City (above), To the Mountains, or To the Woods recycled polyester hook-and-loop-closing wrappers. The travel kit comes with two stainless steel straws, a silicone straw tip, a straw cleaner, and a stainless steel spork and chopsticks.
This article is brought to you by REI. Check out more sustainable stocking stuffers at REI.com.
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