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Plastic-free in the backcountry
Outdoors, plastic becomes litter that lasts for centuries. Gear built from metal and natural materials goes the distance.
Outdoors, single-use plastic becomes litter that persists for centuries. Gear made from stainless steel, enamel and recycled materials means fewer throwaway bottles, and kit that survives season after season rather than cracking in a pack.
Filter, don't buy bottled
A packable hollow-fibre filter turns a stream into drinking water on the spot, replacing the run of single-use plastic bottles you would otherwise carry or buy on the trail.
Cook and gather without plastic
Nesting stainless cups, classic enamel-on-steel plates and an all-metal fire pit handle camp cooking with no plastic touching hot food, and they shrug off the abuse of a season outdoors.
Pack and light
A pack made from recycled materials and a battery-free solar lantern keep the rest of your setup low-impact and built to last.
Common questions
- Is a water filter better than bottled water outdoors?
- Yes, on both counts. A reusable filter replaces a stream of single-use plastic bottles and lets you drink safely from natural sources, so you carry less and waste nothing.
- Does enamelware chip easily?
- Enamel-on-steel is far tougher than it looks and is campfire-safe. The occasional chip is cosmetic, and there is no plastic to melt or leach near heat.
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