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Sustainable Travel Must-Haves for Eco-Conscious Adventurers
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items This list is all about gearing up for epic trips while keeping the planet in mind. I’ve picked 15 eco-friendly travel products—think collapsible water bottles, solar chargers, and bamboo utensils—sourced from trusted spots like Amazon and Etsy. These...>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GaYQvgCUcA
These BPA-free, foldable bottles with a built-in filter that removes 99.9% of bacteria and parasites are perfect for hiking or countries with iffy tap water. I would have loved a couple of these when we were trekking in Nepal. Note they don't filter ... LifeStraw has done a bunch of rigorous testing of all their products and you can access those studies. They also contribute to worthwhile global clean-water initiatives. (Affiliate Link)
LifeStraw Peak Series - Collapsible Water Filter System
This waterproof, foldable charger with four solar panels would have been fabulous on our African overland trips, where there was plenty of sun, but not too many powerpoints. They are also great for off-grid camping., and not too heavy to consider for...
Hiluckey 25000mAh Solar USB C Power Bank
We actually bought something similar froma supermarket in France. Much sturdier than my old ‘spork’ which I hated. These are made from organic bamboo and you get a separate fork, spoon, knife, and chopsticks in a recycled plastic bottle case. They ar...
To Go Ware Reusable Bamboo Travel Utensils
This towel is made from recycled plastic bottles. It's compact, fast-drying, and perfect for beach or hostel trips. Nomadix’s eco-mission and durability make it a good purchase for eco conscious travelers and much more practical than a heavy cotton t...
Travel Towels | Quick-Dry & Packable Beach Towels for Travel
I'm not big on makeup these days, but I know plenty of my gal pals that are. These organic bamboo pads with a washable laundry bag, replace disposable cotton rounds. Greenzla’s zero-waste focus feels legit. (Affiliate Link)
Reusable Cotton Pads - Bamboo cotton make-up removal
I had a pack of these in Vietnam, and they are surprisingly pleasant to drink from. These biodegradable straws come with a cleaning brush and cotton pouch. They're ideal for avoiding dodgy glassware and pesky plastic straws. Even Bambaw’s packaging i...
Bambaw Bamboo Straws Reusable w/ Brush & Pouch
I wish I'd seen these before I bought my packing sacs to organize luggage and save space. Florious’s practical products are made from recycled plastic bottles and sustainable materials. (Affiliate Link)
Florious Travel
I usually gravitate towards Lifestraw regarding products for safe drinking water. However, the claim that these products are made from sugarcane-based material and have a NASA-designed filter piqued my interest. Water to Go appears to be top of the c...
Water-to-Go 18.5oz Water Bottle with Filter
I first saw shampoo bars in Africa when one of my truck mates used them. These products from Ethique are plastic-free, and veganand come in a compostable tin, and last months. Ethique’s ethos is cruelty-free, zero-waste. (Affiliate Link)
Ethique Shampoo Bar
We've historically used zip-lock bags to carry snacks and liquids. But these reusable and more robust BPA-free bags from Stasher are a much better and more sustainable solution. They probably save money in the end, too, because they are more durable ...
Stasher Bags
I love the concept of removing plastic waste with a biodegradable bamboo toothbrush! This Auromere product is made from sustainable bamboo and has vegan, BPA-free nylon bristles. It’s naturally antibacterial and perfect for eco-travelers looking to c...
Bamboo Toothbrush
These Patagonia bags in various sizes are made from recycled plastic bottles and are versatile for any trip. Patagonia’s repair policy and sustainability credentials are well known. If we finally get around to getting our new campervan, I'll be looki...
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag
We typically carry medium sized- toiletries as we travel full-time. But for shorter trips, these leak-proof, food-safe silicone bottles from GoToob for shampoo or lotion are the go. (Affiliate Link)
GoToob Travel Bottle
Biodegradable swabs with organic cotton tips. EcoFox’s plastic-free packaging and quality stand out. (Affiliate Link)
Bamboo Cotton Swab
We have a JBL speaker but it's always going flat if we're away from a power source for more than a day or two (ie. on our bicycle tours.) This solar-powered Bluetooth speaker from Reveal with an 8-hour battery looks to be a better option and they're ... (Affiliate Link)
Reveal Solar Speaker, Portable Wireless Bluetooth Bamboo