Sustainable materials: what we look for when we curate

We start with materials that survive mud, UV, and repeated packing. Recycled content matters, but a harness that fails after one season creates more waste than a longer-lived conventional blend.

We favor recycled polyester in partner shells where abrasion resistance is critical — bags and mats that survived our rub tests. Hardware should be metal, not painted plastic, because broken clips land in the trash faster than worn webbing.

Packaging stays minimal: one recyclable mailer, no nested boxes, no glossy inserts you will throw away before the walk. The care card is a single uncoated sheet.

We publish care instructions so pieces last: rinse salt after beach days, air-dry before storing, and avoid leaving gear in a hot car trunk all summer. Maintenance is part of sustainability.