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Waders & Wading
AdvocatePatagonia
Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders
- 100% recycled nylon shell
- bluesign-certified materials
- Worn Wear repair program
- Fair Trade Certified sewing
AdvocateSimms
G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders
- 4-layer GORE-TEX construction
- bluesign-approved fabric
- Recycled-content insulation
- Full Higg Index MSI score published
AlignedRedington
Sonic-Pro HDZ Waders
- 4-layer H2MAX waterproof-breathable fabric
- PFC-free DWR finish
- OEKO-TEX certified materials
Packs & Bags
AdvocateCotopaxi
Allpa 35L Travel Pack
- Made from repurposed fabrics (no two alike)
- bluesign-approved materials throughout
- Carbon-neutral certified company
- 1% of revenue to poverty alleviation
AdvocatePatagonia
Stealth Atom Sling 15L
- 100% recycled polyester shell
- bluesign-certified
- Fair Trade Certified sewing
- Waterproof zipper, wade-specific fit
AlignedOsprey
Atmos AG 65 Backpack
- bluesign-approved fabrics
- All For The Planet commitment
- All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime repair)
Apparel
AlignedArc'teryx
Beta LT GORE-TEX Jacket
- bluesign-approved GORE-TEX
- PFC-free DWR
- ReBird repair, reuse & resale program
- EPD available on request
AlignedKühl
Renegade Convertible Pants
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
- PFC-free DWR treatment
- Partial supply chain transparency
AlignedNRS
Refuge Paddling Dry Top
- bluesign-approved fabrics
- PFC-free DWR (2023 production+)
- Partial supply chain map published
AdvocatePatagonia
Capilene Cool Daily Shirt
- 100% recycled polyester
- bluesign-approved fabric
- Fair Trade Certified sewing
- HeiQ Pure antimicrobial (silver-free)
Camp & Sleep
AwareBig Agnes
Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
- bluesign-certified fabrics
- Recycled aluminum poles
- OIA Sustainability Charter signatory
More gear coming soon
Paddling
AlignedPyranha
Ripper 2.0 Creek Kayak
- Partially recycled polyethylene hull
- Factory runs on 40% renewable energy
- UK-manufactured
More gear coming soon
Fishing
AdvocateFishpond
Nomad Native Net - 18"
- Frame from reclaimed fishing nets
- Drift Recycled material (third-party verified)
- Knotless rubber mesh. Fish-safe
AlignedOrvis
Hydros SL Fly Reel - 5/6
- Aircraft-grade aluminum, no heavy-metal anodizing
- 1% for the Planet member
- Funds Michigan river conservation
AlignedSage
R8 Core 9' 5-weight Fly Rod
- Made in Bainbridge Island, WA
- Domestic carbon fiber layup
- Limited environmental summary published