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The gear for wherever Michigan's wild places take you.

Matched to the water, the trail, and the weather that comes with them.

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Waders & Wading

Patagonia WadersAdvocate
Patagonia

Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders

  • 100% recycled nylon shell
  • bluesign-certified materials
  • Worn Wear repair program
  • Fair Trade Certified sewing
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Fly fishing guide on wild brook trout stream, Upper Peninsula MichiganAdvocate
Simms

G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders

  • 4-layer GORE-TEX construction
  • bluesign-approved fabric
  • Recycled-content insulation
  • Full Higg Index MSI score published
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Redington WadersAligned
Redington

Sonic-Pro HDZ Waders

  • 4-layer H2MAX waterproof-breathable fabric
  • PFC-free DWR finish
  • OEKO-TEX certified materials
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Packs & Bags

Cotopaxi AllpaAdvocate
Cotopaxi

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
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Patagonia SlingAdvocate
Patagonia

Stealth Atom Sling 15L

  • 100% recycled polyester shell
  • bluesign-certified
  • Fair Trade Certified sewing
  • Waterproof zipper, wade-specific fit
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Osprey AtmosAligned
Osprey

Atmos AG 65 Backpack

  • bluesign-approved fabrics
  • All For The Planet commitment
  • All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime repair)
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Apparel

Arc'teryx jacketAligned
Arc'teryx

Beta LT GORE-TEX Jacket

  • bluesign-approved GORE-TEX
  • PFC-free DWR
  • ReBird repair, reuse & resale program
  • EPD available on request
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Kühl PantsAligned
Kühl

Renegade Convertible Pants

  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
  • PFC-free DWR treatment
  • Partial supply chain transparency
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Sea kayaking along sandstone cliffs, Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreAligned
NRS

Refuge Paddling Dry Top

  • bluesign-approved fabrics
  • PFC-free DWR (2023 production+)
  • Partial supply chain map published
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Patagonia CapileneAdvocate
Patagonia

Capilene Cool Daily Shirt

  • 100% recycled polyester
  • bluesign-approved fabric
  • Fair Trade Certified sewing
  • HeiQ Pure antimicrobial (silver-free)
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Camp & Sleep

Big Agnes tentAware
Big Agnes

Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent

  • bluesign-certified fabrics
  • Recycled aluminum poles
  • OIA Sustainability Charter signatory
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More gear coming soon

Paddling

Paddling sea kayak on Lake Superior, Upper Peninsula MichiganAligned
Pyranha

Ripper 2.0 Creek Kayak

  • Partially recycled polyethylene hull
  • Factory runs on 40% renewable energy
  • UK-manufactured
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More gear coming soon

Fishing

Fishpond NetAdvocate
Fishpond

Nomad Native Net - 18"

  • Frame from reclaimed fishing nets
  • Drift Recycled material (third-party verified)
  • Knotless rubber mesh. Fish-safe
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Fly fishing guide on wild brook trout stream, Upper Peninsula MichiganAligned
Orvis

Hydros SL Fly Reel - 5/6

  • Aircraft-grade aluminum, no heavy-metal anodizing
  • 1% for the Planet member
  • Funds Michigan river conservation
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Sage R8 fly rod - MET-verified gear for Great Lakes watershed fishingAligned
Sage

R8 Core 9' 5-weight Fly Rod

  • Made in Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Domestic carbon fiber layup
  • Limited environmental summary published
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