A sleeping pad made of plants?! You betcha! How? Why? Where? We’ll tell you. Because we recently tried out the Big Agnes TwisterCane BioFoam, the newest sleeping pad from Big Agnes, and it’s maybe the most sustainable, ultralight, closed-cell foam sleeping pad on the market. Read (or watch) to learn more!
We’re deep in the throes of summer, so we figured it’s high time we let you know what we’re geeking out over this season, the coolest stuff we’ve tested and tried, and what we’ve decided we can’t live without during these long summer days and nights. So if you’re looking for some cool new gear to make the last month or two of the best season ever the best it can be, check out our favorite new gear for summer, some cool sustainable stuff that gets two big thumbs up from us.
Do you know what’s in your tent? What coatings and chemicals? Whether it’s treated with unsustainable PFC DWR treatments or chemically-dyed fabric? While most tent manufacturers these days put that sort of info front and center, there’s one thing not as many manufacturers are talking to consumers about: fire retardant tents.
If you’ve been hanging around Terradrift for any amount of time, you’re probably aware that we are obsessed with coffee. But we may have just found the most portable espresso maker on the market that *actually* makes espresso that rivals the stuff from the corner coffee shop: the Wacaco Nanopresso. Read (or watch) for our full review!
Are you new to backpacking? A seasoned veteran whose worn-out pack is in need of an upgrade? Either way, it’s our humble opinion that you should gear up with something more sustainable in the backpack department. ‘Cause, you know, we’re all about making more sustainable choices here at Terradrift. But what makes a sustainable backpack? It’s in the production, materials, durability, even what the brand that makes it stands for. So if it’s time to shoulder a new pack, try out one of these sustainable backpacks on for size.
Summer’s here, which means camping season is also in full swing. And the number one thing you’ll need for any successful camping trip is a shelter where you can lay your head at night. So whether you’re camping three feet from your car or hiking into the middle of nowhere, we’ve got you (literally) covered with the best sustainable tents on the market.
It’s plastic-free July! Which means it’s time to talk about single-use plastic waste and how we can do our part to reduce it. Why? Because as the oft-quoted stat declares, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050, 90% of plastic doesn’t actually get recycled (including the stuff you put in the recycle bin), and all of that adds up to devastated eco systems, overflowing landfills, and a whole lot of wasted resources. So check out these brands who want nothing more than to help you make the switch from single-use.
Noisy zippers, restrictive mummy bags, crinkly fabric…let’s be honest, sleeping outside just isn’t the same as sleeping in your bed at home. But with the new zipper less, comforter-like, silky soft Sierra Designs Night Cap sleeping bag, you can get pretty dang close.
Check your calendar, yo, because it’s summer! And then means a whole lot of folks will be headed to the beach in short order. And while many beach trips only last a few hours, if you’re planning on spending the night, you’re going to need more than a cooler full of snacks and sunscreen. So read on for our expert tips for beach camping, brought to you by lots of experience (and really sandy feet).
The Kingston daypack from Jack Wolfskin is one very sustainable pack that could literally save your life in an outdoor emergency. Read or watch to learn all about this handy day pack.