Better Brand Edit: More Sustainable Hiking and Outdoor Clothing

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It seems somewhat counterintuitive to wear clothing that’s bad for the environment while out in nature, doesn’t it? That’s why we’ve curated this list of clothes and accessories from more responsible brands for your next outdoor excursion.

Strap your boots on for better hiking brands

There’s not a doubt in our minds that if we made a poll, there would be a clear split between those who prefer to lay on the sand sunbathing at the beach, and those who are more likely to put on a backpack and go to the woods to hike. Mountain and forest lovers, this one is a head-to-toe list of more sustainable outdoor and hiking brands made just for you—so that you can go on your next adventure respecting the folks, critters, and environment you encounter, while rocking gear that is better for people, animals, and the planet in its production phase, too.

Scroll on for hats, scarves, bags, base layers, outerwear, and footwear for the outdoors, all from brands rated “Good” and “Great” in our methodology.

Why you can trust our recommendations

At Good On You, we provide trustworthy recommendations that align with your values and needs. Our mission is to simplify informed choices while embracing the “buy less, buy better” motto.

To ensure credibility, we aggregate comprehensive, transparent information on fashion sustainability—assessing brands using our leading methodology, developed by diverse experts. Our ratings directory of over 6,000 brands employs a simple five-point scale, curating a list of “Good” or “Great” brands making significant contributions to sustainable fashion.

Our editorial team, driven by expertise and passion, carefully reviews and approves each recommendation, upholding high standards of quality, longevity, and trend-transcendence.

While we recognise the value of reusing, mending, and secondhand shopping, our expert ratings system guides you toward new brands aligned with your values and sustainability goals.

Hats, scarves, and bags for hiking

1. Colorful Standard Merino Wool Beanie

2. Éclipse Wide Brimmed Hat

3. Dedicated Take a Hike Hat

4. Nui Organics Dory Snood

5. Lanius Pattened Scarf

6. Patagonia Dirt Roamer Backpack

7. Ucon Acrobatics Jona Bag

8. 8000Kicks Front/Shoulder Bag

 

Outerwear

1. BEDI Ansel Jacket

2. Tentree Cloud Shell Packable Puffer Jacket

3. Cotopaxi Yermo Hooded Jacket

4. Wuxly Eclipse Fleece

5. Pangaia Packable Jacket

 

Base layers and underwear

1. Threads4Thought Soloman T-Shirt

2. WAMA Hemp Bralette

3. Q For Quinn Anti-Blister Socks

4. Happy Earth Compression Tank

5. Boody Long Sleeve Top

6. Organic Basics Active Mesh Long Sleeve Top

7. DK Active Elements Crop Top

 

Trousers, shorts, and leggings

1. Tripulse Original Leggings

2. BAM Bamboo Clothing Cargo Trousers

3. Purusha People Cargo Trousers

4. Outerknown Field Pants

5. WAWWA Clothing Hiking Shorts

 

Shoes

1. Mammut Shoes @ eBay

2. Bhava Ranger Hiking Boots

3. Will’s Vegan Store WVSport Colorado Sneakers

4. Thesus Winter Boot

Editor's note

Feature image via Unsplash, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world’s most comprehensive ratings of fashion brands’ impact on people, the planet and animals. We love to recommend some of the best more sustainable brands, rated "Good" or "Great". We also encourage shopping pre-owned as another great way to reduce the impact of our fashion choices. Use our directory to search thousands of rated brands.