12 Eco Gifts for the Adventurer & Traveler

These unique and ethical gift ideas for the person who is always on the go and loves to travel. Discover gift ideas for the explorer and adventurer including sustainable sunglasses, up-cycled travel accessories, and more.

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gift set for travelers

Journey Gift Set from Thistle Farms $55

This mindfully made gift set includes a luggage tag, passport card, and a few toiletry items that are travel size. Plus, it supports women recovering and healing from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction.

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organic cotton toiletry bag for men

Organic Cotton TOiletry Bag from Terra Thread $25

This toiletry bag is perfect for travelers with sustainable values. It’s mindfully made with Certified Fairtrade Organic cotton canvas.

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gifts for adventurer

The Fun Sling from Sunski $59

This sustainably made Sling is designed to carry just enough for those suffer-free days of pure sunny fun. Plus it’s made from Solution Dyed Recycled Polyester.

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hand knit beanie

Hand Knit Heathered Beanie from Thistle Farms $48

This beanie is perfect for travelers in chilly months. It is ethically handcrafted with Luxuriously soft alpaca fibers.

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sustainable sunglasses

Treeline Sunglasses from Sunski $89

The Treeline frames are made from recycled plastic and feature a medium-large sized frame ideal for high glare conditions. Plus, Sunski gives back through 1% for the Planet.

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mountain phone case sustainably made

Mountain Phone Case from Pela $65

This phone case features a beautiful mountain landscape. It’s sustainably made from plant based materials and is compostable at the end of its lifecycle.

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Elements Travel Backpack from ALPAKA $299

This backpack is made from recycled materials that are weatherproof making it a great travel backpack. It’s a perfect gift for people traveling to a new city or heading out on a hike.

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small travel purse

Daydreamer Phone Sling from Carry Courage $60

Ethically made in the USA, this eco-friendly purse is perfect for adventuring and carrying your phone and credit cards. It’s made with eco-friendly cork and organic cotton.

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allbirds sustainable shoes

Allbirds Sustainable Sneakers- $95

This certified B Corporation uses eco-friendly materials such as recycled plastic water bottles & ethical wool, & castor bean oil to make their shoes. These shoes are comfortable for travel making them a good gift idea.

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sustainable duffle bag

Bumi Eco Duffel Bag by terra thread $60

Durable and versatile, the Bumi Duffel Bag is sustainably and ethically made with 14-oz heavy duty Fairtrade organic cotton canvas.

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bonfire candle for campers

Bonfire Candle by seattle candle co. $12+

This soy wax candle features notes of pine, wood, smoke, & incense to create a cozy campfire feel. It’s a great gift for anyone who loves camping or exploring the great outdoors.

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eco-friendly eye pillow

Sateen Eye Mask by Ettitude $50

This eye mask gently rests across your face and is great for sleeping on the plane. It’s made with ettitude’s sustainable CleanBamboo™ fabric for a dream-filled sleep.

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