Great Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
Your fitness buff and outdoorsy friends will love these inspiring presents.
By Christine Richmond And Virginia Glenn
Photography By Jeff Harris
Photography By Jeff Harris
Giving gifts is a wonderful way to celebrate the abundance and joy of the holiday season. It's also a great way to support causes you care about and earth-friendly companies you respect. Here, gift suggestions for outdoorsy personalities who like to pay it forward.
Biking is a fast, carbon-free way to run errands around town; it's also a terrific workout. The affordable and ultra-convenient Citizen Folding Bike ($254; www.citizenbike.com) makes the sport even easier: It folds down in seconds for storage.
Made from a fast-growing natural fiber that's both eco-friendly and durable, Planet Dog hemp leashes and collars ($14-$18; www.planetdog.com) come in a range of fun colors like apple green and orange.
Soothe sore muscles--and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of pure essential oils--by rolling organic rubber t-spheres ($45; www.tspheres.com) over your body. The portable massagers are infused with peppermint, chamomile, and other nourishing scents; shown here are Weekend Warrior (eucalyptus/wintergreen) and Adventurous (sweet orange).
A camping essential, the Water-Resistant Hand-Crank Radio/Cell-Phone Charger ($60; www.hammacher.com) is actually recommended by the Red Cross. When no batteries or power outlets are available, it can be charged by turning a small built-in crank, which will juice up a cell phone as well as activate the gadget's radio and LED flashlight.
Style, meet substance: The Arbor "Push" Snowboard ($460; www.arborsports.com) is designed to be narrower and lighter for female riders. It features a flexible, eco-friendly bamboo top sheet and an elegant dragonfly print.
Measuring less than four inches long, the Swiss Army Traveler Set ($112; www.swissarmy.com) includes everything an outdoors type needs: a compass, Maglite flashlight, knife, thermometer, ruler, magnifying glass, corkscrew, bottle opener, scissors, and tweezers. It's an investment you'll only need to make once, since the set has a lifetime warranty.
High-tech yet simple to use, Mountain Safety Research Women's Lighting Ascent snowshoes ($260; www.msrgear.com) were designed in collaboration with an orthopedic gait specialist. Navigate snowy trails with ease--the snowshoes help reduce leg and foot fatigue and offer support and traction when the going gets slippery.
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Biking is a fast, carbon-free way to run errands around town; it's also a terrific workout. The affordable and ultra-convenient Citizen Folding Bike ($254; www.citizenbike.com) makes the sport even easier: It folds down in seconds for storage.
Made from a fast-growing natural fiber that's both eco-friendly and durable, Planet Dog hemp leashes and collars ($14-$18; www.planetdog.com) come in a range of fun colors like apple green and orange.
Soothe sore muscles--and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of pure essential oils--by rolling organic rubber t-spheres ($45; www.tspheres.com) over your body. The portable massagers are infused with peppermint, chamomile, and other nourishing scents; shown here are Weekend Warrior (eucalyptus/wintergreen) and Adventurous (sweet orange).
A camping essential, the Water-Resistant Hand-Crank Radio/Cell-Phone Charger ($60; www.hammacher.com) is actually recommended by the Red Cross. When no batteries or power outlets are available, it can be charged by turning a small built-in crank, which will juice up a cell phone as well as activate the gadget's radio and LED flashlight.
Style, meet substance: The Arbor "Push" Snowboard ($460; www.arborsports.com) is designed to be narrower and lighter for female riders. It features a flexible, eco-friendly bamboo top sheet and an elegant dragonfly print.
Measuring less than four inches long, the Swiss Army Traveler Set ($112; www.swissarmy.com) includes everything an outdoors type needs: a compass, Maglite flashlight, knife, thermometer, ruler, magnifying glass, corkscrew, bottle opener, scissors, and tweezers. It's an investment you'll only need to make once, since the set has a lifetime warranty.
High-tech yet simple to use, Mountain Safety Research Women's Lighting Ascent snowshoes ($260; www.msrgear.com) were designed in collaboration with an orthopedic gait specialist. Navigate snowy trails with ease--the snowshoes help reduce leg and foot fatigue and offer support and traction when the going gets slippery.
Read more Health articles.