I Stand By My Partners
Sustainable
From materials to practices, my partners maintain a sustainable business model.
Vegan
Providing vegan products is a non-negotiable aspect that I expect of my partners. Good for the earth. Good for the body. Good for the animals.
Durable
I put my gear through the toughest conditions Mother Nature can offer. I need to know my gear will hold up. My partners make sure it will.
Philanthropic
Selfish companies are not welcome. Every partner I work with gives back to it’s community and the earth, in one way or another.
My lightweight, barefoot, hiking and trail running shoe
Why Barefoot?
Feet are your foundation. One quarter of the bones and joints in your entire body are in your feet. You have more nerve endings in your soles than anywhere, excluding your fingertips and lips. What this means: Your feet are meant to bend, to move, to flex, to Feel The World®. Xero Shoes let them do that. Xero’s patented FeelTrue® soles are the foundation of all their shoes and sandals. They connect the soles of your feet to the world, give you just-right protection, and provide a 5,000 mile sole warranty to verify their durability.
How They Show They Care
Their goal: provide a great product, at a great price, with great customer support so that more and more people can Feel the Freedom, Feel the Fun, and Feel the World®!
Xero Shoes donates 5% of the purchase price of their DIY FeelTrue® Xero Shoes to the Tarahumara Children’s Hospital Fund.
Join the MOVEMENT
As much as XERO Shoes are about movement, when you wear them, you are part OF a movement. You’re a part of a worldwide community that shares an alternative perspective to the notion that you need a new pair of expensive shoes every 3 months with some magic new technology. XERO Shoes allows you to return to the powerful, honest feeling of letting your body walk, run, jump, and play the way you did as a child.
Head over to their website to learn more about making a comfortable and enjoyable transition to running, walking, and hiking barefoot.
My healthy, tasty, natural whole food bar
Natural Whole Foods
LÄRABAR believes that a sound mind, body, and spirit is derived from what you eat. When what you eat is in a whole, natural state, it is the most delicious and satisfying. That's why they’re passionate about creating convenient snacks made from just a few simple, whole-food ingredients.
With 100% real ingredients, LÄRABAR makes snacks that you can feel good about eating. With their simple blends of fruits, nuts, spices, and sometimes chocolate, they make clean eating a whole lot easier.
How They Show They Care
LÄRABAR is partnered with Denver Urban Gardens (DUG). DUG's Grow a Garden program ensures that in-need individuals, families, seniors, and groups have access to the necessary seeds, seedlings, and education to grow a successful, productive vegetable garden. Program participants experience increased food security and the empowerment of growing their own fresh produce.
Tasty Flavors
LÄRABAR believes real food should taste delicious and satisfying! Their 20+ flavors are inspired by decadent sweet treats, created from a unique combination of just a few recognizable ingredients.
LÄRABAR products are a simple blend of just 2-9 real ingredients, like fruits, nuts, spices – and sometimes delicious chocolate chips!
Head over to their website to learn more about the whole, natural, real foods LÄRABAR uses in their products
Disclosure: I am a LÄRABAR Ambassador, and as such, I occasionally receive product at no charge.
My exclusive pack for every adventure
Sustainability
Recycled, renewable, and non-toxic materials do not signify substandard durability or performance. Osprey is proud to incorporate recycled and Bluesign®-approved materials into their products—they help keep harmful chemicals out of our environment while maintaining the high-quality and performance their products are known for.
They also partner with Renewal Worship to give their packs a second life, minimizing the amount of products going to landfills and keeping their high-quality solutions in use for as long as possible. Their efforts to adopt a circular practice and reduce their negative environmental impact are only a few of the reasons I am proud to carry an Osprey pack.
How They Show They Care
Osprey goes hard when it comes to philanthropy. They are focused on environmental stewardship by partnering with organizations dedicated to public lands protection, environmental conservation/stewardship, trail stewardship, reducing environmental hazards, and climate change. The Osprey website also displays their investment in increasing opportunities for health and recreations, building stronger communities, promoting outdoor education, and more.
Quality Guarantee
Osprey’s almighty guarantee: Any reason, any product, any era. Osprey will repair any damage or defect, for any reason, free of charge – whether it was purchased in 1974 or yesterday. If they are unable to perform a functional repair on your product, they will happily replace it. Osprey proudly stands behind this guarantee, and I proudly stand behind them.
I urge you to explore their page to learn more about their amazing quality guarantee.
Head over to their website to learn more about their inspiring practices that make Osprey a company worth emulating
My temperature-regulating, antimicrobial camp-wear and sleepwear
Why Bamboo?
Not all bamboo sheets are the same. Similar to other textiles, there is every type of quality from terrible to unbelievably great. Cozy Earth isn’t just another “bamboo sheets” company. They only focus on producing the “unbelievably great” and avoid everything else. This is what has helped them develop a fiercely loyal customer base. They have gone to great lengths to verify that their bamboo fabric and fiber is naturally hypoallergenic, inhospitable to bed bugs, dust mites, and bacteria. It is also temperature regulating and wicks moisture while you sleep. Their bamboo bedding and clothing help you to sleep at least 50% less humid and 2-3 degrees cooler.
How They Show They Care
Cozy Earth gives back with regular donations to organizations like the INN Between. INN Between is a homeless shelter for terminally ill individuals. The gift of temperature regulating bedding is extra helpful for guest at the INN Between because individuals working through chemo and those requiring certain medications often experience rapid fluctuations in their body temperatures.
Cozy Earth is also the world’s leader in responsibly sourced, authentic, high-quality bamboo textiles. They obtain certifications and first-hand verifications for their fiber and fabric through a proprietary supply chain.
Worry-free, Guaranteed!
They are so confident you'll love their products you can try anything risk free for 100 nights. Don't love it? Return it for a full refund. They also provide a 10 year warranty on their products which is a testament to the quality and durability of each piece.
Head over to their website to learn more about their sustainable process and high quality products
