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A review of the CamelBak Stainless Steel Better Bottle including the insulated water bottle and the BPA Free .75 liter bottle.

If you have kids, extra sensitive skin or spend a lot of time in the sun, I would highly recommend checking out UV Skinz. A review of UV Skinz Cheryl zip-up jacket.

The Miessence travel pack line includes (among other things): 2 Different Varieties of Shampoo (for normal to dry and normal to oily hair) Conditioner Hair Repair Hair Styling Gel Body wash Body Cream All of the products are products of Australia and Australian Certified Organic…. The down side of this is that you have to take the entire cap off the bottle to get shampoo out since you can’t squeeze the bottle to get it out of the flip-cap.

Looking for a reusable bag, reusable shopping bag, reusable grocery bag, eco bag, or green bag? We’ve compiled the best green and eco bags to help you choose the one for you.

A reader recently asked me to go into further detail about the Klean Kanteen stainless steel water bottles including my likes and dislikes of their Klean Kanteen product. Here’s my Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water bottle review.

We’ve searched far and wide to create this list of 21 gifts for eco-conscious travelers. Whether you’re shopping for presents for Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, or just for fun, celebrate Cyber Monday the green way with our 2008 Holiday Shopping List.

Overall, the Ivy backpack is great. A sleek design and awesome color make it look amazing. But the folks at Mountainsmith clearly care about more than just looks — they’ve got the littlest details nailed.

I did some research into greener options and was surprised by the lack of backpacks made of eco-friendly materials… So I was psyched when I found Mountainsmith’s line of recycled packs… All in all, the recycled Lily is a great pack for anyone who’s looking for a small pack for extended travel, or a large daypack, and I applaud Mountainsmith for leading the way with eco-friendly backpacks.

Amazon launched Amazon Green this week, which displays products users tag as eco-friendly.  But is it a good way to find green travel gear?
Not yet.
Right now, Amazon Green is a little hard to navigate. And because the system is based on tags, if you search for green travel products you come up with items like:

Zojirushi [...]

Lately I’ve been reading a lot about Amazon.com’s new reading device, “Kindle.” It seems that many people enjoy this new way of reading; in fact a saw a guy reading from one on the metro the other day.
I can’t help but wonder: Is Kindle a good option for green travelers?
Here are the positives:It’s lightweight = [...]

There are very few things I would argue that every environmentally-conscious traveler needs. But the Wrap-N-Mat is a must for every green traveler. I would even go so far as to argue that every traveler and honestly, human being, needs a Wrap-N-Mat. The Wrap-N-Mat saves me money, time, and, most importantly, guilt.
So what is this [...]

The key to traveling green is consuming less. But when you’re packing for your next trip, there are some things you should buy new - either because they’re hard to find used (safe water bottles) or you wouldn’t want to buy them used (underwear). In the end the investment will pay off.
Microfiber Towel
If you’ve ever [...]

This weekend I stopped by REI to look for some hiking boots or trail running shoes. Ideally, I want a shoe that is durable, supportive, breathable, extremely comfortable, and waterproof. Yes, waterproof. Someday, (and hopefully sooner rather than later) I’ll be taking a round-the-world (RTW) trip, and I have an occasion [...]

phthalates, polyethylene, polycorbonate, bisphenol A
What are these and what do they have to do with my water bottle?
I’ll admit, though I’m green, I’m not the greenest of travelers. And sometimes when people start talking to me about toxins, and thates and thyles, I cringe and tune out. I mean, isn’t some of this [...]

One of the easiest ways to be a greener traveler is to opt for a reusable water bottle instead of bottled water. However, one crucial concern of using reusable water bottles is the fact that some contain BPA and phthalates. (If you don’t know what BPA and phthalates are, not to worry, [...]

When I got back from my four-month trip across Eastern Europe, my jeans were shot, I’d lost a sweater, and I left my towel behind. That’s when I realized I should have bought my travel gear used. Now when I’m shopping for an upcoming trip, I head to my favorite store - Goodwill. Intimidated by [...]

Nothing says romance like a corporate-created holiday about love. But I have to admit, I enjoy getting gifts and eating nice meals and part of me appreciates this mid-February excuse to do it. This year, rebel against the commercialism of Valentine’s Day by getting one of these sustainable (and practical, mostly) green travel gifts.
ecoSNEAKS [...]

Last week’s announcement about the new MacBook Air, weighing in at 3lbs, makes it seem like a good option for a greener laptop for traveling. From a frequent traveler’s perspective (who also happens to love her current MacBook) the new MacBook Air is very appealing because of both it’s size and weight. But [...]