15 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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Explore crew neck fleece from GOEX $45

The cozy fleece is ethically screen printed in the USA and sewn in Haiti. It’s a perfect unisex gift for anyone who loves exploring the great outdoors.

Aviator Set Plus Luggage from Paravel $965

This sustainable luggage set is a unique gift for travelers. It’s made with eco-conscious materials including recycled polycarbonate, recycled aluminum, and recycled vegan leather.

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.


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.

Mountain Phone Case from Pela $47+

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.

map wall hanging

Map Wall Hanging from Ten Thousand Villages $125

The Wonderful World Wall Hanging is hand-embroidered by artisans using fair trade practices & the Kathiawad technique to accent embroidery with small mirrors.


travel bag

OLIVE CANVAS TRAVEL BAG by ten thousand villages $90

Whether you're headed across an ocean, or locally, travel in style with the Olive Canvas Travel Bag, ethically handcrafted by artisans in India.

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.

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.


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.

Treatment Travel Kit by LOMA $54

This is a gift for anyone who cares about their hair while traveling. The set includes non-toxic hair care products such as Nourishing Oil Treatment, Fortifying Repairative Treatment, Light Nourishing Oil Treatment, & a travel bag.

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.


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.

sustainable gift idea for travel

Rule Breaker Pouch from Carry Courage $43

This cork pouch is the perfect size for organizing makeup brushes or carrying toiletries while traveling. Your adventure friends will adore this gift.

travel sheets made from bamboo

Sateen Travel Sheet by ettitude $74

The silky-soft sateen weave travel and camping sheet insert and pillow slip are made with ettitude’s sustainable CleanBamboo™ fabric.


Head back to the Ethical Holiday Gift Guide to discover more gifts for your friends and family!