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Upstart outdoors brand Scout Seattle brings style and beauty to the generally performance-oriented camping gear market. The Field Bed is a nice example of the company's approach. Harkening sleeping bags of yore, the Field Bed features an exterior made of organic selvedge denim, a comfy interior made of Japanese chambray, and Climashield APEX insulation in between. When rolled, a handsome leather......read more
International design collective Outofstock tapped our friends at Environment Furniture to produce the very awesome Boya Lamp, a nautical-themed table light inspired by beacon lights and marine buoys. Now available via Environment, the lamp rests on a base crafted from reclaimed American oak or natural maple, with a lamp shade in grey tinted blown glass. The wood from the reclaimed oak version......read more
For clean, basic fashion looks informed by sustainable design principles, Portland's Nau is one of our go-to brands. The Lightbeam Jacket is a nice example of the company's attractive output. The breathable, ultra-light shell wicks water and blocks wind while packing down to the size of a softball. Featuring a fold-away hood that zips into the collar, the Lightbeam combines Nau's famous recycled......read more
Combining rustic, natural design vibes with vibrant contemporary colors, these chunks of sustainably-harvested pine wood do double duty as stools or tables. With inspiration from traditional Southwestern architecture and American Colonial-era finishes and techniques, the pieces are cut from solid pine wood and hand-painted using milk-based finishes. They come in five colors (Dove Gray, Federal......read more
The portable, bluetooth-enabled speaker market is getting busier by the day. San Francisco's Boombotix brings some much-needed innovation to the scene with the Boombot Rex, a rugged selection designed for hands-free outdoor use. With a smart steel clip that can attach to anything from your backpack strap to your dog leash, the Rex is as portable as a smartphone speaker gets. And the product......read more
For the best quality organic textiles, we always turn north to Coyuchi, the Point Reyes, California-based maker of fabrics for the home. The company's latest collection includes these Muslin Swaddling Blankets, featuring an airy plaid print in two tasteful color schemes. Designed with babies in mind, the 100 percent organic cotton blankets can easily double as nursing covers or even as scarves......read more
We've made no secret of our love for Kikkerland, whose cleverly designed things have gotten plenty of shine in the SHFT Shop. And now we have another Kikkerland creation in the form of these paper straws, a perfectly sustainable alternative to common plastic straws. Made using wax-coated paper, the straws feature a lovely bamboo pattern printed using soy-based inks. When you're finished using......read more
As an seasoned farm worker, Sean Coronis has plenty of experience with "drip tape," a plastic ribbon used extensively in irrigation systems. After learning how to weave Adirondack-style backpacks using reed, he decided to do the same using repurposed drip tape. The results are gathered under the AgBag Project banner, and include this attractive, functional backpack. With a canvas flap that......read more
Polyethylene terephthalate, aka PET, is one of the most common plastics in consumer goods, which means it's also one of the most problematic sources of waste. Luckily, the textiles industry has found novel new uses for discarded PET plastic, using the strong, light fibers to create new fabrics like felt, which Bay Area designer Josh Jakus uses to create the Stola Table Lamp. The "light sculpture"......read more
With June peering around the corner, it's time to get the wardrobe primed for the hot season ahead. And when it comes to footwear, nothing says summer sunshine like espradrilles. These entries from Industry of All Nations bring sustainability to the fore. The unisex Sport Espadrilles feature braided jute soles (stitched in a small Uruguayan town using century-old techniques), while the soft,......read more
