Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Hunting Gear Options in 2025

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Hunting Gear Options in 2025

The modern hunter isn’t just focused on the harvest—they’re thinking about the footprint they leave behind. In 2025, eco-conscious outdoorsmen and women are turning to sustainable, recycled, and ethically made gear that supports conservation while still delivering performance in the field. From biodegradable broadheads to solar-charging power kits, here’s your full guide to hunting clean and leaving wild places better than you found them.

🧵 Sustainable Apparel & Layering

♻️ Eco-Minded Outerwear:

• Forloh Deep Space Recycled Jacket – Made from 100% post-consumer plastics; bluesign® certified
• Sitka Equinox Guard Eco Series – Low-impact dye processes and waterless DWR treatments
• Duckworth Wool Baselayers – American-grown wool, processed without harsh chemicals

🎙️ “I’d rather wear merino that supports local ranchers and biodegrades than fast-fashion synthetics.”
— Sarah J., Montana

🧤 Materials to Look For:

• Organic cotton, hemp, and ethically sourced wool
• bluesign® or OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics
• Natural insulation (alpaca, wool) over synthetics

🥾 Boots & Packs with a Conscience

🥾 Ethical Footwear:

• Xero Shoes Ridgeway Hiker – Minimalist leather-free boot with low-carbon manufacturing
• Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC – Biodegradable upper and algae-based foam footbed

🎒 Sustainable Carry Systems:

• Stone Glacier R3 Pack Series – Recycled ripstop body + aluminum frame
• Mystery Ranch TerraFrame Eco – Dyneema fiber made from post-industrial waste

🎙️ “I packed out my elk with a recycled-fabric frame pack—it handled like a tank but left a lighter footprint.”
— Luis D., Colorado

🔋 Power & Electronics for Minimal Impact

☀️ Go Solar:

• Goal Zero Nomad 10 Solar Kit – Solar panel + battery combo for GPS, headlamp, inReach
• BioLite Charge 80 PD – Recycled plastic casing + 80Wh power bank

🌱 Low-Impact Tech:

• Tactacam Reveal X Solar – Solar trail cam with lithium-ion storage
• Nitecore NU35 Headlamp – USB-C rechargeable + hybrid solar/battery option

🎙️ “Solar kept me powered all week in the Bob Marshall without a single disposable battery.”
— Ty R., Montana

🛠️ Small Swaps with Big Impact

🔁 Replace These:

Traditional Item	Eco Alternative
Disposable handwarmers	Reusable zip-up warm packs (carbon gel)
Plastic game bags	Mesh/cloth washable game sacks
Chemical firestarters	Waxed hemp ropes or recycled paper logs
Glow sticks	Rechargeable marker lights or chem-free tabs

🎙️ “Even just swapping glow sticks for LEDs made a difference in pack weight and trash.”
— Dave P., Pennsylvania

📦 Brands Leading the Sustainability Charge

• Duckworth – Full U.S.-based wool supply chain
• Forloh – Transparent environmental certifications and USA-made
• GoHunt’s Renew Program – Trade-in used gear for store credit
• REI Re/Supply – Gently used gear resale with environmental scorecards
• Greenbelly Gear – Compostable packaging in meals and snacks

🧠 Tips for the Conscious Hunter

• Buy once, buy smart – Invest in long-lasting gear over fast replacements
• Repair before replacing – Patch jackets, replace boot soles, re-waterproof tents
• Resell or donate gear you no longer use
• Pack it in, pack it ALL out—especially packaging and single-use materials
• Support conservation brands that donate to habitat and wildlife protection

🎙️ “I’ve learned that the lighter my environmental load, the clearer I hunt. Clean camp, clean conscience.”
— Jade N., Oregon

🌟 Final Word: Leave Tracks, Not Trash

Choosing sustainable hunting gear is more than a trend—it’s a commitment to the land we love. In 2025, more brands and hunters are stepping up to reduce their impact and hunt with intention. From the boots you wear to the batteries in your headlamp, every choice matters.

“We track game to honor the wild. We tread lightly to protect it.”