Packsture grew from a small family’s shared love of the outdoors into a brand making dependable apparel for people who spend time outside. Its sustainability work includes carbon-neutral gear, a lifetime warranty with an at-cost repair program, and The Seed Project, which shares seeds and gardening knowledge with communities.
Skog Å KustPennsylvania-based Skog Å Kust, a small family-owned and operated company, designs outdoor travel gear built around all-weather protection, including its waterproof BackSåk backpacks. Named for the Swedish words for “forest, creek, coast,” the company makes practical gear for adventures ranging from hiking and camping to kayaking and coastal travel. Its products are 100% vegan, and the company backs them with a satisfaction guarantee and a warranty against manufacturing defects.HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA
AwareAware is a woman-owned sustainable clothing brand created by friends, mothers, sisters, and other women to reduce fashion’s environmental impact while giving back to communities. Its work extends beyond apparel through a mental-health awareness mission centered on an Awareness Panda symbol created with Spanish artist Domingo Zapata, with a percentage of profits from licensed purchases supporting that effort. The company also redirected its sustainable textile resources during the 2020 pandemic to donate hypoallergenic, antibacterial masks to frontline healthcare workers.
Trailhead GraphicsTrailhead Graphics creates custom screen-printed apparel and merchandise, with an outdoor-minded mission at its core. The company donates 10% of merchandise profits to local outdoor organizations, including the Adirondack Mountain Club and Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy.
Hilltop Packs LLCHilltop Packs is a hiker-owned Pennsylvania company that began in Ben McMillen’s basement in 2019 and has grown into a small, hands-on crew in Waynesburg. Its unusual signature is custom printing that turns ultralight backpacking gear into something personal, while the team still makes each piece in its own shop and backs its manufactured gear with a five-year warranty.WAYNESBURG, PA