If camping is in your plans for the summer, consider how you can have a more eco-friendly camping trip. From reusable bottles to non-toxic dish soap, greener camping is easy to achieve with a few swaps in your gear. The leave-no-trace moto speaks to the golden rule of camping: have respect for the place you visit. Don’t leave garbage, don’t make a mess, and don’t harm the environment in any way. But, with the ever increasing eco-movement, it’s time to think about more than just cleaning up litter.

More companies are choosing to make eco-conscious camping gear by opting for non-toxic, recyclable materials instead of using synthetic fabrics, flame retardants, BPA plastic, and more. From sustainable tents to eco friendly sleeping bags, you can enjoy the great outdoors this summer while making it a better place. If you’re ready to do your part to help the environment and “leave no trace”, here are some eco-friendly camping gear suggestions for a greener experience:

Lightspeed Outdoors 2 person PVC-Free Air Bed Mattress

$79.29

Perfect for camping, this air-bed mattress is phthalate and PVC-free. It's lightweight, and made of super-durable TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) material that packs up small. It's more temperature stable, abrasion-resistant, and more durable than regular PVC air beds.

MOLECULE-4  

$300.00

The MOLECULE-4 is an eco-friendly tent made with recycled materials to help reduce the footprint of plastics. Made by The Earth Ship, 10 trees are planted with every tent purchased.

Thetford Aqua-soft Toilet Tissues

$5.95 - pack of 4

This rapid-dissolving toilet paper is completely biodegradable and completely dissolves in water without leaving anything behind! Perfect for following the “leave no trace” golden rule of camping.

BioLite CampStove 2

$129.95

With just a few sticks and twigs, this award-winning stove turns fire into electricity — no gas required. It’s basically a portable campfire that you can use to boil, steep, cook and grill with. And, it can even charge phones, lights, and more!

Love Sun Body's 100% Natural Mineral Sunscreen

$32.00

For non-toxic sun protection, look for sunscreens that are paraben-free, and haven’t been tested on animals. This sunscreen is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic (it won't clog your pores) and features nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and almond oil. It will definitely give you peace of mind that the sunscreen you're slathering on isn't harming you, or the environment.

REPEL Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent

$4.97

If you're looking for a DEET-free alternative to a bug spray, then oil of lemon eucalyptus is a great option. This insect repellent has a cool, refreshing scent that will repel mosquitoes for up to six hours minus the harmful chemicals.

Camping is a great summer activity to get out and enjoy nature while spending quality time with your friends and family. Whether you’re a nature-lover or city-slicker, escape the city and trade in your daily grind for wide open spaces and peaceful quiet. Explore the great outdoors, but be sure to respect the area. When you leave, there should be no sign that you were ever there! Do your part to help the environment by choosing ethical outdoor clothing brands and eco-friendly camping gear.