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Vegan Backpacking Gear

May 6, 2019 By bearplate Leave a Comment

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Shopping for backpacking gear can be daunting for anyone, finding backpacking gear that’s also vegan can, at times, seem impossible. To make this task a little easier we’ve put together this guide of what to get and what to look out for.

vegan backpacking gear

Recently I was having a discussion with a fellow backpacker and I mentioned something about vegan gear. They were pretty taken aback and asked why vegans would need special gear since we’re not going to eat it.

Is Vegan A Diet Or Lifestyle?

In the truest sense of the word veganism is a lifestyle. A vegan is someone who seeks to do the least harm possible by avoiding animal products, products tested on animals, and establishments that exploit animals.

This of course included diet, but also included things like personal care items, clothing, and backpacking gear.

What’s Not Vegan About Backpacking Gear?

Backpacking gear is made from a wide verity of materials depending on the item, manufacturer, and intended use.

It’s not uncommon for gear to contain:

  • Leather
  • Wool
  • Down
  • Silk

These are typically used because historically they’ve had better breathability, wicking properties, heat retention, packability, and durability than other products. However, there are now many amazing vegan alternatives now available.

Items That Might Not Be Vegan

  • Footwear
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping bag liner
  • Clothing
  • Pillows

Vegan Footwear

Hiking Boots

La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX Hiking Boots Women’s

Vegan hiking boots

WEIGHT: 2 lbs. 0.3 oz.


La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX Hiking Boots Men’s

backpacking boots

WEIGHT: 2 lbs. 8.4 oz.


Salewa Ultra Flex Mid GTX Hiking Boots

Vegan hiking shoes

WEIGHT: 1 lb. 10.2 oz.


La Sportiva Stream GTX Hiking Boots Men’s

backpacking shoes

WEIGHT: 1 lb. 15 oz.


Astral TR1 Merge Hiking Boots – Men’s

hiking boots

WEIGHT: 12.2oz


La Sportiva Stream GTX Hiking Boots – Women’s

stream GTX hiking boots

WEIGHT: 1 lb. 10.2 oz.


La Sportiva Blade GTX Hiking Boots – Men’s

Vegan boots for backpacking

WEIGHT: 1 lb. 14.4 oz.


Inov8 Roclite 345 GTX Hiking Shoes – Men’s

shoes for hiking

WEIGHT: 1 lb. 8 oz.


Inov8 Roclite 345 GTX Hiking Shoes – Women’s

Vegan hiking boots

WEIGHT: 1 lb. 8 oz.


Arc’teryx Bora Mid GTX Hiking Boot – Men’s

leather-free boots for backpacking

WEIGHT: 1 lb. 10 oz.



Socks

Darn Tough CoolMax Micro Crew Cushion Socks – Women’s

Vegan hiking socks

Fabric: 60% CoolMax polyester/35% nylon/5% Lycra spandex


Darn Tough CoolMax Cushion Boot Hiking Socks – Men’s

Vegan backpacking socks

Fabric: 35% CoolMax polyester/34% nylon/28% acrylic/3% Lycra spandex


Injinji Liner Crew Socks

wool-free hiking socks

Fabric: 75% CoolMax polyester/21% nylon/4% Lycra spandex



Vegan Sleeping bags

Big Agnes V Notch UL 40 Sleeping Bag

Down-free sleeping bag

Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz

Temperature Rating: 40 degrees (F)


Marmot Trestles 30 Sleeping Bag – Women’s

vegan sleeping bag

Weight: 3 lb. 7.7 oz

Temperature Rating: 29.1 degrees (F)


The North Face Cat’s Meow 22 Sleeping Bag

backpacking sleeping bag

Weight: 2 lb. 4 oz

Temperature Rating: 20 degrees (F)


NEMO Azura 20 Sleeping Bag – Women’s

overnight sleeping bag

Weight: 2 lb. 6 oz

Temperature Rating: 23 degrees (F)


REI Co-op Zephyr 30 Sleeping Bag – Men’s

camping sleeping bag

Weight: 2 lb. 6 oz

Temperature Rating: 23 degrees (F)


Sea to Summit Traverse TvII 25 Sleeping Bag

Down-free sleeping bag

Weight: 2 lb. 7 oz

Temperature Rating: 25 degrees (F)



Vegan Sleeping Bag Liner

Cocoon Microfiber Mummy Liner

Weight: 8 oz

Added Warmth: Up to 5 degrees (F)


Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor Compact Plus Sleeping Bag Liner

Weight: 9.3 oz

Added Warmth: Up to 20 degrees (F)


Cocoon CoolMax Mummy Liner

Weight: 9 oz

Added Warmth: Up to 5 degrees (F)



Vegan Backpacking Pillows

Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Deluxe Pillow

Vegan Backpacking Pillow

Weight: 4.6 oz


Exped Air Pillow

 Backpacking Pillows

Weight: 3 oz


Big Agnes AXL Air Pillow

vegan backpacking gear: down-free camping pillow

Weight: 1.6 oz



Vegan Backpacking Clothing

REI Co-op Fleece Beanie

Vegan Backpacking Clothing

Patagonia Micro Puff Insulated Vest

down-free backpacking vest

REI Co-op Revelcloud II Jacket – Women’s

down-free puffy

Patagonia Micro D Quarter-Zip Fleece Pullover

backpacking fleece

REI Co-op Lightweight Base Layer Crew Top

Vegan Base layer

Columbia Kettle Ridge Long-Sleeve Shirt

Backpacking shirt

REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants

hiking pants

Vegan Backpacking Food

  • The Ultimate Vegan Backpacking Meal Guide
  • Vegan Backpacking Meals At REI
  • 10 Easy Vegan Backpacking Breakfasts


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