Spring is almost here! As the snow melts and wildflowers bloom, it's the perfect time to hit the trails and reconnect with nature. But before you set off, make sure you're equipped for the unique challenges of springtime hikes. Here are a few essential pieces of sustainable hiking gear made for women to add to your kit.

Coalatree Trail Pants ($99)

These bestselling women's hiking pants from Coalatree have quickly become a must-have in pants for all things outdoors. Coalatree is an exciting brand that started as an organic farm in Colorado and has grown into a company fully committed to producing eco-friendly gear. From sustainable and recycled materials to safe dies and responsible supply chain, Coalatree has sustainability in the DNA. They also quality and durability in their DNA. These pants are tough, comfortable, flexible and a perfect pairing for a chilly spring hike, or just hanging out around a campfire.

Alpine Parrot Ponderosa Pants ($139.00)

Women's hiking pants made with "bigger bodies" in mind, Alpine Parrot has started from scratch to design the perfect hiking pant for women. Like any good sustainable company, they had actual people forefront in the minds in this design, utilizing extensive feedback and testing from real live human beings. Convertible cuffs, tons of pockets and bluesign certified fabric and dye make these pants an essential part of your kit. Also, we love their mission & values!

Burgeon Sunseeker Hoodie ($89.95)

Stop me if you've heard this one before (because we haven't) - This shirt was designed with materials originally developed for US Special Forces. Quality? Check! Sun hoodies have become a staple of avid hikers, and this particular hoodie may top them all. Not only is it made to last and apparently go to war, the shirt is ethically manufacturing locally in Lincoln, NH, creating year round jobs in the White Mountains. Most importantly, a full 5% of Burgeon’s sales support its community and environment efforts!

Pact Outdoors Lite Lite Bathroom Kit ($35)

Everybody poops. It's just a fact of life, and when life hits on the trail you want to make sure you are acting responsibly. In the past that meant packing it (yes IT) and all the paper waste out with you. That's a universal bummer. In comes Pact Outdoors with a way to not only leave it all behind, but in a way that is environmentally friendly and actually additive to nature. Mind blown. This kit includes an aluminum shovel and integrated storage container that holds a week's supply of PACT Wipes and PACT Tabs. The proprietary wipes and tabs not only biodegrade, but also use native, noninvasive species of mycelium to naturally break down poop in the ground faster; mycelium is the root system for fungi and nature's great decomposer.

allmansright Eco Liten 35 ($240)

If you're going to carry a backpack, it might as well be a light one. A unisex product, the allmansright Eco Liten is a stunning creation made by a Bronx, NY, duo who are shaking up the industry. At only 16 ounces, this bag defies belief and looks like a work of art. The materials are recycled EcoPak, and at just $240, it's an absolute steal in the ultralight category of backpacks. allmansright is a member of the SME Climate Hub, a global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build more resilient businesses.