Sustainable products have a reputation for being expensive. Often the materials and manufacturing processes utilized by sustainable companies can be more costly, leading to higher than average prices at checkout. While that may sometimes be true, the actual cost of ownership over the lifetime of a sustainable product is usually much cheaper than non-sustainable counterparts sustainable gear tends to be high-quality and long-lasting. But, that's a blog post for another day. Today, we are highlighting sustainable outdoor products that are under $50.

Sawyer, One Gallon Gravity Water Filtration System - $38.97

Primary Product Category: Water Bottles/Water Filtration
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We love the incredibly ingenious products coming out into the market to filter water. Many of those are integrated into water bottles, or designed for on-the-go single person use. But when you need water in mass, the options get either slim or very expensive. For us, when it comes to the absolute essentials of life, we prefer inexpensive, simple and easy to use. That's where the Sawyer One Gallon Gravity filter system comes in - just fill it, hang it, and wait 7 minutes. That's it. No batteries, no pumping, no gears or other mechanisms, just a bag of water and gravity. For under $40, this is a literal lifesaver from a company working hard everyday to improve the lives of people all over the world.

United By Blue, The Ultimate Bison Sock - $44

Primary Product Category: Apparel
Third Party Certifications: B-Corp
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Your feet will thank you for these. Nearly 1000 reviews singing the praises of these incredibly soft and sustainable socks can't be wrong, right? In this case, they aren't. These Bison wool socks are made from salvaged bison wool that United by Blue intercepts from the waste stream. For their incredible efforts we, and our feet, say thank you! Is $44 expensive for a pair of socks? Yes, we can admit that it is. But, in the event that you feel like treating yourself to something nice, something a little extra, something that will last and put a smile on your face every time you use it - this pair of socks is it.

Coal Headware, The Eddie Recycled Knit Cuff Beanie - $32

Primary Product Category: Hats
Third-Party Certifications: WRAP Certified
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We keep a beanie on us, or near us, everywhere we go. Nothing can warm the body, mind, and soul like a knit beanie on an unexpectedly cool evening or a full winter blast. This recycled beanie from Coal Headware is made from the scraps of the apparel manufacturing process that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Coal is a favorite of ours, making unique and sustainable headware that really stands out in a sea of sameness.

Wild Tribute, The Legend Youth Shirt - $29.95

Primary Product Category: Apparel
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Wild Tribute makes products to support the parks and wild spaces of the US. The company donates 4% of its proceeds to support parks, forests, oceans, and public lands. Their "4 the Parks" donations have eclipsed $1,000,000 and beyond. Our only complaint? Why don't you make this awesome Sasquatch shirt for adults!!???

THIRD EYE HEADLAMPS, TE14 Headlamp in Floral - $49.99

Primary Product Category: Technology
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Third Eye Headlamps are made with 100% recycled, non-toxic plastic. They are also insanely bright, customizable and have cool artist-designed cord wraps. In this case, we chose floral, because as Third Eye Headlamps puts it - "Technically advanced gear doesn't have to look 'technical," it can be beautiful too." With 186 lumins and weighing in at only 50 grams, this functional art will stand out in more ways than one in your gear collection.