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Brand Ratings

Below, you’ll find brand ratings for the category you’ve chosen. Each score is out of 100, so you can quickly compare how brands stack up on materials, labor, durability, transparency, and climate impact.

Apparel & Technical Layers 

We share our recommendations for sustainable apparel and technical layers you can trust.

Wool & Socks 

We share our recommendations for sustainable wool and sock brands because what’s on your feet matters for the trails you love.

Footwear 

We share our recommendations for sustainable footwear brands because every step you take leaves a footprint.

Camping and Shelter 

We share our recommendations for sustainable camping and shelter brands so your time outside is lighter on the planet.

Packs and Bags

We share our recommendations for sustainable packs and bags so you can carry more and waste less.

Snow Sports 

We share our recommendations for sustainable snow sports brands so your turns feel good for you and the planet.

Mountain Ridge View

5 Categories 

What is it made of

Who made it

How long it lasts

Can they prove it

Emmissions Impact

How Do We Score Brands ?

Each category contributes to a total score out of 100, calculated by adding the weighted points across all five.

How Points are Distributed 

(30 pts)

(25 pts)

(25 pts)

(12 pts)

(8 pts)

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Who made it

What is it Made Of

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