If you love the great outdoors like us, then you will have been camping at some point in your life. The great thing about camping is it provides a break from the norms of every day and being outside is a fantastic way to boost your mood. Camping can help reduce stress and make you spend wholesome time with your loved ones.

Connect with nature without compromising the environment, read on to discover our best eco-friendly camping gear to become a more eco-conscious camper in 2024. 

Eco-friendly camping gear at a glance:

Best eco-friendly tent brand - Vango

Best eco-friendly camping chair - Kampa Tub Eco Chair

Best eco-friendly sleeping bags - Outwell Contour 

Best eco-friendly sleeping mat - Vango Trek Pro 3

Best eco-friendly rucksack - Vango Mica 25 Rucksack

Best eco-friendly water bottle - Siggs+ Traveller My Planet bottle (store only)

Best eco-friendly towels - Lifeventure Trek towel 

Best eco-friendly utensils - Urban Outdoor Harlam cutlery set (store only)

Best eco-friendly dinner plates - Vango Bamboo dinner plate

Best eco-friendly food storage - Vermont Bees Food wrap (store only)

Best eco-friendly reusable straw - Zoku reusable pocket straw (store only)

Best Eco-friendly Tent

2021 saw the introduction of Vango’s new range of environmentally friendly sentinel eco-fabric tents, named the Earth Collection. This collection offers innovative technology creating tent fabric out of single-use plastic bottles. The range includes poled and air tents. Sleeping bags, chairs and backpacks.

This 6-berth tent has been made using the equivalent of 261 plastic bottles and is a fantastic tent to make the switch to eco-conscious camping. This eco-friendly fabric has a waterproof rating of 3000mm HH and UV protection factor of UPF30. If this wasn’t enough the fabric also has ColourLok which aids the colour retention from UV light.

Designed with adventurers in mind, Vango also has a great backpacking tent. Lightweight, durable and made using recycled plastic bottles. The Vango Heddon tent is ideal for backpackers and hikers alike. Available in two sizes for two or one berth, Vango has focused on making a tent that's great for eco-conscious campers ready to explore the world.

Best Eco-friendly Camping Chair

Another big brand venturing into the world of eco-friendly fabrics is Kampa-Dometic. The Eco Tub chair is available in 3 colours and is ideal for camping, caravanning, picnics and concerts. Opening and folding in seconds, they have been made using eco-friendly polyester, woven from recycled plastic bottles.

It is also a very hard-wearing chair with a weather-resistant aluminium folding frame. This chair is a great choice for campers looking to switch to an eco-friendly alternative. Comfortable, durable and comes in three colours- what's not to love?

 

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Sleeping Bag

We’ve chosen the Outwell Contour Lux as our favourite eco-friendly sleeping bag because it's stuffed with a fully recycled polyester inner keeping you nice and cosy in the winter months but also cooler when the weather gets a little warmer in spring.

This dual-season, eco-friendly sleeping bag opens fully like a duvet and with built-in pillows it's great for travellers who want to have a limited pack size but wants to camp with high-quality, eco-friendly equipment.

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Sleeping Mat

Also from the Earth collection, Vango has created some eco-friendly sleeping mats. By choosing an eco alternative you are respecting the great outdoors and helping to reduce the planet's carbon footprint.

The Trek Pro 3 mat is part of the Duke of Edinburgh recommended kit and an excellent sleeping mat for durability and quality.

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Rucksack

The Mica 25 Earth rucksack is featured in the Vango ‘Earth Collection’ using recycled fabrics. Available in two sizes; 20 and 25 litres. Ideal for short haul trips, taking to work or just out and about.

An air-mesh back system makes it comfortable and breathable with an adjustable harness providing optimum fit and comfort. This is a fantastic bag for mini camping trips while protecting the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Water Bottle

Our store has a range of eco-friendly water bottles, but the ‘Siggs+ traveller's my planet’ water bottle stands out. Made from 100% recycled aluminium on the bottle and renewable materials for the lid.

Developed and produced in Switzerland which has been committed to being climate-neutral, this bottle is a great example of a well-made, durable and sustainable product changing the world one bottle at a time.

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Towels

Made using approximately 8.7 recycled bottles per towel, the Lifeventure Trek towels are quick drying, small pack size and durable. These towels absorb 9 times its weight and dries 8 times faster than the average towel.

If you're looking to do your bit for the planet consider swapping regular towels for Lifeventure trek towels. They are ideal for camping trips, hikes and holidays these recycled towels are available in a range of colours and patterns. All Lifeventure towels are treated with polygiene permanent odour control to keep them feeling and smelling fresh all the time.

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Utensils

The Urban Outdoors Harlam set features 2 knives, 2 forks and 2 spoons. Made using sturdy stainless steel and a wooden handle if you're looking to be more eco-conscious consider opting for sustainable materials for your camping equipment. Hard-wearing, easy to clean and reusable, the Harlam set is a great option for camping trips, holidays and hiking lovers alike.

 

 

 

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Dinner plates

Vango is our go-to company for sustainable camping equipment and this doesn’t stop in the kitchen. Stocking a fantastic range of eco-friendly dinner plates with fun and colourful patterns.

You no longer need to compromise on design and quality. The Vango bamboo dinner plates are sustainable, eco-friendly and the perfect addition to your camping equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Food storage

If you're looking to be sustainable with how you store your food then take a look at the Vermont bees food wrap. This innovative product creates a wrap for all types of food. Simply use the warmth of your hands to wrap around the products creating a natural breathable seal.

Great for bread, sandwiches and fruits, they can also be used on leftovers keeping them fresher for longer. When you're ready to reuse hand wash in cold water and mild dish soap then air dry. One wrap can last for 1 year if cared for correctly. When it loses its grip you can compost or set fire to it - how cool is that?!

 

 

Best Eco-friendly Reusable straw

In 2020 plastic straws were banned in the UK and most food establishments ditched straws altogether. There are many reusable alternatives on the market and we have the Zuku straw in store. Perfect for popping in your hand bag, pocket or bag.

The Zoku reusable straw is made using stainless steel with a soft rubber mouthpiece. Collapsing to less than 4 inches and extending up to 9 inches to fit in any glass. You can also attach to a key ring for on the go use and a mini brush included to keep it nice and clean. Come into the store to view the Zoku pocket straw and help the planet once sip at a time.

 

Final note from us

Reducing your carbon footprint is a must when enjoying the great outdoors. If you're an avid camper and regularly spend time outside then consider changing your habits to more eco friendly products. Protecting our planet is important and we want it to be around for future generations to enjoy!

Discover all our camping products in store or on the website and read all our advice on our Camp Life blog.