This holiday season, give the travel lover in your life something they’ll love for their adventures. I find myself reaching for these travel essentials over and over for their quality and versatility. Here is my list of sustainable and small-medium businesses that inspire adventure and create products that make travelling (and packing) easier:
ECCOSOPHY
ECCOSOPHY’s microfiber gym and beach towels are the perfect holiday gift for active lifestyles. Ultra-absorbent, quick-drying, and compact, these stylish towels add flair to workouts and beach days alike.
ECCOSOPHY was brought to life by Sophia, a former flight attendant brought up on the Mediterranean coast. Sophia's love for the beach was coupled with her passion for traveling and appreciating new countries and cultures, and that's how this company came to be.
Special promo: type in ORIGINTRAVELS at checkout for 15% off your order (shipping only to the US).
My product picks: the Madagascar Beach Towel and the Blue Beach Blanket
Unbound Merino
I love this brand because it’s made by travellers for travellers. Created by three lifelong friends obsessed with travel and wanting to have the freedom to be in the present moment by travelling light. I’ve literally worn the same sweater for days in a row and it still feels fresh. Their clothes is sustainable, ethically sourced and cruelty free and it all feels luxuriously soft.
Travel is so much less stressful when you pack less, can grab an outfit and get ready quickly and don’t have to worry about losing anything along the way.
My product picks: the Merino Transit Quarter Zip and the Merino Ribbed Racer Tank
Shop here to get 10% off your order.
Encircled
Kristi was on the go, working 80 hours a week and struggled to find stylish, comfortable clothes that was adaptable enough to work for flights, meetings, socializing and relaxing. When her suitcase broke from overfilling it, she realized she needed to edit her wardrobe with more versatile, long lasting pieces and Encircled was born.
The clothes is ethically made to last and make you look and feel good.
My product picks: the Wanderer Pant and the Reversible Knot sweater
Shop here for 10% off your order
Monos
My luggage gets a lot of use and my Monos carry-on has been to many far-flung places. I love the simple design and timeless look of the suitcases. They are made to last with high quality materials sourced from around the world and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
My product picks: the Carry-On and the Metro Weekender
Northern Sun
Northern Sun was born out of Jason’s frustration with expensive, overly specialized gear. Growing up in Winnipeg, living in Toronto for 10 years, and now on the West Coast, he wanted something versatile—outerwear you can wear daily, on weekend adventures, or while traveling. Plus, it had to be eco-friendly, PFAS-free, ethically manufactured, and responsibly sourced. They’ve even visited their manufacturer to ensure it aligns with their values.
Designed by Canadians for Canadians, the outerwear is made to thrive in the diverse and rugged conditions of Canadian life.
My product picks: the 3-in-1 waterproof winter jacket and the teddy fleece
Is your brand a good fit for OT wanderers? Email travel@origin-travels.com to chat about ways we can collaborate!