The future is in our hands
We’re collaborating with awesome small, conscious South African brands to craft our signature Do-Goodie Bags.
Instead of a typical, wasteful goodie bag, our strategy is to offer every lucky trip participant a Do-Goodie Bag filled with local love instead. Each item is eco-friendly in some way and will help individuals act more sustainably while being perfectly matched to an adventurous lifestyle.
We see value in consistent collaborations with companies that also encourage womxn to connect with nature and we’re so proud to partner with these incredible brands! Here’s why we’ve hand-picked each item.
Meet our inspiring ongoing partners
Tjoobies
The rubber connectors on the ends of these eyewear leashes are made from upcycled bicycle tubes. Or as we like to colloquial pronounce it in South Africa a 'tjoob'. Snap them onto your sunnies and never lose your eyes again, leaving more time to focus on mountain-hopping. There's a feel-good factor too. A portion of every Tjoobie sale goes to Onesight, an NPO providing free eye care to communities in need in South Africa.
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Made in South Africa
Recycled materials
A portion of every Tjoobie sale goes to NPO Onesight
First Ascent
We are *thrilled* to have First Ascent support two of our first learning-focused workshops. First Ascent is South Africa's leading technical outdoor apparel and equipment manufacturer, so we couldn’t be proud to have them on board as our official gear gurus.
SCORE! Get 15% off when spending R1000 or more online with this discount code, valid until the end of 2022: FA-W4W15-2022
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Made in South Africa
Back2Nature
These conscious cosmetics are eco-friendly and locally made. Plus. 7% of all online sales go towards The Litterboom Project! This simple 'boom' has successfully prevented over 300,000kgs of plastic from reaching the ocean. We love Back 2 Nature's natural sunscreen, moreish lip balm and charcoal toothpaste. All of which help us to travel more consciously.
SCORE! GET 15% off all products when spending R200 or more online with this discount code, one use per customer: WOMXN4WILD15
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Made in South Africa
Some proceeds go to the Litter Boom Project
Sustainable and natural ingredients
Encourage reducing, reusing and recycling
Female empowerment
Mama Alles Meals
Mama Alles makes scrumptious lightweight, dried meals with as much local and organic produce as possible. These adventure-ready meals won't hurt your bank balance. From conveniently-packaged oats (pear and chocolate anyone?) in reusable ziplock bags to super hummus spreads that just need a little water.
SCORE! Get 10% off R250 or more with this discount code: MAMAWOMXN
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Made in South Africa
Female empowerment
Organic origins
Local Village Foods
Food is the currency for true connection - yet at the global banquet table, African foods and ingredients remain underrepresented! That's why we're besotted with Local Village Foods. This company sources only naturally-grown food from small scale farmers across Africa and aims to aid rural development. Their zesty new snack bars use delicious, real fruits and superfoods that are grown in Africa.
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Female empowerment
African indigenous
Vegan-friendly and organic
Nu Eco Outdoor
The new Nu-Eco outdoor range consists of totally natural, environmentally-friendly cleaning products for body and gear. All of the products are biodegradable and kind to the planet. The Nu-Eco range is animal and wildlife friendly. None of the ingredients or product have been tested on animals and is approved by Beauty Without Cruelty. All products are 100% vegan too.
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Made in South Africa
100% biodegradable
Vegan-friendly
Baocare Oils
They're doing awesome things to empower rural communities. The certified organic baobab oil is wild-harvested in Limpopo. Only 10% of the fallen fruit is harvested (mostly by women in Venda communities) and no trees are harmed in the process. Ask us about their wonderful Baobab Guardians Program! Only 10% of the fallen fruit is harvested ensuring that it is sustainably harvested and no trees are harmed in the harvesting process.
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Made in South Africa and sustainably harvested
Female empowerment
100% natural, certified organic baobab seed oil
Suitable for all skin types
Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free
Arise Coffee
Not only is this java delicious and adventure-ready (simply open over a cup, pour and enjoy!), but it plants trees too. Greenpop is an award-winning non-profit organisation that champions sustainable urban greening and forest restoration projects. With each sip of this clever coffee, you help expand forests, protect habitats and ease climate change. How? With every 3kg of Arise coffee sold, Greenpop plants a tree in a deforested area.
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Roasted in South Africa
Rainforest- and organic-certified quality coffee beans ethically sourced from Ethiopia and Rwanda
Responsible packaging and regenerative deliciousness
Earth & Co. Snacks
Yes. These SOS snacks are designed for kids, but we are HERE FOR IT. Earth & Co have created something special with this fruit snack Pop-Out-Puzzle. Different shapes have been cut into the sheet made from pressed fruit pulp. We love how this tasty treat promotes awareness about the environment in a gentle, interesting and interactive way.
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Made in South Africa
No preservatives, artificial flavourings, colourings or sulphur
Packaging made from recycled materials
Palm oil-free, vegan
Okja
Okja is on a mission to be kinder to the planet, by proving that a plant based diet can be delicious! All of their coffee is also Rainforest Alliance Certified meaning their coffee meets rigorous environmental and social standards.
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South African Company.
Sustainably sourced plant-based ingredients.
Delicious!!
Sexy Socks
Whereyour ankles meet your conscience. It’s hard not to love these quirky socks! For every single pair of Sexy Socks sold, they also give a pair of school socks to a South African child in need.
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Socially-driven South African Company.
Promotes social entrepreneurship in schools.
Conscious business practices from design to production.
More companies we admire
BOS Iced Tea
Bos ice tea's mission is to take inspiration from their South African roots and share rooibos with everyone, by creating delightfully great products which are beautiful, fun, healthy and accessible, so that living more conscious lives is simpler for us all.
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Made in South Africa
Through its reforestation, urban greening and sustainable development partnership with Greenpop, they plant 1 tree for every 2000 cans sold. To date, BOS has planted over 30000 trees.
Organically farmed rooibos.
Championing indigenous. Rooibos is an ancient superfood discovered hundreds of years ago by the Khoi-Khoi and San communities, which is acknowledged by a Traditional Knowledge levy, where 1.5% of the average price of raw rooibos tea is paid to these communities.
Be Bare Life Bars
Be.Bare haircare bars are packed with wonderful, natural ingredients to gently cleanse & care for your hair. Lightweight and liquid-free compared to their bottled counterparts, they make for ideal travelling partners, for great hair on the go.
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Made in South Africa
Plastic-free
Naturally derived
Vegan and cruelty-free
Water-free
DIY Health Kits
This small business was started to bring simple, hassle-free kits to those looking to improve their gut health and pack their diets with nutrients, antioxidants and probiotics. Sarah, who owns DIY health kits, believes that a happy, healthy gut means a hap
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Made in South Africa
Female empowerment
Plastic-free living
Vegan, organic and cruelty-free
Minimal packaging
Sassui Soaps
Soap is soap, right? Wrong. Bar soaps are better for the planet than liquid ones (less waste!) and since we love exploring wild place, we want to do our best to minimise our impact there. When soap drizzles down the drain, all the bad chemical stuff drips down too. SASSUI uses only conscientiously-sourced, plant-based ingredients, so it's biodegradable and good for your skin.
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Made in South Africa
Free from parabens, preservatives, artificial colours and fragrances
Cruelty-free, not tested on animals
All-natural ingredients, biodegradable and in a recyclable container
Mungo Towels
Any avid reader will know that a genuine adventurer needs a reliable towel. “A towel, [The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have” – and their beautiful towels are perfect for any outing. Made from pure cotton it's eco-friendly because the natural fibres won't leach out into the ocean via your washing machine (yes, it's a thing). Plus, being compact and colourful, quick-drying, and lightweight, it’s the perfect roll-up-and-go companion.
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Made in South Africa
South Africa’s first Global Organic Textile Standard certified textile weaving mill
Sustainable production and natural fibres
Cheaky Co. Orbs
It's the guilt-free chocolate treat you didn't know you needed. Cheaky is committed to turning South African pantries into plant-based paradise and has developed a special way of dry-roasting chickpeas, transforming them into crispy, nutty delights draped in oat milk chocolate. Then there are there salt and vinegar Chyps too. These mouth-watering innovations are also super lightweight and we definitely plan to pack them on our next hike!
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Made in South Africa
Oats are very low in their water requirements (compared to almond, rice or other alternative-milks)
Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, palm oil-free, vegan
No artificial additives, preservatives, colours or flavours
Eco-friendly, recyclable packaging
Bibi Rouge
First things first. We're still living through a global pandemic! We encourage you to wash your hands regularly and wear a face mask in all public spaces, as per the law. Luckily, we can look good doing it with this trendy, locally-made mask. The United Nations stated that 75% of used masks will end up in landfills, or floating in our seas. This reusable mask helps combats waste pollution. If you do wear a disposable mask, don't forget to cut the elastic straps before throwing it away!
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Made in South Africa
Female empowerment
Environmentally-conscious
Uncanny Wines
Quality wines packaged in convenient, environmentally-friendly cans. Yes please! Uncanny was the first to produce South African certified premium canned wines. The aluminium can is not only infinitely recyclable but fast-chilling and designed to travel. Certified by the Wine and Spirits Boards, we also know exactly where it comes from.
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Made in South Africa
100% Recyclable aluminium cans
No sulphur added
Flippen vibey
Wanderland Collective
Wanderland collaborates with South African artists to create a new range of designer notebooks - like this gorgeous leopard print scribbler! This lovely 60-page notebook features a hand-drawn design by Zhi Zulu. She focuses on contemporary, narrative rich patterns inspired by her roots in Zulu culture and the story-telling they evoke. “
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Designed and made in South Africa
Female empowerment
Plastic-free
Last, but not least, The Epic Organisations We Adore
Pathfinders SA
Our trusted OG partner for tackling the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. The female founder, Michaela Geytenbeek is our magical, capable, trusted, certified mountain guide.
Cape Leopard Trust
The Cape Leopard Trust is an active predator conservation working group. It uses research as a tool for conservation, finding solutions to human-wildlife conflict and inspiring interest in the environment through an interactive and dynamic environmental education programme.
WildOceans
Formally initiated in August 2017, the WILDOCEANS programme is deeply passionate about coastal and marine conservation, and the emerging Blue Economy.
Love Our Trails
Trails are the corridors that connect us with nature. Love our trails is an environmental organisation committed to protecting nature, with the goal of building a trail culture that encourages people to get out in nature, while respecting and caring for our environment and fellow trail users.