Recycled Snowboard Clock

You're outdoors enthusiast will never be late for the slopes again with this groovy clock made from a former snowboard deck. They sure look better on the bedside table than in a landfill. Product Link

Mountain Equipment Co-Op's PVC-free Personal Floatation Device

MEC is always smart about how they create their materials, and this suave life jacket is no exception; it's lighter, more buoyant, ages more slowly, and, probably best of all, more friendly to the environment than traditional PVC foams. TH LinkProduct Link

Tarma Designs' Bottle Opener and Hiker Pendant

Part of Tarma's special collection to benefit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the bottle opener (Product Link) proves that it's okay for guys to have jewelry, too, while the pendant (Product Link) lets you ladies unleash your inner hiking goddess. With the sale of each item, Tarma will donate $1 to the ATC to help its volunteers maintain the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

Recycled Sleeping Bag

Boasting 97% recycled content (the other 3% is the zipper), Big Agnes' sleeping bags help prove that you don't have to sacrifice outdoor performance for green performance in outdoor gear; we think you'll sleep tight with the knowledge that your bag is about as green as you can get. TH Link

Gear Rental Gift Certificate

Why buy when you can rent? Giving certificates for rental gear or other outdoorsy goodies that don't require you to actually buy “something” are a good, green way to go. Not to mention it’s a great product service system. TH Link

Hand-Cranked Coffee Grinder

Made especially for traveling, this diminutive hand-crank grinder is perfect for tossing in your backpack to make fresh, electricity-free coffee on the trail. Keep it in your kitchen and you won't have to go without java if the power goes out. TH Link Product Link

Surf & Ski Waxes

Women Surf Wax (TH Link Product Link) can return safely to the ecosystem when its sliding days are done. For those who prefer snowy slopes to wet waves, Hillbilly Wax Works' (TH Link) eschews nasties like petroleum products in favor of "vegetable-based glycerides and natural polymers."

Planet Earth Board Shorts

These head-turning boardshorts have some pretty eye-opening green cred to go along with their surf/skate-inspired look: 55% hemp and 45% recycled plasic (PET) bottles go in to each pair, making them a cool green alternative for the skater, surfer or chilled-out on your list. Product Link

Hikers from Timberland

Timberland packs a wide variety in to their durable outdoor shoes, from the 100% recycled plastic shoelaces to hand-sewn construction that eliminates nasty glues and toxic adhesives and recycled rubber outsole. Your feet and the planet will thank you for these. TH Link Product Link

Mountainsmith Pack

Mountainsmith has seamlessly integrated recycled products into their classic lumbar pack, reducing the load on the landfill while maintaining a high level of performance, comfort and durability.Product Link

Patagonia and Body Glove Wetsuits

Both Body Glove (TH Link Product Link) and Patagonia (Product Link Product Link) boast some serious eco-cred with their clean, green wetsuits. Body Glove creates theirs from 100% petroleum-free materials which consume 1/10th the amount of energy normally used in the manufacturing of standard petroleum based wetsuits. Patagonia crunched the numbers and figured that their neoprene outer is made of 80% non-petroleum based ingredients, and the inner lining is a chloride-free merino wool grid bonded to recycled polyester.

Cannondale Jersey

Cannondale's LE Carbon Jersey is made using organic carbon particles collected from coconut shells. Not only does it traps odor so efficiently but it wicks away moisture to cool off quickly during a ride. Product Link

Nau Apparel

In just its first year in existence, Nau is working hard to change the way that outdoor apparel is designed, produced and perceived by the population at large. They employ materials like recycled polyester, organic cotton, and merino wool to create sassy garments that aren't the shapeless silhouettes one might usually expect from an outdoor firm. TH Link Product Link

Strida 5 Folding Bike

It's light enough to carry by yourself, small enough to take with you on the train or bus, and big enough to ride without feeling like you'll break it; the Strida 5 -- "the world's simplest folding bike" -- combines easy folding (in just 6 seconds!) with a smooth ride and solid components to create one of the most complete commuter bikes out there. TH Link and Product Link

Donation to a Worthy Outdoor-Loving Organization like Surfrider

Giving the gift of support can be one of the most meaningful (and green) tokens this holiday season. By supporting worthy causes who will leverage your charity to help save the planet, you'll feel good, your giftee will feel good, and the planet will profit, and you can't put a price tag on that. The Surfrider Foundation (TH Link Product Link) or Action Sports Environmental Coalition (TH Link Product Link) are to name a few.