What makes our goods so good?
We’re glad you asked!
🌱 Sustainbility is top of mind
We wouldn’t have a need for all these designs and products without the inspiration of nature. We want to continuously acknowledge that and be a positive partner in protecting, preserving, and caring for these places for generations to come.
To best care for nature while being a business in the retail space, we ensure every item is made with sustainability in mind, by using eco-friendly inks, materials, and production processes, so you’re doing good while looking good.
🫶 It feels better to care
We could overproduce products, have a warehouse full of waste, think of the planet last, and not give back to the parks and places that inspire us, which is how it sometimes feels when we've interacted with other outdoor retailers in the past.
But we know better and we want to lead the way along with other modern outdoor retailers who care, because doing business in the retail space with sustainability top of mind is the best way to feel good in our gear and to take care of each other and nature for generations to come.
To learn more about the specifics, please read more about each aspect of our business below:
Our Design Process
Our Design Process: Inspired by Nature
Every product we create at Life Outdoors Group is deeply inspired by our adventures in the great outdoors. We infuse elements and colors from the parks and places we design for into each of our products, ensuring that they capture the essence of these incredible natural environments.
Having visited most of these locations ourselves, our designs are often conceived on-site, amidst the very landscapes that inspire them. Whether created during our travels or crafted with a particular park in mind, we strive to remain true to the spirit, beauty, and unique character of each wild place.
Our design process starts with immersion. We hike the trails, camp under the stars, and soak in the vistas to fully experience the parks. This firsthand connection allows us to draw from the natural palettes, textures, and forms we encounter. Each product is a reflection of these experiences, aiming to bring a piece of the outdoors into your everyday life.
By staying authentic to the muse of each location, we ensure that our designs not only look beautiful but also resonate with the adventure and wonder of the wilderness. Our goal is to create products that inspire you to explore, appreciate, and protect the natural world, just as we do.
Our Sustainable Manufacturing
We truly care for nature and the National Parks and we don’t want to be just another retail company, so we do things differently and the absolute best that we can.
For starters, we only ship to the U.S. and we’ve partnered with only the most sustainable U.S. based suppliers who use the most sustainably certified materials.
For example, we source organic cotton sweatshirts and tshirts, 100% soy wax for our candles, eco-certified paper that meets the criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for our paper goods, and dyes and inks for all products that meet all of the highest eco-friendly standards, such as OEKO-TEX, Eco-Pass, and CPSIA compliance.
You can feel confident in supporting a socially conscious manufacturing process as we prioritize sustainability in the production of our goods and only produce items that are in alignment with our sustainability values.
Our Minimized Carbon Footprint
Each item is printed in the USA and is made to order for you which minimizes excessive production and helps to reduce our overall carbon footprint.
Instead of us making a bunch of shirts and prints and having excess, we are able to ensure our supply always meets the demand so we aren't left with a warehouse of unsold goods that will go to waste.
We are committed to sustainable business practices and leaving the people and planet better than we found it.