TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Since their founding in 2013, Cotopaxis goal has been pretty simple: make great gear, and help alleviate world poverty while theyre at it.Rather than the traditional business model, Cotopaxi designates 2% of their revenue every year to the fight to eradicate poverty. They seekout high-impact organizations that collaborate with local communities to build sustainable solutions and support those organizations with grants.Since this initiative is arguably why many of their customers come to Cotopaxi, the company shares a yearly impact report on their website to ensure transparency and accountability, and allow customersto feel a sense of community as they see the impact their purchaseshave on other lives.And thankfully for customers, the gear that theyve made is more than good.Its elegant, smart, and as innovative as their business plan. Every classic product is taken back to the drawing board, forcing engineers to address all the little annoyances andimperfections of predecessors. Many of Cotopaxi's products feature responsibly sourced, water-resistant, 800-fill goose down, making them lightweight and extremely versatile.On top of that, Cotopaxis utilization of the latest in synthetic insulation, Polartech Alpha, means that they can pull off "puffy" pieces that are lightweight, durable, and allow more air permeation than similar brands.And because they know their products are great, theyre also guaranteed by Cotopaxi to last 61 yearsthe average lifespan of a person living in the developing world.Their company mission has been to use their products and influence to inspire and support the sort of adventures that open people up to the world. They believed that those great experiences in the outdoors would in turn inspire their customers to make the world betterperhaps by continuing to support companies, like them, that find a win-win relationship between profit and social good.We rounded upsome of our favorite gear from Cotopaxi below. If you spend over $50, shipping is free. If you spend over $100, theyll throw in one of their water bottles for free, too.SEE ALSO:We tested this company's workout gear, and it solves a very common problem for runnersDON'T MISS:We tried this startup's boots, and they're just as good as pairs twice their priceWomen's Fuego Down JacketThis is Cotopaxi'squintessential down insulation layer. It's made with responsibly sourced, water-resistant 800-fill goose down and is exceptionally lightweight as a result.Thanksto the latest in synthetic insulation, it's incredibly versatile. The warm down insulation,breathable Polartec Alpha underarm panels, and DWR-finished ripstop nylon shell make it the perfect jacket for fall, spring, or even summer.Women's Fuego Down Jacket, $269.95Nepal 75L BackpackAs Cotopaxi's biggest backpacking pack, the Nepal 75L has enough storage space for several weeks' worth of travel. Thanks to its spacious design and highly adjustable, low-profile suspension system, the pack maximizes comfort and minimizes weight for you. In inclement weather, an included rain cover keeps your things dry.Forshort day hikes or dashes to the summit, pop out theinternal hydration sleeve and use it as its own lightweight backpack. There are even attachments for an ice ax or trekking poles.Nepal 75L Backpack, $269.95Sueo Sleeping BagThe benefit to buying a high-quality sleeping bag is that you typically get all the warmth of bulk without actually getting the inconvenience of bulk itself.Thanks to the 800-fill, water-resistant duck down used to insulate it, the Sueo sleeping bag traps large amounts of heat while maintaining a size and weight that's convenient for rolling up and packing.Cotopaxi also added in an insulated media pocket for your tech and an integrated pillow pocket, meaning that youcan easily stuff ina shirt or jacket and create your own, without having tosacrifice space in your pack.Sueo Sleeping Bag, $349.95See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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