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Wear Better: Why Seawool Matters

Wear Better: Why Seawool Matters

One of the simplest ways to love Mother Earth is to choose materials designed to reduce waste and last longer. That belief shapes everything we make. It’s why we’re always seeking better materials that don’t just perform in the wild...

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Tellus Mater Means Mother Earth 

Tellus Mater Means Mother Earth 

Tellus Mater Means Mother Earth  Earth Month is our annual reminder that Tellus Mater means Mother Earth and that Adventure with Purpose shows up in the choices we make, the materials we use and the impact we support together. To...

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What is a Social Enterprise?

What is a Social Enterprise?

What Is a Social Enterprise? And Why Tellus Is One  We believe business can do more than sell products. It can protect the places we love.  That belief is at the heart of what’s known as a social enterprise — a business created not only to generate...

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X-Pac: The Ultimate Pack Fabric

X-Pac: The Ultimate Pack Fabric

X-Pac: The Ultimate Pack Fabric  To create our performance gear bags, we had to find a heavy-duty recycled fabric that met our high-quality standards. That lead us to X-Pac, a world leader known for manufacturing advanced, high-quality sailcloth in the...

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Why We Say No to PFAS and Harmful Chemicals 

Why We Say No to PFAS and Harmful Chemicals 

At Tellus, what you don’t find in our clothing matters just as much as what you do.  Outdoor gear should protect you from the elements — not expose you to harmful chemicals.  That’s why we take a hard stance against PFAS and other toxic substances...

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Winter Layering Blog

Winter Layering Blog

How to Layer for Winter Activities: Stay Warm Without the Bulk  Winter adventures — whether you’re hiking snowy trails, skiing fresh powder or snowshoeing through quiet forests — are all about balance. Too many layers and you overheat. Too few and the cold cuts the day short. The...

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A Letter from Tellus

A Letter from Tellus

January 30, 2026 An open letter from Joe and Melissa, Co-Founders of Tellus Right now, Minnesota, its people, lands and waters are on the frontlines for protections for both people and the planet. We recognize today’s nationwide protest and the...

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Tellus Outdoor Apparel: Where Sustainable Outdoor Clothing Meets Circularity

Tellus Outdoor Apparel: Where Sustainable Outdoor Clothing Meets Circularity

Tellus Outdoor Apparel: Where Sustainable Outdoor Clothing Meets Circularity  At Tellus, we design sustainable outdoor clothing and gear using recycled and organic materials, built for longevity, reuse and recyclability. Everything we create starts with a simple belief — the outdoors gives us so...

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Recycled Down as Performance Insulation

Recycled Down as Performance Insulation

When seeking eco-friendly materials, we researched every fabric, material, hardware and component of outdoor apparel. For our down products, we did a lot of research to determine the smartest choice for our planet-friendly gear. We learned that recycled down is...

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Tellus Zirkel Day Pack in recycled X-Pac RX36 fabric, showing durable waterproof construction and organized storage design.

Deconstructing the Zirkel Day Pack

The Zirkel Day Pack is Tellus Co-Founder Joe Basta’s favorite backpack. It’s a go-anywhere companion designed for everything from local hikes to weekend getaways to international travel. We believe it’s one of the most versatile packs you can find.  Made with the same eco-friendly materials and craftsmanship that define every Tellus product, Zirkel...

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Brandt Ryder standing on peak looking out over the Canadian Rockies at dawn, wearing Tellus outdoor gear and a backpack, ready for an adventure with purpose.

Finding Fall: An Adventure with Purpose in the Canadian Rockies

It’s 2:45 a.m. and my alarm is buzzing. I can feel the cold Canadian air from outside my tent creeping into the warmth of my sleeping bag. My body is tired, and I don’t want to get up, but something is calling me....

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Cone Collection for Active Reforestation

Cone Collection for Active Reforestation

We teamed up with the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed to coordinate and host an event to collect Ponderosa Pinecones. These cones will be harvested for their seeds that will one day grow up to become the forests that...

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