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Designed in Colorado. Built for Adventure.

Designed in Colorado. Built for Adventure.

Colorado is known as one of the premier outdoor recreation destinations in the U.S. Its diverse landscapes, four-season climate and abundance of public lands make it a paradise for outdoor lovers. Outdoor enthusiasts can find some of the best hiking,...

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Adventure With Purpose: Bringing Back the Beaver

Adventure With Purpose: Bringing Back the Beaver

Restoring Colorado’s Cache la Poudre River Watershed Through Community Collaboration  Introduction by Melissa Basta  When most people think about restoring a landscape after wildfire, they picture planting trees or rebuilding trails. Few would imagine that one of nature's greatest restoration...

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Your Ultimate Travel Companion: Tellus Duffle Bags

Your Ultimate Travel Companion: Tellus Duffle Bags

Duffle bags are one of the most versatile ways to transport your belongings for sports, adventures and travel. They stuff into rooftop cargo boxes for overland adventures, slide under cots on weekend camping trips and perform as a dry bag...

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How to Recycle Clothing: A Guide to Making Your Clothes Last Longer

How to Recycle Clothing: A Guide to Making Your Clothes Last Longer

Every year, millions of pounds of clothing end up in landfills, even though much of it could have been worn longer, donated or recycled. If you've ever wondered how to recycle clothing or how to dispose of old clothes responsibly, the answer starts long before your garments reach...

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The Women of Tellus: Three Trips. Three Packing Lists.

The Women of Tellus: Three Trips. Three Packing Lists.

The Tellus women are getting out and about this summer and have different approaches to packing. We thought it would be fun to share with you where we’re going, the bags we use and what we pack.  Lilly  Destination: I was super stoked to visit the Sand Dunes...

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Alternative Sunscreen: How to Stay Protected Under the Sun

Alternative Sunscreen: How to Stay Protected Under the Sun

Adventure More. Burn Less.  When it comes to spending time outside, sunscreen gets most of the attention. And while it's an important part of sun protection, it's not the only way to shield yourself against harmful UV rays. In fact, some of the most effective sun protection doesn't come...

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Adventure With Purpose: The Coral Gardeners of Mo’orea

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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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