Furthermore, with conscious consumption becoming an increasingly important consideration (happy Earth Day everyone!), Patagonia could not be more on the money. Long before sustainability became a trending twitter term, the brand was leading the way in its use of recycled fabrics, supply chain transparency and longevity—all items come with an "ironclad guarantee," which means if you're not happy with one of its products, or something doesn't perform to your satisfaction, you can send it back for repair or replacement. Now that's what we call an all-rounder. Scroll down to see the hiker buys we're loving this year.