Here’s the thing about travel lovers: it’s not just that they love the act of traveling ( because spending 12 hours cooped up in a metal can 30,000 feet in the air is not, actually, all that enjoyable). The reason why we wander-lust addled people love travel SO MUCH, why it fills our dreams and tugs at our souls, boils down to two reasons: a desire to see the big, beautiful world; and an appreciation of the people who live in it. Yep, we’re all a bunch of softies. Sometimes these two passions can feel at odds with the actual act of traveling, which is inherently not the greenest hobby. But travel also tends to make us more aware of our own footprint, and generally fuels a desire to make a positive impact on the world. Which is why when REI reached out to us to create a sponsored sustainable gift guide, we were thrilled! REI is one of our absolute favorite earth-friendly, responsible, and sustainable companies. They truly walk the talk, with a pleth...