CuloClean: The portable bidet for doing number 2 in the wild
When we talk about the Leave No Trace Principle 3 – Dispose of Waste Properly, one of the points that always generates debate is: after all, should we bring everything back…
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Leave No Trace instructor recertification: what you need to know
Since July 2025, all Leave No Trace Level 1 and Level 2 Instructors are required to recertify every two years to maintain active status. This update ensures that instructors continue teaching…
Project “Guardians of Nature” transforms learning into adventure
On September 23, the Horto Florestal de Itamonte was the stage for the first edition of the “Guardians of Nature” Project, an environmental education initiative focused on the ethics of Minimum…
The 10 Essential Items (or 11) for Safe Outdoor Activities
When we prepare for an outdoor activity — whether it’s a day hike, an overnight trek, or a more technical expedition (with more than two nights) — we carry more than…
State Park Serra do Mar monitors receive Leave No Trace training
The Parque Estadual Serra do Mar – Núcleo Bertioga has been experiencing exponential growth in the number of visitors. In 2024, around 12,000 people enjoyed the park’s natural beauty. In just…
Ceará Mountain Festival debuts with sponsorship from Gear Tips
On July 18, 19, and 20, Quixadá, in the hinterland of Ceará, hosted the first edition of the Ceará Mountain Festival, sponsored by Gear Tips. Created to raise awareness about the…
Gear Tips is a finalist for the UIAA Mountain Protection Award 2025
Gear Tips is among the finalists of the Mountain Protection Award 2025, promoted by the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation). The award recognizes projects focused on sustainability and tackling climate…
Mountain Festival 2025: Gear Tips reinforces its mission and celebrates connections
Gear Tips was present at the Mountain Festival, the largest mountain sports and culture festival in Brazil, held from May 16 to 18 in São Bento do Sapucaí. The event brought…
Speak for Nature: the Authority of the Resource technique in Leave No Trace
When we discuss ethics in natural environments, we often face the challenge of communicating best practices without sounding authoritarian. How can we guide someone without simply “scolding” them? How can we…
Chapada Diamantina hosts the first Leave No Trace class in the Northeast
Gear Tips has just reached another milestone with the Programa CAPACITAR: the first Leave No Trace – Level 1 Instructor training in Brazil’s Northeast region. The course was held in Chapada…
Menstruation: How to Stay Safe and Minimize Environmental Impact During Outdoor Activities
When planning an outdoor activity such as trekking or hiking, it’s common to think about the route, equipment, food, weather, and safety. But for us women, there is one more factor…
Empowerment Program holds the first edition of the Leave No Trace course exclusively for Black people
On March 22 and 23, the Empowerment Program by Gear Tips, in partnership with Kampa, the NGI ICMBio Mantiqueira, Milla Expedições, and Okê Aventura, will hold the first edition of the…
Combating Overtourism with Regenerative Tourism
Excessive tourism — or overtourism — refers to the overcrowding of popular destinations, harming the local environment, economies, and communities. This issue is becoming increasingly urgent for many destinations worldwide. However,…
The Empowerment Program by Gear Tips Has Already Trained 100 Students – See How to Participate
Transformative outdoor experiences require a keen eye on safety and the preservation of natural resources. To promote this awareness, Gear Tips launched the Empowerment Program in 2023. In just one year,…
The Responsibility of Sharing Nature Experiences on Social Media
Social media has become a powerful way to inspire people to explore nature, but this influence comes with significant responsibilities. When sharing outdoor experiences on social media, it is essential to…
The impact of feeding wildlife
The Principle 6 of Leave No Trace – Respect Wildlife reminds us of the importance of maintaining a healthy and responsible relationship with wildlife. Feeding them, although it may seem harmless…
Gear Tips conducts CAPACITAR Program – Leave No Trace Instructor Level 2
Gear Tips is the only Brazilian company classified as “Corporate Partner” of the Leave No Trace NGO in Brazil. Since 2023, through the CAPACITAR Program, it offers to guides, instructors and…
