Patagonia is indeed the most active environmentally. A quick look through the major conservation publications will discover a few. There are some I would avoid. Coleman for one, is a major supporter of the controversial park pass. Nation of assembly will tell much also. We had a discussion over buying mainland Chinese products after the spyplane fiasco. Don't think celebrity clothing lines alone employs child and slave labor. Don't overlook surplus! Aside from the miserable ALICE gear, some of the European stuff is well made, in decent condition and cheap.