ØYO: Høgdi outdoor cooking set

ØYO

Høgdi outdoor cooking set

The joy of food is always greater when you have the right tools. This also applies when cooking in the wild.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

This set contains a Japanese chef’s knife with holes in the blade so that, for example, potato slices come off more easily, a light wooden cutting board and a combined spatula/tong which is a practical spatula and tong tweezers in one. The blade is premium steel and the shaft is waxed oak. The spatula tong is made of hygienically appropriate plastic that can withstand high temperatures. The set comes in a felt folder that is perfect for storage both at home and on the go.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

This hiking set contains three important tools for cooking outdoors stored in a practical map for easy transportation.
1. A Japanese chef’s knife with holes and grooves in the blade so that food do not easily stick to it.
2. A lightweight chopping board that is suitable for use on a hike, in the kitchen, or as a serving dish at breakfast. Great both as a chopping board, plate and serving dish. Its leather cord means it can be hung wherever practical.
3. A spatula/tong set that is both a practical spatula and tong tweezers in one. It makes many tasks much easier. The spatula tong is made of hygienically appropriate plastic that can withstand high temperatures so you can use it on open fire as well as on the stove. The whole set is stored in a practical felt map

Design: Katrine Øyo, Mats Herding Solberg, Bjørn Dreier
Product material: Knife: premium steel, oak; Chopping board: bamboo; Spatula: hygienically appropriate plastic; Storage folder: blueprint skin, recycled felt
Product weight: 650 g
Available in stores: Now
Recommended retail price: €150

ØYO: Høgdi outdoor cooking set
ØYO: Høgdi outdoor cooking set

VIKING: Expower insulated playsuite

VIKING

Expower insulated playsuite

Durable, waterproof and Primaloft insulated winter snowsuit in recycled material empower winter playtime with the protection of a premium playsuit. The durable, recycled outer fabric is equipped with reflective elements for visibility in the dark. Expower also have water resistant YKK zipper, both for design and functionality. Taped seams and a water repellent Bionic Finish ECO treatment protects from wet weather, while a best-in-class Primaloft insulation and cozy recycled lining ensure a comfortable temperature. The windproof outer fabric, and snow gaiter, helps the child to stay warm and dry.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

Viking always have focus on staying warm, dry and comfortable. When designing Expower, they had focus on this, together with the design features to give the suit a sporty, outdoor look. The waterproof YKK zipper is a part of this feature. The fact that the zipper is placed on the outside, makes it easier to change in case it should break. Making products easier and cheaper to repair, is a part of a sustainable future development focus.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Viking have drawn inspiration and functionality from working clothes, but they added the fact that their apparel should also be designed for climbing trees, crawling on asphalt and rolling around in the snow. Expower will keep kids warm, dry and safe in all conditions.

Design: Marthe Høegh Skagen
Product material: The outer fabric is 100% Polyamide recycled with PU transparent coating. Water column of 15 000. Primaloft insulation.
Product weight: Approx 840 g (size 104)
Available in stores: August 2024
Recommended retail price: €210

VIKING: Expower insulated playsuite

UPHILLSPORT: Repo trekking 4-layer drytech m4 with merino and tencel

UPHILLSPORT: Repo trekking 4-layer drytech m4 with merino and tencel

UPHILLSPORT

Repo trekking 4-layer drytech m4 with merino and tencel

Merino and Tencel blend as main material with 4 layer knitting improves breathability, softness and warmth.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

4-layer Drytech moisture transfer – Keeps feet warm and dry. Elastic shaft and grip on arch and above ankle – Improves fitting and give firm touch. Merino and Tencel blend all around – Improves breathability, softness and warmth.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Trekking sock for all year around usage for high demaning users.

Design: UphillSport
Product material:62% Merino wool, Nativa, 16% Tencel, refibra, 10% Polypropylene, 9% Polyamide, 3% Lycra
Product weight: 70 g
Available in stores: February 2024
Recommended retail price: €25.90

UPHILLSPORT: Repo trekking 4-layer drytech m4 with merino and tencel
UPHILLSPORT: Repo trekking 4-layer drytech m4 with merino and tencel

TENSON: Nunataq jacket & pants

TENSON

Nunataq jacket & pants

Are you in search of a of lightweight and very durable waterproof jacket for all your mountain adventures? Re-inforced with a fiber that is 15 times stronger than steel and so lightweight it floats on water? Powered with a membrane that has a water pillar of 20 000 mm plus? Look no further! The Nunataq’s functional design and broad feature set ticks all the boxes and the name itself originates from Tenson’s adventurous history and the Inuit (the Greenlandic indigenous people) word for the summit or ridge of a mountain that protrudes from an ice field or glacier that otherwise covers most of the mountain or ridge, also known as glacial islands.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

Extension zip for helmet and back protection. Expandable main front zipper construction for extra ventilation and a more roomy fit when needed. Built and reinforced with Dyneema® Fiber (15 times stronger than steel!) in a tough 3-layer stretch fabric powered with Tenson’s proprietary MPC Extreme technology (WP 20 000 mm / MP 20 000 g/m2/24h) construction.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Mountaineering, ski touring, hiking – in that order.

Design: Catharina Carlander, Senior Designer and Thomas Nord, Head of Design Tenson
Product material: Shell 1: 100% Recycled Polyamide; Shell 2: 91% Polyamide 9% Dyneema® Fiber. Powered with MPC Extreme 3L stretch. WP 20 000, MP 20 000. PFC-Free water repellent finish.
Product weight: 550 g (M)
Available in stores: Fall 2024
Recommended retail price: €500

https://tenson.com/sv-se

TENSON: Nunataq jacket & pants
TENSON: Nunataq jacket & pants
TENSON: Nunataq jacket & pants

SUPERSTAINABLE: Holms outdoor 1/2 zip

SUPERSTAINABLE:

Holms outdoor 1/2 zip

1. Made from recycled Scandinavian post-consumer waste yarns (first-mover made from recycled textile waste in Scandinavia). 2. Functional details (zippers and pockets, sleeve pocket). 3. Midlayer purpose for insulation.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

Superstainable have developed the first programme, which this 1/2 zip is a part of, that uses recycled post-consumer waste textile from Scandinavia/Nordic. This is a breakthrough on innovation processes and is a part of the new focus in especially Denmark to recycle textile waste in all homes. This 1/2 could actually be your old hoodie transformed into something new. The yarn is supported by New Retex. According to the new EU legislations this 1/2 zip fullfill the future expectations to the textile industry.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Midlayer purpose and plain as a 1/2 zip for hikes and everyday use.

Design: Superstainable
Product material: 54% cotton/46% polyester 42% pre consumer/58% post consumer
Product weight: Approx 180-200 g/m2
Available in stores: Fall 2024
Recommended retail price: €119-€139

https://superstainable.com/

MINI A TURE: Wisti fleece lined snowsuit, GRS

MINI A TURE

Wisti fleece lined snowsuit, GRS

Wisti snowsuit comes with a 10-year guarantee for extended product life. The high-performance snowsuit is windproof, waterproof, abrasion- resistant, and breathable, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. With a warm, insulated fleece lining, the Wisti snowsuit is tested to keep children warm down to -25°C.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

The snowsuit is designed to meet the ultimate need for a single, versatile outerwear solution, being the only outerwear, a child would need for the winter season. With a brand new 10-year guarantee, the snowsuit can easily be passed down from one child to another. Designed for changing weather conditions, the snowsuit is windproof, waterproof, abrasion-resistant, and breathable. It is padded with a soft warm fleece lining and Thermolite® insulation and is tested to keep children warm in extremely low temperatures down to -25°C.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Daycare, kindergarten, school, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

Design: Linn Faber
Product material: Main material: 100% recycled nylon; Coating: 100% polyurethane; Inner material: 54% recycled polyester, 43% polyester, 3% spandex; Padding: 65% polyester Thermolite®, 35% recycled polyester Thermolite®. Waterproof (WP): 12 000 mm. Abrasion resistance: 50 000+ rubs. Breathability: 8 000 g/m/24h. Bionic Finish® Eco coating, flourine free.
Product weight: 794 g in average
Available in stores: August 2024
Recommended retail price: €209.95 to €269.95, depending on the inclusion of fur

https://miniature.com/

MINI A TURE: Wisti fleece lined snowsuit, GRS
MINI A TURE: Wisti fleece lined snowsuit, GRS

LEDX LIGHTS: Mamba G4 x-pand

LEDX LIGHTS

Mamba G4 x-pand

LEDX Lights Mamba X-pand G4 puts out 4500 lumens for over 2 hrs and 5000 lumen in boost mode. It weigh only 125 grams which makes it in the absolute top when it comes to lumen to weight ratio. The X-pand reflector, developed by LEDX Lights, is one of a kind. It distributes light to your periphery view and your immediate vicinity. The spot lens illuminates far and the two diffusers smoothen the space in between. Mamba is compatible with a wide range of accessories and power options it can be used for many types of activities. It runs on LEDX li-ions batteries or with an external 12V DC power. It is made in Sweden and are built to be booth durable and repairable.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

The Xpand technology, developed by LEDX, combined with a spot beam and diffusers gives you a feeling of being surronded by light.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

The lamps are widely used in sports where the need for good lighting is critical, such as orienteering, skiing, MTB, enduro and similar. But it’s not only top athletes who demand super-strong lights. Working professionals, hunters and emergency service personnel have equally exacting requirements.

Design: LEDX Of Sweden, Head of Development Johannes Hörner Björk, founder Anders Johansson and a team of partners
Product material: -
Product weight: Lamp 125 g, headgear + lamp 192 g
Available in stores: August 2023
Recommended retail price: €327-€563 ex VAT

https://ledx.se/

LEDX LIGHTS: Mamba G4 x-pand
LEDX LIGHTS: Mamba G4 x-pand
LEDX LIGHTS: Mamba G4 x-pand

ICEBUG: Icebug + fsc® sourcing collaboration

ICEBUG

Icebug + fsc® sourcing collaboration

Sustainably sourced natural rubber, no deforestation guaranteed.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

In order to realize this supply chain Icebug reached out to other brands to create higher demand, thus making it possible to the missing link – the rubber processor – to FSC certify. What Icebug have found, and what they are trying to scale by reaching out to other brands will hopefully be a changemaker for the entire industry. Should brands decide to switch from fossil rubber to sustainably sourced natural rubber, the climate impact from soles could decrease by 50%.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Footwear, sustainable soles with traction for outdoor use.

Design: Maria Munther
Product material: FSC certified natural rubber
Product weight: 23-62% of the outsole weight is FSC certified natural rubber
Available in stores: Fall 2024
Recommended retail price: Icebug price range, €150-€250

https://icebug.com/sv

ICEBUG: Icebug + fsc® sourcing collaboration

HALTI: Skitouring backpack

HALTI

Skitouring backpack

Versatile ski backpack with good carrying comfort, functional details, and several nominated pockets. The ultimate backpack for all your winter activities.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

Access to the main compartment through back panel
A-way ski carry
Snowboard/snowshoe carry on front
Stretch mesh helmet holder
Ice pick/ski poles holder straps
Pocket for ski goggles
Safety compartment for shovel and snow sond
Several zipper pockets
Compartment for e.g. crampons in the lower part of pack
Hydration bladder compatible with storage pocket on the shoulder padding

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Ski touring and skiing

Design: Yohann Echardour
Product material: Recycled Polyamide
Product weight: -
Available in stores: Fall 2024
Recommended retail price: €199

https://haltiworld.se/

HALTI: Skitouring backpack
HALTI: Skitouring backpack
HALTI: Skitouring backpack

HALTI: Synkas 3in1 jacket

HALTI

Synkas 3in1 jacket

Synkas Womens 3-in-1 jacket offers unbeatable combination to tackle windy, wet, and cold conditions. It comprises fully waterproof stylish shell jacket with DrymaxX® membrane to ensure technicality and Microtherm® insulated highly breathable layer jacket that can be worn alone. The insulated inner jacket has unique geometric quilting and two zipper pockets. Worn alone it is a feminine quilted jacket, great on dry, chilly days. Without zipped insulation layer Synkas 3in1 Jacket offers weather protection and relaxed fit. Attached together Synkas jackets work in colder and changing weathers. Synkas jacket is monomaterial products, which means the whole product is composed of a single material. This makes the garment easier to recycle back to raw material – and therefore reduces the use of virgin materials.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

The jacket includes all technical features to work as an outdoor jacket but has the design of the fashion style. The hood and protective collar works nicely in every weather. Length and long zippers on sides makes this style protective but enables the wide movements.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

The Synkas 3in1 Drymaxx Parka is designed and developed for various and changing weathers conditions. The 3-in-1 solution offers a lot of flexibility and adaptability, making the jacket a very versatile all-rounder for everyday use.

Design: Hanna Koivula from Halti design team
Product material:Shell jacket material is 45% recycled polyester and 55% polyester with TPE membrane laminated underneath. The insulation jacket material is 40% recycled polyester and 60% polyester with 100% recycled polyester wadding.
Product weight: 1500 g
Available in stores: August 2024
Recommended retail price: €399

https://haltiworld.se/

HALTI: Synkas 3in1 jacket
HALTI: Synkas 3in1 jacket
HALTI: Synkas 3in1 jacket

HAGLÖFS: Mono proof parka

HAGLÖFS

Mono proof parka

This parka is made of a 2-layer Proof™, 100% composed from mono-material recycled polyester and supplies great breathable weather protection. Using mono-materials makes it easier to recycle the products at the end of their life. While the aim is to provide more sustainable options to consumers, Haglöfs do not want to compromise on durability and performance of their products. They have used standard trims (zips, snaps, adjustments…), which are easily removable in the recycling process at the end of the product lifecycle. Some functional features of this garment include an adjustable hood, adjustable cuffs, voluminous pockets to keep your essentials secure and dry.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

2L mono-material proof (100% recycled polyester, including the face fabric, lining, membrane and the glue used in the lamination process).

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Hiking, everyday wear, commuting.

Design: Jacob Gisterå
Product material: 2L Proof / 2L plain 4-way stretch, 100% Recycled Polyester (face: 100% Polyester-Recycled; membrane: 100% Polyester-Recycled; glue: 100% Polyester-Recycled), 75 Denier, Hydrostatic head: 10 000 mm; Moisture permeability: 10 000 g/m2/24h, PFAS(PFC)- free DWR, 187 g/m2 (update), Bluesign® approved.
Product weight: 687 g (men), 615 g (women)
Available in stores: FW 2024/25
Recommended retail price: €290

https://www.haglofs.com/sv

HAGLÖFS: Mono proof parka
HAGLÖFS: Mono proof parka

BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y lightline weightless down jacket hood y

BERGANS OF NORWAY

Y lightline weightless down jacket hood

Extremely lightweight and packable – best warmth to weight ratio. 10 denier 100% recycled ripstop fabric. PFAS free WR treated down, 850 fill power, 95/5.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

The Y LightLine Weightless Down Jacket Hood is Bergans most advanced down jacket ever, taking low weight and packability to the next level, without compromising on warmth. Bergans are proud to say that this masterpiece offers one of the very best warmth-toweight ratios in the market. 850 fill power at a 95/5 ratio means it will serve you first class warmth even in really cold weather. Crafted for experienced mountaineers, every element, from the ultra-fine 10 denier 100% recycled ripstop Pertex® Quantum fabric to the extra packable zippers is meticulously selected for its superior performance. Sustainability meets functional design in this technical construction. Experience true convenience with its high packability and the custom compression bag that follows this product.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

This jacket is developed to give you the best lightweight down jacket you can possibly bring when you are embarking on activities like a brisk mountain run, ski touring, or alpine explores. It’s made for the conscious mountaineer who will never compromise on warmth, weight and packability.

Design: Thea Halo
Product material: 10 Denier 100% Polyamide (recycled) Ripstop (main and lining) RDS Certified – WR Goose Down 95/5 – FP850 Class 1 (EU STD) 70 g/m2
Product weight: 280 g (men L), 253 g (women M)
Available in stores: FW 2024/25
Recommended retail price: €350

https://www.bergans.com/se 

BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y lightline weightless down jacket hood y
BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y lightline weightless down jacket hood y
BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y lightline weightless down jacket hood y

BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y lightline fast winter tights y

BERGANS OF NORWAY

Y lightline fast winter tights

Body mapping – combination of ventilating and wind blocking fabric. Four pockets, one of them zipped for good security. Reflective details.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

Bergans Y LightLine Fast Winter Tights is a pair of highly technical tights shaped and designed for winter running in the woods or in the mountains. Its close fit are expertly crafted to serve you exactly the properties you need, moisture-wicking, robust fabric that stands up to the rugged demands of trail running while offering protective features against the wilderness. The body-mapping technology harmoniously combines open and wind-blocking fabrics, offering supreme comfort without compromising on warmth. Keep essentials close at hand with three strategically placed pockets, one zipped for enhanced security. Bergans have also integrated reflective details on several places on these tights. Step into the ultra-comfortable Y LightLine Fast Winter Tights and transform your winter sessions into a comfortable and exhilarating experience.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

The Y LightLine Fast Winter Tights are trail running tights specifically designed for the harsh Scandinavian weather and the exposed elements found in high altitudes during the cold months before the waist deep snow settles in. It’s developed for the exploratory trail runner that don’t let “bad weather” stop them from going even further.

Design: Thea Halo
Product material: Main fabric: 85% Polyamide, 15% Elastane; 2:nd fabric: Face 100% Polyamide; Backer: 100% Polyester membrane, 100% Polyurethane (front of thigh and side of knee); Mesh: 83% Polyester (recycled), 17% Elastane (pockets)
Product weight: 295 g (men 54), 300 g (women 40)
Available in stores: FW 2024/25
Recommended retail price: €180

https://www.bergans.com/se 

BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y LIGHTLINE FAST WINTER TIGHTS
BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y LIGHTLINE FAST WINTER TIGHTS
BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y LIGHTLINE FAST WINTER TIGHTS

ARCTIC VOLT: AV10 heat ready harness

ARCTIC VOLT:

AV10 heat ready harness

Added personal comfort through active heat over the shoulders. Tight fit that can be used with any clothing setup. The thinnest heating panels on the market. Washable. No wires joints that can bend or break. Waterproof power source that can connect with smartphone for added functionallity.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

Introducing a new product category called ”layer 1.5”. A completely new product category that is intended to be worn between layer 1 and layer 2. With a tight fit and slim design the harness can be used with any clothing setup and improve the personal comfort of the user through active heat.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Thanks to the ”fit with everything” the AV10 Heat Ready Harness can be used in multiple categories such as skiing, hunting, general outdoor, fishing and more, where active heat can contribute to
increased personal comfort. The harness is Heat Ready which means that it shares the same power source, smartphone app and cloud service for support and updates as all other Heat Ready products in the eco-system.

Design: Arctic Volt and Inuheat Group
Product material: Upper fabric harness: 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex; Bottom fabric
harness: 92% Polyamide, 8% Spandex; Heating yarn: StainlessSteel, PFA coated; Heating panel: 100% Polyester
Product weight: Harness only 186 g (with power packs 331 g)
Available in stores: FW 2024/25
Recommended retail price: €149

Heat Ready

ARCTIC VOLT: AV10 HEAT READY HARNESS
ARCTIC VOLT: AV10 HEAT READY HARNESS

ACLIMA: Reborn lumber jacket

ACLIMA

Reborn lumber jacket

Discover this adaptable, all-in-one wool lumber jacket. Not just another layer, this jacket stands out due to its distinctive design, using upcycled wool remnants from the Aclima Estonian production facility.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES 

This jacket is woven from upcycled wool remnants right from the Aclima factory in Estonia. In choosing to recycle their own wool, they minimize the ecological footprint associated with fresh wool production and bypass the water and chemical-intensive dyeing process altogether.

At a time when many lumber jackets are a mix of polyester and cotton, Aclima are pushing the envelope by highlighting wool’s inherent superiority. Their recycled wool blend brings warmth, resilience, and versatility. With six purpose-built pockets, ranging from hand-warmers to buttoned chest pockets with flaps, this jacket is truly in a league of its own. Additional touches include fabric pieces from their ReBorn shirts beneath the collar and inside pockets, ensuring minimal waste.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Whether channeling the spirit of yesteryear’s lumberjacks in the forest or sipping coffee by a campfire, this lumber jacket is your perfect companion. Beyond the great outdoors, it’s a stylish addition to your everyday ensemble.

Design: Aclima
Product material:70% Wool recycled, 30% Polyamide recycled (GRS certified)
Product weight: 756 g (men M), 632 g (women S)
Available in stores: October 2024
Recommended retail price: €340

https://www.aclima.com/

Aclima Reborn lumber jacket

Doug Schnitzspahn

Name: Doug Schnitzspahn
Company: Editor in Chief, Elevation Outdoors Magazine
Title: Expert in Sports Clothing Design & Functional Material Concepts I Innovation & Sustainability Consultancy
Country: US

Favorite outdoor activities:
Skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and yoga. 
I spent the past three decades testing gear out in the field and as a journalist I have reported on and researched the ins and outs of manufacturing and supply chains. I was a part of the Scandinavian Summits team around Matthias Aßmann and contributed to SOA during the jury meeting some years back.

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
Award-winning writer Doug Schnitzspahn is a leading voice in outdoor, travel, music, and conservation journalism in North America. Since 2009, he has served as the editor-in-chief of Elevation Outdoors magazine and he worked as the editor-in-chief of Outdoor Retailer magazine and The Daily, the official publication of the Outdoor Retailer trade shows.

Photo: Carlo Nasisse

Alexa Dehmel

Name: Alexa Dehmel
Company: Active sports design & consulting
Title: Expert in Sports Clothing Design & Functional Material Concepts I Innovation & Sustainability Consultancy
Country: Germany

Favorite outdoor activities:
Skitouring, hiking, general outdoor enthusiast, tennis player, SUP paddler and occasional kite surfer

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
My world is Outdoor sports and the textile industry. I grew up in the Black Forest and was a youth pro athlete in ski racing and tennis. After my studies in fashion design and tailoring in Paris, I went back to Germany and founded my agency in Munich for sports design over 20 years ago. I was blessed to design many great Mountain-, Water- and Performance Sports collections. For many years I guided the „ISPO Award“ Jury in Apparel and was Head judge for the „She is Outdoors“ Award. For 14 years I have curated the functional „Fabric Forum“ at „Performance Days“ – Functional Fabric Fair. Any new fabric development goes through my hands.
My main contribution will be to advise if the products are well thought and developed in all their details for the respective purpose and end consumer. I can also contribute the know-how about the purposeful fabrics and trims use in the garments.

Sarah Muehl

Name: Sarah Muehl
Company: The Female Explorer  @sarih.woodstock
Title: Co-Founder + Creative Director Leipzig
Country: Germany

Favorite outdoor activities:
(Thru-)Hiking, Trekking, Camping, Climbing, Snowshoe-Hiking and spending time outdoors as wild as possible

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
We launched our print-magazine in 2020 and I’ve been the editor-in-chief for the first 4 issues and gear editor for the past 3 years. Together with our team we are developing campaigns and content that connects brands and the female outdoor community. We are part of this female community and have listened to their feedback, needs and wishes for outdoor equipment. On a personal level, it was hiking a long section of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 that gave me a whole new perspective on ultralight-gear, essentials and comfort on trail and being in total wilderness. I became been even more obsessed with materials, functionality and durability and am always looking for gear and clothing that fits our values: it should be sustainable, high performing and made for all bodies and sizes outdoors.

Linda Åkerberg

Name: Linda Åkerberg
Company: Freelance, Wilderness Stories, Topo Travel
Title: Professional adventurer, Outdoor communicator & content creator. Mountain leader.
Country: Sweden

Favorite outdoor activities:
Favorite outdoor activities: Hiking, Kayaking, Nordic Backcountry skiing, sailing

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
During the years within the outdoor business, I have had the honor to test a lot of gear and clothes – but as an adventurer (with focus on long-distance) I also know what will work in the long term and what is just a fancy detail. Functionality, sustainability and innovation is what I look for (fancy details on top of that is off course a bonus!). And as a mountain leader I can also tell what products that are beneficial for people that don’t spend as much time in nature as I do. So “user friendliness” is also a feature that I will look for in the products we test.

Christian Milbo

Name: Christian Milbo
Company: Outsite.dk
Title: Cheif Editor
Country: Denmark

Favorite outdoor activities:
Hiking in Scandinavia. Best above the arctic circle in the mountains.

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
I been testing and reviewing gear since 2009, and guiding groups in Lapland, Greenland and Iceland, where the gear needs to be the best. I’ve been on two expeditions and most important: Learned from the best in the outdoor business.

Victoria Reim

Name: Victoria Reim
Company: NORR Agency
(NORR MagazinSuston – Sustainable Outdoor Newsutsidan.se

Title: Project Manager & Writer at NORR Agency 
Country: Sweden

Favorite outdoor activities:
I can never get enough of the Nordic wilderness – I love exploring it on foot, from the water, on skis, or on horseback. As well as active multi-day trips, I also enjoy mindfulness walks, where I can focus on the nature around me.

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
My true love of the outdoors and the desire to inspire people to explore it in the most sustainable way possible – whether that’s through travel, activity, or equipment! With NORR, we give the outdoor community a voice and a platform to communicate their products and developments. At the same time, we share our own knowledge and guidance on how to enjoy a more sustainable outdoor lifestyle.