NORDISK

Boost

Innovation Award Spring/Summer 26

Jury statement: The Nordisk Boost +8, a down filled blanket with a footbox, and the footbox Boost +4, offer the opportunity to boost the temperature of any sleeping bag by the indicated number. Therefore, there is no need to buy a whole new sleeping bag, when expected temperatures might be lower than the bags rating. Both products can also be worn in camp to keep you warm. The shell is made from water repellent recycled nylon and the 600 cuin RDS certified duck down fulfills very strict animal welfare standards.

Product USP

A compact, packable add-on — easy to carry but powerful in performance. Instantly increases the sleeping bag’s temperature limit by 4°C or 8°C, depending on the model (BOOST 4 or BOOST 8).

Made from 100% GRS-certified recycled fabrics and filled with RDS-certified European down, all processed in-house in Germany for quality control and eco-responsibility.

Intended specific end use:

BOOST – More Warmth, More Freedom
As the name suggests, BOOST is designed to elevate the performance of any sleeping bag. By increasing both comfort and limit temperature, it ensures a restful night’s sleep just when the cold begins to bite.

Fun facts or backstory:

Accessories and liners like BOOST have existed for some time, including earlier concepts within NORDISK’s own history. However, quantifying the ""feel-good factor"" — translating subjective comfort into measurable performance — has long been a challenge.

To bridge the gap between technical data and perceived warmth, the BOOST project was approached with a more scientific methodology. Over the course of a year, eight different BOOST configurations were tested in a range of sleeping systems, both in controlled laboratory settings and during field trials. Thermal imaging was used extensively to track and analyse heat retention in real time.

Through this process, BOOST 4 and BOOST 8 emerged as the most effective solutions — delivering the optimal balance between measurable thermal enhancement (both objective and subjective) and minimal weight and pack size.

End of use strategy:

"There is no end of use. Period Wash, (re-)fill, repair – all done in our own Care & Repair Center in Germany.

With in-house production at NORDISK’s own manufactory in Germany — including an integrated Care & Repair center — BOOST is designed for long-term use and performance.
If the down filling becomes uneven or lumpy due to prolonged moisture exposure, loses loft over time, or sheds some down after extended use, it can be refilled, replaced, or topped up as needed. In many cases, the available industrial-level washing service effectively restores both function and appearance.

Typical signs of wear — such as damaged fabric, broken seams or chords — can also be professionally repaired by trained specialists. This service infrastructure ensures that BOOST is not just a simple accessory, but a durable, sustainable companion built to last a lifetime."

Designed by: Georg Hansen
Product material:
Shell & lining: 20D Nylon, rip-stop, 41 g/sqm, PFAS-free, 100% recycled, GRS-certified
Filling: CRYSTAL DOWN® European Grey Duck Down, 90/10 600+ cuin (EU), RDS-certified

Weight: 120 g (BOOST 4), 240 g (BOOST 8)
Available in stores: Spring/summer 2026
Recommended retail price: 80€ (BOOST 4) and 130€ (BOOST 8)