Since 2005, the SCANDINAVIAN OUTDOOR AWARD, hosted by the SCANDINAVIAN OUTDOOR GROUP, aims to support product and design innovations as well as to promote new Scandinavian outdoor products. The Award enjoys a high recognition thanks to the most thorough evaluation process of the industry. After thorough outdoor testing and lively discussions in the Bavarian Forest, the international jury has selected the winners of Scandinavian Outdoor Award Fall/Winter 25/26.
The jury consists of some of the most prestigious outdoor journalists, retailers and bloggers in Europe and since the products are tested in practice and outdoor environment, the award has gained high respect and recognition in outdoor industry and retail. The international jury awards products based on Functionality, Quality, Innovation, Design Sustainability and Performance.
Overall Winner is the Lundhags Abisku Adventure Down Parka, ‘an extremely warm and fully feathered parka’, designed to withstand the harshest Arctic winter conditions. The jury was impressed by its remarkable performance. “Despite its long cut and the thick insulation, I did not notice the jacket at all, even when I carried a thermos bottle in one of the pockets,” one jury member remarked.
The prestigious Sustainability Award went to the Knowledge Cotton Apparel Vent Canvas 200 Classic Jacket. A jacket crafted to perform seamlessly across diverse climates from urban commutes to rugged outdoor adventures. Knowledge Cotton Apparel brings a new level of sustainability into the winter jacket category. Made entirely from 100% Supima organic cotton, it combines breathability and water resistance, naturally expanding when wet to enhance protection.
In total, five products were recognised:
OVERALL WINNER: Lundhags – Abisku Adventure Down Parka
SUSTAINABILITY: Knowledge Cotton Apparel – Vent Canvas 200 Classic Jacket
INNOVATION: NordShield – BioLayr
LIFESTYLE: Mini A Ture Copenhagen – Matarman Sherpa Anorak
TRUE SCANDINAVIA: Aclima – WarmWool Motion Roll Neck