The best in this year’s outdoor clothing, equipment, tech, innovation, sustainability, and more.
The Great Outdoors Awards are now well underway. Readers still have the chance to vote for their favourite campaigners, retailers, books and service providers but in the meantime, our judges have been hard at work drawing up the shortlists in The Great Outdoors Gear of the Year Awards.
These awards are entered by the brands themselves, meaning that every entry represents what the manufacturers feel are the highlights and flagship products from their 2017/18 ranges. From those entries, our judging team has selected the most innovative and interesting – and the final winners will be announced later this year.
2018 SHORTLISTS
Footwear
- Arc’teryx Konseal FL Shoe
- Haglöfs Skuta Mid Proof Boot
- Merrell Thermo Rogue
- Adidas/Polygiene Terrex Climacool Voyager Shoes
- Tecnica Forge GTX
Clothing
- Alpkit Woodsmoke Shirt
- Berghaus Aonach AX Jacket
- Darn Tough Vermont Trail Legs Over-The-Calf Cushion
- Outdoor Research BitterBlaze Glove
- Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
- Rab Microlight Summit
- Tilley T4MO Hiker’s Hat
- Vaude Green Core Fleece Jacket
Equipment
- Berghaus Fast Hike 45
- Gregory Optic 48
- MSR DynaLock Ascent Poles
- Osprey Levity 45
- GSI Outdoors MicroLite 720 Twist
- Vaude Trail Spacer 8
Camping
- LifeStraw Flex
- Robens Couloir 750
- Reima Virkaten Down Sleeping Bag for Toddlers
- Vaude Space SUL 1-2P Seamless
- Thermacell MR300
Tech
Innovation
- Alpkit UK custom-made equipment
- Berghaus ThinDown
- Columbia Omni-Heat 3D
- Polartec Power Fill
- PrimaLoft Silver Insulation – 100% PCR
- Stance Nepal Trek Sock
- Helly Hansen Lifaloft
Sustainability
- Fjällraven Re-Wool and Wool Promise
- GP Batteries Recharge the Outdoors Campaign
- Haglöfs Eco Proof Jacket
- Patagonia Save The Blue Heart of Europe Campaign
- Picture Organic Clothing Earthen Jacket
- PrimaLoft 100% Recycled Insulation Technologies
- Vaude Green Shape Core Collection
- Oboz Trees for the Future campaign and shoe donations
