The winners of The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 were announced in the January 2019 issue. Here are the full results.
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.
2018 RESULTS AND SHORTLISTS
Footwear
- GOLD: Tecnica Forge GTX
- SILVER: Merrell Thermo Rogue
- Arc’teryx Konseal FL Shoe
- Haglöfs Skuta Mid Proof Boot
- Adidas/Polygiene Terrex Climacool Voyager Shoes
Clothing
- GOLD: Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
- SILVER: Rab Microlight Summit
- BRONZE: Berghaus Aonach AX Jacket
- Alpkit Woodsmoke Shirt
- Darn Tough Vermont Trail Legs Over-The-Calf Cushion
- Outdoor Research BitterBlaze Glove
- Tilley T4MO Hiker’s Hat
- Vaude Green Core Fleece Jacket
Equipment
- GOLD: Gregory Optic 48
- SILVER: Osprey Levity 45
- BRONZE: Berghaus Fast Hike 45
- MSR DynaLock Ascent Poles
- GSI Outdoors MicroLite 720 Twist
- Vaude Trail Spacer 8
Camping
- GOLD: LifeStraw Flex
- SILVER: Robens Couloir 750
- Reima Virkaten Down Sleeping Bag for Toddlers
- Vaude Space SUL 1-2P Seamless
- Thermacell MR300
Tech
- GOLD: Land Rover Explore phone
- SILVER: Suunto 9 Baro
- Garmin Fenix 5 Plus
- GP Batteries Charge AnyWay
- Petzl Bindi
Innovation
- GOLD: Berghaus ThinDown
- SILVER: PrimaLoft Silver Insulation – 100% PCR
- BRONZE: Columbia Omni-Heat 3D
- Alpkit UK custom-made equipment
- Polartec Power Fill
- Stance Nepal Trek Sock
- Helly Hansen Lifaloft
Sustainability
- GOLD: Vaude Green Shape Core Collection
- SILVER: Patagonia Save The Blue Heart of Europe Campaign
- BRONZE: Oboz Trees for the Future campaign and shoe donations
- Fjällraven Re-Wool and Wool Promise
- GP Batteries Recharge the Outdoors Campaign
- Haglöfs Eco Proof Jacket
- Picture Organic Clothing Earthen Jacket
- PrimaLoft 100% Recycled Insulation Technologies
