UK Outdoor Industry Awards winners named
The winners of the UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2023 have been announced at the 2024 OIA Conference.
The awards process started at the 2023 Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool, where a judging panel selected the finalists in each category.
Finalists were chosen based on innovation, functionality, materials, environmental friendliness, safety and commercial viability.
Those finalists were then put forward to a consumer vote between November 2023 and February 2024.
The winners are:
• Accessories - Silva Free 1200 XS head torch
• Backpack/Travel Luggage - Berghaus 3D Freeflow backpack
• Camping Equipment - Hydrapak Flux + Filter water bottle
• Climbing Product - Edelrid Zodiac 3R helmet
• Clothing - Montane Fireball Nano Hoodie
• Footwear - Superfeet Active Cushion family of insoles
• Sleeping - Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT sleeing mat
• Tech Accessories - Suunto Vertical watch
• Tents & Awnings - TentBox Lite XL roof tent
• Sustainability - Silva Terra Expedition S Compass
The Product of the Year award went to the Silva Free 1200 XS head torch for running.
The UK Outdoor Industry Awards is an initiative launched by the Outdoor Industries Association.
Image: This year's winners, with OIA chairman Nick Giles and OIA conference guest speaker Sean Conway.