UK Outdoor Industry Awards winners named

28/03/2024
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.