There have been 30% more entries for this year’s OutDoor Industry awards, totalling 202 entries from 21 countries. The entries include new products and prototypes including textiles, hiking and trekking footwear, as well as mountaineering and camping equipment.

Products will be judged on level of innovation, design quality, workmanship, selection of materials, environmental compatibility, functionality, usefulness, safety, trendsetting qualities and brand value/branding. 

All products that are awarded bronze, silver and gold awards will be on display during the OutDoor trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.