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OutDoor 2009
It's the biggest show of the year for the international outdoor industry, and this year's OutDoor produced many prize winners for innovation.
With many categories in its popular Industry Awards, we don't have the space to cover every winner here, but here's a round-up of a few winners and their innovative products.
Haglöfs won an OutDoor Industry Award for its outdoor trekking boot, the Grym, part of their 2010 Spring collection. Grym is a newly developed, technologically advanced boot for trekking and hiking in demanding terrain with a heavy backpack. The boot's upper is made of SuperFabric - a technical material that is 60% lighter than leather, more water resistant, fast drying and very durable. Rubber rand protection is replaced with Smartlite, which is 45% lighter than rubber.
Deuter picked up a prize for its Spectro range of hiking packs. This is a new range of technical, lightweight backpacks, with fine-tuned fabrics, frame, foam and features to create a stripped down, no-frills day rucksack. Yet, the Spectros guarantee fantastic comfort and great durability with a unique back system, functional details and extra strength where needed.
The North Face celebrated a win for its new Zephyrus Pullover. This lightweight, insulated Summit Series wind shell is pieced from a ripstop nylon outer layer and a low profile, Primaloft One insulated inner layer to create an ideal layering piece that is as packable as it is wearable. The streamlined Alpine fit, elastic-bound hem and cuffs, deep zip neck and zippered chest pocket add to the versatility of the Zephyrus.
Teva won with two products, the Itunda and the Tirra; the new Itunda is a sports sandal with a difference, ready for adventure on the river or the ground its unique design protects toes while allowing feet to breathe while its non-slip Spider Rubber outsole performs when you need it most.
The women's Tirra takes the wearer from town to trail and beyond with three points of adjustment, traditional Teva architecture and modern styling.
Finally, Columbia scored a win with both the exciting Ravenous trail running shoe, and the Mobex trail pack, both from the Spring 2010 range. Clearly delighted by the double win, a Columbia spokesperson said: "This year, Columbia was thrilled to find out that two products from the S10 range were awarded and recognised by the International Forum design at The Outdoor Show. This is an amazing achievement for Columbia and shows a great support for our commitment to innovation."
