Fjällräven and OrganoTex win top honors at the Scandinavian Outdoor Award Spring/Summer 2027
Jury Spring Summer 27
Piotr Drozds, POLAND, Góry Magazine
Christian Milbo, DENMARK, Outsite
Julien Bels, FRANCE Sport-guide
Joel Svedlund, SWEDEN, Peak 63
Claudio Primavesi, ITALY, Outdoor Magazine
Photos fron jury meeting in Trentino: Piotr Drozdz
TRENTINO, ITALY – Five outstanding products have been recognized at the Scandinavian Outdoor Award Spring/Summer 2027, following extensive field testing in the mountains of Trentino, Italy. Among the five award winners, Fjällräven’s Keb Lätt 55 and OrganoTex Odor Remover emerged as the standout products, earning the Overall Winner and Sustainability Award respectively. A jury of highly respected outdoor journalists selected the winners, recognizing products that excel in performance, innovation, functionality, and responsible product development.
“Building a pack like the Fjällräven Keb Lätt is an art: it combines superb load-carrying comfort up to 18 kg with freedom of movement, low weight, durability, and exactly the features you need – nothing more, nothing less.”
Frank Wacker, jury member, Outdoor Magazin
This season’s competition was exceptionally strong. All nominated products demonstrated impressive quality, thoughtful design, and excellent field performance, making the final decisions particularly challenging. Nevertheless, five products distinguished themselves from the rest.
The winning products were tested in real outdoor conditions across Trentino’s varied alpine terrain, where changing weather, demanding trails, and long days in the mountains provided an ideal proving ground. To evaluate the products as thoroughly as possible, the jury spent several days hiking, using and comparing the nominated gear in the field. The jury also spent a night camping in the award-winning Nordisk Sirius 4 EXP, gaining first-hand experience of its comfort, weather protection and functionality. The result is a collection of winners that showcase the best of today’s outdoor industry.
Read more about all the products: www.scandinavianoutdooraward.com
Thanks to Visit Trentino for hosting the jury meeting!
OVERALL WINNER
Fjällräven Keb Lätt 55
Jury’s motivation: No other trekking pack out there combines low weight, great load capacity, carrying comfort and durability as good as the Keb Lätt from the Swedish brand Fjällräven. »The carry system manages loads up to 18 Kilos with ease and allows one to move freely«, one jury member raved while testing. The stays made from birchwood are more sustainable than the ones commonly used out of aluminum, the pack body out of fabric in recycled polyamide with UHMWPE ripstop will guarantee a long lifetime. Keb Lätt delivers all the functional features you need out there, weights 1130 grams and can be stripped down to a weight of 800 grams.
SUSTAINABILITY
OrganoTex Odor Remover
Jury’s motivation: “Finally, I can wear my favorite shoes again without having to warn everyone before taking them off,” one jury member said after using the ShoeCare Odor Remover from OrganoTex the evening before. Manufactured in Sweden using biobased and biodegradable ingredients, it guarantees that the odor remover meets strict sustainability requirements. It is easy to apply and has a pleasant peppermint scent.
INNOVATION
Aclima Lightwool 140 Hoodie w/Zip
Jury’s motivation: The Norwegian brand Aclima is the first manufacturer to offer a merino wool hoodie made from an exceptionally lightweight fabric with a verified UPF 40+ rating, protecting the skin from harmful UV radiation. Testers praised the material’s soft hand feel and the wide temperature range in which it performs well: it remains comfortable in warmer conditions without becoming overly sweaty yet provides more warmth than one would expect from such a lightweight merino garment. The long sleeves extend over the backs of the hands, the collar seals comfortably around the neck, and the hood moves naturally with the head. For those seeking verified sun protection, there is no better merino shirt.
TRUE SCANDINAVIA
Nordisk Sirius 4 EXP
Jury’s motivation: Tunnel tents with large vestibules originated in northern Scandinavia and remain the best choice for trips in rainy or winter conditions. The new Sirius 4 EXP from the Danish brand Nordisk is among the most versatile of them all. From the harshest winter conditions to summer camping, this four-person, four-pole tunnel tent delivers exceptional comfort thanks to its spacious inner tent, which accommodates four extra-wide sleeping pads, its huge front vestibule, five doors, and excellent ventilation options. The tent is easy to pitch and, when fully guyed out, will withstand the strongest storms. Highly durable materials ensure a long service life.
LIFESTYLE
Isbjörn of Sweden Foxy All Weather Low Sneaker
Jury’s motivation: After six years of development, children’s outdoor specialist Isbjörn of Sweden presents its first footwear model: the Foxy All Weather Low Sneaker. Designed as the ideal everyday shoe for children, it combines comfort, functionality, and healthy foot development. Features such as a flexible sole, a wide toe box, and a foot-shaped design promote natural growth by allowing the toes to spread and move freely.
The sole has been developed in consultation with an orthopedic specialist to support natural movement and proper foot development. A waterproof, breathable membrane keeps feet dry in all weather conditions.