UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2022 finalists announced

The finalists for the 2022 UK Outdoor Industry Awards were announced on Wednesday, June 8, in a presentation at the Outdoor Trade Show Social.

Prestigious Judges included: Nick Hallissy, Deputy Editor, Country Walking, Alex Roddie, Editor, Sidetracked and Contributing Editor, TGO, Tina Collins, Editor, TentLife, Iain Duff, Editor, Camping, Ben Weeks, Senior Writer, Trail,Harriet Cavill, Buyer/Merchandiser, Ellis Brigham and Gary Fine, Category Manager, SportPursuit.

The finalists will be put forwards to a consumers’ vote for winners online from June 20 – August 19, 2022.

The Winners Announcement will be made at the OIA Conference, September 7-8, 2022, in Sheffield. Booking is open so secure your place now with the “Early Bird” discount. 

The finalists are:

ACCESSORIES

• Silva Terra Scout H
• LifeStraw : Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System
• MSR LowDown Remote Stove Adapter

BACKPACKS

• Osprey – UNLTD™
• BACH ROC 28 Limited Edition
• VANGO APEX Hydration 15 Rucksack 

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

• Exped Ultra 3R
• Stanley – Classic Stay Hot French Press
• Les Artistes Pull Can’IT

CLIMBING

• Petzl AQUILA
• Ocun : Bio-Based Dyneema Quick Draws
• DMM Vertex

CLOTHING

• Kathmandu NXT-LEVEL Bio Down Jacket
• Rab – Mythic Ultra
• Darn Tough Vermont Ranger Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock
• Maier Sports LATIT Hiking Trouser

TECH ACCESSORIES

• BioLite – HeadLamp 800 PRO
• ZOLEO

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

• Gregory Plus Size
• Keela Zip in Panel for Maternity Wear
• Ordinance Survey OS Maps

FOOTWEAR

• La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX
• AKU Superalp V-Light GTX
• The original Muck Boot Company Apex Lace Up

SLEEPING

• Robens Polarshield 80
• Mounts Sleep Sack
• Therm-a-Rest Parsec -6c/20F Sleeping Bag

TENTS/AWNINGS

• Outwell Sandcrest S
• Sierra Designs High Route 3000 1
• Vango Apex Compact 200 Tent