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By David Clucas

Which new outdoor products for 2017 are catching eyes in Europe? SGB got first peek from the OutDoor (Friedrichshafen) trade show in Germany at the event’s annual OutDoor Industry Awards.

From a field of 343 entries, products were chosen “which demonstrated a high degree of innovation, design and sustainability,” officials said. Most notably, these eight new pieces of gear (pictured here with comments from the judges) were good enough to earn an OutDoor Gold Award.

The entries went through a two-stage judging process over several days with a panel composed of designers, apparel and equipment experts from retail and industry associations, journalists and alpinists assembled by the Deutscher Designer Club in partnership with show operator Messe Friedrichshafen.

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Berghaus Hyper 100 Jacket – “Only 97 grams – the lightest, three-layer waterproof we’ve come across. The ultra-lightweight design is impressive; the fabric is exceptional. The pattern using only two key parts is super minimalist.”

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Stoll Balaclava – “This really is an innovation. The seamless construction is great. When we tried it on, the Balaclava is really comfortable, and the heating system around the mouth is a fine idea.”

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Exped Transfer Wheelie Bag – “A very practical baggage solution. Ideal for transporting luggage on adventures. We are impressed by the small pack size it folds down to when not in use.”

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Edelrid Balance Crash Pad – “What a good idea! This is the first crash pad we’ve seen that adapts itself to the ground underneath.”

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Therm-a-Rest Trail King SV – “This new mattress is super-fast to inflate with the speed valve and still remains comfortable even if punctured thanks to its alternating air and foam construction.”

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Beanscorp Cafflano Klassic – “It’s obvious that the developers of this new innovation are real coffee aficionados with an eye for detail. This all-in-one hand mill, filter and thermos cup is a clever design with a quality construction.”

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Birnadal Birnabag – “Great idea for a wide range of uses. You can even use it as a blanket in your tent or on the ground. It also fits perfectly on prams and pulks. Beautiful details.”

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Langbrett Guppy Friend – “This innovative product tackles the problem of micro waste (plastic fibre) pollution – an issue that the whole outdoor industry needs to look at and find solutions for.”

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Photos courtesy Brands and Messe Friedrichshafen

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