Outdoor Innovation has announced the featured winners in its second Annual Outdoor Innovation Awards Program.
Outdoor Innovation said the winners represent the finest in innovation and commitment to meeting the needs of modern outdoor adventurers while empowering individuals to explore the great outdoors safely, consciously and enthusiastically. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from all over the world.
With consumers spending $887bn annually on outdoor recreation, the industry is evolving while also embracing advancements in technology, equipment, safety, sustainability, and changing consumer preferences.
The mission of the annual Outdoor Innovation Awards program is to recognise and showcase the companies and products that exemplify a commitment to quality and the advancement of outdoor and sports experiences. These products and services span a wide range including hiking equipment and camping gear, safety equipment, apparel, and personalized outdoor experiences.
“In the past year, the outdoor and sports recreation industry has navigated a dynamic landscape—shifting from specialized gear to casual, lifestyle-oriented products, embracing direct-to-consumer models, and adapting to evolving consumer behaviors that prioritize affordability, functionality, inclusivity, and sustainability,” said Travis Grant, managing director, Mindful Awards.
“This year’s featured winners set a new bar for companies seeking to transform outdoor recreation. These elite innovators and entrepreneurs are not only enhancing outdoor experiences, technology, and promoting sustainability; they are completely redefining outdoor adventure. We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on them and their incredible achievements.”
This year’s list of winners is:
LIFESTYLE
Fitness Product of the Year: AXIL Brands
Foam Roller Product of the Year: Rolflex
Reusable Water Bottle of the Year: Ocean Bottle
SkinCare Product of the Year: True Ocean
OVERLAND & TRAVEL
Cooler Product of the Year: Dometic
Game Product of the Year: PaddleSmash
Light Systems Product of the Year: Barebones
Luggage Product of the Year: Paravel
Roof Top Tent Product of the Year: Yakima
Sleep Gear Product of the Year: Rumpl
Storage Product of the Year: VanEssential
CAMP & HIKE
Cooking Equipment Product of the Year: MiiR
Health Product of the Year: Jase Medical
Hiking Apparel Product of the Year: TEREN
Hiking Shoe Product of the Year: Merrell
Health Product of the Year: Jase Medical
Stove Product of the Year: Mountain Safety Research (MSR)
Tent Product of the Year: Good inTents
CLIMB
Apparel Product of the Year: The North Face
Shoe Product of the Year: SCARPA
WATER
Apparel Product of the Year: Outerknown
SNOW
Boots Product of the Year: The Rossignol Group
Snow Product of the Year: Mammut
