Outdoor Adventures

While many of us have spent the past 12 months of lockdown using a long walk as the primary excuse to leave the house that does not mean we’ll be stopping anytime soon. As the restrictions ease over the next few months and the UK opens there will be more opportunity and desire than ever to explore some of the untouched beauty of these islands. Picking the right pair of Walking trousers is essential and we’ve taken a look at some of our favourites for this coming year.

This past year has been tough, and we're all looking forward to getting out and about again. But it's really important that we get back to normality in a safe and careful manner. We've all been advised to spend more time outdoors as it is generally safer, but kicking a ball around a field might not be your idea of fun. Luckily, there are loads of fantastic places up and down the country where you can enjoy a variety of alfresco activities.

In our latest blog post we have time travelled back to a pre-pandemic world to see what happened when Nordic Outdoor's very on Julia Kepp went on a trip with the Edinburgh Based 'Wander Women' group. The group which was founded in 2018 encourages women to experience the outdoors and pratice mindfulness to rediscover a connection with nature. Offering events from wild swimming to foraging and yoga the Wander Women perfectly encapsulate the ethos of Scandinavian Outdoor living and you can read how Julia got on now!

Earlier this month we received this incredible journal from a customer and we loved it so much we have asked to repost! Karl purchased a Hilleberg Soulo from us at the beginning of February and quickly put it through its paces - completing the Tour Du Mont Blanc in seven greulling days. Find out how he got on and his thoughts on the tent in our latest post. 

Nordic Outdoor's resident adventurer Harvey is back from lockdown and again writing up his review on Nordic Outdoor's best kit. This time Harvey and his Dad tackle some Munro's with a Tentipi Safir 7 on their back. You can read more now and start planning your next adventure! 

After we looked at the Tentipi last week and how this can offer the perfect way to make camping attractive to the whole family we have decided this week to explore what we think might be the perfect one person tent. Iconic Swedish tent manufacturer Hilleberg have been producing the Soulo since 2008 and in this time it has emerged as the gold standard of strong and durable one man tents. We’ve taken a closer look at what makes this such an incredible shelter for any expedition in the latest Nordic Outdoor blog.

Our resident adventurer Harvey takes one of our most popular products out for another rigorous gear test. The Vidda Pro trousers from Fjallraven are a bushcraft staple thanks to their tough material and clever design features. Read on to see how they fare in less than favourable conditions!

One of the most iconic Hiking events in the world will be hosted in the UK for the first ever time this Summer. The Fjallraven Classic UK is a three day hike over 60km of some of the best scenery in the United Kingdom. Starting at Blair Atholl the trek will progress through manicured parklands through woodlands and into valleys surrounded by some of the most iconic Scottish mountains.

Here at Nordic Outdoor we love to see the gear we sell get given a good test in the environment it was designed for. The Amundsen Heroes Turtleneck is one of our favourite items from the last season and our local Action Man Harvey Strachan last weekend put it to the test showcasing it's just as good at the top of a Munro as it is in a cosy Edinburgh pub. Find out how Harvey and the Nordic Outdoor team got on with this iconic piece of knitwear in the latest Nordic Outdoor blog. 

As a Scandinavian company, we believe that the outdoors should be a natural part of everyday life. We call it ‘friluftsliv’. This view is ingrained in children from a young age and is very much a constant part of their education growing up. But while Scandinavians have their children outside from an early age, British children are among the most housebound in the world. Last year a poll was conducted that showed that 75% of UK children spent less time outdoors than prison inmates.