Nordic Outdoor Keswick recently celebrated 10 years and as part of the Birthday celebrations we gave the store a full facelift. During the refresh we were lucky enough to join forces with Chris Dorning aka The Cunning Craftsman who created a one of a kind Kanken inspired Mural within the new Keswick store. We sat down with Chris to find out a little more about the inspiration behind the piece and his association with Fjällräven.
With an early rugby injury serving as the initial catalyst to set himself challenges through cold climate exploration, Charlie Smith is perhaps not your ordinary run of the mill fellow. That first hike through remote parts of Iceland has served as a platform for many exciting expeditions that have taken in the darkest depths of North East Greenland through to the recent completion of his ’End of The Earth’ trip through Scandinavia - a journey which saw him cover over 2000 miles across some of the most rugged environments in Europe to the Continents most furthest northerly point. Here Nordic Outdoor talks to the man himself...
One of the most popular rucksacks in the world has been reimagined as part of the Fjallraven Kanken Art collection for 2022. This time Fjallraven have enlisted the help of Swedish colourist, designer and photographer Tekla Eveline Severin to breathe new life into the iconic Kanken rucksack. Find out more in the latest blog from Nordic Outdoor.
After a two year hiatus from Nordic Outdoor Houdini Sportswear returns with a bang. The Swedish brand have developed a global reputation as being one of the most innovative, stylish and sustainable outdoor brands around and we’re delighted to have the Spring Summer 2022 collection out on our shelves. For those with a shorter memory you can delve into the history and the ethics of the brand in our latest blog post
Swedish Outdoor specialists Tretorn have always valued sustainability and since 2020 have had an ongoing collaboration with Sea Life Trust in a bid to create healthier oceans. For 2022 the brand have release a modern and sustainable take on one of their most iconic styles with the introduction of the Sea Level Re-Boot. Designed to help showcase the impact rising sea levels are having on the world the Re-Boot's are produced sustainably, in limited quantities and are exclusive to Nordic Outdoor in the UK. Read more in our latest blog.
While Sustainability may be the buzz word of the moment there are some brands who are going further than others to make a true change on the impact our consumption has. These brands are innovating and rethinking the way we look at sustainability to start conversations, encourage debate, and make real change. We've taken a look at five brands who are changing the way that we look at sustainability and shaping the conversation in new and exciting ways.
The Swedish Jacket brand, Didriksons, have a history stretching back to 1913 and in the past 110 years they have strived to perfect rainwear. This collection might be pretty close to perfect when it comes to blending style, function and sustainability to create a range which looks just as good in the hills as it does on the street. In our latest blog we dive into the history of this famed Swedish brand and take a closer look at some of our favourite styles from the season.
Fleecewool from Aclima is a revolution in Fleece. The Norwegian Merino Wool specialists have created a sustainable alternative to the traditional fleece fabric which is responsible for depositing microfibres in our oceans after every wash. We take a deeper dive into what makes this fabric so unique in the latest Nordic Outdoor blog.
Nordic Outdoor are delighted to announce our new Flagship Store will be opening June 2021! Nordic Outdoor St James will showcase some of the best outdoor clothing brands around with collections from the likes of Fjällräven, Amundsen Sports, Klättermusen and Didriksons while also offering technical offerings from the likes of Aclima and Norrøna. With a wide range of equipment also on offer from handcrafted Swedish Axes to Japanese Firepits and Nordic Tipi’s the new store will allow customers the opportunity to create the perfect ‘outdoors’ for them.
There are few brands in the Nordic Outdoor collection which have as loyal a following as Hilleberg and it’s not hard to understand why. In 2021 the producers of what we would argue are the worlds finest tents are celebrating their 50th Birthday with a mixture of new innovations and time-tested favourites. We look back on the History of the tent specialists in the latest Nordic Outdoor blog.
