The Scandinavian Approach

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 50^th 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.

While Japan and Scandinavia may sit at different ends of the map both cultures’ have an innate appreciation for considered design. Whether it is the Japanese principle of Kanso or the Swedish concept of Hygge – there is a shared appreciation for simple, beautiful, and functional design. Nowhere is this link clearer than the products of Snow Peak who have gained a global cult following since their inception in 1958.

As the perpetual lockdown drags on and the view from our window begins to show signs of Spring arriving the current restrictions can down hearten even the most optimistic of campers.

Homeschooling has become a running battle fought across the kitchen table and date nights have reverted to shared bowls of pasta from the comfort of the sofa.

Enter the Nordic Outdoor Colouring Book.

This guide should help alleviate some of the panic that comes with this time of year. As a reader of this blog we can confidently assume you’re into the outdoors, or are shopping for an outdoor enthusiast. Practitioners of outdoor sports and activities are some of the easiest people in the world to shop for. So whether it’s your hiker husband's big gift or a small token of affection for your weird aunt who lives in a tent we’re sure to have something to put a smile on your gift recipient's face. 

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!

When you buy a product from one of our stores or our website you can rest assured knowing that the brand who produced your item did so in an environmentally responsible manner. Didriksons are one such brand and are a dream to work with due to their transparency throughout their chain of production.

We know that staying indoors can be tough but here at Nordic Outdoor we believe that there is always some way to make the Indoors more Outdoor! Have a look at some of our top ideas for getting your outdoor fix during the current lockdown and let us know what you have planned.