Outdoor—equipment, ideas, and products
The outdoors is more than a place—it's a feeling. The Outdoor category is all about equipment, ideas, and products for anyone who enjoys being active in the open air. Whether it's exercise, slowing down, or adventure: this is where leisure time beyond four walls begins.
Outdoor – all articles on outdoor activities and outdoor equipment
Interview Olaf Perwitzschky, Outdoor and alpine expert
At Outdoor Friedrichshafen, we talk to the renowned outdoor and alpine expert Olaf Perwitzschky, who traveled to the fair despite a broken collarbone. He is a test editor at Alpin ... Olaf Perwitzschky, Outdoor and alpine expert
JOBE Stand-Up Paddle Boards
Stand-up paddling is becoming increasingly popular. But what are the actual differences between stand-up paddle boards? To get an answer to this question, our Messe.TV presenter ma... JOBE Stand-Up Paddle Boards
Lowa Alpine Boots – Outdoor 2017
If you're heading into the mountains, you need good shoes. LOWA stands for high-quality mountain boots like no other brand. The company can look back on 90 years of experience - bu... Lowa Alpine Boots
Mountain Hardwear - waterproof backpack
When you're out and about outdoors, you naturally want your things to stay dry. We ask Mountain Hardwear to show us a rucksack that can withstand 24 hours of rain. Mountain Hardwear - waterproof backpack
Skylotec Rider 3.0 - via ferrata set
If you're on a via ferrata, you want to be well secured. Skylotec is presenting the Rider 3.0 via ferrata set at the 2017 Outdoor trade fair, making it the Gold Winner of the Indus... Skylotec Rider 3.0 - via ferrata set
Schöffel - alpine trousers
Schöffel pants for alpine use offer many functions. At the outdoor trade fair in Friedrichshafen, we were shown what is currently in fashion: functional clothing that is also suita... Schöffel - alpine trousers
Petra Thaller - Outdoor Against Cancer
We talk to Petra Thaller, the founder of Outdoor Against Cancer, or OAC for short. After suffering from cancer herself, she recognized the positive influence of outdoor activities ... Petra Thaller - Outdoor Against Cancer
Stefan Reisinger - division manager Outdoor Friedrichshafen
We talk to Stefan Reisinger, the division manager of Outdoor Friedrichshafen. In 2017, the trade fair will take place a month earlier in the year for the first time and with a new ... Stefan Reisinger - division manager Outdoor Friedrichshafen
SWIZA - swiss army knife
Many people think of Switzerland when they hear the word pocket knife. In addition to the pocket knife that many people remember from their childhood, a "new" Swiss pocket knife ha... SWIZA - swiss army knife
Lowa Trekking Shoes – Outdoor 2017
When you hear LOWA, the first thing that comes to mind is mountaineering boots, but the range goes much further. We are shown breathable trekking shoes that are waterproof and have... Lowa Trekking Shoes
Ortlieb Bikepacks - waterproof bike bags
Transporting luggage on your bike can lead to very unpleasant experiences. With Ortlieb bike bags, things are different. The waterproof bike bags or bikepacks sit securely and allo... Ortlieb Bikepacks - waterproof bike bags
The North Face - Ventrix jacket
One of The North Face's innovations at Outdoor in Friedrichshafen is the Ventrix jacket. The special feature of this material is the insulation. The principle of the insulating jac... The North Face - Ventrix jacket
The North Face - waterproof jacket
A highlight this year from The North Face is the Apex Flex jacket. This highly waterproof jacket combines the advantages of a softshell jacket and a hard shell jacket. Outdoor spor... The North Face - waterproof jacket
Airhead Standuppaddling Boards
You are specialized on SUPs. Stand up paddle boards. What's new on your line? Yes, we have these two new fishing boards. It's designed for standup fishing. We have mounts on her... Airhead Standuppaddling Boards
Jack Wolfskin - Winter sports and outdoor fashion
The fitness program, i.e. the classic workout, is no longer completed indoors, the trend is clearly leading us outside into nature and the fresh air. And according to this sports t... Jack Wolfskin - Winter sports and outdoor fashion
GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY – ISPO 2017
Who hasn't experienced it when running or cycling - suddenly it rains. Gore Tex has now developed Shakedry, a fabric that promises great things: simply shake off the rain. Such tex... GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY – ISPO 2017
Bushcraft Essentials – outdoor stove
When you're out and about outdoors, you want to keep things simple. Limit yourself to the essentials. Bushcraft Essentials follows this approach with an outdoor stove that is as si... Bushcraft Essentials – outdoor stove
Pieps avalanches-burial-search-devices
Pieps offers high-quality avalanche transceivers. At Ispo, our Messe.TV presenter is shown how such a search device works. He even gets to try it out for himself! Pieps avalanches-burial-search-devices
Oakley Snow goggles & sunglasses
At Ispo, Oakley showed us a pair of snow goggles that are designed to provide particularly good vision - even in very poor weather conditions. We also see a pair of sunglasses with... Oakley Snow goggles & sunglasses
Polar sport- and smartwatch M600
Sports watches and smartwatches are also a big topic at Ispo. Managing Director Thomas Seifert introduces us to the M600, a watch that is both a sports watch and a smartwatch. Runn... Polar sport- and smartwatch M600
Mellow electrical Skateboard Kit
With the electric skateboard kit from Mellow, you can ride up to 15 km per battery charge. The range can be increased even further with an additional power bank in the backpack. Th... Mellow electrical Skateboard Kit
BeFree Water Filter - Water Treatment Systems for Outdoor Use
If you like traveling, you often want clean drinking water, especially in remote outdoor areas. Of course you can take water with you, but it weighs heavily in your rucksack. And w... Katadyn BeFree Water Filter
Polarmond outdoor sleep system
If you want to spend the night outdoors in cold temperatures, you need a solution that really keeps you warm. A classic tent quickly reaches its limits. Ourdoor enthusiasts can now... Polarmond outdoor sleep system
Scrubba Outdoor washing machine
It's hard to take a washing machine to the outback - but you can't take a suitcase full of clothes either. The Scrubba outdoor washing machine could be a solution to this problem. ... Scrubba Outdoor washing machine
SIGG Bottles – ISPO 2017
SIGG drinking bottles are without question a classic that every mountaineer, hiker or outdoor sports enthusiast knows. The product stands for good quality from Switzerland and the ... SIGG Bottles
Risewear sports fashion
Risewear Wear wants to achieve great things. In the USA, the sports fashion with clothing and sports shoes can already be bought in many stores - now they want to conquer the inter... Risewear sports fashion
Pyua Sustainable ski clothing
The company Pyua manufactures polyester ski clothing and wants to pay more attention to sustainability. The core of the idea is that polyester does not lose its quality even after ... Pyua Sustainable ski clothing
Spokey Skates – ISPO 2017
Spokey makes pretty much everything that rolls. Skateboards, inline skates, scooters and much more. The skates are particularly well known on the German market. At Ispo in Munich, ... Spokey Skates
Westfalia: Motorhome Columbus
With the Columbus motorhome, Udo Schauland from Westfalia Caravan is showing us a great motorhome with an electric pop-up roof at the Caravan Salon 2020 in Dusseldorf. A motorhome ... Compact Motorhome
Weinsberg: Caravan CaraCito without gas
We take a closer look at Weinsberg's trade fair innovation at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf: the CaraCito caravan. A caravan without gas where you can do everything you need to r... Electric Caravan
Hobby Caravan: motorhome Alkoven
Hobby Caravan's Alkoven motorhome is aimed primarily at families. The new alcove model is now part of the Ontour series. We visited Hobby Caravan at the Caravan Salon Dusseldorf. T... Motorhome Alkoven
Fendt Caravan Bianco active - Messe.TV
The Fendt Bianco active is the largest caravan from Fendt Caravan. The caravan is very spacious and also offers enough room for large families. It can sleep up to 6 people without ... Fendt Family Model
Eila 5 star camping: Suite on wheels
Can camping also be luxury? This is definitely the case when camping with the 5-star suite on wheels from Eila. Here you reside in an impressive 35 square meters of living space. T... Luxury Camping
Caravan-Service Neuhaus: Caravan + motorcycle
The caravan that Caravan-Service Neuhaus is showing us at the Caravan Salon 2020 in Düsseldorf will really delight motorcycle enthusiasts. Because the Racing 300 caravan model offe... Caravan + Motorcycle
Campwerk: iKamper Roof tent
Simply sleep on the roof of your car while on vacation? It's possible with the iKamper. Among other advantages, the roof tent seems to offer more comfort than pitching a tent on th... iKamper Roof Tent
Camping Adventure Papendick: Lifestyle Camper
When it comes to caravans, the bigger the better. But with the Lifestyle Camper, compactness is precisely the concept. Camping Adventure Papendick shows us the compact caravan at t... Compact Camper
Outdoor as part of modern leisure activities
Outdoor activities have long since moved away from purely adventurous pursuits and have become an integral part of modern leisure activities. Time spent outdoors represents a balance to everyday life, conscious exercise, and the desire for direct experiences outside of enclosed spaces. The spectrum ranges from short activities nearby to longer stays in nature. The articles in this section reflect this diversity and show how differently outdoor activities are interpreted today – from active sports and relaxed recreation to functional solutions for spending time outdoors.
Equipment combining function, comfort, and everyday practicality
Today's outdoor equipment has to meet a variety of requirements. In addition to robustness and functionality, weight, flexibility, and ease of use are playing an increasingly important role. Many products are designed so that they can be used for both spontaneous trips and planned activities. At the same time, the boundaries between classic outdoor equipment and everyday products are becoming blurred. Clothing, accessories, and mobile solutions are increasingly being developed so that they can also be used in urban environments or when traveling. The articles presented here classify these developments and show what is important in practice.
Ideas for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities are not just about equipment, but above all about use and experience. Whether alone, with the family, or in groups, outdoor activities can be tailored to individual interests. It is not necessarily about performance or extreme experiences, but often about conscious movement, experiencing nature, or shared experiences. The content highlights different approaches to organizing outdoor leisure time and provides suggestions for activities that can be flexibly integrated into everyday life.
Sustainability and responsibility in the outdoor sector
With the growing importance of outdoor activities, the responsible use of nature and resources is also coming into sharper focus. Durable products, repairable equipment, and the conscious use of materials are becoming increasingly relevant. Many articles therefore deal not only with new products, but also with issues of sustainability, use, and durability. Outdoor activities are thus understood not only as a form of leisure, but also as an attitude.
Outdoor clothing for children and women at a glance
The right clothing is a key factor for comfort and safety when engaging in outdoor activities. Depending on the use, the requirements for material, fit, and function vary significantly. That is why today's range is specifically aimed at women, men, and children, whose needs can vary greatly when out and about. While robustness and freedom of movement are the main priorities for children's clothing, cut and comfort play an important role for women in addition to function. For men, durability and versatility are often decisive factors. This overview shows how outdoor clothing is adapted to different user groups and what is important for being well equipped when out and about.
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