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Bering receives iF Design Award 2012After scooping the OutDoor Industry Award 2011 and landing among the finalists of the OTS Award in the UK, the Nordisk high-tech sleeping bag Bering has now won the attractive german iF material design award for 2012. The sleeping-bag convinced the panel of judges and beat 96 other entries in the category "Material / Material Properties" with its revolutionary BlackYarn fabric made of a unique mix of nylon fibres and coal particles. The judges were looking for features including degree of innovation, comparison with existing materials and processes, environmental impact (production and use), craftsmanship, design quality and function. ... Read More |
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Nordisk helps survivors in TurkeyThe 28th of October the Danish Emergency Management Agency loaded a Danish Hercules Transport Aircraft with emergency aid for the survivors of the eartquake in Turkey. Aboard was several hundred tents and sleeping bags from Nordisk... ”We were contacted thursday the 27th at noon, and at 7 pm the truck from the Danish Emergency Management Agency were packing the equipment from our warehouse in Hamburg. Friday morning the truck shipped the goods to a Hercules aircraft in Aalborg in the north of Denmark, and later friday the aid reached the area of the catastrophy, where we hope it will make a big difference”, Erik Møller explains. |
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Nordisk at Globewelt 2011This week the 2nd Globewelt is taking place in the german outdoor specialist Globetrotter’s outlet in Cologne. The Globewelt fair started up last year and attracted a large number of customers who had a chance to get ”behind the scenes” and learn more about the different brands and products. Also this year Nordisk will be present at the entire fair, and today at 3 pm our german sales manager Kai Krüger will tell more about the Wind Test of Nordisk tents. |
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Lempo 2: Best BuyThe german magazine ”Outdoor” has tested Nordisk Lempo 2 ”On Tour” and in the November issue Lempo 2 has received the attractive ”Outdoor Kauf Tipp” label. ”Lempo 2 from Nordisk is among the best tents within its price range. The making, the indoor environment and the weather protection is convincing”, but also the spaciousness and ability to resist strong winds are mentioned as very positive features – and at a very reasonably price. Furthermore the magazine stresses the weight of Lempo 2, which for a tent this size is extremely low! |
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Ultra Lightweight Air Mat scores 4 out of 5The danish test-site ”Grejguide.dk” has tested Nordisk Ultra Lightweight 6-channel air mat, and is much satisfied. The air mat has been tested both in- and outdoor, and the conclusion is, that it works very well. The mat is much better than traditional foam-mats, and it is also ”much better than my old Therm-a-Rest mat, which I have chosen to give away to somebody else”. Also the very small pack size and the ultra low weight is emphasized as very positive features. The mat received 4 out of 5 thumbs up. |
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Running with TyrThe german magazine ”RUNNING – Das Laufmagazin” has highlighted Tyr as the ”compact compayon for your next trip” – no matter if you are running, walking or on bike. Functionality, design and low weight makes Tyr the optimal partner for active athletes or simply as a transporter with the possibility to add a drinking system – 460 gram of loyal friendship! |
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Bering finalist for the OTS 2011 Novel AwardNordisk Bering were among the finalists at the recent OTS 2011 Novel Award at the Outdoor Trade Show held in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire in the UK. Only three models were nominated in the sleeping bag category. Bering won the 2nd place, as the jury favoured a sleeping bag with an LED headlight on the hood! But Bering received a lot of exposure and the interest for this model is rapidly growing... Bering will hit the market spring 2012. |
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NUNAAT TESTED – ”VERY GOOD AND WELL-SHAPED”UK-based Trail Magazine has tested the Nordisk Nunaat sleeping bag, and concludes that Nunaat is ”one of the better bags for cold nights – perfect for 3-season use”. The excellent baffle, the zipper that doesn’t snag, the snugly hood and the many available sizes are pointed out as some of the strong features for a bag, that receives 4 out of 5 stars. |
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NORDISK FIGHTS FOR BETTER WORKING CONDITIONSNordisk is a member of the BSCI – a global network of more than 600 companies, all working to improve the social performance of suppliers through protection of workers rights in all links of the value-chain. |
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NORDISK NOW IN FRANCEThis week Eleven Outdoors based in Annecy is hosting the first outdoor fair in France with focus on Nordisk, Yeti and Grand Canyon. This makes Eleven Outdoors the latest member of the Nordisk Team. France is a very interesting market with more than 60 million potential users and a proud tradition in outdoor living – not least in Annecy, which is the outdoor epicentre for french alpinism. The partnership with Eleven Outdoors underlines the Nordisk ambition of fortifying our presence in all of Europe. We are looking forward to a new strong partnership – welcome aboard! |
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NORHEIM 3 SI TESTED: 4 OUT OF 5The danish website "Grejguide" specialised in testing outdoor gear has tested Norheim 3 SI with good results. Also a few users have rated the tent, and here the score reaches 4,5 out of 5! The fabric, the materials and the construction is mentioned as very positive elements - and the aluminium pegs included are highlighted as a very positive thing, since most tents (also the expensive ones) normally comes with relatively bad pegs. See the whole review here (in danish) |
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BERING WON THE OUTDOOR AWARD 2011On Outdoor 2011 in Friedrichshafen the new advanced Nordisk Bering sleeping bag won the attractive Outdoor Industry Award as the only representative of the new sleeping bag category. In spite of tough competition from the entire outdoor business, the jury found only one model worthy of receiving the prize - Nordisk Bering. Bering will hit the shelves in 2012. See more on Facebook or click here |
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BEYLA 22 SCORES 4 OUT OF 5Danish website "Grejguide.dk" (Gear Guide) has tested Nordisk Beyla 22 on a variety of different trips (and in a Yeti vest) - and it scores 4 out of 5! "It doesn't promise more than it keeps, which I like. Simple design with relevant details that work 100%. It fits well on the back - even on a cross country skiing daytrip. Adjustable volume, fine details and fine value for money" were some of the comments... See the review here (in danish) |
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NUNAAT LP = "VERY GOOD PRODUCT"The Czech test journal DTEST No.5/2011 carried out a large comparative test of 17 summer sleeping bags from well known outdoor brands including Mammut, Marmot, Deuter, Coleman, Millet, Mountain Hardware and some domestic brands. Nordisk sleeping bag NUNAAT LP took the 6th place, only 0,2 points after number two - Mountain Hardware Lamina 35. The precious manufacturing and exact customer information concerning sleeping bag parameters including the temperature comfort range has been reviewed as the top characteristic of Nordisk. |
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TARP SI L TESTED: A JOY TO USE!Bushcraft UK has tested Nordisk Tarp SI, and writes: "I have used the tarp in conditions ranging from snow through rain to frost, from winds calm to almost gale force, and have had no problem beyond worrying about my pegs pulling out of soft ground. The tarp took some very strong winds without undue flapping or bellying - despite being out in some strong winds and heavy, continuous rain, there were no seam leaks - and moreover it fits fine in a jacket pocket". "In all, I have found the Nordisk Tarp SI L strong, light, versatile and supremely packable. A joy to use!" Read the whole review here |
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KRAFLA TESTED "VERY GOOD"German outdoor magazine "Outdoor" just tested 11 mats and found that Krafla was a very good choice on tour - especially if you need a broader and more comfortable mat than normal. The conclusion says: "Nordisk offers an extra wide mat in normal length which is very comfortable and braves the iciness. In return the user has to carry a 1,3 kg mat with a big packing volume." A balance between weight and comfort. |
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IN BELGIUM YOU CAN WIN NORHEIMOn the "wild site" humo.be you can win a complete super de luxe camp-kit - and the tent chosen is Nordisk Norheim 3 PU. Upload a funny outdoor photo and win! See the contest here |
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NEW TENT IN THE NORDISK RANGE: LEMPO 2This year we have introduced a new tent in Green Zone. Lempo 2 is a practical and easy-to-use 3-season tent with two entrances and two porch areas with plenty of space for gear. Easy to build, very good breathability and a very durable outer tent due to the Northtec PU 3000 UV 45+ fabric. Here you get much tent for an affordable amount of money: Robust and spacious with all the typical Nordisk details; quick connectors, clips for easy and fast set-up, red reflective tension lines and an optionally available footprint. You can find Lempo 2 here |
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NORDISK CHALLENGE WAS A GREAT SUCCESThe 29th and 30th of april Nordisk Challenge was held in and around Silkeborg. Starting up with a prologue friday evening including rafting, (fully dressed) swimming, rappelling an of course running, the audience was overwhelmed with the extraordinary show downtown Silkeborg. Starting out saturday morning at 1 am with the last team returning sunday morning at 3 am, Nordisk Challenge were not for sissies! This inspired the local newspaper and the regional TV, who both covered the event. Danish Team Dare Devils with Maria, Torbjørn og Allan won the race in 18 hours and 32 minutes, and are therefore now Danish Champions in Adventure Race.... Read More |
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JAPAN LOVES SIOUXOn the front page of the May edition of the japanese "Garrry - Outdoor & RV Technich Magazine", Nordisk Sioux is presented under the headline "Focus this year: A challenge towards Tipi & Native Style". The article is a 5-pager inside the magazine describing the advantages of living in a tipi like Sioux with pleasant inner climate thanks to the big and flexible entrance and the hole in the roof, which even allows an indoor bonfire. The japanese find Sioux optimal for spending some peaceful time, and the perfect place for sweet dreams. |
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LAGA HP 185 TESTED: APPROVED!John Fenna from Bushcraft UK has tested Laga HP 185 over the past winter, and the conclusion is clear: "I found the Nordisk Laga HP 185 sleeping bag very comfortable and versatile, well featured and well made, and warm for its weight and bulk. I have to say that I found the bag very comfortable during some very hard frosts - without even tightening the hood up fully!" The rectangular shape, the hood with a large pocket that can be filled into a pillow, the tough 2-way YKK coil zipper, the very effective anti-snag "zipper guard" and the generous baffle against cold spots are all praised like the fabric and down filling, that all breathes we... Read More |
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130 TEAMS IN NORDISK CHALLENGE 2011Two weeks before the starting signal a field of approximately 130 teams has already enrolled the Nordisk Challenge 2011 - a very satisfying level, which shows the great interest in this fine Adventure Race. The enrolled teams are mostly danish, but an increasing number are coming from abroad, and next year the race will be far more international. Have you signed up? See the complete list here |
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PASCH SI TESTED: ROOMY AND COMFORTABLEThe UK based "Trail Magazine" and "Live For The Outdoors" has tested Pasch SI, and the conclusion is, that Pasch SI is a very roomy one-person tent for a comfortable night out. "Pasch SI has plenty of room for internal gear storage, which you'll need as the porch is quite small, but there's still room enough in the porch for reasonably sheltered cooking and leaving your footwear outside." Furthermore the test emphasises, that "pitching is straightforward and speedy with colour-coded poles, and the flysheet clips on via webbing buckles, which also allow easy tensioning adjustment." You can see the Pasch review here |
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NORDISK - NOW ON FACEBOOKNow it's possible to be a real Fan of Nordisk, because this week Nordisk went live on Facebook. We have already uploaded some pics and videos including some funny old stuff from 2006, so there's no reason not to take a peak-view already today... Please join the site, become a fan - and feel free to write on our wall. See you in Cyberspace! You'll find our Facebook profile here |
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THE NEW eCATALOGUE 2011 IS LIVE!The new Nordisk Catalogue 2011 is now also available online. Follow the link below and see the english version of the catalogue, flickr through the pages and zoom in on details. You can copy/paste the link to your own homepage - and we can also offer you a script for a mini-version to put e.g. on the front of your webpage. Click & enjoy! See the eCatalogue 2011 here |
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LAGERLÖF PU TESTWINNERThis week the brand new Nordisk Catalogue 2011 are leaving the printing machines, and again this year it's available In february the belgian newspaper nieuwsblad.be tested a range of different tents including tents from Coleman, Robens, Vaude and Nordisk. The scores were given on a 10-point scale and went from 6.5 to 9.5, but it was Lagerlöf PU from Nordisk that got the highest score 9.5, whereas e.g. Vaude Taurus II only achieved 7. Especially the fact that Lagerlöf PU is a very practical and light tent which is easy to build up were decisive for the high score. In fact the test team concluded that with Lagerlöf PU you actually get ... Read More |
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NEW NORDISK CATALOGUE OUT NOW!This week the brand new Nordisk Catalogue 2011 are leaving the printing machines, and again this year it's available in both english and german. The catalogue contains among other things the brand new Lempo II tent - a very functional tent for two persons. Furthermore all measures on all products have been updated. This year the photos in the catalogue are collected from different events, sponsorships and the like, where Nordisk has played a central part. We hope you will enjoy it and find it useful when selling Nordisk... |
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NORDISK TENTS CAN SURVIVE A HURRICANEIn January 2011 we tested our tents in a Wind Tunnel in order to define the tolerance of each tent towards extreme wind conditions. The tents were tested in jumps of 2,5 m/s, and several models passed the magic limit of 32,7 m/s which according to the Beaufort Wind Force Scale is the official definition of a hurricane. Especially Nordisk Pasch performed well, and due to security reasons we even had to stop the test at 35 m/s, where Pasch still were standing. See the teaser here |
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NEW SYMBOL ON NORDISK TENTSBased on the Wind Tunnel Test we are now launching a new symbol for all Black Zone and Red Zone tents indicating up to which wind force the tent is still intact. Then you only need to check, that the pegs stays where they are. |
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NEW NORDISK SHOP IN ANTWERPThe 1st of december 2010 Nordisk in cooperation with Elements opened the first Nordisk and Yeti Shop-in-Shop in Europe - a 475 m2 big shop situated on one of the most popular shopping streets in Antwerp, Belgium. Now the shop has been running for a couple of months and the results are very positive. Especially the Nordisk bags, but also the Retro Zone tents, have gained a lot of attention, like the information about BSCI which has caused high interest and good discussions with the customers. |
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NORDISK CHALLENGE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONThe first official danish Championship in Adventure Race - Nordisk Challenge 2011 - is now open for registration. The race takes place in the weekend 30th of April-1st of May with prologue friday the 29th of April. You can register for the Master discipline, an estimated 18 hour run, and the Challenge estimated to last 7 hours. No matter which you choose, a tough time is guaranteed... as well as lots of fun! Visit the official website here |
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JUMALA 3 TESTWINNER IN FIT FOR FUNThe german magazine "Fit For Fun" has tested a range of tents under the headline "Holiday in a tent is cult". Nordisk Jumala 3 was among others tested against Fjällräven, Salewa and Vango, but Jumala 3 was chosen winner without doubt. Easy to build, small to carry, practical pockets and especially the love for details is being emphasised when the arguments are lined up. Jumala 3 is the obvious winner with extra points for the little polar bear on the pole pockets. |
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NORDISK ENTERS ASIAIn the late autumn 2010 Nordisk together with Yeti launched a 3-week campaign at the Sign Café in the heart of Tokyo marking the entry on the japanese market - and just before christmas we also signed a sales and distribution contract with Pilz International in Korea. Concurrently we are negotiating with China, which according to plan will fall into place during 2011. There is always something happening at Nordisk! |
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ALL NORDISK BAGS ARE PVC-FREEEvery travel bag, office bag and shoulder bag in the Nordisk range is now made 100% without PVC |
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BERING WON THE OUTDOOR AWARD 2011Danish Outdoor-Magazine LUKSUS has tested the Celsius XP, and they love it. Under the headline "for the picky lover of outdoor" they highlight all the good features of Celsius XP with special focus on fast heating, comfortable inner-climate and the love for all the small details. The only disadvantage according to LUKSUS seems to be the risk of being addicted to Celsius XP - and we totally agree ;-) |
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NORDISK IN DANISH FILM SUCCES: 14.12.2010One of the most popular danish sit-com ever called "Klovn" (Clown) has reached the big screen as "Klovn: The Movie". It's a story about two friends who gets into all kinds of trouble. The story is revolved around a canoe trip in the lakes around Silkeborg, and here the main characters is travelling with Nordisk equipment like Piru 4, Sarek LP and lots of other items. The movie has premiere the 16th of december and has already gained a lot of national attention in the press, on TV and the Web, where there are more than 225.000 members on the Movie Facebook-site. Watch the tent-clip here... |