At 13:30 on June 28, the 2018 Asia Outdoor Industry Awards ceremony was held at the 7A Stage Area of the Asia Outdoor Exhibition at the Nanjing International Expo Center. Mr. Li Hao, General Manager of Nanjing Ningfei International Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Mr. Ludwig Meier, Marketing Director of Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, attended the ceremony as award presenters.
(Group photo on site)
The products participating in this year’s Asia Outdoor Industry Awards covered a wide range of categories, including apparel, footwear, backpacks, mountaineering gear, running sports, accessories and tools, camping equipment, and more—encompassing almost all the most comprehensive and popular outdoor sports categories today.
After intense competition, a total of 7 gold awards, 1 eco-product award, 1 children’s product award, 1 running product award, 2 material innovation awards, and 12 silver awards were presented among the participating products.From these 24 award-winning products, one can glimpse the rise of “Smart” Made in China—products that are human-centered and intelligent are increasingly favored in the outdoor industry!
Now, let’s follow our editor to take a look
at the award winners of the 2018 Asia Outdoor Industry Awards:
(The following products are listed in alphabetical order)
Gold Awards
Fly Bra
Company: Dongguan Tuoding Sports Goods Co., Ltd.
Brand: Aibol Shock Absorber (UK)
Booth No.: 5.5710
Commentary:This sports bra features an ultra-lightweight design, weighing about the same as a duck egg (73.6g). The cups use a 3D mesh support structure, laser-cut to provide the necessary support for high-intensity exercise and reduce breast movement by up to 78%. The mesh support fabric is bonded rather than traditionally stitched, minimizing friction against the skin.
Bone Conduction Sports Headphones
Company: Shenzhen Voxx Technology Co., Ltd.
Brand: AfterShokz (USA)
Booth No.: 5.5510
Commentary:The Treksz Air bone conduction Bluetooth headphones are a groundbreaking product from AfterShokz, incredibly lightweight at just 30g and featuring a full titanium alloy frame that is both light and flexible. Its advanced open-ear dual-driver design allows you to enjoy music without blocking your ears while staying aware of your surroundings. Sound is transmitted without passing through the eardrum, reducing the risk of damage and making it safer, healthier, and more hygienic. With an IP55 waterproof and sweatproof ergonomic design, it’s built to handle outdoor challenges and stays securely in place during sweaty activities.
Nitecore VCL10 Car Charger/Emergency Light
Company: Guangzhou Ximai Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Brand: Nitecore (China)
Commentary:A multifunctional car tool that combines charging and lighting capabilities. It provides fast charging for iPhones, iPads, or Android devices. Features overload and short-circuit protection. Offers lighting and red warning light functions, with an adjustable beam angle. When it detects an approaching vehicle, the red warning light automatically increases its flash frequency. Also includes a practical window-breaking spike.
Skydome 30L Waterproof Technical Climbing Backpack
Company: Zhanjiang Maya Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
Brand: Kailas (China)
Booth Number: 4.5300/4.5500
Review:The KAILAS AETHER 30L backpack comes in colors that are very suitable for outdoor activities. Whether for hiking, ice climbing, or rock climbing, the 30-liter capacity makes it a mid-sized backpack. Its fabric is designed to be wear-resistant and waterproof, lightweight, and easy to pack gear into, and it also compresses easily. The waist belt design is very useful, and when we don’t need the waist belt, it can be quickly and easily removed. The shoulder strap material is comfortable and eco-friendly. When the side zippers are opened, it’s easy to access the items inside.
Glow-in-the-dark
Company: Cardina Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Brand: Cardinol (China)
Review:A combination of artificial intelligence and outdoor gear, this headlamp adjusts its brightness according to the external light environment. It represents a major breakthrough in both functionality and ease of use.
Trekking Poles
Company: Hangzhou Goat Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
Brand: ZHANGYI (China)
Booth Number: 4.5101
Review:These trekking poles break through the traditional weight limit of not less than 100 grams per pole. They use patented structural design carbon tubes to provide sufficient rigidity. The four-section foldable design allows for a minimum length of just 35.5 cm. While ensuring multiple protections at the pole tips, the tungsten steel tip is also designed to be replaceable, facilitating future use and after-sales service. The ergonomic extended EVA handle allows for different grip angles depending on the terrain, offering elasticity as well as being safe and eco-friendly. The connecting cord uses Dyneema, which is stronger than Kevlar, along with Duraflax buckles.
Everest 8000+ High-Altitude Technical Mountaineering Boots
Company: Zhanjiang Maya Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
Brand: KAILAS (China)
Booth Number: 4.5300/4.5500
Review:China’s first 8000-meter class high-altitude boot, with an overall weight of 1300 grams (size 42), is considered the lightest in the world—a crucial factor for high-altitude mountaineering gear where weight is literally a matter of life and death. The addition of innovative insulation materials provides ample warmth for climbers. The clever structural design ensures easy wearing and removal—a feature that truly shows its importance at high altitudes. Lastly, and most importantly, it features a wide-fit, high-instep shoe last tailored for Chinese foot shapes, effectively preventing blisters and discomfort.
Running Product Award
Women's Running Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
Company: Pathfinder Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
Brand: Toread (China)
Booth Number: 5.1500
Review:Made from nylon with four-way stretch ultra-light water-soluble yarn, the fabric features regular perforations for full breathability, enabling rapid dissipation of body heat. It also includes a quick-drying post-treatment process, giving the finished product excellent moisture-wicking and quick-dry properties. The entire shirt uses heat-cut seamless technology to reduce friction during movement. The V-neck wide opening allows for unrestricted movement and highlights femininity; the shoulder seam is moved forward, and the underarm panel and back neck pleats are designed to maximize wearing comfort.
Kids Product Award
Luker Kids Glow-in-the-Dark Sleeping Bag
Company: Shanghai Luker Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
Brand: Lüke AceCamp (China)
Booth No.: 4.5700
Review:The fluorescent starry sky pattern on the sleeping bag’s surface is a highlight. Among children’s sleeping bags, it is quite creative, well-crafted, and easy to use.
Environmental Protection Product Award
Smart Temperature-Control Heating Down Jacket
Company: Zhejiang Marmot Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
Brand: Marmot MOBI GARDEN (China)
Booth No.: 5.4400
Review:The design is simple and elegant. From the inside out, it uses ultra-thin carbon nanomaterials to PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Active, with the outermost layer made from Bluesign-certified eco-friendly fabric. The heating is delivered through a pure carbon structural film, leaving no chemical residue and offering excellent environmental performance.
Material Innovation Award
PrimaLoft ?ilver Insulation-100% PCR
Company: PrimaLoft GmbH
Brand: PrimaLoft (USA)
Booth No.: 4.6500
Review:Outdoor insulation materials have been upgraded once again, with all production materials sourced from recycled plastic bottles. The finished product surpasses cashmere in both softness and warmth, while still retaining insulation even when wet. It has fully passed environmental certifications such as Bluesign and OEKO-TEX, perfectly balancing eco-friendliness and functional requirements.
Smart Temperature Control
Company: Suzhou Weiyi Textile Technology Co., Ltd.
Brand: Iwarm (China)
Booth No.: 5.6107
Review:The carbon nanotube heating material is soft, washable, easy to care for, and provides comfortable heating without any foreign body sensation; temperature can be freely adjusted via Bluetooth.
Silver Award
Mountaineering Category
Glacier 6000m High-Altitude Technical Ice Climbing GTX Waterproof Mountaineering Boots
Company: Zhanjiang Maya Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
Brand: KAILAS (China)
Booth No.: 4.5300/4.5500
Review:The KAILAS 6000m mountaineering shoes feel very light and comfortable. The sole design is also excellent—extremely lightweight sole with a carbon fiber midsole. The wide last and high instep design are particularly suitable for Chinese feet. They are suitable for both climbing and use on ice, offering great comfort.
Clothing Category
Touchscreen Heating Gloves Set with Smart Heating Down Jacket
Company: Huangshan Lansheng Tianxia Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
Brand: Lansheng Tianxia SUMMIT GLORY (China)
Booth No.: 5.1700
Review:Combines smart heating clothing with gloves, using cables to reduce glove weight. The gloves allow touchscreen operation and protect against various environments in cold weather. They provide hand protection while allowing ease of movement.
Multi-functional Heatable Down Vest
Company: Toread Group Holding Co., Ltd.
Brand: Toread TOREAD (China)
Booth No.: 5.1500
Review:Made with polyester spandex tunnel fabric, filled with down, and integrated with carbon nanotube film heating components for fast heating. Features intelligent heating adjustment with three temperature settings. The side-zip design combined with a pullover style is suitable for outdoor conditions. Opening the side zip allows for quick ventilation. Carbon nanotechnology combined with high-loft goose down and wool lining offers lightweight warmth, moisture absorption, and breathability, addressing the issue of hypothermia in outdoor scenarios; can also be used for everyday wear in low-temperature environments.
Kloes GORE-TEX
Company: Nanjing Biancheng Sports Goods Co., Ltd.
Brand: NORTHLAND (Austria)
Booth No.: 5.4500
Review:This GTX down jacket features a soft cotton-like outer fabric for comfortable skin contact, while delivering the unique outdoor performance of GTX material. The garment is fully taped to ensure excellent waterproofing throughout.
Men’s Knit Lightweight Semi-Open Hiking Softshell Jacket
Company: Zhanjiang Maya Travel Products Co., Ltd.
Brand: KAILAS (China)
Booth No.: 4.5300/4.5500
Review:At first glance, it looks like a trendy streetwear jacket, but its technical features are truly remarkable: the cotton-like outer fabric uses CORDURA’s one-piece molding fabric technology, offering comprehensive functions such as waterproof breathability, durability, and ruggedness. It excels in comfort, weight, and water resistance, making it suitable for various scenarios including mountaineering, outdoor travel, and everyday wear. Turning high-end outdoor tech into daily wear—this is exactly the direction outdoor gear is heading in.