The ISPO Award is one of the outdoor industry’s most respected international benchmarks judged by industry experts, designers, and outdoor professionals. It’s not a marketing badge. It’s an assessment of whether a product genuinely delivers on what it claims: in performance, design and sustainability.
In 2025, two products from the XT Series were recognised. Here’s what the judges saw.
ISPO Award Winner: Women’s XT Series Hybrid Octa Fleece Hooded Jacket
This one was recognised for something specific: women‑specific technical performance.
The Judges highlighted:
- The combination of Octa fleece and recycled Cordura stretch panels which work together to deliver high breathability and adaptable warmth
- A design that supports movement during fast and long days on the trail
At under 300g, it packs down small without trading away function - Built entirely around no intentionally added PFAS, making it waterproof and windproof through design
- A men’s version is available, using identical materials and construction, engineered with a male specific fit to deliver the same performance benefits.
ISPO Award Winner: XT Series Pack – 40L
The judges called it “exceptionally versatile.”
Key features recognised include:
- Built with Aluula composite fabric: extremely strong, lightweight, UV‑resistant, and resistant to delamination
- What sets it apart is the ability to repair small tears using heat and polyethylene patches (included with the pack)
- Modular construction, allowing hip belt and frame removal
- Very low base weight, approx. 850g with components removed
- High durability despite low weight
- Highly water‑resistant design with a roll‑top closure
Versatile is the right word. It’s a pack built to adapt to the terrain, the trail and the conditions.
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