Are you getting outdoors and making the most of autumn? The right clothing can make all the difference to a family outdoor adventure, and I’ve got a great giveaway that will help you get it right. There’s a bundle of premium outdoor children’s clothing from Isbjörn of Sweden worth £180 up for grabs, read on for details on how to enter!
We love getting outside and exploring nature at this time of year, but the colder temperatures do mean we have to think a bit more carefully about what clothes the kids are wearing. The wrong clothes can easily cut short or completely ruin a trip, whether that’s because of soggy socks, lack of layers, or just plain old cold hands!
We’ve recently been introduced to Swedish children’s outdoor clothing brand Isbjörn. Founded in 2005 by two mums who struggled to find proper outdoor clothing for their children, the Isbjörn product range covers all aspects of outdoor wear, and is based on the principle that children should be allowed to enjoy outdoor activities in all weather conditions, while remaining warm, dry and comfortable.
We’ve been trying out some items from the range to see how they performed in the good old British climate. Here’s how we got on.
HUSKY base layers
I think base layers are an absolute must in cold weather, but we’ve found in the past that some fabrics can make the kids a bit too hot. The Isbjörn HUSKY range is made from ethically sourced Merino wool, and is available in three colours in sizes from 2 to 18 years, with prices starting at £50.
Lily is 6 years old and we went for the 122-128cm size sweater and long johns. They’re a little roomy, which I’m pleased about; in the past she has found skin-tight base layers uncomfortable. There’s also the added bonus of them lasting longer before she grows out of them!
The Husky top and long johns slipped on easily thanks to the smooth fabric, with none of the usual contortions to get those arms in. Lily immediately commented that they felt lovely and soft; that’s the premium Merino wool at work, and it makes such a difference. We’ve had synthetic base layers in the past, and the Husky products are just in a different league when it comes to feel and ease of wear.
Lily also loved the funky contrast stitching and the patterned waistband. This pattern is a nod to the teeth of a polar bear, which makes sense once you know that Isbjörn is Swedish for ‘polar bear’.
We’ve put the Husky base layers through their paces on a few outdoor trips – including a rather long and chilly trick or treat session on Halloween! – and they’ve performed really well. Lily stayed warm and cosy without needing to suddenly shed layers, and hasn’t once mentioned being uncomfortable. The fact that she has put them on and promptly forgotten about them is clear evidence that they’re doing their job.
PANDA PrimaLoft® Hoodie
Sam pretty much lives in hoodies, and finds them a really great way to layer up in cold weather. The PANDA hoodie is available in five colours in sizes from 2 to 14 years, with prices starting at £80. Sam is 10 years old so we went for the 140-146cm size, which fits him perfectly.
The fabric combines PrimaLoft® yarn, polyester and spandex for a perfect blend of softness, stretch and durability. There’s some clever technology going on too; the silver insulation performance fleece outperforms typical fleece in both wet and dry weather, and is pill resistant. Basically, it’s designed to dry really fast and retain warmth really well.
Sam loved the look of the Panda hoodie and has pretty much lived in it ever since it arrived. It’s got a lovely fleecy lining which he says feels really soft, especially around his head when he puts the hood up. He absolutely hates being muffled up in cold weather clothes, and the fabric is just the right weight to keep him warm without being too bulky. He’s happy to throw it on over a t-shirt, or add a coat on top if it gets really cold.
There are lots of practical features too: a generous hood, comfy zip pockets, and – Sam’s favourite – thumb holes to give hands that extra bit of protection.
As I’ve already said, Sam has worn his Panda hoodie a lot, and he only does that with clothes he finds super-comfy and loves the look of. It washes well and dries really quickly too – when I manage to persuade him to take it off!
Both kids gave their Isbjörn clothes a big thumbs-up. There was no moaning about scratchy fabrics, uncomfortable seams, or being too hot or cold. From a parent’s point of view, I really like the fact that they’re tough while still being really comfy; you can tell that the company’s ethos of producing children’s outdoor gear to the same standard as adult clothing has driven the design and choice of fabrics. I also love that they’re easy and quick to wash. They’ve already had lots of use on our outdoor trips this autumn, and given how much the kids have enjoyed wearing them I can only see that continuing.
You can check out the full range of Isbjörn products here – do you have a favourite?
Win a bundle of Isbjörn children’s clothing worth £180
I’m giving away bundle of Isbjörn products, comprising one HUSKY sweater, one pair of HUSKY long johns, and one PANDA PrimaLoft® hoodie, worth a total of at least £180. To enter, just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck!
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iain maciver says
November 8, 2017 at 11:36 ampanda hoodie
Tracy Nixon says
November 8, 2017 at 11:44 amI love the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket!
Emma chapman says
November 8, 2017 at 12:04 pmI have to agree the ISBJÖRN LIGHT WEIGHT JACK
Looks so sophisticated
Margaret Gallagher says
November 8, 2017 at 1:00 pmLightweight jackets are our favourite
Sue McCarthy says
November 8, 2017 at 1:17 pmThe Superfit Sport7 shoes in pink
Tanya Deliyska says
November 8, 2017 at 1:58 pmMy fave product is TODDLER Hardshell Jumpsuit.
http://www.isbjornofsweden.com/en/articles/2.32.1805/isbjorn-toddler-hardshell-jumpsuit
Annabel Greaves says
November 8, 2017 at 3:20 pmI love the softshell pants – perfect for my autistic son’s skiing lessons x
Angela Treadway says
November 8, 2017 at 5:59 pmEXPEDITION HARDSHELL JACKET x
Andrea Fletcher says
November 8, 2017 at 6:23 pmI like the Isbjorn Softshe jacket.
Ashleigh Allan says
November 8, 2017 at 6:49 pmI love the frost lightweight jacket
Alexander McEwan says
November 8, 2017 at 7:52 pmThe two models could be my grandchildren.
Solange says
November 8, 2017 at 8:49 pmI love the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket.
Maria Hackett says
November 8, 2017 at 9:36 pmISBJÖRN TODDLER Hardshell Jumpsuit would be perfect for my toddler twins x
fiona waterworth says
November 8, 2017 at 9:53 pmI love this, ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket the scandanavian countries, certainly know about keeping warm and dry
Theresa Cooke says
November 8, 2017 at 10:12 pmThe soft shell jacket is fabulous.
The brand is very colourful and vibrant
Sharon Boyd says
November 8, 2017 at 10:48 pmLove the jacket
Sophie B says
November 8, 2017 at 10:49 pmExpedition hardshell jacket in red is my favourite…….perfect for intrepid explorers!
Anthony Harrington says
November 8, 2017 at 11:29 pmI like the ISBJÖRN CARVING Winter Jacket – nice selection of colours, like the green
john prendergast says
November 9, 2017 at 2:31 amI like the ISBJÖRN SQUIRREL Winter Cap
EMMA WALTERS says
November 9, 2017 at 7:28 amthe ISBJÖRN TODDLER Hardshell Jumpsuit looks fab x
Jules Eley says
November 9, 2017 at 11:22 amI love ISBJÖRN HUSKY Sweater Jr
Frances Sunshine Hopkins says
November 9, 2017 at 4:53 pmThe lightweight jackets x
Sally Collingwood says
November 9, 2017 at 8:52 pmISBJÖRN LYNX Microfleece Jumpsuit is really cute and practical
MANDY DOHERTY says
November 9, 2017 at 9:27 pmThe Toddler Hardshell Jumpsuit
Graham Ross says
November 10, 2017 at 9:58 amI like the look of the ISBJÖRN LIGHT WEIGHT JACKET
lorraine kirk says
November 10, 2017 at 10:43 amThe Carving Winter jacket looks great
Judy Kennedy says
November 10, 2017 at 1:56 pmI like this FROST Baby Jumpsuit in ice or sunpoppy
Anne says
November 10, 2017 at 2:44 pmI love the hoodie, it looks so warm and soft
Alison Johnson says
November 10, 2017 at 4:12 pmISBJÖRN MONSUNE Hardshell Jacket
Kellie McIntyre says
November 10, 2017 at 4:16 pmEAGLET Knitted Cap -unique and lovely
Lorna Ledger says
November 10, 2017 at 11:13 pmISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket looks super snuggly!
Karen hutchinson says
November 11, 2017 at 9:54 pmLove the half pipe winter suit -looks cosy
Kim Neville says
November 12, 2017 at 9:04 amI like the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit in red
claire woods says
November 12, 2017 at 10:11 amISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie
LYNN HEATH says
November 12, 2017 at 11:26 amI love the ISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie – this looks so warm, perfect for my son to wear to football!
jo liddement says
November 12, 2017 at 12:59 pmThe Storm Hardshell Jackets look good quality and waterproof against the elements
Kim Styles says
November 12, 2017 at 3:14 pmI adore the ISBJÖRN STORTASS MINI Backpack
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cheryl hadfield says
November 12, 2017 at 6:51 pmI love the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket
Fiona jk42 says
November 12, 2017 at 8:07 pmI like the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit
Jean Cassell says
November 13, 2017 at 6:36 pmThe Storm Hardshell jackets
Anne Bostwick says
November 13, 2017 at 6:46 pmI’d love to win a Panda Primaloft Hoodie for my grandson.
Anne Bostwick says
November 13, 2017 at 6:46 pmI’d love to win a Panda Primaloft Hoodie for my grandson.
Christine Shelley says
November 13, 2017 at 8:20 pmI love the green CARVING jacket
Davinia Noone says
November 13, 2017 at 8:35 pmI haven’t heard of this make before but like the fact they do lightweight under garments to keep children particular a 2-3 year old warm. I always worry whether my daughter will be warm enough.
Kathleen marsden says
November 13, 2017 at 8:53 pmThe ISBJÖRN Softshelljacket Jr is so stylish
clare elliott says
November 13, 2017 at 9:23 pmThe panda hoody looks great!
Corinne Henson says
November 13, 2017 at 9:41 pmI like the Panda primaloft hoody !x
Jisoo Park says
November 13, 2017 at 10:25 pmI love the Husky Range. My daughter’s Merino under layer is really tatty and this looks beautiful.
Jisoo Park says
November 13, 2017 at 10:25 pmI love the Husky Range. My daughter’s Merino under layer is really tatty and this looks beautiful.
Sharon Lou Johnson says
November 14, 2017 at 6:26 ami love the Panda Hoodie its divine x
Ren Taylor says
November 14, 2017 at 6:36 amLooking through i really like all their jackets and its usually gard to find kids jackets that are not too garish x
Pauline Hill says
November 14, 2017 at 11:33 amthe ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket. looks GREAT
Pauline Hill says
November 14, 2017 at 11:34 amthe ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket. looks GREAT count me in please
gemma blake says
November 15, 2017 at 11:48 pmThe helicopter winter jacket looks lovely and warm without being bulky
kiya johnson says
November 17, 2017 at 12:10 pmI like the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit in red
janine atkin says
November 17, 2017 at 8:43 pmi love the PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie
Diana Shepherd says
November 18, 2017 at 2:40 pmPANDA PRIMALOFT® HOODIE
Lorraine Stone says
November 18, 2017 at 5:13 pmToddler Hardshell Jumpsuit. LOVE this.
Sarah Parkin says
November 18, 2017 at 8:09 pmMy favourite is the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit they look so cosy!
SHIRLEY EVANS says
November 18, 2017 at 9:47 pmLOVE THE JACKETS
Sadiyya Maryam says
November 19, 2017 at 10:16 pmThe Frost lightweight jackets are my favourite.
kRIS says
November 21, 2017 at 1:24 pmPanda hoodie…too cute!!
Michaela Hannah says
November 22, 2017 at 7:31 pmLove the EAGLET knitted hat
ADEINNE TONNER says
November 23, 2017 at 7:26 pmI really like the ISBJÖRN Sun Jumpsuit Ks
Hollie Gregersen says
November 24, 2017 at 10:54 amMy favourite is the ISBJÖRN TODDLER Padded Jumpsuit
Fiona Martin says
November 25, 2017 at 5:15 pmI like the Sport 5 shoes, they look great for days out!
Jacqueline Chapman says
November 26, 2017 at 11:58 pmThe ISBJÖRN Softshelljacket looks great! Stylish and perfect for the UK Winter.
Sarah R says
November 28, 2017 at 10:06 amThe leggings are the most useful thing. We use them on the beach in winter underneath the kids trousers to keep their legs, bum and back toasty!
Kimberley Ryan says
November 28, 2017 at 11:43 ammy favourite piece is the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit
debbie smith says
November 28, 2017 at 4:41 pmi love the ISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie it looks so warm and cozy xx
Leila Benhamida says
November 28, 2017 at 4:54 pmLove the ISBJÖRN PANDA PRIMALOFT® HOODIE. They have great choice of colours
Rich Tyler says
November 29, 2017 at 2:55 amISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket
Lesley Bain says
November 29, 2017 at 11:54 pmI love the ISBJÖRN Softshelljacket in Sunpoppy.
Edward Guerreiro says
November 30, 2017 at 4:10 pmI really like the look of the Superfit Sport7 Mini.
Kate says
November 30, 2017 at 6:52 pmFrost lightweight jacket
Nancy Bradford says
November 30, 2017 at 8:08 pmThe ISBJÖRN LYNX Microfleece Jacket looks really warm and stylish.
Heather Morrison says
November 30, 2017 at 8:42 pmMy favourite is the ISBJÖRN Softshelljacket Jr. It looks great and very stylish.
Monica Gilbert says
November 30, 2017 at 11:04 pmThe Panda Primaloft Hoodie would be fantastic when my daughter has Forest School.
A S,Edinburgh says
December 1, 2017 at 9:28 amI like the ISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie Jr. Great giveaway, thanks for running it.
cara vaughan says
December 1, 2017 at 4:50 pmI like the ISBJÖRN EXPEDITION Hardshell Jacket
Kat Allinson says
December 1, 2017 at 7:39 pmI love the Helicopter Winter jacket
donna l jones says
December 2, 2017 at 9:48 amthe frost lightweight jacket
Sarah Austin says
December 2, 2017 at 12:50 pmI like the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket
Victoria Thurgood says
December 2, 2017 at 2:26 pmISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie Jr
Susan B says
December 2, 2017 at 2:39 pmThe ISBJÖRN CARVING Winter Jacket is stylish and practical and comes in a nice range of colours.
Amanda Gregory says
December 2, 2017 at 2:54 pmISBJÖRN LYNX Microfleece Jumpsuit is great
Laura Corrall says
December 2, 2017 at 4:41 pmI love the ISBJÖRN TODDLER Padded Jumpsuit
Laura Pritchard says
December 2, 2017 at 7:45 pmThe CARVING Winter Jacket in CandyFrog
Rebecca Powell says
December 2, 2017 at 8:18 pmI like the toddler hardshell jumpsuit
Lisa Wilkinson says
December 2, 2017 at 9:08 pmI love the Rib Baby Jumpsuit
Neha Chauhan says
December 2, 2017 at 10:00 pmSuperfit Sport7 Mini in Purple colour
Kay Broomfield says
December 2, 2017 at 10:32 pmLove this for my son
paula cheadle says
December 3, 2017 at 1:18 amI love the look of these boots Superfit Culusuk
Kim Lam says
December 3, 2017 at 6:12 amISBJÖRN TODDLER Padded Jumpsuit is my favourite
Di Coke says
December 3, 2017 at 8:21 amExpedition hardshell jacket!
claire w says
December 3, 2017 at 9:36 amMy favourite is the ISBJÖRN HALFPIPE Winter Jumpsuit in Royal
Eva Trelfa says
December 3, 2017 at 10:42 amI love this light weight jacket in pink! looks like it would really keep the kids warm in our winter.
Allan Fullarton says
December 3, 2017 at 10:46 amThe Superfit Sport7 shoes
Shannon Mostert says
December 3, 2017 at 12:51 pmThe soft shell jacket jr
carol boffey says
December 3, 2017 at 1:01 pmlove the soft shell pants
Adrian Bold says
December 3, 2017 at 2:31 pmI love the Isbjorn Softshe Jacket
LORNA WIL says
December 3, 2017 at 3:00 pmISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket.
Tee Simpson says
December 3, 2017 at 3:08 pmI love the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket
Deborah Clarke says
December 3, 2017 at 4:25 pmThe light weight jacket is fab. Would certainly come in handy here in not so sunny Manchester.
Dawn Samples says
December 3, 2017 at 4:53 pmI like the toddler padded jumpsuit and some snowboots to go with it x
Jo Hutchinson says
December 3, 2017 at 7:19 pmISBJÖRN SQUIRREL Winter Cap
Danielle Graves says
December 3, 2017 at 8:22 pmI love the ISBJÖRN TODDLER Padded Jumpsuit in peaks grey it’s a lovely design and looks practical too
A.E. ADKINS says
December 3, 2017 at 9:09 pmISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket is favourite here
Lucy Chester says
December 3, 2017 at 9:31 pmThe panda hoodie is so very cute.
Tracey F says
December 3, 2017 at 9:49 pmI love the white toddle padded jumpsuit, it’s absolutely lush!
Jennifer Baker says
December 3, 2017 at 9:56 pmI love this FROST Baby Jumpsuit in ice x x x
Shelley Jessup says
December 3, 2017 at 10:17 pmI like the pink ISBJÖRN LYNX Microfleece Jacketfor Sophie it’s good by itself or under a jacket
Helen at Casa Costello says
December 3, 2017 at 10:20 pmThe Husky base layers are fantastic – They make great protection from the elements for when my 11yo is out running.
Alex Telford says
December 3, 2017 at 10:32 pmI really like the Storm Hardshell Jacket – particularly love the vivid green colour.
Kate Davies says
December 3, 2017 at 10:57 pmpanda hoodie