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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I love the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket!
I have to agree the ISBJÖRN LIGHT WEIGHT JACK
Looks so sophisticated
Lightweight jackets are our favourite
The Superfit Sport7 shoes in pink
My fave product is TODDLER Hardshell Jumpsuit.
I love the softshell pants – perfect for my autistic son’s skiing lessons x
EXPEDITION HARDSHELL JACKET x
I like the Isbjorn Softshe jacket.
I love the frost lightweight jacket
The two models could be my grandchildren.
I love the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket.
ISBJÖRN TODDLER Hardshell Jumpsuit would be perfect for my toddler twins x
I love this, ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket the scandanavian countries, certainly know about keeping warm and dry
The soft shell jacket is fabulous.
The brand is very colourful and vibrant
Love the jacket
Expedition hardshell jacket in red is my favourite…….perfect for intrepid explorers!
I like the ISBJÖRN CARVING Winter Jacket – nice selection of colours, like the green
I like the ISBJÖRN SQUIRREL Winter Cap
the ISBJÖRN TODDLER Hardshell Jumpsuit looks fab x
I love ISBJÖRN HUSKY Sweater Jr
The lightweight jackets x
ISBJÖRN LYNX Microfleece Jumpsuit is really cute and practical
The Toddler Hardshell Jumpsuit
I like the look of the ISBJÖRN LIGHT WEIGHT JACKET
The Carving Winter jacket looks great
I like this FROST Baby Jumpsuit in ice or sunpoppy
I love the hoodie, it looks so warm and soft
ISBJÖRN MONSUNE Hardshell Jacket
EAGLET Knitted Cap -unique and lovely
ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket looks super snuggly!
Love the half pipe winter suit -looks cosy
I like the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit in red
ISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie
I love the ISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie – this looks so warm, perfect for my son to wear to football!
The Storm Hardshell Jackets look good quality and waterproof against the elements
I adore the ISBJÖRN STORTASS MINI Backpack
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I love the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket
I like the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit
The Storm Hardshell jackets
I’d love to win a Panda Primaloft Hoodie for my grandson.
I’d love to win a Panda Primaloft Hoodie for my grandson.
I love the green CARVING jacket
I 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.
The ISBJÖRN Softshelljacket Jr is so stylish
The panda hoody looks great!
I like the Panda primaloft hoody !x
I love the Husky Range. My daughter’s Merino under layer is really tatty and this looks beautiful.
I love the Husky Range. My daughter’s Merino under layer is really tatty and this looks beautiful.
i love the Panda Hoodie its divine x
Looking through i really like all their jackets and its usually gard to find kids jackets that are not too garish x
the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket. looks GREAT
the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket. looks GREAT count me in please
The helicopter winter jacket looks lovely and warm without being bulky
I like the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit in red
i love the PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie
PANDA PRIMALOFT® HOODIE
Toddler Hardshell Jumpsuit. LOVE this.
My favourite is the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit they look so cosy!
LOVE THE JACKETS
The Frost lightweight jackets are my favourite.
Panda hoodie…too cute!!
Love the EAGLET knitted hat
I really like the ISBJÖRN Sun Jumpsuit Ks
My favourite is the ISBJÖRN TODDLER Padded Jumpsuit
I like the Sport 5 shoes, they look great for days out!
The ISBJÖRN Softshelljacket looks great! Stylish and perfect for the UK Winter.
The 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!
my favourite piece is the ISBJÖRN PENGUIN Winter Jumpsuit
i love the ISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie it looks so warm and cozy xx
Love the ISBJÖRN PANDA PRIMALOFT® HOODIE. They have great choice of colours
ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket
I love the ISBJÖRN Softshelljacket in Sunpoppy.
I really like the look of the Superfit Sport7 Mini.
Frost lightweight jacket
The ISBJÖRN LYNX Microfleece Jacket looks really warm and stylish.
My favourite is the ISBJÖRN Softshelljacket Jr. It looks great and very stylish.
The Panda Primaloft Hoodie would be fantastic when my daughter has Forest School.
I like the ISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie Jr. Great giveaway, thanks for running it.
I like the ISBJÖRN EXPEDITION Hardshell Jacket
I love the Helicopter Winter jacket
the frost lightweight jacket
I like the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket
ISBJÖRN PANDA Primaloft® Hoodie Jr
The ISBJÖRN CARVING Winter Jacket is stylish and practical and comes in a nice range of colours.
ISBJÖRN LYNX Microfleece Jumpsuit is great
I love the ISBJÖRN TODDLER Padded Jumpsuit
The CARVING Winter Jacket in CandyFrog
I like the toddler hardshell jumpsuit
I love the Rib Baby Jumpsuit
Superfit Sport7 Mini in Purple colour
Love this for my son
I love the look of these boots Superfit Culusuk
ISBJÖRN TODDLER Padded Jumpsuit is my favourite
Expedition hardshell jacket!
My favourite is the ISBJÖRN HALFPIPE Winter Jumpsuit in Royal
I love this light weight jacket in pink! looks like it would really keep the kids warm in our winter.
The Superfit Sport7 shoes
The soft shell jacket jr
love the soft shell pants
I love the Isbjorn Softshe Jacket
ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket.
I love the ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket
The light weight jacket is fab. Would certainly come in handy here in not so sunny Manchester.
I like the toddler padded jumpsuit and some snowboots to go with it x
ISBJÖRN SQUIRREL Winter Cap
I love the ISBJÖRN TODDLER Padded Jumpsuit in peaks grey it’s a lovely design and looks practical too
ISBJÖRN FROST Light Weight Jacket is favourite here
The panda hoodie is so very cute.
I love the white toddle padded jumpsuit, it’s absolutely lush!
I love this FROST Baby Jumpsuit in ice x x x
I like the pink ISBJÖRN LYNX Microfleece Jacketfor Sophie it’s good by itself or under a jacket
The Husky base layers are fantastic – They make great protection from the elements for when my 11yo is out running.
I really like the Storm Hardshell Jacket – particularly love the vivid green colour.
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