Life outdoor blog
#LifeOutdoors is the official blog of Scandinavian Outdoor. In this blog we tell the story of our company and useful tips and tricks for outdoor life!
60 blog posts
Our Life Outdoors forest is the Topenginleija nature reserve in Kustavi. Together with the Natural Heritage Foundation, we've built a 2.5…
In October, the days start getting shorter fast. The coming darkness can feel a bit daunting, but you can make the most of it. After a…
This summer has been a wet one, and autumn is sure to bring more rain. Don't let rainy days get you down. As hikers, we cope perfectly well…
Come along and find out what bikepacking is all about and how easy it is to get started. We'll talk about the appeal of touring by bike and…
On Saturday 5 September from 9:00 to 14:00, Scandinavian Outdoor is holding a Friends & Family Sale at our Lukkosepänkatu premises in…
On a hike, you rarely need to carry much water. Most Nordic hiking areas have plenty of natural water sources. You can drink from some as…
July is peak summer holiday season, and with the weather usually at its warmest, it's a good time to get outdoors. A road trip is an easy,…
On Saturday 6 June, we're setting up a tent exhibition at four of our large stores. It's not often you get to compare several tent models…
June is a favourite month for many hikers. There are plenty of reasons why, and hopefully by the time you've finished reading, you'll want…
On Saturday 23 May from 9:00 to 14:00, Scandinavian Outdoor is holding a Friends & Family Sale at our premises on Lukkosepänkatu in Turku!…
Join us for an evening of inspiration on hiking and good trail food! The event is free, but please sign up using the link at the bottom of…
Many people make their own camping and hiking food, cooking on a camping stove or over an open fire. The fire usually gets used for frying…
NOTE: This event is fully booked. Tammisto is a gravel runner's paradise. Right on the edge of the city, green parkland opens up with…
A multi-fuel stove can run on gas, petrol, lamp oil, kerosene and more. The stove comes with jets in different sizes, and you always choose…
There are plenty of opinions about how gas stoves perform in the cold. Some say they become unreliable at the first light frost, while…
You hear plenty of myths about staying warm in a sleeping bag. The cold seeps up from the ground, there's a cold draught from the bothy…
Packrafting is a fairly young sport. It began in 2000, when Alpacka Raft built the first packraft in the United States, and the sport as a…
Waxing your skis makes them perform better. You get better glide, and the wax also protects the base from dirt and wear. Fluoro waxes have…
Do you own a fire steel but find it hard to get a fire going with it? Or are you thinking of buying one for emergencies? Lighting a fire…
Ice swimming is a great hobby. It leaves you feeling fantastic, and people of all ages can do it. You get to know new people on the sauna…
People often say that holidaying in Finland is expensive. And it can be, if you rent a cabin in the pricier part of a ski resort and eat…
Anyone who has done a few multi-day hikes knows that a lighter pack is more comfortable to carry than a heavy one. A heavy pack holds you…
Some of the best Scouting memories are made in summer, when camps, hikes and Sea Scout sailing trips lead to great adventures. To make camp…
Photography is a fun hobby, and it fits naturally with day hikes and longer treks. For many people, taking photos is actually the main…
Nordic skating is a fascinating adventure sport, and one that gets people talking. The image is of skaters gliding over smooth, sunlit ice…
For many of us, our earliest memories of nature come from mushroom and berry picking trips with our parents or grandparents. This Nordic…
Broken zip on your waterproof or down jacket, a hole in your shell, a split seam in your trousers, or a sole coming away from your hiking…
Most of us have been out hiking at some point. Plenty of people have spent a night or two outdoors as well, but that doesn't necessarily…
Bikepacking is cycle touring with all your gear packed on the bike. Where it differs from traditional touring is the route: instead of…
You don't have to buy all your outdoor gear. You can rent it too. Buying everything at once gets expensive, especially when you're just…
Many travellers like to take a larger bag on board as hand luggage, with room for everything you need during the flight, plus cameras,…
This guide gives you tips on choosing running clothes . When you take up running, the right clothing matters as well as the right shoes.…
Choosing the right downhill skis can feel daunting when there are hundreds of models and lengths to pick from. The right ski depends on…
Ski boots are the most important piece of kit you'll own as a skier, so it's worth taking a little time to choose the right pair. Boots…
In this post, we introduce three hiking destinations in the Turku area that we can recommend to anyone who enjoys getting outdoors. All…
We're celebrating Scandinavian Outdoor's hiking days, so we've put together a reading pack from our blog posts. You'll find plenty of…
In deep snow, skiing is a natural and energy-efficient way to get around. Off-track skiing is a completely different sport from skiing on…
Sleeping mats come in two main types: inflatable and closed-cell foam. Inflatable mats are further divided into self-inflating and…
A torch earns its place during the dark months of the year. A modern LED torch is small but powerful, slips easily into a jacket pocket,…
Merino wool clothing doesn't need washing very often. Airing it out is usually enough. You can do this indoors by hanging the garment…
We've put together a guide to choosing OAC's popular skishoes. OAC's ski range is wide, and each model is built for a different kind of…
Our selection includes a great range of warm winter shoes that are perfect for outdoor activities and hiking. High-quality shoes are also…
We stock a wide range of generously sized outdoor and hiking clothing . Our outdoor expert Johanna explains plus-size and D-fit clothing.…
Spending a night in a lean-to by the campfire has a real atmosphere to it. A lean-to is a good place for your first night out, and an easy…
As the weather cools, it’s time to bring out warmer clothing. A warm jacket is one of the most comfortable pieces to wear on chilly days.…
This post has tips for an autumn hike in the ruska season, when the leaves and ground vegetation turn colour. If you enjoy hiking and…
Do you still remember your first night outdoors, or are you still at the dreaming stage? In this post, we've gathered the most common…
A tarp is a sheet of “tent fabric”, a bit like a tarpaulin, that you can use to make a shelter outdoors. On day hikes it keeps the wind and…
The author is a fire station officer with the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department. He sails, skis off-piste, climbs mountains and runs…
Are you looking to buy your first outdoor knife? Choosing a knife can be tricky at first, as there are plenty of options available. In this…
In this post, we share tips and a packing list for an overnight trip outside the snow season. People often say that a single night out…
In this article, we provide tips on what to pack for a hike during the snow-free season. Many beginner hikers likely dream of one day going…
Buying your first backpack can be tricky when you have no idea what will actually fit inside. This post aims to give you a better sense of…
Thinking about getting a rucksack but not sure what size suits you? You're not the only one, so we put together this guide to backpack…
Plenty of people still have winter holiday days to use, and maybe no plans yet either. You don't have to travel all the way to Lapland to…
Skate skiing hasn't been through the same upheaval as classic skiing in recent years, but for many people it's the right way to move on the…
As the weather turns colder and winter draws closer, it's a good time to check the condition of your old ski gear and perhaps upgrade to…
Wondering what the difference is between a technical and a merino wool base layer? And which one suits you better? In this post, we go…
As the autumn weather cools and the rains begin, heading out on a camping trip might not always seem appealing. However, autumn nights and…
Rain doesn't have to spoil a day outdoors – as long as you're dressed for it. Autumn is a great time for hiking and getting outside, with…