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downriver
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Scandinavian Brands & Haglöfs Mar 22, 2024 19:05:21 GMT -8

Post by downriver on Mar 22, 2024 19:05:21 GMT -8

I am seeing more Scandinavian brands where I live in the PNW. Fjällräven is really popular. Here’s an article on some of the more popular brands. I’m interested in a down jacket by Haglöfs. I’ve heard of the brand. However, I don’t know anyone who has owned any of their gear. Anyone here familiar with Haglöfs? What do you think of their quality? Thx.

www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/advice/best-scandinavian-brands/

www.haglofs.com/en/men/tops-men/tops-jackets-men/tops-jackets-insulated-jackets-men/tops-jackets-insulation-jackets-down-jackets-men/roc-down-hood-men-6046824Q6

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Scandinavian Brands & Haglöfs Mar 25, 2024 7:31:07 GMT -8

Post by leadbelly on Mar 25, 2024 7:31:07 GMT -8

ASICS has owned the brand since 2010, for what it's worth.

Not familiar with that brand. Kids loved Fjallraven's small/school backpacks - they're nearly indestructible, vs. North Face bags that have had issues. Daughter wore a Fjallraven long coat in Michigan winters - very warm, but very heavy, and not particularly water-resistant for days on the snow/freezing rain line.

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Scandinavian Brands & Haglöfs Mar 25, 2024 13:49:32 GMT -8 downriver likes this

Post by swmtnbackpacker on Mar 25, 2024 13:49:32 GMT -8

Haglöfs is a real player. I used one of their very light microfleece hoodies several years ago. The problem is by the time any of the well-reviewed and well-regarded pieces reach US retailers (from Asia of courses), they get all out pretty quickly

BigLoad Trail Wise! Pancakes! Posts: 12,932	Scandinavian Brands & Haglöfs Mar 25, 2024 19:49:51 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by BigLoad on Mar 25, 2024 19:49:51 GMT -8 I've seen them, but haven't looked very close.

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Scandinavian Brands & Haglöfs Apr 23, 2024 5:53:49 GMT -8

Post by dustin on Apr 23, 2024 5:53:49 GMT -8

My favorite Scandinavian brand is Exped. They used to be the gold-standard for inflatable pads and are still well regarded, still sold in REIs. I kept coveting their ponchos, but never grabbed one and now it seems like their gear is less available in the US.

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Post by downriver on Mar 22, 2024 19:05:21 GMT -8

Post by leadbelly on Mar 25, 2024 7:31:07 GMT -8

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Post by dustin on Apr 23, 2024 5:53:49 GMT -8