Multisports gear has to do more than perform well in a single discipline. It needs to move between changing terrain, weather, intensity and recovery without adding unnecessary weight or complexity. The three Multisports winners of the European Outdoor Award 2026 show how brands are rethinking the equipment that supports active people before, during and after an outdoor adventure.
Ortlieb Packman 23L / 35L: Waterproof modular carry for changing adventures
The Ortlieb Packman is a waterproof technical backpack built for active outdoor use across hiking, camping, water sports, climbing and travel. Available in 23- and 35-litre versions, it combines IP64 protection with an adjustable carrying system and a modular accessory architecture. Compression straps, rope attachments, gear holders and external pockets can be added to suit the activity, while the fabricless injection-moulded back padding is breathable, easy to clean and designed to avoid common fabric wear points.
Why it stood out: The jury recognised a coherent backpack system in which ergonomics, materials and manufacturing are genuinely integrated. Extensive in-house production in Heilsbronn gives Ortlieb unusually direct control over quality, durability and repairability.
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UYN Phase Self Layer: Seamless performance from sport to everyday movement
The UYN Phase Self Layer T-Shirt is a versatile performance top designed for changing environments and activity levels. Its Fullmotion construction forms the garment as a single knitted tube, reducing conventional seams and material waste while supporting an accurate fit and unrestricted movement. Drylight, Flowtunnels and Coolvent are mapped directly into the knit to manage moisture, airflow and evaporation, while Kapok, castor-oil-derived Natex and corn-derived Flexicorn combine lightness, fast drying and adaptive stretch.
Why it stood out: The Phase Self Layer brings technical outdoor performance and everyday versatility together in one continuous garment, with both its climate functions and material innovation engineered directly into the fabric.
Read the Winner ArticleUYN Beemotion Barefoot Shoes: Natural recovery in a packable design
The UYN Beemotion Barefoot Shoes take a minimalist approach to recovery footwear. A seamless adaptive sock upper uses the honeycomb-inspired Honeycell Structure to combine ventilation, thermoregulation, elasticity and stabilising support. The low-profile Vibram outsole keeps the foot close to the ground for control and natural movement, while eucalyptus-derived Ecolypt adds softness, breathability and odour management. At just 130 grams, the shoes can be rolled and packed for post-activity recovery, travel, gym use and everyday transitions.
Why it stood out: The Beemotion connects a genuine barefoot concept with advanced knit engineering in a recovery shoe that is functional, lightweight and easy to carry throughout an active day.
Read the Winner ArticleWhat the winners reveal about Multisports gear
These three products solve different parts of the same active outdoor journey. The Ortlieb Packman protects and organises equipment across changing sports and weather. The UYN Phase Self Layer regulates fit and body climate during movement. The UYN Beemotion offers a compact transition into recovery afterwards. Together, they show that Multisports gear is becoming more modular, more material-conscious and more closely designed around the complete cycle of an adventure rather than one isolated performance moment.
