The A’ Camping Gear and Outdoor Equipment Design Award has announced its final call for late entries, offering manufacturers, designers, and brands an extended opportunity to submit their innovations until February 28, 2025. 

The competition, established in 2008, serves as a platform for recognizing advancements in camping gear and outdoor equipment design, with a focus on sustainability, functionality, and user-centered innovation.

For outdoor hospitality businesses, the evolution of camping gear directly influences guest experiences and operational efficiency. 

Equipment that enhances comfort, portability, and durability is essential for campgrounds, glamping sites, and outdoor rental services. 

Award-winning products often set new industry benchmarks, offering business owners insight into emerging trends and technologies that could shape future investments.

Previous winners of the competition have introduced groundbreaking designs, such as Takanori Urata’s Cell Tent, which redefined portable shelter concepts, and Takashi Sekimitsu’s Up Down Grill Portable Oven, which advanced outdoor cooking technology. 

These innovations highlight the industry’s ongoing shift toward multifunctional, eco-friendly, and user-friendly equipment—trends that outdoor hospitality providers can leverage to enhance their offerings.

According to a news release, submissions to the competition are judged by an international jury panel, comprising industry professionals, academics, and journalists, through a blind peer-review process. 

Designs are evaluated based on criteria such as material sustainability, ergonomic efficiency, and adaptability to diverse outdoor conditions. The rigorous selection process ensures that winning entries reflect meaningful contributions to the industry.

Award recipients gain industry recognition through the A’ Design Prize package, which includes international media exposure, exhibition opportunities, and inclusion in the global design rankings. 

The recognition can be a valuable marketing asset for manufacturers and suppliers, reinforcing credibility with campground operators and outdoor accommodation providers looking for premium-quality products.

“The A’ Camping Gear and Outdoor Equipment Design Award plays a vital role in advancing the outdoor recreation industry by incentivizing innovation that enhances user experience while promoting environmental stewardship,” the announcement stated.

Manufacturers, brands, and outdoor gear designers seeking to gain industry visibility and credibility have until February 28, to submit their entries. Results will be announced on May 1.For more details, visit Golden Camping Gear Awards.