Clima Customer Spotlight: Shelby Outdoor

Based in the heart of Finland on the northernmost shores of the Baltic Sea, Shelby Outdoor caters to the most discerning nature lovers. Instead of offering ready-made solutions, the company embraces the spirit of “Make Your Own Gear.” Empowering customers to create exactly what they need for their next adventure, Shelby Outdoor follows in the footsteps of legends such as Fridtjof Nansen, Yvon Chouinard, and Junko Tabei – all known for designing, making, and modifying their own gear. 

Shelby Outdoor’s extensive range of DIY outdoor materials includes fabrics, zippers, Velcro, adhesives, and sewing supplies — everything needed to create tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and clothing, and all perfectly tailored for the most demanding cold-weather missions.

Climasheld APEX is available by the meter in four different weights ranging from 203g/m2 to 67g/m2. The synthetic continuous filament insulation delivers the greatest weight-to-warmth ratio on the market and is the perfect component for cold-weather clothing, sleeping bags, quilts, or even insulated shelters. Thanks to its AquaBan® proprietary surface encapsulation treatment, Climashield APEX minimizes the impact of moisture while allowing its passage out and away from the body to prevent that cold, clammy feeling often brought on by sweat. Sandwiched between a hardshell exterior and an interior polyester lining, the insulation forms an ideal barrier against cold, wet weather. 

APEX does not require quilting, reducing the weight of the finished product while also making it easy to incorporate into gear design. Crafting an insulated blanket perfect for cold-weather camping is the easiest project for a beginner MYOG enthusiast, and here are some tips for designing your own technical, traditional, or extra-easy Climashield-insulated comforter.  

For those seeking a more advanced MYOG project, the Shelby Meeko Insulated Skirt is a perfect choice, and its pattern is available for purchase at around $22 from the Shelby Outdoor online store. Featuring Climashield APEX in a desired weight (170–203 g/m2 is recommended for winter use), the Meeko is made with an outside layer of a lightweight windproof fabric and an inner layer of antistatic lining. Designed for harsh, sub-zero conditions, the Meeko overskirt is easy to operate even with insulated mittens thanks to its chunky zippers and buckles. A perfect companion for cold weather camping, it is roomy enough to move in when partially unzipped, and can stay on during skiing or hiking.

Shelby Outdoor ships its DIY outdoor materials to most countries worldwide, with 90% of orders dispatched within one working day. (For customers outside of the EU, VAT is automatically subtracted from the order. Non-EU customers are responsible for customs and taxes associated with their destination country.)