Think of Swedish brand SILVA and the compass should immediately spring to mind. In 1933, founders Björn, Alvar, and Arvid Kjellström revolutionised navigation by inventing the world's first liquid-filled compass.
This groundbreaking innovation not only introduced a new way to navigate, but also set the global standard for compass design. And with that, the SILVA brand was born.
Since those humble beginnings, SILVA has expanded its product portfolio to now en_compass_ (pun intended, sorry!) headtorches, hiking poles, binoculars, backpacks, running vests and much more, as well as the humble compass (of course).
The brand’s ethos is all about “high-performance equipment” that is constantly developed and refined, ensuring “outdoor enthusiasts have the best tools to experience tomorrow’s adventures”.
And now’s your chance to jump on the SILVA bandwagon, by entering the Swedish brand’s new competition – with over £250 of outdoor goodies up for grabs. To enter simply complete the form at the bottom of this article.
One lucky winner will walk away with a bundle of SILVA’s best-selling and top-rated products, including a Strive Mountain Pack 17+3 running backpack (£89.99), Trekking Poles Aluminium (£56.99), Terra Ranger S Compass (£44.99), Smini Black Head Torch (£49.99) and Waterproof Lite Map Case S (£14.99).
SILVA’s hope is that the winner’s new kit – billed as some of the “most smart and reliable outdoor equipment” on the market – will enable them to enjoy the outdoors even more, whether they are taking on high-intensity activities like trail running or skiing or simply enjoying a walk to work or a cycle around their neighbourhood.
As the brand likes to say: “With Silva’s products, you can go anywhere you want, at any time of the day, and in any conditions.”
To get you even more excited about the competition, here are the full details of all of the products one lucky winner will claim. From running backpacks and trekking poles to compasses and head torches, here’s everything you need to know:
1. Strive Mountain Pack 17+3 - £89.99
The Silva Mountain Pack 17+3 is your perfect running pack partner. Planning for an ultra race, a mountain marathon or a longer self-sufficient running adventure?
This running pack is lightweight yet comfortable, featuring the unique Silva Embrace System: a back system designed to be stable, wrap the body snugly and reduce any unwanted bounciness.
It also helps to improve the weight distribution between your shoulders, back and waist, making it easy to run with even when fully packed.
2. Smini Black Head Torch - £49.99
Let the light experience begin with Smini. Weighing only 53g in a dinky package that fits in the palm of your hand, Smini is perfect for your daily runs.
It boasts 250 lumens of brightness, has a red light for night vision and a rear safety light that keeps you visible. Smini comes with an interchangeable slim 15mm headband and USB-C rechargeable batteries that keep you powered up for hours on end.
3. Trekking Poles Aluminium - £56.99
These poles are made of high quality 7075 aluminium with foam handles – a design approach that deliver long-term durability and excellent support for your body during long hikes.
The length is adjustable thanks to the easy aluminium flick-lock system, and for storage the pole’s three sections slide away telescopic-style into a compact size to be carried in, or attached to, your backpack.
With durable and extended foam handles, these poles are versatile, enabling you to micro-adjust your hand placement for descents, ascents and changing gradients in the mountains.
4. Terra Ranger S Compass - £44.99
Choose a brighter future with the more sustainable Terra Ranger S compass from Silva – made from hemp and recycled plastics.
Terra Ranger S is an easy-to-operate mirror sighting compass that's used and appreciated by many outdoor enthusiasts, including climbers, hikers and hunters.
This compass has all the necessary features you need for your adventures. It’s made from recycled materials with 90% less carbon emissions than a standard compass.
5. Waterproof Lite Map Case S - £14.99
The SILVA Waterproof Lite Map Case S is a waterproof map case with inner dimensions of 235mm x 297mm, which fits A4-sized maps.
It's made of a lightweight TPU material that is also touchscreen-compatible and features a zip-lock closure. The case is transparent on both sides and can be attached to your kayak or backpack. It works perfectly with OS and Harvey maps.
See the brand's full range of kit on the SILVA website.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS for “Silva” (the “Competition”).
These terms and conditions (the “Specific Terms”) for the Competition should be read alongside our general competition terms and conditions at: http://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/ (the “General Terms”) which will also apply to this Competition. Where there is any conflict between these Specific Terms and the General Terms, the Specific Terms shall prevail.
Entries are restricted to one entry per person.
Entry to the Competition is available via the following routes:
Online at https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/outdoor-features/discover/silva-giveaway/
Entries must be submitted during the following entry period:
From 9am on 01.04.25 (the “Start Time”) to 11:59pm on 01.05.25 (“End Time”).
Entries received before the Start Time or after the End Time will be invalid.
However if the winner cannot be contacted within 7 days from the date of the initial attempt to contact them then we will re-draw until we draw a winner that we are satisfied (in our sole discretion) fulfils all of the eligibility criteria and is in compliance with these Terms.
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Open to UK residents aged 18 years or over on date of entry.
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Our employees (and their family members) or employees of any company involved in the Competition, including any Prize Provider, are not permitted to enter.
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We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant or winner who does not comply with any of the eligibility criteria and/or is in breach of these Terms. We reserve the right to repeat the competition mechanic or any stage of it in order to draw a winner that fulfils all of the eligibility criteria and is in compliance with these Terms.
Other entry restrictions are as follows:
One winner will receive the following prize (the “Prize”):
One Strive Mountain Pack 17+3, one pair of Trekking Poles Aluminium, one Terra Range S Compass, one Smini Black Head Torch and one Waterproof Lite Map Case S.
The Prize is provided by Silva (the “Prize Provider”). We are not responsible for any aspect of the Prize, including unsatisfactory quality or late delivery or a prize winner being unable to take up any aspect, or the entirety of the prize due to their own circumstances or restrictions.
Prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable and no cash alternative will be offered.
OTHER CONDITIONS
Data Protection. Names, email addresses, and /or telephone numbers (which, for all SMS competitions, will be shared with our SMS provider) will be collected and used to process entries. Winner’s details may be given to a Prize Provider to arrange delivery of the prize. Your details may remain stored after the End Date but will not be used for marketing unless you have ticked an opt-in box on entry. For SMS entries you automatically consent to receive marketing. You may opt out at any time by texting the word STOP to the relevant text shortcode number. If you have opted in to receive marketing communications, then your details will be used in accordance with the information given when you ticked the opt-in box and gave your consent. For more details, see: http://www.bauerdatapromise.co.uk/.
Intellectual Property And Consents. By entering this Competition, you are consenting to our use of your entry both to publicise this Competition, the magazine or any other magazines or media platforms which we own or control. This means that we may use all names, images, descriptions, photographs video footage, and other information, which you have submitted on entry, in any media, without paying you any remuneration therefore and without any time restriction. You also agree that we may film, record or photograph you in connection with the competition and /or the Prize if applicable. We will own these films, recordings or photographs and we may use them publicly, including on the internet, in any of our magazines and/or for any promotional purposes. You will also have waived any moral rights or right to payment that you may have had.
Miscellaneous.
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Entries which do not comply with these Terms or the General Competition Terms and Conditions will not be accepted and any entries may be disqualified if we have any reason to suspect that there is a breach of, or non-compliance with, these Terms.
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Where a competition mechanic involves the answering of questions, the correct answers to questions must match our answers to win (or be sufficiently close in our sole reasonable opinion) to be acceptable. In the event of any dispute about any answers given and whether they are correct, we reserve the right to amend what we deem a correct answer, however we are not obliged to, and our decision in either case is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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We are not responsible if you fail to get through when you call / text to enter, or if you lose signal during a call.
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You are responsible for all costs of entry and where necessary, obtaining the bill payer’s permission. Please refer to your tariff with your network provider for information about charges you may incur for entry into our competitions via any SMS or phone call entry route.
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We accept no liability for network, technical or signal errors, issues or failures experienced by entrants when entering the competition or at any stage during the mechanic of the competition.
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As part of your entry or playing of the Competition you must not make any inappropriate, profane, indecent, harmful or offensive statements. If you do so we reserve the right to disqualify you from the competition. You may be also disqualified from the competition at any time if you are incomprehensible, inaudible or if you appear to be driving, intoxicated or likely to offend listeners. Any prize already won may be withdrawn and re-awarded to another entrant.
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As far as it is lawful to do so we exclude our liability for any losses suffered in connection with the Competition or any element of the Prize.
We may cancel, end or suspend the Competition where we are required to do so in circumstances outside our control. We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any stage during the Competition if such amendment is necessary to facilitate the administration of the Competition.
Contact Details. Any concerns? Please email: outdoorpm@bauermedia.co.uk. Correspondence will not be entered into regarding any competition which has closed more than 14 days prior to correspondence being received.
H Bauer Publishing is the promoter of this Competition, see: http://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/ for details of our registered office and company number.