Brands

Selected Collaborations

Cold Skills collaborates with manufacturers and development partners in tactical equipment, winter systems, and professional use.

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Faravid Gear

Developed for demanding environments in the High North

In-house developed equipment for operational use in demanding Nordic environments.

High North Operational Equipment

Taiga

Developed for Nordic and operational environments

Taiga develops clothing systems and camouflage for professional users in Nordic climates.

High North Operational Equipment

Brands

Cold Skills – Brands

Compilation of brands and short descriptions for use on the brands page.

Operational Equipment

Faravid Gear

Cold Skills’ own brand with proprietary equipment that is primarily intended for use in operations you find on the so-called “northern flank” / “high north”.

215 Gear

215 Gear™ searches out the latest hardware and finest materials, combined with out of the box thinking, providing products that are lighter, stronger and faster than anything currently on the market.

AREX

Accessories for weapon platforms and tactical webbing.

Carcajou Tactical

At Carcajou Tactical, every product they produce is a direct reflection of their commitment to quality, precision, and mission-ready performance. They proudly design, engineer, and manufacture all our gear in-house at their facility in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.

Cascade Design

Cascade Designs, Inc. is some of the most respected brands in the outdoor industry. Cold Skills is the trusted distributor of Cascade Designs’ military product range.

CTOMS

For a long time, Cold Skills was distributing CTOMS in Sweden. After a few years’ break, we started distribution again.

Dynamic Entry By Thor

Every solution is developed by professionals, for professionals, with a focus on quality, safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

Edgar Sherman Design

Qoute: I’m not here for anything but the service and drive to protect those who protect our freedoms. – Edgar

ESSTAC

Known for minimalistic design, these pouches provide excellent retention and fast access for magazines without needing bungee cords. They also produce chest rigs, plate carriers, and medical pouches.

Finn-Savotta

Finn-Savotta designs and manufactures high quality functional equipment for demanding professional and recreational use in extreme environments.

Gear aid

Repair materials for various equipment.

LAPA

The Ukrainian-based company that manufactures various types of Ghillie suits and Hoods for camouflage of individual operators.

Lindnerhof

Lindnerhof-Taktik is synonymous with high-quality, functional, and modular equipment for tactical operations.

McNett

Masking materials for equipment and repair materials for equipment.

NORMA

Training and hunting ammunition for sale in Karlsborg.

North Grid

Holsters, magazine pouches and knife accessories in Kydex.

OTIS

Weapon cleaning products.

SAKO

Training and hunting ammunition for sale in Karlsborg.

Sharkcage

Since 2023, we at Cold Skills have collaborated with Norwegian Sharkcage. The Sharkcage system gives you an infinite amount of mobility, flexibility, and security in your logistics solutions.

Snigel

Tactical carrying equipment.

Uncharted Supply Co.

Developer of the Rapid Raft, which is an excellent boat when operators move without vehicles through terrain with multiple water crossings.

Wilderness Equipment

The collaboration between Cold Skills R&D and WE have led to high quality equipment for the outdoor and military use.

Communication & Observation

3M Peltor

For over 75 years, 3M has delivered innovative protective solutions to military personnel that help increase operational efficiency and mission safety in high-risk environments. Cold Skills is part of the delivery of safe communication solutions with comprehensive training packages for these systems.

Silva

Compasses and navigational aids as well as headlamps.

Clothing & Personal Equipment

Taiga

Since our first meeting in 1998, we at Cold Skills have increasingly contributed to the development and testing of military clothing systems and camouflage, carried out sales support globally and been responsible for corporate events for Taiga AB.

5.11 Tactical

5.11 Tactical has been a recommended part of Cold Skills’ range since 2010.

AKU

AKU is a leading brand for boots for uniformed professions regardless of climate and terrain. Cold Skills R&D together with AKU has, among other things, developed a system for a subarctic winter climate. The system you will find exclusively at Cold Skills.

ALFA Sko

ALFA Boot is Cold Skills brand for work and safety shoes.

Carinthia

With roots in Austria, the company has long supplied insulation products such as sleeping bags, thermal jackets and more to a variety of military organizations. Cold Skills supplies parts of their range in our systems.

Darn Tough

Supplier of socks. Cold Skills stock selected models from their military range.

Devold

Since 2024, Cold Skills R&D partnered with Devold within the framework of wool products. Expect to see new exciting products from Devold that are aimed at endusers that you will find in Law Enforcement and Military units.

Granqvist

Granqvist’s gloves are primarily developed for, and in close collaboration with, official authorities and professional organizations.

Herdins

Care products for textiles and clothing.

Hestra

Cold Skills has been on the journey in developing shooting gloves and the Nordic Soldier glove system.

Jervenduken

The Jervenduken Original and Hunter have been part of Cold Skills’ range for decades.

Klymit

Outdoor equipment such as sleeping bags, sleeping mats, etc.

Lundhags

Boots for use on the northern flank, year around.

Nokian

Boots for the snow-free season as well as winter boots that are well suited for the northern flank.

Ortolab

Orthopedic insoles for the heavy marches.

TOVA

Since 2024, Cold Skills R&D, together with Tova, has developed wool-based products for military use in boots and for use as sleeping pads.

Woolpower

Woolpower is a well-known brand within many armed forces around the world. Cold Skills has a collaboration with Woolpower at our events and trainings and sells selected parts of the range.

Winter Systems

Åsnes

Åsnes is today best known for its touring skis and for skis for expeditions in extreme conditions. Åsnes has a large share of the military market for skis in alpine environments. Cold Skills sells the entire military range.

FABER

Faber has been an integral part of the Canadian landscape for over 150 years. With its increased production capacity, Groupe TAQ | Faber Division now stands among the largest snowshoe manufacturers in the world.

Helsport

Tents and sleeping bags for expeditions during the toughest conditions in “high north” terrain.

KSF Sport OY

Cold Skills collaborates with KSF Sport regarding military products, such as the new field ski with NANO coating that is based on the ski type chosen by the Finnish and Swedish armed forces.

Kuusamu Uistin

Although Kuusamu Uisti’s main business is manufacturing fishing tackle, they also manufacture ski bindings.

Pure Peak

The first 305 g avalanche shovel certified to the UIAA 156 safety standard. A purpose-built carbon structure places strength exactly where force is applied, reducing weight without sacrificing durability or rigidity.