The Project

The whole project took place in the middle of icy Lapland. Unlike in “7 vs. Wild 2”, the participating teams in the “Arctic Warrior” do not fight for survival in pleasant temperatures on an island or on the beach (the second season of 7vsWild was filmed on the Isla de San José in the Gulf of Panama), but in the snow in arctic conditions. To do this, all the candidates needed good stamina and, of course, appropriate equipment and clothing.

Finnish Lapland is the northernmost region of the country and stretches majestically over an area of almost 100,000 square kilometers. The region lies between 66 and 70 degrees latitude and therefore also (for the most part) north of the Arctic Circle. With a population density of less than two inhabitants per square kilometer, this landscape is also by far the most sparsely populated. Ideal conditions for the “Arctic Warrior” adventure.

In February, the climate in Lapland is typically deep winter. Temperatures often fall to freezing lows during this month, regularly reaching -15 degrees Celsius and occasionally even scratching the -30 degree Celsius mark

The Equipment

It is therefore extremely important to be suitably equipped and to carry professional clothing. Our products in the ECIG range (ECIG = Extreme Cold Insulation Garments), which are designed and constructed for temperatures above -30°C, are predestined for this.
These polar-proven products are the participants' life insurance and protect them from freezing cold, icy winds and cold, wet snow. Freedom of movement also played an important role in the tasks during the “Artic Warrior”.

The slightly wider cut of the ECIG jacket and trousers is ideal for being agile and flexible for the tasks ahead - while at the same time providing perfect insulation against the merciless cold. The material combination of water- and wind-repellent Gore-Windstopper ePTFE with our G-LOFT® insulation in the ECIG series was literally crying out to be used. 
 

G-LOFT® - ReThink Insulation

Info: The G-LOFT® insulation fiber is the result of decades of development and combines the advantages of down and synthetic fibers. It is warm, light and breathable, even in cold and wet conditions. Thanks to its “memory effect”, the fiber always returns to its original, warming form after intensive use. This ensures optimum thermal insulation and climate regulation in different environments.

All participants of the Arctic Warrior were provided with a set of ECIG 4.0 jacket and ECIG 4.0 pants from Carinthia. In keeping with the Arctic Circle, the Multicam Alpine version was chosen - the perfect combination for these areas. 

The ECIG 4.0 jacket is a polar-proven multifunctional jacket for extremely cold temperatures. The sophisticated construction with reduced outer seams leads to better thermal insulation, as potential cold bridges are minimized. Durability is also further increased by reducing friction and stress at the seams. The water-repellent outer material is another plus point in wintry conditions. A 3-way adjustable hood and integrated snow guard are of course also part of the ECIG 4.0 jacket's features. A warming inner collar can be easily zipped in if required and increases comfort in icy cold and windy conditions. 

The 2 large padded outer pockets offer plenty of storage space and the practical thermal fleece lining allows cold hands to be rested and warmed up during short breaks. Features such as the 2-way front zipper with wind protection and chin flap are a matter of course, as is the one-hand adjustable drawstring to adjust the waist of the jacket.
The G-LOFT® insulation with 220g/m² on the body and 145g/m² on the arms is designed for icy temperatures and harsh weather conditions and is highly efficiently insulated.

The cold protection trousers, ECIG 4.0, also have a water-repellent outer material with Gore Windstopper® and the construction and cut are optimized for a good fit and optimum performance in cold temperatures. A raised waistband protects the sensitive pelvic area from draughts and cold. There is a full-length zipper at the side for practical donning and doffing, even when wearing winter boots.

 

Infos Show

The “Arctic Warrior 2023” was a survival show on YouTube in which a mixture of 8 professionals and 8 rookies took on various challenges in the harsh cold of Finland. The show was produced by Otto “Bulletproof” Karasch, who is also one of the participants. He is a former paratrooper and the winner of the 2nd season of “7 vs. Wild”.

The participating buddy teams consisted of specialists with military training and personalities from the world of social media. The goal: to survive 100 hours, i.e. five days, in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness and collect points in the process. During the course of the competition, the teams also had to master various challenges, which were scored accordingly. The triumphant team was ultimately the one that scored the most points and crossed the finish line first.
 

Here are the participants with links to the respective social media pages. 

Team Red
Stefan Pütz alias "T-800" - erfolgreicher MMA-Kämpfer. https://www.instagram.com/stephanpuetz/ 
Tatjana - Soldatin des österreichischen Jägerbataillons 25. https://www.instagram.com/sabitzer_tatjana 

Team Pink
Tom - Mitglied des KSK (Spezialkräfte der Bundeswehr). 
Yvonne Pferrer - Deutsche Schauspielerin. https://www.instagram.com/yvonnepferrer 

Team Lila
unsympathischTV - YouTuber und Twitch-Streamer. https://www.instagram.com/saschahellinger 
Otto - Ehemaliger Fallschirmjäger https://www.instagram.com/ottobulletproof/ 

Team Blue
Philipp - Gebirgsjäger. https://www.instagram.com/philipp.blanz/ 
Gerd Schönfelder - Deutscher Skifahrer bei den Paralympischen Spielen. https://www.instagram.com/gerdschoenfelder70 

Team Babyblue
Manu - Armeeaufklärer. https://www.instagram.com/busch.werker/
Alex alias "Roofless Cat" - Outdoor Challenge YouTuber. https://www.instagram.com/roofless.cat 

Team Green
Sahin - Scharfschütze bei der Luftwaffe. https://www.instagram.com/sahin_rcfn/
Florian alias "Silent Outdoors" - ein Natur- und Outdoor-YouTuber. https://www.instagram.com/silent_outdoors/ 

Team Yellow
Hauke - Ehemaliger Soldat der Fremdenlegion. https://www.instagram.com/hauke_kuehl
Evil Jared - Amerikanischer Musiker und Entertainer. https://www.instagram.com/eviljaredhasselhoff/ 

Team Orange
Mello - Survival-Ausbilder der Bundeswehr. https://www.instagram.com/mello_1101/
LoloMaus - Wildcard-Gewinnerin. https://www.instagram.com/lorenabombik/ 

Filming was completed in February 2023 and the 12-episode show is available on YouTube.


 

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