ORIENTEERING

GUSTAV BERGMAN

Why did you choose SILVA as a partner?
SILVA has always been my preferred manufacturer of competition compasses for orienteering, as SILVA is a partner of the Swedish orienteering association and the Swedish national team, I have had close contact with both the products and the people at SILVA over the years. That makes a partnership a natural choice for! I am very happy to be part of the SILVA family!

Do you have any specific advice when it comes to working out in the dark?
Find your comfort zone! I struggled for a long time to enjoy running in the dark, but after pushing my limits and getting used to it, I now find a kind of peace in running alone in the woods with only my headlamp for company!

How do you train when it's not in season?
Off season means it's training season, so this part of the season means a heavy training load for me! It will be mostly running, of course, both on roads and off trail. A good mix with both training effort and running surface (and daylight...)

GUSTAV ABOUT SPIKE JET

When do you use Spike Jet?
I use Spike Jet for everything related to orienteering: training, competitions, day or night - everything from precise orienteering training to long ski trips in the mountains.

What do you think of Spike Jet?
I think Spike Jet is a really comfortable compass that fits nicely in the hand. I never think about having it when I run, it’s just there, always with me and ready to use!

Who would you recommend Spike Jet to?
Spike Jet is great if you want a baseplate compass that is still small and handy - perfect for competitive orienteering!

GUSTAV ABOUT SPECTRA O

When do you use Spectra O?
Spectra O is my go-to lamp for night orienteering, especially in competitions. During training, I sometimes want to challenge myself and use a weaker lamp - Spectra lights up the forest too well for it to be difficult to navigate!

What do you think of Spectra O?
Spectra O has everything I want in a headlamp - great light, and a comfortable harness and headgear!

Who would you recommend Spectra O to?
Spectra O is for those who want it bright when it’s dark - it’s that simple.

How do you train during the off-season?
The off-season means it's time for training, so this part of the year involves a significant training load for me! It’s mostly running, of course, both on roads and off-trail. A good mix of training intensity and running surfaces (and daylight...)

What is your best moment from the team in the past year that you bring with you into the new year?
Choosing just one moment is impossible! When I look back on 2021, I try to enjoy every moment and be grateful for the opportunity to be a professional athlete and do what I love every day!