Gear up
Deep dives, honest reviews and expert commentary on the most important adventure products, technologies and innovations.
Here you’ll find all the insight and information you need to get the right gear for better adventures.
Review • Matthew Pink • July 22, 2024
Review: Arksen Cayus 2.5L Waterproof Packable Jacket
The understated Cayus might not turn heads on the high street but out in the wild, it’s the perfect ally.
Review • Sam Firth • July 12, 2024
Review: Rapha Men’s Explore Long Sleeve Zip Neck Tech T-Shirt
The only cycling t-shirt you might need?
Review • Matthew Pink • July 11, 2024
Review: Casio G-Shock Urban Utility GBD-200 Series
A brilliant semi-smartwatch that is durable and water resistant at an affordable price.
Review • Sam Firth • June 26, 2024
Review: Rapha Men’s Explore Lightweight Gore-Tex Jacket
A lightweight and versatile waterproof jacket that packs down to a tee.
Review • Matthew Pink • June 23, 2024
Review: Vallon Waylons Sunglasses
Great value and high performance, for a non-specialist choice, the Waylons are hard to beat.
Review • Jethro Kiernan • June 21, 2024
Review: Black Diamond Vapor Helmet
A super lightweight and stylish helmet, with a ‘barely there’ feel.
Review • Matthew Pink • June 19, 2024
Review: Men’s Nnormal Tomir 2.0 Shoe
A cool, tough and versatile shoe from an emerging brand to keep an eye on.
Review • Will Appleyard • June 13, 2024
Review: Men’s KEEN Versacore Shoe
A comfy shoe to keep you dry on longer days on the mountain.
Review • Matthew Pink • June 05, 2024
Men’s Adventure Shorts Buyer’s Guide Summer 2024
Comparing and contrasting multi-purpose men’s adventure shorts from the big players.
Review • Josh Raper • May 24, 2024
Review: Danner Trail 2650 GTX Shoe
A top-notch Gore-Tex trail shoe from the American heavyweight brand.
Review • Francesco Guerra • May 17, 2024
Review: Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar
The new Suunto® Vertical is a large screen adventure watch for outdoor expeditions with apparently the most resilient battery out there.
Review • Francesco Guerra • May 09, 2024
Review: Thermarest NeoAir Xlite NXT Sleeping Pad
One sleeping pad to rule them all.
Review • Sam Firth • May 07, 2024
Review: Albion Men’s All Road Pertex Shield Rain Jacket
A cycling jacket built for British weather!
Review • Matthew Pink • May 04, 2024
Review: Teva Hurricane XLT Men’s Sandal
A fairly priced, solid bet for a summery adventure sandal in both the wet and dry.
Review • Alex Foxfield • May 01, 2024
Review: Montane Dart T-Shirt
A no-nonsense, lightweight t-shirt that’s well suited to warm weather hikes and running.
Review • Jonathan Doyle • April 22, 2024
Review: Db Ramverk Pro 32L with Large Camera Insert
A stylish yet remarkably weatherproof camera backpack that easily doubles up as a travel pack.
Review • Evie Butler • April 22, 2024
Review: adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 GTX
An on-point and waterproof low-rise hiking shoe.
