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 • March 14, 2025
Review: Salomon DRX Defy GRVL running shoe
The Salomon DRX Defy GRVL blurs the line between road and trail, it’s designed to handle the wild without making you feel like you’ve strapped bricks to your feet.
Review • Matthew Pink • March 14, 2025
Review: Gozney Tread portable pizza oven
A gas-fired pizza oven for fine food on the road or in the wild.
Review • Sam Firth • January 28, 2025
Review: Arc’teryx Beta SL Jacket
A jacket that is lightweight AND waterproof!
Review • Sam Firth • January 21, 2025
Review: RAB Cirrus Ultra Hooded Jacket
My new favourite jacket.
Review • Jess Donald • January 14, 2025
Review: adidas TERREX Agravic 3 Trail Running Shoes
A solid hiking shoe!
Review • Claire Sharpe • December 03, 2024
Review: adidas TERREX Trailmaker 2.0 Gore-Tex Hiking Shoe
A great all-rounder if you don’t want multiple hiking shoes
Review • Ryan Meadows • October 25, 2024
Review: Rab Muon 40L Hiking Pack
The fast-paced hikers’ ultimate weapon on the trail.
Review • Francesco Guerra • October 11, 2024
Review: Sea to Summit Ether XT Extreme Sleeping Mat
A sleeping pad offering excellent insulation and comfort for cold-weather camping!
Review • Jethro Kiernan • October 11, 2024
Review: The North Face Trail Lite Backpack 65L
Light? Tick. Comfortable? Tick. Brand kudos? Tick. Might this be the only pack you need?
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 • 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.
