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 • May 18, 2026
Review: Danner MTN45 Low Shoe
A lighter, more agile, low-cut format from the US brand Danner.
Review • Matthew Pink • May 06, 2026
Review: Sunski Ferrata Sunglasses
Technical eyewear with genuine alpine credentials.
Review • Matthew Pink • April 20, 2026
Review: Arksen Clao Sweatshirt
A minimalist, non-cosy, high-function thermal crew that quietly outperforms most mid-layers.
Review • Matthew Pink • March 15, 2026
Men’s Midlayer & Softshell Buyer’s Guide Spring 2026
Comparing and contrasting three high-performance layering pieces you’ll want on shoulder-season.
Review • Sam Firth • February 10, 2026
Review: Deuter Jaypack Pro 34+14 Camera Bag
An impressive camera bag both in terms of features and capabilities
Review • Matthew Pink • January 16, 2026
Review: Keen Men’s Zionic NXT Waterproof Hiking Boot
High-performance, comfortable, and protective – the Zionic excels.
Review • BASE editorial team • October 04, 2025
Review: Keela Outdoors Men’s Cairn Jacket
A no-nonsense hardshell that won’t make you flinch on scrappy ridgelines or get bogged down on long days.
Review • Sam Firth • October 04, 2025
Review: Arc’teryx Beta SL Jacket
A jacket that is lightweight AND waterproof!
Review • BASE editorial team • October 04, 2025
Review: Keela Outdoors Men’s Solo Jacket
A smart bit of kit for a lot of winter alpine walks, cold ridge days and high-altitude transitions.
Review • BASE editorial team • October 03, 2025
Review: YETI Cayo 25L Backpack
Part daypack, part utility sack, part tough-guy flex.
Review • Matthew Pink • June 06, 2025
Men’s Gilet Buyer’s Guide Summer 2025
Comparing and contrasting gilets from some of the main players in adventure
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 • BASE editorial team • January 07, 2025
Review: Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket
A minimalist, featherweight shell that excels for fast and light needs.
Review • Matthew Pink • January 06, 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 • 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
