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 • BASE editorial team • 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 • 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
Review • Matthew Pink • November 23, 2024
Review: Danner Trail Junction 3″ shoe
The Danner Trail Junction 3″ straddles the line between trail-ready functionality and everyday comfort.
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 • October 09, 2024
Review: Rab Hyperon 65L Trekking Pack
A load-hauling backpack engineered for self-supported expeditions and long-distance treks.
Review • BASE editorial team • September 04, 2024
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 • 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.
