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 • Jonathan Doyle • November 30, 2023
Review: The North Face Vectiv Exploris II Futurelight Boot
A lightweight and waterproof boot suited to multi-day hikes and long days in the hills
Review • Sam Firth • November 28, 2023
Review: Quoc Gran Tourer XC Shoe
A premium quality shoe for mixed terrain and riders with performance in mind
Review • Evie Butler • November 23, 2023
Review: Speedo Women’s Long Sleeve Swimsuit
A bright and colourful long sleeve swimsuit designed for protection against all the outdoor elements
Review • Sam Firth • November 21, 2023
Review: Montane Featherlight Windproof Jacket
A lightweight, breathable and packable trail running jacket
Review • Sam Firth • November 15, 2023
Review: Albion Black ABR1 Pocket Bibs
A high quality, versatile and comfortable pair of bib shorts, perfect for all day riding
Review • BASE editorial team • November 14, 2023
10 Christmas Stocking Fillers For Adventurers
BASE’s ultimate Christmas gift guide – with ideas to suit every kind of adventurer!
Review • Hannah Mitchell • November 13, 2023
Review: Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Exceptional battery life and extensive activity tracking and metrics – the Instinct 2S Solar has a lot to offer in a neat, nifty little package.
Review • Alex Foxfield • November 09, 2023
Review: Montane Trailblazer LT 20L Backpack
A thoughtfully designed pack with versatile storage options and a barely there feel that’s perfect for speed hiking
Review • Sam Davies • November 01, 2023
Review: Casio G-SHOCK Limited Edition Mud Master Watch
A showpiece watch with exceptional build quality, but one for collectors rather than adventurers
Review • Sam Firth • October 31, 2023
Review: Albion All Road Short Sleeve Jersey
A versatile, stylish and comfortable jersey that performs well during a variety of riding styles, terrains and weather conditions
Review • Hannah Mitchell • October 24, 2023
How Good Is Finisterre’s New Wetsuit Rental Scheme?
Finisterre’s scheme aims to improve accessibility to the sea by offering a more sustainable way to wear their Yulex surf and swimwear range
Review • Victoria Hatch • October 23, 2023
Review: Picture Organic Off Trax Waistpack
A versatile, durable and comfortable waistpack designed for off-road adventures
Review • Jethro Kiernan • October 20, 2023
Review: Lowe Alpine AirZone 32L Hiking Pack
An unpretentious and ergonomic hiking pack for mountain adventures and more
Review • Jonathan Doyle • October 11, 2023
Review: Montane Men’s Tenacity Lite Pants
A stretchy, resilient, and exceptionally comfortable pair of trousers suitable for mountain hikes, trekking and scrambling.
Review • Hannah Mitchell • October 04, 2023
Review: Rab Ionosphere 5.5 Sleeping Mat
Rab’s Ionosphere 5.5 guarantees a warm, comfortable and quiet night for alpine bivies and camping in extreme conditions
Review • Bronte Dufour • September 27, 2023
Review: INOV-8 Trailfly Ultra G 280 Women’s Running Shoe
An energetic and bouncy trail shoe with stand-out grip
Review • Charlie Bell • September 25, 2023
Review: Fizik Terra Ergolace X2 MTB Shoe
Comfortable, versatile and robust, performing as well off the bike as they do in the saddle
