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 • 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
Review • Evie Butler • September 21, 2023
Review: H&M StormMove 3-Layer Women’s Shell Jacket
A versatile, stylish jacket for entry-level adventures
Review • Mark Bullock • September 19, 2023
Review: The North Face Bolt Polartec Jacket
A light, breathable, stretchy and versatile midlayer that is suitable for a variety of activities
Review • Hannah Mitchell • September 12, 2023
Review: Patagonia Women’s Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody
Super lightweight but warm in all the right places, is this the perfect layer for summer alpine activities?
Review • Lena Drapella • September 11, 2023
Review: Arc’teryx Norvan LD3 Women’s Trail Shoes
A great all-round trail shoe with a bold and interesting design and a lightweight yet supportive feel
Review • Lena Drapella • August 28, 2023
Review: Arc’teryx Norvan Women’s Windshell Jacket
Ultra-lightweight and protective, but lacking a little in versatility
Review • Francesco Guerra • August 22, 2023
Review: Arc’teryx Beta AR Men’s Waterproof Pant
A robust all-rounder, the Arc’teryx Beta AR pants are a quality hardshell layer for all kinds of adventures
Review • Josh Raper • August 18, 2023
Review: 66° North Grettir T-Shirt
A versatile base layer that’s lightweight and breathable with Polartec®’s new Fresh Face fabric technology
Review • Sam Hill • August 02, 2023
Review: Rab Stratosphere 4 Sleeping Mat
A durable, medium weight, insulated sleeping mat that provides extra comfort for back country bivying and car camping
Review • Will Appleyard • July 31, 2023
Review: Montane Azote 25 Backpack
A lightweight, versatile day pack with perfectly placed pockets and a form-fitting design
Spotlight • Hannah Mitchell • July 24, 2023
GAME CHANGERS: The Camping Essentials Checklist For 2023
From basic to boujie, we’ve compiled a list of our camping top tips and best bits of gear to help you adventure better this summer
