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 • June 15, 2023
Review: Klättermusen Sigyn Zip Hooded Fleece
The biodegradable lightweight alpine fleece
Review • Saskia Dugon • June 02, 2023
REVIEW: Shimoda Women’s Explore V2 25 Camera Rucksack
Shimoda’s latest female-specific version of the Explore pack caters to the unique needs of women in the adventure media field
Review • Jethro Kiernan • June 01, 2023
REVIEW: Shimoda Action X25 V2 Camera Rucksack
This latest release from Shimoda is comfortable, durable and versatile – a worthwhile investment for adventure photographers
Review • Jess Donald • May 24, 2023
REVIEW: SunGod Vanguards Snow Goggles
Impressive clarity and extensive peripheral vision with a badass aesthetic for skiers and snowboarders
Review • Jonathan Doyle • May 17, 2023
REVIEW: Ortlieb Seat-Pack 16.5L and Frame-Pack RC Top Tube 4L
The Ortlieb Seat-Pack and Frame-Pack RC can be relied upon whatever the weather and riding conditions throw at you
Review • Bronte Dufour • May 15, 2023
REVIEW: Adidas TERREX WMN Mid RAIN.RDY Hiking Shoes
This everyday hiking shoe ‘designed by women, for women’ is soft, supportive and versatile to ground conditions
Review • Victoria Hatch • May 12, 2023
REVIEW: Ortlieb Soulo 25l Backpack
A comfortable, ergonomic pack for commuting cyclists who value versatility and low-impact production
Review • Mark Bullock • May 09, 2023
REVIEW: Arc’Teryx Squamish Hoody
The perfect balance between protection and breathability, with a minimalist, athletic cut
Review • Neil Irwin • May 03, 2023
Review: Helinox Tactical Sunset Camping Chair
An investment chair that’s robust, packable and impressively comfy
Review • Nick O’Meally • April 27, 2023
Review: ThruDark Engage Jacket
Tough, lightweight and dependable with a subtle, stealthy aesthetic, the ThruDark Engage is fire.
Review • Ben Wormald • April 25, 2023
Review: Albion Zoa Insulated Jacket
The versatile on and off-bike jacket from the young cycling brand from London
Review • Matthew Pink • April 13, 2023
REVIEW: Pearson 1860 Mallory Jacket
A practical and quirky jersey-jacket for roadies and gravel riders
Review • Alex Smith • April 13, 2023
Review: Black Ember Forge Bag
The innovative well-designed everyday pack with flexible capacity and functionality
Review • Hannah Mitchell • April 12, 2023
Review: Petzl Tikkina, Tikka Core and Actik Core Headtorches
We put three of Petzl’s recently revamped lamps to the test
Review • Hannah Mitchell • April 11, 2023
Review: RAB Latok GORE-TEX Pro Pants – Men’s and Women’s
Breathable, well-ventilated and protective hardshell pants for technical terrain
Review • Charlie Bell • April 03, 2023
Review: Oakley Sutro Lite Sweep
Another classic well thought-out and constructed design by the best known sunglasses brand on the planet
Review • Matthew Pink • March 31, 2023
Review: Mystery Ranch District 24l
The all-round everyday daypack made from reclaimed materials from the Montana brand
