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.
Spotlight • Chris Hunt • January 14, 2022
The Wearable Bubble
The evolution of personal flotation devices
Story • BASE editorial team • November 30, 2021
10 Gifts for Every Adventurer
The 2021 ultralight adventure Christmas gift guide
Spotlight • Chris Hunt • October 07, 2021
The Breathing Shield
This is the story of the development of waterproof fabrics, and where we go from here
Spotlight • Chris Hunt • April 23, 2021
The Magic Glass: Insights into Adventure Navigation
The story of navigation development from its earliest days to modern satellite communications and positioning systems
Story • Hugo Turner • February 03, 2021
How Hard Were Mountaineers 100 Years Ago?
Comparing the performance of modern VS traditional mountaineering clothes on Mount Elbrus
Spotlight • Chris Hunt • October 02, 2020
Sole Survivors
Rubber is one of the go-to materials of our time. It’s in everything, from car tyres to clothing. But where did it all begin? And what’s the future of rubber soles as materials technology continues to evolve?
Spotlight • Chris Hunt • March 04, 2020
Steel is Real: The Story of the Ultimate Bike Frame Material
We take a look at the history of the material’s use in bicycle manufacturing and why we’re seeing a come back in this original and once thought obsolete material
Spotlight • Chris Hunt • February 27, 2020
The Magic of Merino
An ode to the world’s finest adventure fabric
