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 • Hannah Mitchell • May 29, 2023
A Closer Look At The World’s First Technical Hijab And Niqab
A lack of availability of modest, technical outdoor wear for Muslim women inspired Amira Patel to turn her dream into a reality
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
Chris Hunt • April 27, 2023
Review: Pas Normal Studios Essential Insulated Jacket
Lightweight windproof insulated jacket from the contemporary Danish cycling brand
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
Review • Will Appleyard • March 21, 2023
Review: Keela Pinnacle Jacket
Classic all-season mountain jacket from the Scottish brand
