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.

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ReviewHannah Mitchell • January 19, 2023

Review: Patagonia Women’s NetPlus Down Sweater

A low-impact, high-quality jacket with unbeatable ethical credentials

ReviewMartha Perry • January 12, 2023

Review: SunGod Vanguards X POW Goggles

All-round snow goggles with a super-high quality, bright and distinctive lens

ReviewScott Jackson • January 12, 2023

Review: Helly Hansen Bouvet Down Parka

Heavyweight parka for extended periods spent in the coldest of conditions

ReviewJethro Kiernan • January 11, 2023

Review: Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Boot

A comfy, light and versatile boot for wet weather hiking followed by a trip to the pub

ReviewAaron Rolph • January 06, 2023

Review: DB Fjäll Backpack

The all-round ski-touring pack for the advance skier or snowboarder

ReviewHannah Mitchell • January 04, 2023

Review: JetBoil Stash Camping Stove

JetBoil’s lightest stove ever is a small and mighty overnight essential

ReviewJess Donald • January 03, 2023

Review: SunGod Vulcans Sunglasses

Technical, practical and fun. The Vulcans do what they are supposed to do, and they do it really well.

ReviewAlex Smith • December 28, 2022

Review: Napapijri Skidoo Anorak

An incredibly comfortable, warm and stylish signature anorak

SpotlightChris Hunt • December 16, 2022

The Puffy Purveyor of Warmth

We dive into the history of the down jacket and the sustainability movements within jacket production today

ReviewMatthew Pink • December 14, 2022

Review: Fjällräven Expedition Pack Down Hoodie

Lightweight, hooded down jacket combined with synthetic insulation for added durability

ReviewSam Andrews • December 13, 2022

Review: Arc’teryx Cerium Hoody

The lightweight, packable down jacket from the premium Canadian outdoor label

ReviewFrancesco Guerra • December 12, 2022

Review: Haglöfs L.I.M. GTX Jacket 

Super light weight and highly packable thanks to GORE-TEX Paclite technology

ReviewAlex Smith • December 07, 2022

Review: Jöttnar Fenrir jacket

Premium lightweight down jacket from the small British brand

ReviewFrancesco Guerra • December 07, 2022

Review: Patagonia NetPlus Down Sweater

A high quality, durable jacket that’s also environmentally friendlier in its composition

SpotlightBASE editorial team • December 06, 2022

Gifts For the Eco-Conscious Adventurer

8 Christmas present ideas for the environmentally-minded adventurer

SpotlightChris Hunt • December 05, 2022

How Good is the Return of Berghaus Extrem?

We get our hands on key pieces of the 2022 Extrem range to find out

ReviewHannah Mitchell • November 28, 2022

Review: BAM Novea Base Layer

BAM’s new sustainable fabric innovation promises unbeatable softness and improved dry-time

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