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 • 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
Review • Matt Buckley • March 16, 2023
Review: Garmin Epix Gen 2
Premium active smartwatch jam-packed full of tracking and navigational features but is it worth the price tag?
Review • Hannah Mitchell • March 15, 2023
Review: Osprey Mutant 38L Climbing Pack
Osprey’s latest climbing pack offers durability, versatility and value for money
Review • Chris Hunt • March 15, 2023
Review: Albion ZOA Rain Shell
The highly breathable waterproof shell for on and off bike use from the young British cycling brand
Review • Chris Hunt • March 02, 2023
Review: Garmin Edge 1040 Solar
Garmin’s flagship bike computer with solar power top-up
Review • Will Appleyard • February 21, 2023
Review: Keen NXIS Evo Hiking Boot
The fast and light version of Keen’s bestselling hiking boot
Review • Tammy Esten • February 14, 2023
Review: Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer
Could this be the perfect snowsports base layer?
Review • Chris Hunt • February 06, 2023
Review: MSR Hubba Hubba NX 3 Season Tent
MSR’s best selling do-it-all 3 season, 2 person backpacking tent
Review • Tammy Esten • January 27, 2023
Review: Smartwool Hudson Trail Fleece Poncho
Super comfortable and stylish fleeced layer perfect for casual use
