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 • 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
Review • Matthew Pink • January 24, 2023
Review: BAM 73 Zero Recycled Fleece Jacket
A smart, straight-forward fleece jacket that’s 100% recyclable
Review • Hannah Mitchell • January 19, 2023
Review: Patagonia Women’s NetPlus Down Sweater
A low-impact, high-quality jacket with unbeatable ethical credentials
Review • Martha Perry • January 12, 2023
Review: SunGod Vanguards X POW Goggles
All-round snow goggles with a super-high quality, bright and distinctive lens
Review • Scott Jackson • January 12, 2023
Review: Helly Hansen Bouvet Down Parka
Heavyweight parka for extended periods spent in the coldest of conditions
Review • Jethro 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
Review • Aaron Rolph • January 06, 2023
Review: DB Fjäll Backpack
The all-round ski-touring pack for the advance skier or snowboarder
Review • Hannah Mitchell • January 04, 2023
Review: JetBoil Stash Camping Stove
JetBoil’s lightest stove ever is a small and mighty overnight essential
Review • Jess 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.
Review • Alex Smith • December 28, 2022
Review: Napapijri Skidoo Anorak
An incredibly comfortable, warm and stylish signature anorak
Spotlight • Chris 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
Review • Matthew Pink • December 14, 2022
Review: Fjällräven Expedition Pack Down Hoodie
Lightweight, hooded down jacket combined with synthetic insulation for added durability
Review • Sam Andrews • December 13, 2022
Review: Arc’teryx Cerium Hoody
The lightweight, packable down jacket from the premium Canadian outdoor label
Review • Francesco Guerra • December 12, 2022
Review: Haglöfs L.I.M. GTX Jacket
Super light weight and highly packable thanks to GORE-TEX Paclite technology
