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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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

ReviewHannah Mitchell • November 25, 2022

Five Of The Best Insulated Bottles For Adventure

Vessels to keep you warm and hydrated this winter

ReviewWill Appleyard • November 24, 2022

Review: 66º North Vatnajökull Jacket

The highly versatile insulated jacket

ReviewMatthew Pink • November 05, 2022

Review: Scarpa Rush TRK GTX boot

Strong, supple and grippy – these three-season boots hold their own on UK hills

SpotlightEliza Brown • October 07, 2022

How to Pack For a Pony Trekking Expedition

Eliza Brown’s pony trekking essentials, from issue 08 of BASE magazine.

ReviewEmily Graham • October 07, 2022

Review: Danner Women’s Trail 2650

The lightweight breathable trail shoe

ReviewMatthew Pink • September 28, 2022

Review: ADIDAS TERREX Multi RAIN.RDY Jacket 

The straight forward waterproof and windproof shell

ReviewMatthew Pink • September 22, 2022

Review: Groundtruth RIKR 24L Backpack

A versatile, sleek, modular backpack for the tech-savvy and creative adventurer

ReviewChris Hunt • September 16, 2022

Review: Suunto 9 Peak

Sleek, lightweight flagship sportswatch from Suunto

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