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Top Ten Gear and Equipment Reviews of 2022

Our blog and equipment reviews have been very popular over the last few months. Everyone loves outdoor kit and we love reading about the best equipment.

Looking through the stats these are our most popular kit blogs of the year and our top ten gear and equipment reviews of 2023.

1. Emergency Shelter Review

Chris writes with authority about what might be our most important item of equipment. Emergency Shelter Review

2. Gloves for Scottish Winter Walking and Mountaineering

This new blog on how to choose gloves for snowy adventures unsurprisingly got more popular as the year moved towards winter. Gloves for Scottish Winter Walking and Mountaineering

3. Buffalo Mountain Shirt Review

A great review of the Buffalo Special 6 Shirt from a friend of Beyond the Edge. Buffalo Mountain Shirt Review

Buffalo Special 6 Shirt

4. Leatherman Skeletool CX Review

Our Leatherman reviews are very popular and this review of the lightweight Skeletool was the most popular Leatherman Review of 2023. Leatherman Skeletool CX Review

5. Leatherman Signal First Impressions

This is the most outdoorsy Leatherman and lives in the top of my climbing pack. Leatherman Signal First Impressions

6. The Kovea Spider Stove

A great lightweight gas stove for wild camping, bivouacs and ML expeditions. The Kovea Spider Stove

Kovea Spider Stove.

7. How to Choose a Knife for Walking, Climbing, Mountaineering and Expeditions

This is still a very popular blog and it’s still controversial. Do you need to carry a knife in the British hills and mountains? How to Choose a Knife for Walking, Climbing, Mountaineering and Expeditions.

8. Leatherman Signal

Hati’s honest review of the Leatherman Signal. Leatherman Signal Review

9. Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody Review

Hati’s review of her beloved Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody was by far our most popular equipment review of 2022. Sadly its dropped to 9th place this year but it’s still a great review of a great jacket. Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody Review

10. Sportiva TX4

These approach shoes have become the footwear of choice for most of the Beyond the Edge team. James writes about why he wears them. Sportiva TX4 Review

La Sportiva TX4

We would like to give a big shoutout to our local outdoor shop the wonderful Outside in Hathersage. Great staff and a great selection of gear. https://www.outside.co.uk

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Alex

Beyond the Edge Ltd is based in the Peak District, easily reached by train from London and within easy travelling distance from Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and other Northern towns and cities.

We are one of the UKs most experienced providers of climbing, walking, scrambling, mountaineering and navigation training courses.

Most of our courses are run in the Peak District National Park which has some of the finest rock climbing, bouldering, walking and hiking in the world.

zygasas16

21 September 2026

Top team really! Completed my RCI training with Alex and Chris. Learned a ton. Completed my RCI assessment with Alex, learned even more. Then came back for outdoor first aid refresher with Chris and had an opportunity to learn from a real mountain rescuer who had a wealth of real life experience and knowledge. 10/10

Simon Lawrence

20 September 2026

I completed a two day Hill Skills course with Alex leading and Nigel assisting. There were seven of us with a range of experience and confidence. Alex and Nigel set a lovely tone with it being friendly, relaxed, interesting, and encouraging. We spent a couple of hours both mornings familiarising ourselves with the equipment and testing it out. Then went for a walk that utilised and challenged those skills. Everyone was really friendly and helpful throughout. If you don't know what taking a bearing is, an OS reference, how (or why) to use an emergency shelter, or pacing is, or know the difference between a path or a right of way on a map, then this course is for you. I just completed a two day Lowland Leader training course and used all of the skills from the Hill Skills on it!

Ollie Russell

13 September 2026

I recently attended a NNAS silver award. The course was well organised from pre-course contact right through the two days. Claire who instructed the course was friendly, informative, and made sure I maximised my learning and experience for the weekend. Alex also instructed the second day and was equally great. I'd have no hesitation in attending another course with Beyond the edge and recommending them to others.

Simon King-Cline (theupsidebiz)

13 September 2026

I did the two day climbing and rope skills course with Alex. It was excellent in every way. His immense experience and knowledge combined with a very patient approach and encouraging attitude delivered a course that was great fun, and full of first class learning. I look forward to doing the remainder of the trad course later this year. 2 months later I then did the two day learn to trad course with James. Again this course was excellent in every way. I look forward to doing more courses such as the multi pitch in Wales.

George Noble

12 September 2026

The learn to lead trad course exceeded my expectations. Plenty of practice after some short lessons, James was a brilliant instructor throughout who adapted the course to the goals and level of each student, gave excellent advice to us as individuals and the group, and has offered substantial after care as we consolidate the course material by leading climbs in our own time. Would recommend to anyone.

Kirsty Malcolm

11 September 2026

I have just completed the two day Hill Skills course and I can’t recommend it more highly. I’ve been hiking for years and have even done serious hikes like the three peaks, Dolomites and in Austria, but like many I’ve been relying on apps and my phone and knew it was really time to build a proper foundation for my hiking skills. I was blown away by how much I learned from our brilliant instructor Graham. From getting confident with map reading and plotting routes off the trails, to learning about mountain rescue and what to do if things go wrong, this course was packed with amazing info and hands on practical skills. I’ll now be looking to complete my Lowland Leader accreditation and will definitely be back to Beyond the Edge. Thanks again!

Max McKie

7 September 2026

Fantastic 2 days spent on the outdoor first aid course. Chris is a great instructor with a lot of experience. I would highly recommend doing this course and booking with Beyond the Edge.

Matthew Hall

28 August 2026

Had a brilliant 2-day Learn to Lead Trad course with Beyond the Edge. Alex was really knowledgeable, friendly and a great instructor. Learned loads and came away feeling much more confident leading trad. Would definitely recommend!

Salvador Rosas

25 August 2026

My wife and I recently attended a first aid course with Beyond the Edge, and it was an excellent experience from beginning to end. Caroline led the course brilliantly. She was knowledgeable, welcoming and engaging, and explained everything clearly while keeping the training practical, interesting and easy to remember. The relaxed and supportive atmosphere made it comfortable to participate, practise the skills and ask questions. I left feeling much more knowledgeable and confident about responding to an emergency. It was also a pleasure meeting Chris, who made me feel very welcome, and our certificates were sent through promptly after the course. I would highly recommend Beyond the Edge to anyone looking for professional, practical and genuinely enjoyable first aid training.

Shannon Beal

23 August 2026

Just completed my RCI Training with Beyond the Edge, and my nerves were put at ease instantly. Our course leaders Alex, James and Chris ran the training in a very relaxed manner, no question was a stupid question, and they are genuinely exited to encourage new people into the outdoor world, and i have left with a full suitcase of new skills, knowledge and enjoyment. Great company to start your outdoor qualification journey with!

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Top Ten Gear and Equipment Reviews of 2023