Our equipment reviews and tests have always been a very popular feature of our website. Everyone loves outdoor kit and here at Beyond the Edge we are all secret gear freaks and we get very excited by a new bit of equipment to try out. Our instructing and coaching team use their kit in the worlds toughest environments day after day and they only write about the gear they really like. Looking through the stats these have been our most popular kit blogs of the year and our top ten gear and equipment reviews of 2024.
1. Sportiva TX4
These approach shoes have become our unofficial footwear worn by most of the Beyond the Edge team. James writes about why he wears them. Sportiva TX4 Review.
2. Buffalo Mountain Shirt Review
A great review of the Buffalo Special 6 Shirt from a friend of Beyond the Edge. Buffalo Mountain Shirt Review.
3. Rab Xenair Alpine Jacket
Hati tries out the versatile Rab Xenair Alpine jacket. Rab Xenair Alpine Jacket first impressions.
4. Leatherman Signal
Hati’s honest review of the excellent multitool specifically designed for outdoor use. Leatherman Signal Review.
5. Gloves for Scottish Winter Walking and Mountaineering
Essential winter advice on how to choose gloves for snowy Scottish winter and beyond. Gloves for Scottish Winter Walking and Mountaineering.
6. How to Choose a Knife for Walking, Climbing, Mountaineering and Expeditions
This is still a very popular blog and it’s still controversial. We answer the tricky question regarding carrying a knife in the British hills and mountains? How to Choose a Knife for Walking, Climbing, Mountaineering and Expeditions.
7. Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody Review
Hati’s 2022 review of her beloved Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody. A great review of a great jacket. Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody Review.
8. Patagonia DAS Review
Oli talks about his beloved Patagonia DAS Parka. An essential winter mountaineering jacket. Patagonia DAS Parka review.
9. Emergency Shelter Review
Chris writes with authority about what might be our most important item of equipment. Emergency Shelter Review.
10. Soto Windmaster
Hati’s favourite stove. Soto Windmaster Stove Review.
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
Also if you would like a 15% discount on any Leatherman Tools or Opinel knifes follow this link and use the code WHITBYALEXEKINS15
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.
