Gear Test Archives

Australian Geographic Adventure

The North Face Dryzzle FUTURELIGHT™ Full Zip Pants: Tested

The North Face Dryzzle waterproof/breathable pants are put to the ultimate test in the wildest of weather in Antarctica.

Australian Geographic Adventure

Roman Cradle 2-Person Hiking Tent: Tested

The Roman Cradle 2P promises plenty of hiking tent bang for your bucks. We go into the wild to see how it stacks up.

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The North Face relaunches its iconic Summit Series collection

The North Face has expanded and relaunched its iconic Summit Series of adventure apparel and equipment. We check it out.

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Rocky Mountain Instinct: Tested

It’s the age-old saying that there’s no “one bike” that can do it all in the mountain biking world. Is Rocky’s Instinct the ultimate myth-buster?

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Apple Watch Ultra: Tested

Is the new Apple Watch Ultra a game-changer for adventure-wearables or just a fancy smartwatch with a beefed-up wrist strap? We go into the wild with this innovative and tech-laden timepiece to find the answer.

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Roman Palm Passport sleeping bag: Tested

The Roman Palm Passport is aimed at budget-conscious adventurers looking for a reliable sleeping bag. Does it succeed? Here’s our verdict.

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Mountain Designs Comfort 10 mat: Tested

Nothing beats a good night’s sleep when camping. We doss down with the Mountain Designs Comfort 10 to see if it helps achieve that goal.

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Mountain Designs Geo 2P Tent: Tested

The two-person, three-season tent has one of the most important jobs of all: to offer reliable shelter in the outdoors. We see if the Mountain Designs Geo 2P is up to that task.