GBAC Stories

29-10-25

Our round up of the best down jackets for the UK 2025 — as tested by the GBAC.

29-10-25

Our round up of the best 4-season tents for use wild camping in the UK.

27-10-25

A seriously capable hauler that punches far above its price — smartly designed, ruggedly built, and ready for every British adventure.

20-10-25

A supremely warm, breathable, and beautifully made heavyweight fleece that bridges the gap between technical mountain wear and everyday comfort.

13-10-25

A full-featured trekking pack that delivers premium performance without the premium price tag.

22-09-25

A resilient jacket that bridges town and trail with style and solid protection — finding the sweet spot between durability, function and everyday usability.

15-09-25

A feature-packed three-season down bag that thrives on fastpacking trails, mountain marathons and chilly wild camps — all while fitting in a 30L running vest.

08-09-25

Light enough for fast and light adventures, warm enough for year-round UK use, this might be our new favourite pad.

01-09-25

A carry-on-sized rucksack that blends hiking-pack comfort with city-ready smarts — and makes one-bag travel feel genuinely effortless.

25-08-25

A lightweight, mid-cut boot that borrows from trail shoes but offers the grip, waterproofing and protection of a traditional walking boot

21-08-25

A smart, trainer-like hiking shoe that blends urban comfort with trail-ready grip.

18-08-25

A full-spec mountain shell built for serious UK weather — and it absolutely delivers.

14-08-25

A light, cheap and mighty comfortable little wonder costing less than some boil in the bag meals

11-08-25

A featherweight waterproof that doesn’t feel like a compromise — these shell trousers punch well above their weight.

06-08-25

A no-fuss, featherlight duffel that does exactly what you need, exactly when you need it.

04-08-25

A tiny packed size, featherweight feel and head-cradling comfort — this is the pillow we now pack by default.