Explore rugged, high-performance men’s outdoor clothing built for hiking, biking, and all-weather adventures. From waterproof shells to technical layers, Adventure Media helps you gear up with confidence, comfort, and durability.
A Minimalist Insulated Vest with Maximum Versatility The Arc’teryx Atom Vest is a lightweight, synthetically insulated gilet designed for high-output activities like hiking, climbing, biking, and ski touring. It’s part of Arc’teryx’s Atom series—renowned for its balance of breathability, mobility, and warmth—and sits between the ultralight Atom SL and the heavier Atom AR in terms…
Overview The Rungne Harness Utility Pants are a refined evolution of the brand’s original Harness Pants—designed by climber and YouTuber Magnus Midtbø. This updated version adds more pockets, a bungee waistband, and subtle tweaks to fit and fabric, making them even more versatile for climbing, training, and everyday wear. Built from a lightweight polyamide-elastane blend,…
Breathable softshell protection for high-output adventures in cold weather Overview The Patagonia Wind Shield Pants are a hybrid softshell designed for high-aerobic activities in cold, windy, and variable conditions. Built with a mix of windproof panels and breathable stretch zones, they’re engineered to balance weather protection, moisture management, and mobility—making them a go-to for trail…
Overview: The £60 Jacket That Punches Above Its Weight The MT100 is Decathlon’s entry-level down puffer, designed for cold, dry conditions and minimalist packers. It’s filled with RDS-certified 800 fill-power duck down (90/10) and weighs in at around 300g (size L), making it one of the lightest insulated jackets in its class. It’s not flashy,…
Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino 1/4 Zip – A User’s Review After a Full Winter of Wear I picked up the Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino 1/4 Zip as my primary base layer for cold-weather cycling, hiking, and general outdoor faffing about. After a full season of use—from frosty bivvies in the Peaks to misty dog walks…
The Artilect Flatiron 185 Crew is one of the most advanced lightweight base layers in the merino category — built for active use across cold conditions, layered systems, and high-output movement. What sets it apart? It’s powered by Nuyarn® technology, a proprietary spinning technique that claims to deliver better warmth, faster drying, and stronger tensile…
The FORCLAZ MT500 Trekking Trousers from Decathlon offer a compelling mix of rugged durability and price-point accessibility — ideal for anyone who wants reliable outdoor gear without blowing their budget. Designed for trekking, bikepacking, and scrambling, these trousers punch well above their £35 price tag and have earned their spot among serious 3-season staples. Build…
Passenger Clothing continues to refine its eco-conscious essentials with the 365 Organic Cotton Short — a year-round staple designed to blend casual comfort with practical utility. Whether you’re planning a low-key trail walk, camping weekend, or just need something breathable for warm-weather travel, these shorts deliver on simplicity, softness, and functionality. Built from a sustainable…
Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated Pants – Built for the Long Haul I bought the Vidda Pro Ventilated Pants after one too many soggy, snag-filled hikes in trousers that promised “durability” and delivered disappointment. I wanted something that could handle dense brush, rocky scrambles, and sudden downpours — and these have delivered in spades. Build &…
Outdoor Research Apollo Rain Pants – Dependable Wet-Weather Armour The Apollo Rain Pants are a lightweight, packable solution for unpredictable UK weather — the kind where the forecast says “light drizzle” and you end up in a sideways monsoon. After months of use on muddy footpaths, misty bikepacking trips, and a particularly damp Dartmoor hike,…
The Outdoor Research Coldfront Lt Hoodie is a lightweight insulated jacket designed for active use in cold, damp environments. Blending 700-fill RDS-certified down with moisture-resistant VerticalX™ synthetic insulation, it offers a hybrid approach to warmth: lofty insulation where it counts, and fast-drying performance in moisture-prone zones. Ideal for hillwalkers, alpine scramblers, climbers, and winter trail…
Overview The Patagonia Micro D Fleece Jacket is a minimalist midlayer engineered for everyday warmth, light layering, and travel-friendly versatility. Weighing just under 200g, it’s one of the lightest full-zip fleece jackets on the market. Its soft microdenier construction makes it ideal as a light insulator or standalone layer for spring hikes, cool evenings, and…
