Latest articles by Pat Kinsella
Sea to Summit Airlite Towel (Medium) review: a micro towel that punches above its weight… and size
Super-light, multifunctional and tiny, the Sea to Summit Airlite Towel is ideal for fast-paced foot adventures and bikepacking escapades
Lifeventure SoftFibre Recycled Towels review: practical and stylish enough to use as beach wear
A super-soft and smooth, Lifeventure SoftFibre Recycled Towels for travel and camping are good-looking and large enough to wear as a sarong
Jack Wolfskin Crosstrail 32 LT daypack review: serious kit for serious hiking
The highly versatile Jack Wolfskin Crosstrail 32 LT is a large daypack with excellent functional features, a great harness and brilliant access
Dometic Forte 180 camping chair review: large, strong and boasting a bonus feature
A robust folding throne, the Dometic Forte 180 comes complete with a solid side table
Mountain Warehouse Bucket Camping Chair review: judge it not by its size
The bargain-priced Mountain Warehouse Bucket Camping Chair is lightweight and super-easy to carry and use
Salomon Outpulse Gore-Tex hiking shoes review: sporty walkers for fast and light hikers
The lightweight Salomon Outpulse Gore-Tex are hiking shoes designed for blazing trails at a pace
How to cross a river safely – and when not to
Knowing how to cross a river safely and when not to even try is a crucial skill for all wilderness walkers
Oakley SubZero running sunglasses review: a super lightweight champion returns
The super-lightweight Oakley SubZeros are high-performance sunglasses for running, riding and other active pursuits
Julbo Montebianco 2 / Monterosa 2 running sunglasses review: hardwearing, high performing and stylish
Julbo Montebianco 2 (for him) and Monterosa 2 (for her) are comfortable, versatile shades for running, fastpacking and hiking
Salomon Outspeed Wool Seamless T-shirt review: luxury running comfort at a price
The Salomon Outspeed Wool Seamless is a majority Merino, versatile running top with plenty of natural attributes
Helly Hansen Lifa Active Solen T-shirt review: a fast-drying, sun-shielding top that’s literally full of beans
The extremely light Helly Hansen Lifa Active Solen T-shirt is a top T, made with mostly recycled materials and providing great sun protection
Headlamp vs flashlight: which beam is best?
We shed some light on the pros and cons of the headlamp vs flashlight for your nocturnal adventures
Patagonia Ridgeflow running T-shirt review: a decent eco-friendly top for warm weather runs
Completely recycled, extremely lightweight and highly ventilated, the Patagonia Ridgeflow running T-shirt is perfect for summertime running on all sorts of terrain
Turning trash into tents
Vango teams up with the National Trust to make a range of tents and sleeping bags from recycled plastic bottles
Darn Tough No Show Tab Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks review: low cut but high performance
Comfortable and hard-wearing, Darn Tough No Show Tab Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks might be invisible but their benefits are obvious on the trail
Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar GPS watch review: a powerful navigation tool
The Garmin Fenix 6S Pro Solar boasts a top-of-the-range navigation and performance-enhancing features
Saucony Peregrine 12 trail running shoes review: the latest update to this classic proves the best can get better
Fast, nimble and lightweight the Saucony Peregrine 12 offers excellent grip and good cushioning
adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex trail hiking shoes review: trail comfort and practicality with urban style
Sturdy and waterproof, adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex trail hiking shoes have a sleek, sporty look but decent capability
Scarpa Rush Trail GTX review: a premium hiking shoe with a handsome and functional design
Excellent hiking shoes built using top-grade components, and ready to take on a diverse range of trails
Inov-8 speed sock high review: tight-fitting and verstaile
The solidly supportive, synthetic Inov-8 speed sock deliver everything a trail runner needs from a sock (and hikers and cyclers may like them too)
Trail walking shoes vs hiking boots: which is best for backcountry adventures?
It's the battle of trail walking shoes vs hiking boots! Who will emerge victorious as they go up against each other for the accolade of trail champ?
Keela Scuffer hiking pants review: rugged and ready to tackle the roughest routes
These rugged Keela Scuffers are hiking pants for rough-and-tumble trail days in any conditions
Royal Robbins Active Traveler Zip ’N’ Go Pant review: the long and the short of it is – they’re great
The transformer trousers, Royal Robbins Active Traveler Zip ’N’ Go Pants go from long to short pants in seconds, and repel bugs while they’re at it
