Latest articles by Pat Kinsella
Fjällräven Abisko Two Seasons sleeping bag review: very lightweight and compact without compromising on comfort
Lightweight and synthetic-filled, the Fjällräven Abisko Two Seasons sleeping bag is ideal for fair-weather bike and backpacking adventures
Finisterre Walker Hybrid Shorts review: wear them for hiking and swimming
Finisterre Walker Hybrid Shorts are hiking shorts that double up as boardies when you want cool off with a wild swim
dryrobe Organic Cotton Towel review: a lightweight drying hoodie that’s so much more than a cute gimmick
The dryrobe Organic Cotton Towel is the summer version of the brand’s famous Jedi-style drying garments, beloved by surfers and wild swimmers
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)
