Jasper Winn
After a wild childhood in west Cork, Jasper Winn began embarking on long cycles, walks, horse journeys and kayak trips across five continents – adventures he’s decanted into books, magazine articles, radio and television documentaries. Keen on low-tech but good gear, Jasper is an advocate of slow adventures by paddle, pedal, saddle, boot and sail. He has circumnavigated Ireland by kayak and cycled across the Sahara. Twice. Having ridden north-to-south across Algeria he discovered the only way to get back was to turn round and pedal north again.
Latest articles by Jasper Winn

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From quick overnighters to extended backcountry trips, a minimalist shelter will keep your load light and your set-up double-quick. But which one to choose? We break down the pros and cons

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The best camping tarps can serve as a sun shade, tent footprint, hammock rainfly, multi-person camp awning and more

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In this age of wildfires and scars upon the land, irresponsible campfires raise fear and the hackles like nothing else. But are they all bad?

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Mastering basic bushcraft skills won’t just impress your fellow campers and give you a real sense of satisfaction, it might just be a lifesaver one day

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A tarp is the ultimate piece of simple yet multifunctional equipment to include in your outdoor gear arsenal, with loads of potential backcountry uses

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Find a camping mug that’s your cup of tea, whether you’re trekking, bikepacking, in a van, or on a boat

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Our roundup of the best hammocks will help you find the optimum hangout for all your future camping trips

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Whatever the terrain, these are the best tent pegs, pins and stakes to hold down tents and tarps in all conditions

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Our pick of the best bivy sacks – lightweight sleeping systems for summer nights under the stars, emergency backup or multi-day, all-weather trips

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Our guide to the best dry bags out there, including daypacks, backpack liners, kitbags, map cases, and swim floats

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Having the best camping buckets, bowls and water carriers on your trip can make the all the difference

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The best camping showers bring home comfort to the wildest of expeditions for campers, cyclists, walkers and conscious van travellers

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A basic bivy sack as basic as they come, the Mountain Warehouse Bivvy Bag adds a lightweight waterproof layer to a sleeping bag

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The compact Colapz 12v Portable Rechargeable Travel Shower has an electric pump that provides a strong head of water for van or boat campers

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The well thought-out Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy is a practical sack with great features

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The Alpkit Elan combines the simplicity of a bivy sack with the comforts of a tent

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A roomy bivy sack, the Alpkit Hunka XL is great for fast and lightweight sleeping on the move

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The roomy Decathlon Forclaz Waterproof Trekking Bag Cover is ideal for your first steps into the bivy sleeping experience

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A reusable emergency bivy sack, the Lifesystems Heatshield Thermal Bivi Bag is small enough to fit into a pocket

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A lightweight bivy sack, the RAB Trailhead Bivi features popper closure and a rain gutter

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The action-ready Snugpak Special Forces Bivy Sack is aimed at bushcrafters and stealth sleepers

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Our comprehensive camping checklist takes the stress out of preparing for your car camping trips and wild camping expeditions in the backcountry

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Room for two? The Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Hammock is ideal pick for camping couples

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Here's how to use a dry bag to its full potential and stop pesky H2O getting its mitts on your most precious kit. What they do is clear, but few realise how versatile they are.
All the latest inspiration, tips and guides to help you plan your next Advnture!
