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
The best camping mugs and cups 2024: for hot drinks in the wild
By Jasper Winn last updated
Find a camping mug that’s your cup of tea, whether you’re trekking, bikepacking, in a van, or on a boat
The best camping tarps 2024: for camping, bivying, and building shelters
By Jasper Winn last updated
The best camping tarps can serve as a sun shade, tent footprint, hammock rainfly, multi-person camp awning and more
The best hammocks 2024: put your feet up and relax
By Jasper Winn last updated
Our roundup of the best hammocks will help you find the optimum hangout for all your future camping trips
The best tent pegs 2024: hold your shelter firm in any weather
By Jasper Winn last updated
Whatever the terrain, these are the best tent pegs, pins and stakes to hold down tents and tarps in all conditions
The best bivy sacks 2024: for every kind of lightweight camping adventure
By Jasper Winn last updated
Our pick of the best bivy sacks – lightweight sleeping systems for summer nights under the stars, emergency backup or multi-day, all-weather trips
The best dry bags 2024: keep your gear bone dry during adventures on land and water
By Jasper Winn last updated
Our guide to the best dry bags out there, including daypacks, backpack liners, kitbags, map cases, and swim floats
One-person tent vs bivy sack: which is best for a bikepacking expedition?
By Jasper Winn last updated
Which type of shelter gets the balance of weight, size, and comfort for bikepacking right? We look at the pros and cons
Best camping buckets, bowls and sinks 2024: for campsite chores
By Jasper Winn last updated
Having the best camping buckets, bowls and water carriers on your trip can make the all the difference
Best camping showers 2024: portable showers for life outdoors
By Jasper Winn last updated
The best camping showers bring home comfort to the wildest of expeditions for campers, cyclists, walkers and conscious van travellers
Mountain Warehouse Bivvy Bag review: back-to-basics beginner’s bivouacking
By Jasper Winn published
A basic bivy sack as basic as they come, the Mountain Warehouse Bivvy Bag adds a lightweight waterproof layer to a sleeping bag
Colapz 12v Portable Rechargeable Travel Shower (3in1) review: a pump with extra oomph
By Jasper Winn published
The compact Colapz 12v Portable Rechargeable Travel Shower has an electric pump that provides a strong head of water for van or boat campers
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy review: designed with longer multi-day treks in mind
By Jasper Winn published
The well thought-out Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy is a practical sack with great features
Alpkit Elan free-standing, hooped bivy sack review: an impressive tent/sack hybrid
By Jasper Winn published
The Alpkit Elan combines the simplicity of a bivy sack with the comforts of a tent
Alpkit Hunka XL bivy sack review: for when size matters
By Jasper Winn published
A roomy bivy sack, the Alpkit Hunka XL is great for fast and lightweight sleeping on the move
Decathlon Forclaz Waterproof Trekking Bag Cover review: a solid starter sack for bivying newbies
By Jasper Winn published
The roomy Decathlon Forclaz Waterproof Trekking Bag Cover is ideal for your first steps into the bivy sleeping experience
Lifesystems Heatshield Thermal Bivi Bag review: built for survival rather than stealth
By Jasper Winn published
A reusable emergency bivy sack, the Lifesystems Heatshield Thermal Bivi Bag is small enough to fit into a pocket
RAB Trailhead Bivi review: a no-fuss bivy ideal for minimalist nights out
By Jasper Winn published
A lightweight bivy sack, the RAB Trailhead Bivi features popper closure and a rain gutter
Snugpak Special Forces Bivy Sack review: lightweight sleeping that benefits from military experience
By Jasper Winn published
The action-ready Snugpak Special Forces Bivy Sack is aimed at bushcrafters and stealth sleepers
Camping checklist: tick off all the gear you need for your camping trip or expedition
By Jasper Winn, Alex Foxfield last updated
Our comprehensive camping checklist takes the stress out of preparing for your car camping trips and wild camping expeditions in the backcountry
Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Hammock review: an ideal hammock for two
By Jasper Winn last updated
Room for two? The Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Hammock is ideal pick for camping couples
How to use a hammock: hang out in the wild with hammock camping
By Jasper Winn published
Our guide to how to use a hammock helps you get into the swing of things on day hikes, car camping trips and backpacking adventures
How to pack a backpack
By Jasper Winn published
Once you know how to pack a backpack for hiking properly, you can bring everything you need for a multi-day adventure without slowing your pace