Latest articles by Pat Kinsella
Rab Exion 55 Backpack review: a one-pack wonder for big day walks, overnight camping adventures, lightweight multiday escapades and hut-to-hut hikes
A beautifully made, well-featured and super-versatile hauler for all kinds of hiking shenanigans
Buff LW Merino Wool hiking socks review: socks that rock (and roll)
These crew-length hiking socks are comfortable, supportive, functional, funky and fit for the trails…but there’s more plastic in them than wool
Columbia Skien Valley Cargo Hiking Trousers review: lightweight hiking and camping pants with in-built pest protection
Part of Columbia’s new Insect Shield collection, these well-vented summer strides see off mosquitoes and protect your legs from the sun
Columbia Skien Valley Booney Hat review: a lightweight lid that protects against pests and the elements
With a removeable face net, this broadbrim camping and hiking hat keeps the sun at bay and the mosquitoes away
Columbia Skien Valley Hoodie review: a baggy base layer with a lid, to deter insects and deflect the sun in camp and on the trails
Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this cool, hooded base layer is for wearing while walking, backpacking, camping and traveling in warm conditions
Lowa Innovo Mid GTX hiking boots review: A gorgeous 3-season park-to-peak pair of hiking hooves
A wearable work of art, the versatile Innovos are comfortable, confident, supportive and protective all day long
The best rain pants 2025: tackle the elements in lightweight, breathable trousers
Don't let the rain ruin your plans. Hit the trails and stay dry in the best rain pants available now
Columbia Skien Valley Shirt review: a light and breezy, insect-repelling, sun-deflecting hiking shirt
Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this lightweight, long-sleeved collared shirt is ideal for summer walking, backpacking, camping and tropical travel
The best one-person tents: snug and sturdy shelters for solo camping and backpacking trips
Our roundup of the best one-person tents details the finest options for lone wilderness adventures
Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 shoe review: an absolute shoo-in for wide-footed trail runners
Let your toes splay wonderfully wide and lace up for a comfortable and confident ride in these laid-back, but deceptively high-performing trail pounders
OPINION: Furore over fly camping on Dartmoor misses the point
Our consulting editor Pat Kinsella says, if you exclude the population of a nation from the vast majority of their own countryside, then there’s bound to be trouble
The best running poles: for long distances, trail races, and wild fastpacking adventures
The best running poles for tackling tricky terrain are lightweight, compact and easy to assemble, collapse and carry
Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Men’s Air Bottoms review: flighty light undies for tackling trails, crags and summits
Adventure-ready boxer briefs so breathable they’re barely there
Buff CoolNet Crew Running Socks review: supportive socks with a nose-pleasing minty twist
A new player in the sock drawer, Buff have hit the ground running with the innovative CoolNet Crews
The best water shoes 2025: gear up for wild aqua adventures
Riverbeds, rocks, rapids, reefs, rudders... the best water shoes to protect your feet from blue-space hazards
Danner Fullbore hiking sandals review: easy breathing amphibious footwear for the trails, the coast and the riverbank
Combining great grip and excellent foothold, these quick-draining sandals work well as water shoes and summer hiking hooves
Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Air Base Layer review: a peak-performance undergarment
Ultra lightweight and mountain-ready, this base layer is part of a smart ensemble designed for skyscraping escapades, but works well as a stand-alone top
MSR’s iconic Hubba Hubba tent, beloved by backpackers everywhere, has just been redesigned – I traveled to Ireland to test out the shiny new LT2 shelter before it hits the market
How do you improve what many people view as the perfect tent? I went camping in the wilds of the Wicklow Mountains with a pre-release sample of the Hubba Hubba LT2 to find out
Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Air midlayer review: we love lightweight gear, but is this top pushing the 'less is more' mantra too far?
A highly unusual minimalist mountain-orientated midlayer
The best 4-season sleeping bags: warm and packable bags for a cozy night's sleep, whatever the weather
Our selection of the best 4-season sleeping bags will keep you safe and toasty while camping, no matter how low the mercury
Haglöfs L.I.M ZT II GTX outer shell jacket review: A featherweight bad-weather warrior that's impressively protective in even the most challenging conditions
Reliably wind- and waterproof, this ridiculously lightweight outer shell jacket is ideal for adventures ranging from wet hikes and fastpacking escapades, through to scrambling ascents, crag climbs and mountain epics
Air or pole tents - before shelling out on your next camping shelter, make sure you read our expert guide to the pros and cons of both types
Should you choose an inflatable air beam tent or a tent with poles? We put both tent varieties to the test so you can choose the right one for you
The best hiking shorts: cool, comfy legs mean more miles on the trails
In a pair of the best hiking shorts, warm weather walking escapades are a breeze, allowing you to stride free
