Latest articles by Pat Kinsella
A beautifully made, well-featured and super-versatile hauler for all kinds of hiking shenanigans
These crew-length hiking socks are comfortable, supportive, functional, funky and fit for the trails…but there’s more plastic in them than wool
Part of Columbia’s new Insect Shield collection, these well-vented summer strides see off mosquitoes and protect your legs from the sun
With a removeable face net, this broadbrim camping and hiking hat keeps the sun at bay and the mosquitoes away
Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this cool, hooded base layer is for wearing while walking, backpacking, camping and traveling in warm conditions
A wearable work of art, the versatile Innovos are comfortable, confident, supportive and protective all day long
Don't let the rain ruin your plans. Hit the trails and stay dry in the best rain pants available now
Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this lightweight, long-sleeved collared shirt is ideal for summer walking, backpacking, camping and tropical travel
Our roundup of the best one-person tents details the finest options for lone wilderness adventures
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
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 tackling tricky terrain are lightweight, compact and easy to assemble, collapse and carry
Adventure-ready boxer briefs so breathable they’re barely there
A new player in the sock drawer, Buff have hit the ground running with the innovative CoolNet Crews
Riverbeds, rocks, rapids, reefs, rudders... the best water shoes to protect your feet from blue-space hazards
Combining great grip and excellent foothold, these quick-draining sandals work well as water shoes and summer hiking hooves
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
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
A highly unusual minimalist mountain-orientated midlayer
Our selection of the best 4-season sleeping bags will keep you safe and toasty while camping, no matter how low the mercury
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
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
In a pair of the best hiking shorts, warm weather walking escapades are a breeze, allowing you to stride free
