Pat Kinsella
Author of Caving, Canyoning, Coasteering…, a recently released book about all kinds of outdoor adventures around Britain, Pat has spent 20 years pursuing stories involving boots, bikes, boats, beers and bruises. En route he’s canoed Canada’s Yukon River, climbed Mont Blanc and Kilimanjaro, skied and mountain biked through the Norwegian Alps, run an ultra across the roof of Mauritius, and set short-lived records for trail-running Australia’s highest peaks and New Zealand’s Great Walks. He’s authored walking guides to Devon and Dorset, and once wrote a whole book about Toilets for Lonely Planet. Follow Pat’s escapades on Strava here and Instagram here.
Latest articles by Pat Kinsella

By Pat Kinsella Published
These bouncy versatile trail hoppers offering a comfortable relaxed ride and excellent performance levels

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Speakers at the rally thanked the wealthy landowner who tried to end the practice for energising the movement, and demanded improved access rights across the whole country

By Pat Kinsella, Rosee Woodland Last updated
We hear from the campaigners who led the fight for the right to roam and sleep out on the moor, and find out where the campaign for better access goes from here

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From staying out of reach of wild beasts to clambering up and down ladders at midnight – the pros and cons of camping on top of your car

By Pat Kinsella Published
This slim lightsaber is good for camping, hiking and Everyday Carry

By Pat Kinsella Published
Attractively designed and nicely balanced, but definitely not ace in damp conditions, these lightweight earbuds are better for hikers than sweaty runners

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We meet up with a charity that uses running, hiking and camping to empower girls and women in places afflicted by conflict and gender discrimination

By Pat Kinsella Published
These super-supportive socks cradle your ankles, cuddle your lower calf and reduce muscle strain during big trail days

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This behemoth of a changing robe keeps you toasty after wild swimming or paddling adventures, and fends off the elements during camping and other outdoor escapades

By Pat Kinsella Published
Designed for the road, but decent on dry, hard-packed trails, the Torin 8 is an incredibly comfortable zero-drop running shoe

By Pat Kinsella Published
Super light, well-balanced and very low-profile, BioLite’s new rechargeable head torch fires a brilliant bounce-free beam to guide after-dark trail runners

By Pat Kinsella Published
Well-balanced budget earbuds for bouncing along to your favorite tunes

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This classic all-terrain barefoot running shoe is now tougher (but also rougher)

By Pat Kinsella, Charlie Lyon Last updated
We've tested the best hiking shoes to see how they hold up in challenging conditions – including techy terrain, steep scrambles and boggy trails

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A clever and compact hydration vest for staying juiced-up while running

By Pat Kinsella Published
A sweat test and a training session in a heat chamber with a Marathon des Sables winner reveals I need to rethink everything

By Pat Kinsella Published
Super ventilated, very versatile and highly supportive underwear for running, hiking, biking and climbing

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We've picked out the best trail running shoes to keep you on course whatever the conditions

By Pat Kinsella Published
A capacious hands-free hydration solution for hauling water and gear when hiking and trail running

By Pat Kinsella Published
Incredibly useful in a wide range of outdoor scenarios, from opening bottles and starting fires to helping you set up and break camp

By Charlie Lyon, Rosee Woodland Last updated
The best changing robes will let you discreetly slip out of your wet stuff while helping you stay warm and dry

By Pat Kinsella Published
Supremely comfortable and highly breathable boxers taking on trails and hills

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Our selection of the best hiking boots, from lightweight trail stars to durable mountain beasts, and all the best buys in between
All the latest inspiration, tips and guides to help you plan your next Advnture!

