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
Like claws for your feet, Inov8 TrailTalon all-terrain shoes are luxuriously comfortable but super grippy

By Pat Kinsella Published
The handy LifeSaver Liberty purifier provides potable and tasty water on the trail

By Pat Kinsella Published
These single-layer Adidas Terrex Multi Trail Running Shorts are made almost entirely with recycled materials

By Pat Kinsella Published
These beautifully breathable, blister-busting adidas Terrex Heat.Rdy Trail Running Speed Ankle Socks are made from mostly recycled materials

By Pat Kinsella Published
These ultra-lightweight Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra running shoes are aimed at elite runners, with a very pronounced rocker for elevated forefoot propulsion

By Charlie Lyon Published
Gearing up for an ultra? We’ve put in the miles to test some of the best trail shoes for ultra runners to see how they stand up to long-haul challenges

By Pat Kinsella Published
The lightweight Fjällräven Expedition X-Lätt thermal vest is made from recycled material that keeps working even when wet

By Pat Kinsella Published
The well-ventilated, mostly recycled Adidas Terrex Agravic Trail Running t-shirt will keep you cool on the trails

By Pat Kinsella Published
The Petromax Stove Cup is a flame-fired camping stove and cooking pot combined, cleverly disguised as a massive mug

By Pat Kinsella Published
The Fjällräven Expedition Mid Winter Jacket is a synthetic shell so magnificently puffy it feels like you’re wearing a sleeping bag

By Pat Kinsella Published
Minimalist but weatherproof, the Vango Hex Rolltop 25L is backpack ideal for quick adventures, short hikes and everyday use

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The best hiking gloves to keep your hands and fingers toasty, whether you're at altitude in summer, or braving super snowy conditions

By Sian Lewis last updated
The best sleeping bag liners add welcome toastiness to your sleeping bag, as well as shielding it from grime and damage

By Pat Kinsella Published
The lightweight Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha jacket is a breathable waterproof shell with funky fluffy insulation for extra warmth

By Charlie Lyon Published
We've put the best lightweight hiking boots and shoes through their paces to work out which are most comfy for your trail treks and off-piste missions

By Pat Kinsella Published
The Peak Performance Helium Utility Flo Jacket boasts a style all its own but doesn’t compromise on practicality and warmth

By Pat Kinsella Published
These chunky, chewy Clif Bars are made with actual food, for a big energy boost when you’re on the trails or at the crag

By Pat Kinsella Published
The best water purifiers filter out nasties and ensure you have access to potable water while hiking, biking, paddling, camping and travelling

By Pat Kinsella Published
The Kathmandu Heli R Down Jacket may be lidless, but it still a wonderfully warm mid layer, made from recycled materials and stuffed with duck-down puff

By Pat Kinsella Published
Tasty and nutritious Radix Nutrition meals provide freeze-dried food for refueling when you’re backpacking, bikepacking and adventuring

By Pat Kinsella Published
Hiker wearing Smartwool Smartloft Jacket

By Pat Kinsella Published
A cozy, hooded mid layer, the Montane Khamsin Hooded Softshell Jacket supplies windproof insulation for cold-weather adventures on the trail and at the crag

By Pat Kinsella Published
Super-smooth next to the skin, the Lifeventure Ultimate Silk Liner is ultralight, compact, comfortable and surprisingly warm

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Dartmoor is the last place in England and Wales where people can sleep under the stars without seeking permission or paying for the privilege – campaigners face their final battle today

By Pat Kinsella Published
The completely weatherproof, super-versatile Mission Workshop Hauser 10L hydration pack is ideal for adventures ranging from bikepacking to canyoning and coasteering
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