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
Saucony Peregrine 12 trail running shoes review: the latest update to this classic proves the best can get better
By Pat Kinsella published
Fast, nimble and lightweight the Saucony Peregrine 12 offers excellent grip and good cushioning
adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex trail hiking shoes review: trail comfort and practicality with urban style
By Pat Kinsella published
Sturdy and waterproof, adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex trail hiking shoes have a sleek, sporty look but decent capability
Scarpa Rush Trail GTX review: a premium hiking shoe with a handsome and functional design
By Pat Kinsella published
Excellent hiking shoes built using top-grade components, and ready to take on a diverse range of trails
Inov-8 speed sock high review: tight-fitting and verstaile
By Pat Kinsella last updated
The solidly supportive, synthetic Inov-8 speed sock deliver everything a trail runner needs from a sock (and hikers and cyclers may like them too)
Trail walking shoes vs hiking boots: which is best for backcountry adventures?
By Pat Kinsella last updated
It's the battle of trail walking shoes vs hiking boots! Who will emerge victorious as they go up against each other for the accolade of trail champ?
Keela Scuffer hiking pants review: rugged and ready to tackle the roughest routes
By Pat Kinsella last updated
These rugged Keela Scuffers are hiking pants for rough-and-tumble trail days in any conditions
Royal Robbins Active Traveler Zip ’N’ Go Pant review: the long and the short of it is – they’re great
By Pat Kinsella last updated
The transformer trousers, Royal Robbins Active Traveler Zip ’N’ Go Pants go from long to short pants in seconds, and repel bugs while they’re at it
BAM Bamboo Technical Trainer Socks review: as friendly for your feet as they are for the environment
By Pat Kinsella last updated
Comfortable and high-performing, BAM Bamboo Technical Trainer Socks are friendly to your feet, wallet and the planet
Gumleaf Viking Wide Calf Wellington Boot review: armour against bad weather for your feet
By Pat Kinsella last updated
Neoprene-lined, wonderfully warm wellies, Gumleaf Viking Wide Calf Wellington Boots have a Vibram sole and extra-wide calf cuffs
Saucony Peregrine 11 trail running shoes review: hardy shoes for rough terrain
By Pat Kinsella last updated
The 11th generation of an ever-popular trail shoe, the Saucony Peregrine 11 has ultra aggressive grip and a go-hard-or-go-home attitude
VivoBarefoot Primus Trail II FG review: a hardy and minimalist trail running shoe
By Dan White, Pat Kinsella last updated
Top notch, tactile, rough-terrain creepers, the VivoBarefoot Primus Trail II FG have excellent ethical and eco credentials
How to choose hiking boots: a step-by-step guide
By Pat Kinsella published
We go the extra mile on our guide to how to choose hiking boots for the ultimate in comfort, stability and protection on tough terrain
Crossfly Ikon 6-inch Boxer running underwear review: they’ll stretch to any kind of activity
By Pat Kinsella published
The comfortable, supportive and highly featured Crossfly Ikon 6-inch Boxer has a dynamic four-way stretch to allow plenty of freedom of movement
Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Boxer Brief running underwear review: comfort like this comes at a price
By Pat Kinsella published
Excellent, ready-for-action undies, Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Boxer Briefs are made from the nature’s magic material – merino wool
inov-8 Roclite Recycled 310 trail hiking shoes review: eco-friendly footwear for fastpackers
By Pat Kinsella last updated
The super-comfortable inov-8 Roclite Recycled 310 trail hiking shoes are made from mostly recycled materials
Columbia Men’s Trailstorm hiking shoes review: impressive performance from a low-cost option
By Pat Kinsella published
Well-featured and waterproof, Columbia Men’s Trailstorm walking shoes are available at a competitive price
How to use a compass: improve your navigation and get your bearings
By Pat Kinsella, Alex Foxfield last updated
Learning or enhancing your knowledge of how to use a compass is a great idea ahead of the summer hiking season
Dynafit Ultra S-Tech Shirt men’s running top review: so light and tight it almost feels like it’s been sprayed on
By Pat Kinsella last updated
A razor-sharp racing top, the Dynafit Ultra S-Tech Shirt is for runners who prioritize lightweight performance over everything else
Craghoppers Men’s Dynamic Short Sleeved T-Shirt review: could its hi-tech fabric really enhance performance?
By Pat Kinsella last updated
An attractive active-wear top for running and other outdoor adventures, the Craghoppers Men’s Dynamic Short Sleeved T-Shirt is made with mostly recycled material
Robens Polarshield 120 sleeping pad review: luxuriously thick, easy to use and packs down surprisingly small
By Pat Kinsella last updated
Big, thick and warm, the self-inflating Robens Polarshield 120 sleeping pad offers year-round, supportive camping comfort
Vango Comfort 7.5 Grande sleeping pad review: if you’re travelling light, forget it – in all other cases, it’s luxury
By Pat Kinsella published
A grand all-season crash pad, the Vango Comfort 7.5 Grande is great for a variety of camping, outdoor and indoor overnight scenarios
Vango Dreamer 3 Single sleeping pad review: designed for teens but slender adults might like its durability too
By Pat Kinsella published
For new and occasional campers, or kids on their first hiking adventures, the Vango Dreamer 3 provides a reasonable night’s sleep
BAM Skua training T-shirt review: a fair-weather running top that’s also good for hiking and climbing
By Pat Kinsella published
The super-comfortable BAM Skua training T-shirt is a bamboo-made running top and active-wear T for trail adventures
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