Pat Kinsella

Vaude's Hogan SUL 1–2P tent is a comfortable, cleverly designed, easy-to-carry, virtually all-conditions shelter for the adventurous

By Pat Kinsella Published 1 November 23

This jacket literally incorporates space-travel technology to keep you warm in the most wickedly wintery conditions

By Pat Kinsella Last updated 30 October 23

Fast-working, fuel-efficient and easy to pack and carry, the Jetboil Flash is a wonder stove for one-pot camp cooking

By Pat Kinsella Published 29 October 23

Versatile, comfortable and very capable wellington boots for mucky adventures on the wet and wild side all year round

By Pat Kinsella Published 23 October 23

How To Autumn/fall is the best time to go camping, but you need to make some adjustments to your kit

By Pat Kinsella Published 22 September 23

Autumn is an awesome time to go walking, especially if you remember to pack these experience-enhancing items

By Pat Kinsella Published 14 September 23

When it comes to running footwear, you can keep your GTX-lined gear, I’m better off without it – in more ways than one

By Pat Kinsella Published 13 September 23

Bouncy, maximist, over-protective boots made for long days on a variety of low-level trails in all kinds of conditions

By Pat Kinsella Published 9 September 23

When the wilderness feels far away, you need to take a creative approach to testing outdoor kit

By Pat Kinsella Last updated 5 September 23

No matter what the season, it’s always a good time to start twitching

By Pat Kinsella Published 20 August 23

I’ve been wild camping for years, and it’s one of the most liberating things you can do in the outdoors

By Pat Kinsella Published 13 August 23

Wild camping is legal on Dartmoor once more – but the short-lived ban has given the battle for better access to the outdoors a massive boost

By Pat Kinsella Published 6 August 23

A super small, ultra lightweight, highly efficient camping stove for backpacking and other multiday outdoor adventures

By Pat Kinsella Published 6 August 23

Light up the night (big time) and charge your devices with this massively muscular flashlight and powerbank

By Pat Kinsella Published 26 July 23

I’ve tried it, and this is my honest opinion

By Pat Kinsella Published 22 July 23

Planning a camping trip? Be sure to follow these tent cooling tips

By Pat Kinsella Published 14 July 23

Incredibly compressible and easy to pack and carry, this is an excellent down sleeping bag for backpackers and bikepackers

By Pat Kinsella Published 16 June 23

A rugged and protective waterproof walking boot, best suited for technical trails and hiking with a heavy pack

By Pat Kinsella Published 10 June 23

After backpacking for decades, I’ve boiled down my essential gear list to these 20 items

By Pat Kinsella Published 10 June 23

I have spent years sleeping in tents, quite literally, if you add up all the nights. Here are my top camping tips for beginners

By Pat Kinsella Published 9 June 23

Versatile, fully protective, sensibly priced dry suit for people who enjoy a range of water-based activities all year round

By Pat Kinsella Published 4 June 23