Pat Kinsella
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Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 review: light-but-tough boots for hitting the hills
A rugged and protective waterproof walking boot, best suited for technical trails and hiking with a heavy pack
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20 backpacking essentials everyone should have when hiking
After backpacking for decades, I’ve boiled down my essential gear list to these 20 items
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I'm a camping expert and here are my nine best tips on how to ace your first trip
I have spent years sleeping in tents, quite literally, if you add up all the nights. Here are my top camping tips for beginners
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Gill Marine Verso Drysuit review: shiver me timbers!
Versatile, fully protective, sensibly priced dry suit for people who enjoy a range of water-based activities all year round
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Seven ways to reduce your carbon footprint when hiking and camping
These tips will help you tread more softly
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I’m a walking book author, and these are my top 14 hiking tips for beginners
Hiking is the most popular outdoor activity on the planet, but are you doing it right?
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I went surfing at full moon to ride the mystical tidal bore – it was breathtaking
River surfing on the Severn is a freaky full-moon adventure that every boardrider should try at least once
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Six reasons why I love fastpacking (and five mistakes to avoid)
Struggling to find the time to go backpacking? Try a fastpacking foray instead – following are some top tips for beginners
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What's breathability: Understanding breathability ratings of fabrics
Manufacturers throw around all kinds of breathability numbers, figures and facts, but what do they all mean?
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Helly Hansen Skagen Offshore Sailing Jacket review: amazing waterproof jacket for boating
I stress-tested this jacket on a violently pitching sea during a storm, and it kept me bone dry
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Is this exoskeleton the equivalent of an e-bike for runners, scramblers and ramblers?
The Hypershell Omega combines electronics, robotics and AI to provide runners and hikers with 1-horsepower of smart assistance across all kinds of terrain
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WAU X Plus review: brilliant e-bike with big riding range and funky features
Fully charged, the charismatic WAU X Plus e-bike will give you up to 100 miles of power-assisted riding
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Could this heat mat mean you never get cold in bed while camping again?
The Vango Radiate Heat Mat is like an electric blanket for your sleeping bag – we put one to the test in subzero temps to see if it works
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Decathlon used me as a crash test dummy to prove how waterproof their tents are
I went all the way to Passy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, just to huddle in a tent getting sprayed with water… and it was totally worth it
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International e-bike racing series announced
Featuring high-speed e-bikes, the new FIM EBK World Cup will be staged in cities around the planet, including London
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Ticks – everything you need to know when camping, hiking, biking and trail running
How to avoid ticks, how to remove ticks, and how to prevent fear of ticks stopping you from enjoying the outdoors
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‘The Boy in the Tent’ comes inside after camping for three years
Teenager finishes epic campout at a festival after raising a fortune for charity
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How to stay dry outdoors: Understanding the hydrostatic head (HH) rating of your jacket and tent
Wet weather walking can be fun, but not if you get soaked to the skin – understanding how waterproofing works can change your experience
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Canyon release fantastic fleet of new e-bikes
German bike brand launch new range of e-hybrid steeds for use on trails, streets and touring adventures
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inov-8’s ‘dirty double’ upgrade sees the British brand’s best hiking boots get a facelift
inov-8 have just made big improvements to their two top-performing hiking boots
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You’ll never walk alone - Nepal bans tourists from trekking without guides
Independent hikes to be banned in all Nepal's national parks from 1 April
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Sea to Summit launches innovative new tent
The Ikos is a sustainably made, high-performing trail tent available in 2- and 3-person versions
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Arc'teryx Climbing Academy heads to the Lake District for May Day bank holiday
A weekend of rock climbing, wild camping, outdoor clinics and social shenanigans with Arc'teryx athletes is promised amid the crags and fells of The Lakes
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This outdoor shirt is a firestarter. Literally.
Plenty of garments claim to be hot, but the new Daily Driver Shirt from Terren actually comes with flint and tinder in the collar for sparking up camp fires
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