Pat Kinsella
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How to pack for autumn camping and backpacking adventures
Autumn/fall is the best time to go camping, but you need to make some adjustments to your kit
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5 autumn hiking essentials every self-respecting walker must carry with them
Autumn is an awesome time to go walking, especially if you remember to pack these experience-enhancing items
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Trail running shoes shouldn't be waterproof – change my mind
When it comes to running footwear, you can keep your GTX-lined gear, I’m better off without it – in more ways than one
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Salomon Elixir Mid Gore-Tex Boots review: Chunky hooves with a rock-and-roll sole
Bouncy, maximist, over-protective boots made for long days on a variety of low-level trails in all kinds of conditions
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I walked through a car wash to test how waterproof Gore-Tex jackets are
When the wilderness feels far away, you need to take a creative approach to testing outdoor kit
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What is the best time for birdwatching?
No matter what the season, it’s always a good time to start twitching
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How to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding safely
SUPing is a fantastic outdoor activity, as long as you do it safely. Here are 10 tips to help you get home in one piece
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What is wild camping and should I try it?
I’ve been wild camping for years, and it’s one of the most liberating things you can do in the outdoors
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Campers go wild on Dartmoor after the court sides with outdoor sleepers
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
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Soto WindMaster 4-Flex Stove review: brilliant bonsai-sized camping cooker
A super small, ultra lightweight, highly efficient camping stove for backpacking and other multiday outdoor adventures
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AceBeam X75 Power Bank Flashlight review: destroyer of darkness
Light up the night (big time) and charge your devices with this massively muscular flashlight and powerbank
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Should you try bikepacking? Yes, you should. Here's why.
I’ve tried it, and this is my honest opinion
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10 tips for keeping your tent cool on summer camping trips
Planning a camping trip? Be sure to follow these tent cooling tips
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Two Bare Feet Entradia 10'10" Stand-up Paddle Board review: stable, inflatable SUP for families, beginners and bigger paddlers
Sensibly priced and nicely packaged together, the 10’ 10” Entradia SUP starter pack is a great first-board choice
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Decathlon Forclaz Trek MT900 10°C Sleeping Bag review: well-designed camping cocoon for summer sleepouts
Incredibly compressible and easy to pack and carry, this is an excellent down sleeping bag for backpackers and bikepackers
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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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