Author of Caving, Canyoning, Coasteering…, a recently released book about all kinds of outdoor adventures around Britain, Pat Kinsella has been writing about outdoor pursuits and adventure sports for two decades. In pursuit of stories he’s canoed Canada’s Yukon River, climbed Mont Blanc and Kilimanjaro, skied and mountain biked across the Norwegian Alps, run ultras across the roof of Mauritius and through the hills of the Himalayas, and set short-lived speed records for trail-running Australia’s highest peaks and New Zealand’s nine Great Walks. A former editor of several Australian magazines he’s a longtime contributor to publications including Sidetracked, Outdoor, National Geographic Traveller, Trail Running, The Great Outdoors, Outdoor Fitness and Adventure Travel, and a regular writer for Lonely Planet (for whom he compiled, edited and co-wrote the Atlas of Adventure, a guide to outdoor pursuits around the globe). He’s authored guides to exploring the coastline and countryside of Devon and Dorset, and recently wrote a book about pub walks. Follow Pat's adventures on Strava and instagram.
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AceBeam H35 review: a five-bulb barrel headtorch with a belter of a beamAn idiot-proof headlamp for hiking, camping and working in the dark
By Pat Kinsella Published
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AceBeam P20 review: A skinny flashlight that packs a mighty punchFeel the force and slice the night with this light sabre, which has a range of over a kilometre
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 review: a night blaster of a headlampA highly featured head torch with an excellent range, a broad selection of beams – including the ultra bright PowerTip - and an advanced tilt function
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Best tent to buy in 2025 to get closer to natureWe rank the best tents, from simple 3- and 4-person shelters to luxurious tents for the whole family
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MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2 review: Lightweight, storm-proof shelter with room to stretchA superb tent, tweaked to make it perfect for pedal-powered adventurers
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Columbia Wyldwood Waterproof Hiking Shell review: the most waterproof (and shiny) jacket I’ve ever wornIt might not have the matt finish most people expect from a jacket, but the Wyldwood really shines when it comes to protecting you from wet and windy weather
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Olpro Stafford 2.0 review: 2-person backpacking tent made from plastic bottlesGood for backpacking couples, this mid-range, 3-season shelter is constructed from recycled trash
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: Smart bone conduction headphones with enhanced bassShokz's headphones changed my opinion about running while listening to music, and now I struggle to go out without them
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Canyon Grizl:ON CF Daily review: from gravel to groceries, this ebike can do it allOne bike for every occasion, Canyon’s Grizl:ON CF Daily is a versatile steed that just rolls with it, from getting you to and from work to exploring trails on weekends
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Columbia Konos TRS OutDry Hiking Shoe review: three-season trail trampers with a twistConstructed with Columbia’s innovative OutDry technology, these hiking hoofs repel water very differently to bog-standard walking boots and trekking shoes
By Pat Kinsella Published
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How to survive an ultramarathonFear and self-loathing (and lots of love and lessons learned) on the Montane Lakeland ultra, the UK’s equivalent of the UTMB
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Vango Classic Instant 300 review: a festival-goer's dream tentSuper quick to pitch and pull down, this reasonably priced tent is spacious, tall and well-featured for festival use
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Is Columbia’s OutDry Extreme the best waterproof-breathable material that no one is using?ODX hasn’t revolutionised the outdoor apparel world in the way its creators expected it to – but that could be about to change…
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Aku Trekker Lite III GTX review: the little black dress of hiking bootsThe super comfortable, high-performing Aku Trekker Lite III GTX is a go-to winner for all kinds of hiking and backpacking
By Pat Kinsella Published
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No stupid questions: Should you take your pets camping?It might make for great Instagram posts, but is it right to take dogs camping?
By Pat Kinsella Published
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No stupid questions: Can you clean a tent in a washing machine?All outdoor gear gets grubby, including shelters – here’s how to clean a tent (and how not to)
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Gruezi Biopod DownWool Summer 185 review: lightweight luxuryAn innovative, well-designed sleeping bag stuffed with a wonderfully comfortable, wet-resistant wool-and-down mix
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Vango F10 Neon UL1 review: an ultralight tent for fast forays on the wild sideVango's solo tent is the ideal solo shelter for quick overnight hiking escapades, fastpacking and bikepacking
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Olight Baton 4 review: a miniature, mighty and super stylish lightsaberCompact, capable and very cool – the Olight Baton 4 is a top tool for camping and everyday carry
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Berghaus Revolute Active Shoe review: trail-tackling waterproof walking shoesRobustly built from recycled materials to a decent design, the waterproof Revolute Active is a workhorse of a walking shoe
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Lifesystems Intensity 300 LED Head Torch review: a bright light for a bargain priceRechargeable, robust, reliable and simple to use – the Intensity 300 is a non-flashy highly functional head torch for overnight adventurers
By Pat Kinsella Published
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How environmentally friendly is fleece?We love a good fleece, but are they good for the planet, and what can you do to lessen their negative impact?
By Pat Kinsella Published
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What's a shank? We explain the anatomy of a hiking bootWe sneak a peak under the hood of the humble hiking boot to find out how it works
By Pat Kinsella Published
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Montane Phase Lite Waterproof Jacket review: featherlight, weatherproof 3-layer shellCompletely wind and waterproof, the Phase Lite has your back in the worst weather and is lightweight and very easy to carry
By Pat Kinsella Published

