Equipment matters

On a six-day e-bike trip, Tristan Kennedy discovers how a little extra power can deliver a whole new kind of adventure

Swiss swimmer Noam Yaron’s epic 102-hour crossing shows the extremes of ocean endurance, Tristan Kennedy reports

Tristan Kennedy meets Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll, whose 30-kilo kitbag – and even greater inner resolve – helped him traverse Patagonia’s…

Trail running demands toughness and minimalism – Tristan Kennedy explains why it’s so cool

Tristan Kennedy on observing nature as the world wakes up after winter There are few places in the world that…

Tristan Kennedy marvels at the cold-water swimmers braving Dublin’s renowned Forty Foot, and the kit you need to do it yourself

Tristan Kennedy reflects on the wonders of modern kit for ski mountaineering

Tristan Kennedy on the mountaineering kit used in a remarkable mountain climb on the north face of Jannu

Tristan Kennedy on why a night bike ride can make you feel like the luckiest person in the world – and the kit you need to succeed in darker months

Tristan Kennedy on the rewards on winter trail running – and the exact kit you need to succeed in colder months

Tristan Kennedy braves the rapids for an immersion course in kayaking

Tristan Kennedy on the highs and lows of road trips – and exactly what equipment you need to bring to…

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