Sian Lewis
Sian Lewis is an award-winning travel and outdoors writer, author and influencer. She's the author of popular blog and book The Girl Outdoors, and when
she isn't writing or travelling she spends most of her time hiking, cycling and wild swimming across Britain, testing out the latest adventure gear and clothing as she goes.
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Finisterre Women’s Nieuwland 5mm Hooded Wetsuit review: keep the cold out
Finisterre’s Nieuwland 5mm Hooded Wetsuit is a winter-ready women’s suit with great eco credentials. Here's our review
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Sea to Summit Ikos TR 3 review: beginner-friendly tent for two happy campers
Roomy and easy-to-use dome tent, offering lovely quality and comfort for two campers on casual nights in the wild
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BMC 257 AMP AL TWO review: powerful e-bike for commuting and exploring
A sturdy e-bike boasting lovely build quality and a powerful motor
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12 camping and hiking tips I wish someone had told me when I started
Don't make the mistakes I made when I started out
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Nine things you should never do when hiking
Don't be one of those people who do any of these things
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I’m an outdoor expert, and these are the 5 features I look out for when buying a new tent
After trying dozens of tents in the last few years, I boiled down the key features to consider to these five.
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I’ve been hiking all my life and these 7 items are always in my backpack
7 (+1) things I wouldn't leave my home without when I embark on a new adventure
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Sea to Summit Ascent ACI Down Sleeping Bag review: Versatile, packable all-rounder
Stay cosy across in the Sea to Summit Ascent I, which zips open into a quilt or can be cinched up to offer the warmth of down
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Napapijri Northfarer Anorak: A high-performing insulated anorak perfect for snowsports
Napapijri’s popular Northfarer anorak gets a cold-weather makeover with synthetic insulation and a fleecy lining
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Kathmandu NXT Level Bio Down jacket: a functional and flattering insulated coat
Kathmandu’s new down jacket stands out from the crowd thanks to its innovative biodegradable filling and fashion-forward fit
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8 best gifts for campers: from practical presents to cool creature comforts
Brilliant gift ideas for your favourite camping-mad outdoors type
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Best water shoes 2023: seaside-friendly shoes for amphibious adventures
A grippy, protective pair of the best water shoes makes the perfect footwear for wild swimming, coastal walks and watersports
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I took the Apple Watch Ultra up a volcano, scuba diving and skiing
The new Apple Watch Ultra is touted as proper tough, so I took it to the extremes to see how it really performed under pressure and at altitude
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Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry rechargeable lantern review: a tough and very versatile light
The Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry LED Lantern is a versatile, rechargeable little camping light – but does it live up to its high price point?
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Lifesystems Intensity 370 LED hand torch review: a small but mightily bright handheld torch
Need to light up the night? Lifesystems' Intensity 370 LED hand torch packs a very bright beam and boasts a decent battery life
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Alpkit PipeDream 200 sleeping bag review: a lightweight and packable summer bag
Alpkit's PipeDream 200 sleeping bag is insulated with airy down feathers for a great warmth-to-weight ratio. Here's our full review
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Alpkit Cloud Base camping mat review: a light, packable mat for fast-paced adventures
The affordable Alpkit Cloud Base camping mat packs down to the size of a water bottle, but still offers a comfortable, cushioned night's sleep. Here's our review
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Vango Rome II Air 550XL tent review
Get the gang together for a camping holiday in the Vango Rome II Air 550XL tent, an inflatable tent with plenty of living space for four to share
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Jack Wolfskin Wilderness Lite hiking boot review
The tough and grippy Jack Wolfskin Wilderness Lite Texapore Mid W was made with long mountain treks – and good comfort – in mind
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Keen Revel IV Polar High review: a sturdy winter hiking boot
Like to get out in any weather? The Keen Revel IV Polar is a warm and waterproof tall hiking boot that can also tackle snow and ice
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Lowa Innox Pro GTX Lo hiking shoe review
Keep it simple – and seriously comfortable – in Lowa’s Innox Pro GTX Lo, a cushiony walking shoe that also features Gore-Tex for reliable waterproofing
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Ariat Skyline Low waterproof walking shoe review
Go hell for leather in Ariat’s Skyline Low, a lightweight and water-resistant shoe that’s smart enough to wear anywhere you care to roam
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Decathlon X100 10ft inflatable touring stand up paddle board review
The Decathlon X100 is a budget-friendly and easy-to-use entry level touring paddle board – but is it a false economy? Here's our review
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Decathlon Forclaz Trekking Dome Tent – Minimal Editions review
Travel light – and reduce your CO2 impact – with Decathlon's easy-to-pitch Forclaz Trekking Dome Tent, which skips on colour to protect the environment
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