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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I tried the RuckRaft and it might be the next big thing for wild swimming addicts
An inflatable raft that lets you weightlessly tote 15kg of stuff with you on your swim-hike adventure? Yes please
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Fjallraven Keb walking trousers review: the ultimate rugged hiking trouser
Take on the elements in a tough pair of Fjallraven’s Keb trousers, designed with proper adventures in mind
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Osprey Tempest Pro 28 / Talon Pro 30 backpack review: perfect packs for big days out
New for 2021, the Osprey Tempest Pro (for women) and Talon Pro (for men) 28 litre packs are updated, mountain-ready versions of Osprey’s popular backpacks
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Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 2 tent: a home-from-home for backpackers
Travel light with the T3 Award-winning Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 2 man, a brilliant backpacking tent for years of adventuring
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Campingaz Party Grill 400 review: an ultra-versatile camping stove that'll let you BBQ, boil, griddle or fry
Get cooking at your next family campout with Campingaz's Party Grill 400, a camping stove with a built-in BBQ griddle
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Campingaz Twister Plus PZ stove review: a reliable, pocketable stove for short trips
Carry your stove in your pocket with the small, simple and reliable Campingaz Twister Plus PZ. Here's our review
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Outwell Pinedale 6PA air tent review: an easy-to-pitch tent with plenty of space for four
Get out with the kids this summer with the spacious Outwell Pinedale 6PA. Here's our review
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Coleman Square Camp table review: robust but not the most portable
Keep it simple with Coleman's Square Camp table, a collapsible table with plenty of room for a family of four to eat and cook around
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Alpkit Ordos 2 tent review: a lightweight and well-priced backpacking tent
The small but well-proportioned Alpkit Ordos 2 backpacking tent stands out for its easy pitching – and for its affordability
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Lichfield Eagle Air 6 tent review: an airy, inflatable family design
After a roomy and airy tent for four to share? The smart Lichfield Eagle 6 offers great living space and hassle-free pitching, ideal for family camping holidays.
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Teva Terra Fi Lite sandal review: hardwearing, comfortable and adjustable
The versatile Teva Terra Fi Lite proved its mettle on more relaxed hiking trails and swimming expeditions on our long-term test
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Keen Astoria West sandals review: hop happily from water to dry land
The comfortable Keen Astoria West is tough and grippy enough to go from sea to shore – is this the perfect walker’s ‘shandal’?
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Columbia Kea II flip flop review: grippy and cushioned sandals for walking
Liberate your feet in a pair of sturdy flip flops – Columbia's Kea II toe post sandals are a cut above your aver with comfortable walking in mind
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Columbia Trailstorm Mid Waterproof hiking boot review: a lightweight, trainer-style casual hiker
The Columbia Trailstorm Mid boot won't weigh you down – but does it stand up to the elements? Here's our review
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Hanwag Banks Lady GTX vs Ariat Skyline Summit Gore-Tex: two top-performing leather hiking boots go toe-to-toe
The Hanwag Banks Lady and Ariat Skyline Summit women's hiking boots are both excellent all-rounders. But which one is worth your cash?
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Haglofs LIM Down +1 sleeping bag review: lightweight and deliciously comfortable
The summer-specific Haglofs LIM Down 1+ is aimed at fastpackers and mountain runners. Here's our review
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Olight Baton 3 torch review: reliable light with wireless charger included
Pack a pocket torch wherever you roam with the small but powerful Olight Baton 3 flashlight, which comes with its own portable wireless charger
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Exped SynMat UL camping mat review: compact yet comfy
The lightweight Exped SynMat Ultralight camping mat stuffs down small, ready for backpacking and camping adventures. Here's our review
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Nebo Big Larry 2 torch review: a versatile flashlight that'll grip to magnetic surfaces
Need one versatile torch to light up the night? The wand-style magnetic Big Larry 2 doubles up as standalone light
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Black Diamond Moji camping lantern review: a bargain gem
The small but perfectly formed Black Diamond Moji lantern is designed to fit in any camper's kit bag
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Thermarest NeoAir XLite camping mat review: comfort and warmth in one tiny pack-size
The high-performing NeoAir XLite sleeping pad is a light, portable camping mat designed with adventurers – and all seasons – in mind. Here's our review
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Keen Tempo Flex hiking trainer boot review: an innovative fabric hiker
Keen's new Tempo Flex boot boasts a clever rubber section designed to make it feel more flexible around your foot. Does it work? Here's our review
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Keen Terradora II Mid vs Merrell Bravada Mid: two summer-ready hiking boots compared
The Keen Terradora II Mid waterproof and the Merrell Bravada Mid waterproof are both popular trainer/hiking boot hybrids – but which is better?
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