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.
Sian Lewis
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Vivobarefoot Ultra Bloom III water shoe review: lightweight aquatic shoes ideal for wild swimming
Hit the water in Vivobarefoot's Ultra Bloom III – these innovative aquatic shoes won't weigh you down
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Best water shoes 2021: seaside-friendly shoes for aquatic 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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Aquapac 25 litre Wet & Dry backpack: whatever the weather, this dry bag has your back
Aquapac's Wet & Dry rucksack boasts plenty of handy design features and – crucially – is totally waterproof. Here's our review
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Chrome Industries Urban Ex Rolltop 2.0 backpack: a waterproof dry bag for city adventures
Stay dry everywhere from the countryside to the commute with Chrome Industries' Urban Ex Rolltop 2.0, a versatile and fully waterproof dry bag backpack
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Best camping mat 2021: snooze soundly with these inflatable and foam sleeping mats
We select the best camping mats for every occasion, from self inflating mats to cheap and cheerful roll mats
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Vango Homestead double sleeping bag review: cosy on up in this sleeping bag designed for two
Vango's Homestead double sleeping bag is a warm-weather sleeping bag built for two, and ideal for family camping weekenders
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Kelty Cosmic Ultra 20F sleeping bag review: cosy comfort for three seasons
Zip up the Kelty Cosmic Ultra 20F Dridown sleeping bag for a good night's kip outdoors from spring to autumn
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Arc'teryx Alroy hiking pant review: a lightweight and highly comfy summer trouser
Stay cool and comfortable on your next hike in Arc’teryx’s Alroy pant – just keep an eye on the rather odd sizing
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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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Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 litre backpack review: a weekend-ready winner
Retro styling and quality materials join forces in the sturdy Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 litre backpack, perfect for weekends in the outdoors
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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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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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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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Best women's hiking boots 2021: sturdy footwear for tackling the great outdoors
We rank the best women's hiking boots, for comfort, value, robustness and style
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Jack Wolfskin Wilderness Lite review: an outstanding weatherproof hiking boot for hillwalkers
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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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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Decathlon Quecha Folding Camping Table review: perhaps the perfect family camping table
Decathlon’s popular, portable and adjustable Folding Table comes with four handy stools packed in
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Merrell Terran Post II review: is this the comfiest flip flop around?
Comfort is king when it comes to the Merrell Terran Post II, a flip flop-style sandal that you can happily walk in – if you get the sizing right
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Vango F10 Project Hydrogen Tent review: this innovative tent is as as packable as a loaf of bread
The F10 Project Hydrogen from Vango is one of the very lightest and smallest one-man 'air' backpacking tents around – here's our review
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