Sian Lewis
Sian Lewis is a travel and outdoor writer and a keen sea swimmer, hiker wild camper.
Sian Lewis
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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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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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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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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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Robens Icefall Pro 300 sleeping bag review: for lightweight summer camping trips
Going fast and light this summer? Robens' Icefall Pro 300 sleeping bag was designed with warm-weather camping adventures – and good comfort – in mind
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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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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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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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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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