Sian Lewis
Sian Lewis is a travel and outdoor writer and a keen sea swimmer, hiker wild camper.
Sian Lewis
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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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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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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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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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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 justify its higher price point?
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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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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 light and a decent battery life
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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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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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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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Jack Wolfskin Wilderness Lite review: A weatherproof hiking boot designed 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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Vivo Barefoot Tracker II review: Light and freeing barefoot-style hiking boots
The light, flexible and supportive Vivo Barefoot Tracker IIs are here to break the mould of how hiking boots should feel and perform
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