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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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 breadThe 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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Teva Terra Fi Lite sandal review: hardwearing, comfortable and adjustableThe 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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Columbia Kea II flip flop review: grippy and cushioned sandals for walkingLiberate 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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Keen Astoria West sandals review: hop happily from water to dry landThe 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 Trailstorm Mid Waterproof hiking boot review: a lightweight, trainer-style casual hikerThe 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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Haglofs LIM Down +1 sleeping bag review: lightweight and deliciously comfortableThe 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 includedPack 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 comfyThe lightweight Exped SynMat Ultralight camping mat stuffs down small, ready for backpacking and camping adventures. Here's our review
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Mountain Warehouse Wind Up camping lantern review: simple, affordable and reliableThe Mountain Warehouse Wind Up lantern requires no batteries: just wind it up manually for light whenever you need. Here's our review
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Black Diamond Moji camping lantern review: a bargain gemThe 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-sizeThe 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 hikerKeen'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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Hanwag Banks Lady GTX vs Ariat Skyline Summit Gore-Tex: two top-performing leather hiking boots go toe-to-toeVersus 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 comparedVersus 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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