Jessie Leong
A former brand ambassador for Merrell and current Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion, Jessie Leong’s lifelong outdoor odyssey began with Duke of Edinburgh’s Award walks in the Peak District. This segued into long hill hikes in the Yorkshire Dales, multi-day treks in the Lake District, scrambles in North Wales and adventures scaling alpine pinnacles. When not walking, she can be found rock climbing, wild swimming, cycling, photographing, filmmaking, writing and modelling. Jessie’s most recent claim to fame is playing a Miss World contestant in the 2020 feature film Misbehaviour.
Latest articles by Jessie Leong
Patagonia Women’s DAS Light Hoody review: super-light, super-packable, super-practical
By Jessie Leong published
Reliable and packable, the Patagonia Women’s DAS Light Hoody is best suited for alpine environment where every gram counts
Alpkit Nautilus waterproof hiking pants review: properly designed to keep water out
By Jessie Leong published
The reliable, durable, three-layer Alpkit Nautilus are waterproof trousers that’ll cope with the howling weather
La Sportiva Solution Comp women’s climbing shoes review: for competition climbers with specific expectations
By Jessie Leong published
The La Sportiva Solution Comp is a super-aggressive, high-performance climbing shoe suitable for steep climbing and powerful pockets and smears whilst bouldering
Tenaya Ra LV women’s climbing shoes review: a lower-cost option that seriously impress
By Jessie Leong published
Comfortable and relaxed, Black Diamond Momentum climbing shoes are ideal for beginners
Black Diamond Momentum women’s climbing shoes review: comfort over performance for novice climbers
By Jessie Leong published
Comfortable and relaxed, Black Diamond Momentum climbing shoes are ideal for beginners
Boreal Ballet climbing shoes review: they may look retro but they still perform well on long routes
By Jessie Leong published
Retro-styled, classic-looking and comfortable, Boreal Ballet climbing shoes are great for crack climbing on big routes and long days
Scarpa Instinct Lace climbing shoes review: supportive, grippy and confidence boosting
By Jessie Leong published
Lightweight and sensitive, the unisex Scarpa Instinct Lace climbing shoes provide feet with support even when extreme edging
Tenaya Masai climbing shoes review: well-suited to small edges, rounded holds and cracks galore
By Jessie Leong published
With maximum efficiency on micro edges, the Tenaya Masai is a go-to lace up climbing shoe for vertical or slightly overhanging routes and boulder problems
Five Ten NIAD Lace women’s climbing shoes review: a versatile and reliable new take on a trusted classic
By Jessie Leong published
The familiar feel of the Five Ten NIAD Lace Women’s climbing shoes will still appeal to die-hard fans of the old Five Ten Pinks for wall adventures
BAM Bamboo Barbican hiking socks review: not what they usually mean by “the grass beneath your feet"
By Jessie Leong published
Comfortable and sustainable, BAM Bamboo Barbican hiking socks are made out of naturally antibacterial bamboo
Black Diamond Mission LT approach shoes review: keep them for dry days and they perform well
By Jessie Leong last updated
With heel-hugging comfort, the Black Diamond Mission LTs are a reliable pair of approach shoes for sunnier climates
Mammut Ultimate Pro Low GTX approach shoes review: pretty close to perfect
By Jessie Leong last updated
A comfortable, trainer-like approach shoe, the Mammut Ultimate Pro Low GTX has a unique sole to help prevent ankle-twisting
Salomon OUTline Prism GTX approach shoes review: a running/hiking/approach hybrid
By Jessie Leong last updated
A modern, breathable hiking-style shoe, the Salomon OUTline Prism GTX is super flexible and able to cope with rough terrain
Salewa Wildfire Gore-Tex approach shoes review: they look good and perform better
By Jessie Leong published
Precise-fitting and stiff-soled, Salewa Wildfire Gore-Tex are comfortable and technically capable approach shoes
Columbia Facet 15 OutDry Trainer review: form and function for the trails
By Jessie Leong published
A running shoe–influenced, waterproof trail shoe, the Columbia Facet 15 OutDry Trainer is a statement about form and fucntion
Adidas Five Ten Tennies review: feelgood approach shoes for your next dirtbag adventure
By Jessie Leong published
Brash and bold approach shoes for dirtbag-inspired coolness and wide comfort
La Sportiva TX Guide Leather review: an excellent approach shoe for all terrain
By Jessie Leong last updated
A super-lightweight, high-performance approach shoe suitable for the most rugged mountain environments, and designed to be easy to clip onto a harness or pack
Scarpa Crux approach shoes review: versatile, comfortable, and popular for a reason
By Jessie Leong last updated
Lightweight, ultra-versatile approach shoes that cope well with dirt, gravel and water
Craghoppers Classic Rolltop backpack 20L review: a versatile pack that performs well on the trails
By Jessie Leong published
A trendy, functional, go-anywhere kind of pack that can be used in the hills – and on the commute
The best walks in the Peak District: 8 great hikes for rolling hills, open moorland and spectacular scenery
By Jessie Leong published
Our selection of the best walks in the Peak District, taking in the spectacular landscape of the UK’s first national park