Latest articles by Sian Lewis
The best women’s hiking backpacks 2025: packs designed to fit the female form
Our pick of the best women’s hiking backpacks are comfortable and offer the storage you need for your adventures
What to wear hiking: choosing the best kit for your adventures this winter
Our ‘what to wear hiking’ guide will help you get kitted out with the perfect gear for awesome hiking trips this winter
Quechua Arpenaz 4.2 tent review
The Quechua Arpenaz 4.2 tent is a great for families or festivals that features a great layout with a big living space – at a very pocket-friendly price
The best 4-person tents: for group camping trips in any situation
We've selected the best 4-person tents for camping with friends and family, so that you can have the best time whichever tent you pick
Bollé Torus Neo ski goggles review: convenient and lightweight but not the comfiest fit
The Bollé Torus Neo snow goggles’ quality build and easily swappable lenses are let down by an awkward fit
The best camping pillows: tested for comfort in the backcountry
Our pick of the best camping pillows, from inflatable backpacking cushions to comfy foam pillows for car camping
The best camping chairs: kick back in style on your vacations
Our roundup of the best camping chairs features everything from ultralight expedition stools to cosy two-person loveseats for campsite stargazing
The best sleeping bags: for comfort in camp
Our selection of the best sleeping bags contains a range from lighter options for summer to the most cozy bags for winter
The best camping tents: for superb backcountry adventures
We round up the very best camping tents, shelters that won't let you down on your vacations and backpacking missions
Napapijri Alvar Short Jacket review: a practical mid layer or stylish outer layer
A smart, water-resistant, mid layer, the Napapijri Alvar Short Jacket proves that synthetic fill can be as warming as down
The best down jackets: stay warm when the temperature drops
Our selection of the best down jackets have been tested hard against the winter chill
Helly Hansen Alphelia Lifaloft Ski Jacket review: for serious skiers, a jacket that lives up to its price tag
Hit the runs in the Helly Hansen Alphelia Lifaloft Ski Jacket and she’ll do you proud – this is one of the most high-performing snow sports jackets on the market
Columbia Mount Si Down Waterproof Parka review: like a stylish, wearable duvet
The Columbia Mount Si Down Waterproof Parka is a high-performing and super-warm jacket you’ll want to cocoon yourself in long after winter’s over
The best women’s down jackets and puffers: stay warm on the trails
We've tested and rated the best women's down jackets for your backcountry adventures
The best women’s sleeping pads: for a more comfortable night's sleep
Women tend to sleep colder than men, but the best women’s sleeping pads are designed to keep female campers warm and comfortable in all conditions
The best women’s winter boots: for comfort and warmth in the snow
Our pick of the best women’s winter boots are waterproof, snowproof, and equipped to keep feet cozy in freezing conditions
Columbia Women’s Slopeside Peak Luxe Waterproof Snow Boot review: stylish but practical and very cozy
Fashion-forward but suitably sporty, Columbia Women’s Slopeside Peak Luxe are snow boots that stands out for warmth
The best ski goggles: unbeatable protection for your eyes
Keep everything crystal clear on the piste this winter in the best ski goggles available
The best women’s trail running shoes: for speed on tough terrain
Our roundup of the best women’s trail running shoes give you pairs that provide grip, speed and comfort on technical trails
The best camping tables: for backcountry vacations and garden BBQs
The best camping tables offer home-from-home convenience and comfort in transportable form
My Favourite Hike: a hike up Blà Bheinn for panoramic views of Skye
Blà Bheinn is the stunning outlier of Isle of Skye's Black Cuillin and an absolute treat for hikers
How to avoid bug bites and stings on the trail
Keep yourself off the menu for mosquitoes, midges, ticks and other creepy crawlies when hiking and camping
Are hiking sandals good? Really?
Are hiking sandals good? After reading this article, you'll wonder how you ever wandered without them
