Sian Lewis
An award-winning travel and outdoors journalist, presenter and blogger, Sian regularly writes for The Independent, Evening Standard, BBC Countryfile, Coast, Outdoor Enthusiast and Sunday Times Travel. Life as a hiking, camping, wild-swimming adventure-writer has taken her around the world, exploring Bolivian jungles, kayaking in Greenland, diving with turtles in Australia, climbing mountains in Africa and, in Thailand, learning the hard way that peeing on a jellyfish sting doesn’t help. Her blog, thegirloutdoors.co.uk, champions accessible adventures.
Latest articles by Sian Lewis
The best women’s sleeping pads 2024: for a more comfortable night's sleep
By Sian Lewis last updated
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 2024: for comfort and warmth in the snow
By Sian Lewis last updated
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
By Sian Lewis published
Fashion-forward but suitably sporty, Columbia Women’s Slopeside Peak Luxe are snow boots that stands out for warmth
Best women’s hiking tops 2024: comfortable shirts for hill walking
By Sian Lewis last updated
Our pick of the best women's hiking tops are ideal choices for all-day walking and trekking trails
The best women’s gilets 2024: hiking vests and body warmers to keep your core snug
By Sian Lewis last updated
Our top pick of the best women’s gilets, hiking vests and body warmers are ideal for walking, working and playing outdoors
The best ski goggles 2024: unbeatable protection for your eyes
By Sian Lewis last updated
Keep everything crystal clear on the piste this winter in the best ski goggles available
The best women’s trail running shoes 2024: for speed on tough terrain
By Amanda Loudin, Fiona Russell, Sian Lewis last updated
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 2024: for backcountry vacations and garden BBQs
By Sian Lewis last updated
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
By Sian Lewis published
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
By Sian Lewis last updated
Keep yourself off the menu for mosquitoes, midges, ticks and other creepy crawlies when hiking and camping
Are hiking sandals good? Really?
By Sian Lewis last updated
Are hiking sandals good? After reading this article, you'll wonder how you ever wandered without them
Montane Extreme Salopettes review: hardworking winter kit for polar-like conditions
By Sian Lewis last updated
Stay snug in these unisex Montane Extreme Salopettes, built to protect you from the severest cold
My Favourite Hike: a wild swimming walk to Tongue Pot in the Lake District
By Sian Lewis published
A beautiful journey into wild Upper Eskdale to discover a magical wild swimming spot on the River Esk
Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil insect repellent review: cheap, smells great and moisturizes your skin
By Sian Lewis last updated
Avon Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil is a rogue moisturizer that turned out to be a great affordable insect repellent – good for midges, and nice on skin
4Monster Lightweight Down Puffy Blanket review: you can wear it and sleep in it too
By Sian Lewis last updated
The 4Monster Lightweight Down Puffy Blanket’s down filling provides delightful warmth without the weight in this water-resistant blanket
Therm-a-Rest Sleep Liner review: great performance in cool weather and multiple sizes
By Sian Lewis last updated
A warm and versatile all-rounder, the Therm-a-Rest Sleep Liner is available in three sizes
Voited Recycled Ripstop Outdoor Camping Blanket review: a top quality multitasker
By Sian Lewis last updated
Eye-catching, versatile and eco-friendly, the Voited Recycled Ripstop Outdoor Camping Blanket triples up as a pillow or sleeping bag
Rab Ascent Silk Liner sleeping bag liner review: a five-star performance for warmth and portability
By Sian Lewis last updated
The lightweight Rab Ascent Silk Liner is a quality all-rounder for keen hikers and campers
Fjern Slumra Liner review: a back-to-basics sleeping bag liner that’s basically sound
By Sian Lewis last updated
The no-nonsense, polyester Fjern Slumra Liner will protect your sleeping bag nicely when you’re on the go
Sea To Summit Thermolite Reactor Liner review: feels like a fleece but without the weight
By Sian Lewis last updated
Add warmth without weight to your sleep system with the fleecy Sea To Summit Thermolite Reactor Liner
Zempire Kitpack Table review: you can change its height to suit your needs
By Sian Lewis published
The good-looking, bamboo Zempire Kitpack Table offers adjustable heights for different-height campers
Barlow Safari Table review: add some safari style and elegance to your camping furniture
By Sian Lewis published
The luxuriously lovely, teak Barlow Safari Table is ideal for glampers and for taking from garden to campsite
Outwell Andros Kitchen Table review: a study work surface for camp cooking connoisseurs
By Sian Lewis published
A handy outdoors “kitchen counter”, the Outwell Andros Kitchen Table is great for keen camping cooks and for use in big family tents