Latest articles by Sian Lewis
The best camping lanterns 2023: light up your outdoor adventures
Our roundup of the best camping lanterns features the finest options for illuminating your tent or campsite
The best women’s trail running shoes 2023: 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 thermal underwear for women 2023: for cold weather adventures
Our pick of the best thermal underwear for women that combines warmth with breathability
The best women’s ski pants, bibs and salopettes 2023: tested by experts
Our selection of the best women’s ski pants, snow bibs and salopettes for great fun in the snow, tested and rated
Best camping tables 2023: 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
What to wear hiking: how to choose the optimum footwear and kit for your adventures this winter
Our ‘what to wear hiking’ guide will help you get geared up for awesome hiking trips this winter with the perfect kit for your adventures
Montane Extreme Salopettes review: hardworking winter kit for polar-like conditions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A handy outdoors “kitchen counter”, the Outwell Andros Kitchen Table is great for keen camping cooks and for use in big family tents
Vango Granite Table review: a camping coffee table that you might not think you need… until you start using it
The Vango Granite Table is a small and easy-to-store piece of camping kit with sturdy legs you can trust
Decathlon Folding Camping Table review: a competitively priced table with four small stools included
A bigger table available for a bargain price, the Decathlon Folding Camping Table comes complete with four small stools that can be stored inside it
