
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

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

Vango Granite Table review: a camping coffee table that you might not think you need… until you start using it
By Sian Lewis published
The Vango Granite Table is a small and easy-to-store piece of camping kit with sturdy legs you can trust

Best camping tech: innovative gadgets for every kind of camper
By Cat Ellis published
The best camping tech is designed to enhance your camping experience, whether in the campsite or in the wild

Decathlon Folding Camping Table review: a competitively priced table with four small stools included
By Sian Lewis published
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

Vango Orchard Bench Set camping table review: passing the bench test for family meals
By Sian Lewis published
You can fit the family around the Vango Orchard Bench Set camping table, thanks to the two roomy benches included

Coleman Square Camp Table review: sturdy and ready for prawn to knife four-style chess/eating crossovers
By Sian Lewis published
The no-nonsense Coleman Square Camp Table has wobble-proof legs and a gaming-ready top

Robens Adventure Small Table review: a packable, portable, versatile mini table
By Sian Lewis last updated
Impressively light and portable, the Robens Adventure Small Table is a mini table you can take pretty much anywhere

Brasher Country Walker hiking boot review
By Sian Lewis last updated
The Brasher Country Walker hiking boot is a classic boot that’s ideally suited to the countryside, especially in colder weather

Scarpa Mistral hiking boot review
By Sian Lewis last updated
A flexible, comfortable all-rounder of a boot, the Scarpa Mistral hiking boot can deal with tough weather and most terrain

Scarpa Zodiac Plus hiking boot review
By Sian Lewis last updated
Ideal for mountain trekking, the excellent Scarpa Zodiac Plus hiking boot is still relaxed enough for a more casual walk

Decathlon Polyester Liner review: it’s cheap and basic but it does the job fine with no fuss
By Sian Lewis published
The cheap and cheerful Decathlon Polyester Liner packs easily into any rucksack and offers good protection for your sleeping bag

Teva Hurricane XLT2 sandal review: a deservedly popular water shoe for summer adventures
By Sian Lewis last updated
A great all-rounder of a walking and adventure sandal, the Teva Hurricane XLT2 can also hit the water when required

Decathlon Aquashoes 500 review: a stylish and effective water shoe
By Sian Lewis last updated
Simple, affordable and unisex, Decathlon Aquashoes 500s offer good comfort and versatile looks

Speedo Zanpa AM review: a warm and affordable water shoe
By Sian Lewis last updated
In there, swim wear – these Speedo Zanpa AM aquatic shoes will protect your feet on wild swimming escapades

Snugpak Paratex Liner review: multitasks as a bivy sack or even a lightweight sleeping bag
By Sian Lewis published
The Snugpak Paratex Liner also works well as a standalone bag for summer hammock camping
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