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.
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Low-priced and decent-sized, the Trespass Fleece Blanket is a functional but cosy fleece

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The warm, waterproof and tough-as-nails Yeti Lowlands Blanket feels bombproof

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Keep creepy crawlies at bay with the bug-repelling Keela Insect Shield Blanket

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With a design inspired by the cosmos, the Kelty Galactic Down Blanket is warm, lightweight and – importantly for some – long

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Affordable and functional, the quilted blanket Mountain Warehouse Compact Camping Blanket doubles up as a handy pillow

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Venture into the wet worry free in the Red Original Active Jacket – a stretchy, packable waterproof, ideal for popping in your rucksack for changeable conditions

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The IZIPIZI Snow All Weather’s affordable Cat 2 lens is ideal for most conditions, and two sizes make it easy to get the right fit

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A well-priced ski goggle, the Bloc Fifty Five has a handy magnetic design for swapping between two included lenses – great for changeable conditions

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Whether commuting by bike or hitting the trails, the Chrome Storm Salute Commute means you’re prepared for whatever the weather throws at you

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Both pocket-friendly and piste-friendly, the TOG24 Chamonix Cat 2 is an affordable first goggle

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A great all-rounder for keen hikers, the North Face Dryzzle Futurelight matches good waterproofing with a great fit for all-day comfort

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Style meets substance in these Oakley Line Miner Snow goggles designed by pro boarder Jamie Anderson, which boast crystal vision and a comfy wide strap

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Warm, comfy and smart – this longer-length Columbia Mount Bindo Insulated women’s ski jacket doubles up as a winter all-rounder coat, but check the fit first

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The Dragon Alliance NFX will have you covered for most conditions, with an oversized lens that offers great range of view for skiers with larger faces

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Advanced skiers need look no further than the tough-as-nails Haglöfs Vassi Gore-Tex

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Get creative customizing your Sungod Vanguards – they offer a great field of vision and should last ages thanks to a lifetime guarantee

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A simple, effective and smart, the Craghoppers Atlas is an affordable waterproof for women – as Goldilocks would say, this is just right

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Not too baggy, not too slim, Columbia Kick Turner ski pants marry a good balance of warmth and breathability to provide amazing versatility

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The durable BLOC Mask MK3 ski goggles stand out for their anti-fog performance – and their reasonable price tag

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Whether for mountaineering or skiing, the lightweight Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Softshell pants are a good quiver-of-one choice for all winter sports

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Combining retro looks with state-of-the-art technology, Vallon Freebirds offer a great field of vision and do their bit to combat the plastic crisis too

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The snow proof but breathable Arc’Teryx Shashka Stretch is a softshell designed with fast-paced backcountry explorers in mind

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For top-of-the-range protection and fit, the Helly Hansen Verbier Infinity fits the bill
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