Latest articles by Sian Lewis
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
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
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
