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
DC Liberate snowboard jacket for women review: serious style for the slopes
By Sian Lewis published
Offering reliable warmth and waterproofing, the DC Liberate also boasts a relaxed fit and great looks for snowboarders
OOSC 1080 Ski & Snowboard Jacket review: a female figure-hugging coat that’s impressively practical too
By Sian Lewis published
This pastel beauty that is the OOSC 1080 Ski & Snowboard Jacket will turn heads while offering great snow proofing and a comfortable fit, too
TOG24 Anvil Jacket women’s ski jacket review: a cosy hug of a jacket that’s great for snow sport beginners
By Sian Lewis published
Stay cosy in the snow in the TOG24 Anvil padded puffer, a smart and comfy all-rounder of a jacket
CimAlp 864 Drop Evo F women’s trail running shoes review: interchangeable insoles are more than a gimmick
By Sian Lewis published
Work out the right drop for your running stride with CimAlp 864 Drop Evo’s three customisable insoles
Mizuno Wave Rider TT women’s trail running shoes review: barely-there sneakers but for tamer trails only
By Sian Lewis published
Lightweight and freeing to run in, the Mizuno Wave Rider TT is lovely for long distances on dry trails
Saucony Women’s Peregrine 11 trail running shoes review: run in style and confidence
By Sian Lewis last updated
The smart and stylish Saucony Women’s Peregrine 11 shoes are best suited to summer – and runners with narrow feet
66 North Tindur Fleece review: superb warmth without restricting movement
By Sian Lewis published
A high-performing technical fleece, the 66 North Tindur Fleece enough stretch to keep you moving comfortably
Craghoppers Tyrell Fleece review: a lot of substance as well as crazy, eyecatching style
By Sian Lewis published
Bright and beautiful, the Craghoppers Tyrell Fleece is unisex top with a handy hood – a stylish, wear-anywhere all-rounder
Fjällräven Övik Fleece Hoodie review: a worthwhile investment for winter layering
By Sian Lewis published
Our top pick of the hooded fleeces is the Fjällräven Övik Fleece Hoodie, a versatile, hard-wearing cold-weather layer with smart, knitted looks
Montane Women’s Protium Fleece Hoodie review: a flattering, figure-hugging fleece for the mountains
By Sian Lewis published
For mountain adventures, the stretchy, warm and breathable Montane Women’s Protium Fleece Hoodie is the pick of the pack
Next Elements Cosy Borg Zip Jacket review: a fun and funky fleece that’s surprisingly practical too
By Sian Lewis published
Great for casual wear on chilly days, the Next Elements Cosy Borg Zip Jacket is a fleece you might be reluctant to take off after a hike
Regatta Women’s Sweethart Lightweight Half-Zip Fleece review: girly in name only this budget buy is impressive
By Sian Lewis published
The simple and effective Regatta Women’s Sweethart Lightweight Half-Zip Fleece is a smart, comfortable and cheap as chips mid layer
Patagonia Women’s Woolyester Fleece Pullover review: made from a comfy and stylish hybrid material
By Sian Lewis published
Wool meets fleece in a match made in heaven for the Patagonia Women’s Woolyester Fleece Pullover
The North Face Women’s 100 Glacier Full-zip Fleece review: simple, classic design ideal for a spring mid layer
By Sian Lewis published
Simple and slim-cut, The North Face Women’s 100 Glacier Full-zip Fleece is a versatile and reliable mid layer made from 100% recycled materials
Páramo Women’s Alize Fleece review: comfort and breathability in a stylish package
By Sian Lewis published
Get warmth without weight with the Páramo Women’s Alize Fleece, a breathable and velvety-soft mid layer
Craghoppers CompressLite V Vest review: two light, warm-weather gilets in one
By Sian Lewis published
The fully reversible Craghoppers CompressLite V Vest offers two gilet looks for the price of one and is a decent mid layer for warmer weather
Icebreaker Women’s MerinoLoft Helix Vest review: cosy, stretchy and easy to care for
By Sian Lewis published
The hero fabric in the Icebreaker Women’s MerinoLoft Helix Vest is warm and moisture-wicking Merino wool, offering a great warmth-to-weight ratio
Nobis Elora Ladies Vest review: a premium price gilet with performance to match
By Sian Lewis published
Warm, tough and fully waterproof, the Nobis Elora Ladies Vest has a smart, slim-fit finish and is well worth splashing out on
Proviz REFLECT360 Women's Down Gilet review: be safe at night but don’t look like a building site workman by day
By Sian Lewis published
Light up the night in the clever – and cosy – Proviz REFLECT360 Women's Down Gilet
Sundried Women’s Recycled Quilted Vest review: a detachable hood and a budget price tag
By Sian Lewis published
Well-priced, hooded and water-resistant, the Sundried Women’s Recycled Quilted Vest makes a good quiver-of-one gilet for more casual use
Alpkit Sierra Women’s Insulated Vest review: a slimline design makes this ideal as a mid layer
By Sian Lewis published
Make like an onion and get layering in the Alpkit Sierra Women’s Insulated Vest, a lightweight, slimline gilet, perfect as a mid layer for outdoor adventures
Montane Women’s Featherlite Down Gilet review: lightweight, comfortable and smart
By Sian Lewis published
Its light weight and comfortable fit make the Montane Women’s Featherlite Down Gilet a lovely mid layer for all-day exploring
66 North Dyngja Puffy recycled down vest review: eco-friendly padded opulence
By Sian Lewis published
Cosy on up in the luxuriously padded 66 North Dyngja Puffy recycled down vest, which has great green credentials too
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