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Year: 2020

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Video: Conservation of Experience

December 18, 2020 Hiking South Africa 0

“Real immersive experiences in wilderness changes people – it changes the way that they think and it changes the way they behave.” Using tourism and conservation as a means of “re-wilding” humans. Video by Lowveld […]

Icebreaker Tech Lite T-shirt
Gear Reviews

Review: Icebreaker Tech Lite Short Sleeve T-shirt

December 4, 2020 Arno van der Heever 5

Key Information: Price (at time of writing): R899 Fabric: 87% Merino Wool, 13% Nylon Fabric weight (gauge): 150 Ultralight Garment weight: 190g Intro Merino Wool clothing has always been praised for its natural anti-bacterial (anti-stink) […]

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Video: Hiking the Amphitheatre

November 27, 2020 Hiking South Africa 0

The super early mornings, the pre-adventure jitters, the silly banter and the pure, unadulterated joy of a fantastic day hike with close friends and loved ones… Kierran Allen beautifully captures the joy of a day […]

Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX
Gear Reviews

Review: Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX

November 26, 2020 Arno van der Heever 6

Key information Price (at time of writing): R2799 Weight: 345g per shoe (Size 9). 690g per pair. Women’s version: Yes Intro The question often gets asked by beginner hikers, “Which is better: trail shoes or […]

News & Articles

AFRITRAILS – FIND YOUR PATH

November 17, 2020 Hiking South Africa 2

Adventure travel platform, Afritrails, has simplified real-time trail booking for Southern Africa. Since lockdown came into effect in Southern Africa, one way that travellers have eased the strain of social distancing, has been to safely […]

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Wild Nights Out

November 11, 2020 Hiking South Africa 0

Remember that first time you did an overnight hike and slept under the stars? Remember when you first developed a deeper appreciation of the magic of being active in nature and discovered the magic nature […]

2-Day Hikes

Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail

November 9, 2020 Brendon Kassel 12

Beauty: 4.5 (of 5) Difficulty (fitness): 8/10 Technical rating of trail: Contains short sections of steep inclines and declines and rocky coastline which needs to be carefully navigated. Duration: 2 days The Harkeville Hiking Trail is a magnificent 2 […]

NatureHike CW400 sleeping bag
Gear Reviews

Review: Naturehike CW400 Sleeping Bag

November 1, 2020 Arno van der Heever 9

The Naturehike CW400 is a versatile, lightweight, down sleeping bag with a square cut and full-length zip, allowing it to be used as a blanket on warmer nights. Key Information Price (at time of writing): […]

First Ascent Contour 30l backpack
Gear Reviews

Review: First Ascent Contour 30l daypack

October 14, 2020 Willem Boshoff 0

The First Ascent Contour 30L is an extra-volume technical daypack, designed for long day-hikes and slackpacking or Camino-style hiking. It sports an adjustable, ventilated suspension system, ensuring a comfortable fit and keeping you cool on […]

Altra Lone Peak 4
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Review: Altra Lone Peak 4

September 3, 2020 Arno van der Heever 1

The Altra Lone Peak 4 (and now 4.5) is a reasonably lightweight trail shoe with a distinctly wide toe box, zero drop, a protective mid-sole and a grippy outsole. Key information Price (at time of […]

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