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HomeAuthorsArno van der Heever

Articles by Arno van der Heever

About Arno van der Heever
Co-founder of Hiking South Africa, Arno loves the outdoors and finds joy in sharing it with others. He is a qualified mountain guide, a keen rock climber and has a "thing" for technical backpacks and footwear.
Icebreaker Tech Lite T-shirt
Gear Reviews

Review: Icebreaker Tech Lite Short Sleeve T-shirt

Dec 4, 2020 Arno van der Heever 0

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) […]

Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX
Gear Reviews

Review: Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX

Nov 26, 2020 Arno van der Heever 3

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 […]

NatureHike CW400 sleeping bag
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Review: Naturehike CW400 Sleeping Bag

Nov 1, 2020 Arno van der Heever 1

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): […]

Altra Lone Peak 4
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Review: Altra Lone Peak 4

Sep 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 […]

la-sportiva-tx4-feature
Gear Reviews

Review: La Sportiva TX4

Apr 11, 2020 Arno van der Heever 11

People often ask which is better – boots or low-cut approach shoes/trail runners – and the answer has always been the same: Horses for courses. However, if I had to pick one shoe for almost […]

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Review: Naturehike Hiby Tent

Mar 17, 2020 Arno van der Heever 6

Intro The Naturehike Hiby is a fairly lightweight and versatile 2- to 3-person, 4-season tent. It offers a bombproof structure and a large vestibule, but this is not a tent for tall people. Key Information […]

Gear Reviews

Review: Gregory Zulu 40 Backpack

Feb 11, 2020 Arno van der Heever 2

The Gregory Zulu 40 is an extremely comfortable, full-feature backpack, perfectly suited for full-day adventures, or shorter multi-day hikes where you don’t need a tent. There is also a women’s specific Jade range. Key Information […]

Gear Reviews

Review: Hi-Tec Ravus Quest Lux WP

Feb 6, 2020 Arno van der Heever 2

I was trying to think of a good opening paragraph for this review, but then I realised that Hi-Tec actually nailed it, so I’m just going to quote them: “The Ravus Quest waterproof walking boots […]

Gear Reviews

Review: Helian Waterproof Phone Case

Oct 4, 2019 Arno van der Heever 3

These days, most of us use our phones as our dedicated cameras when going hiking. And why not? They’re light, the modern phone cameras are excellent, and you need to have your phone with you […]

Gear Reviews

Review: CORE Merino Clothing

Sep 30, 2019 Arno van der Heever 2

Moisture wicking, quick drying, lightweight, soft, almost naked skin-feel and naturally antibacterial, so it doesn’t stink… What miracle fabric am I describing? Merino wool… Proudly South African I first heard of merino wool being used […]

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