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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.
Gear Reviews

Review: The North Face Activist FUTURELIGHT™

Feb 14, 2022 Arno van der Heever 0

The Activist FUTURELIGHT™ is a low-cut hiking shoe that offers the stability and support of a hiking boot, the light weight of a trail shoe, and a style that is equally comfortable in an urban […]

Hex Valley Down sleeping bag
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Review: Hex Valley Down Mummy Sleeping Bag

Dec 5, 2021 Arno van der Heever 3

Hex Valley Down have been producing high quality down duvets and sleeping bags for nearly 30 years and their sleeping bags have been used for everything from winter caravan holidays to summiting snowy peaks in […]

Gear Reviews

Review: First Ascent Vertex Expedition Jacket

Nov 24, 2021 Arno van der Heever 0

The Vertex is arguably First Ascent’s most ambitious jacket yet, with a price tag to match. In addition to all the bells and whistles, First Ascent has used a world class water-resistant membrane and a […]

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Review: Forever Fresh Freeze-Dried Meals

Sep 25, 2021 Arno van der Heever 12

I assume, like me, you’ve been on some hikes, probably closer to the start of the month, when you’ve still got some money in the bank and thought you’d spoil yourself with one or two […]

thule AllTrail 45 backpack
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Review: Thule AllTrail 45

Jul 30, 2021 Arno van der Heever 0

Key Information Price (at time of writing): R2999 Capacity: 45L Weight: 1.6kg Dimensions: 70cm x 36cm x 30cm Access Points: Top & side Rain cover: Yes Material: 420D Dobby Poly, 330D Ripstop Polyester Intro The […]

Salomon X-ULTRA 4 shoes
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Review: Salomon X-ULTRA 4

Jun 16, 2021 Arno van der Heever 9

Key information Price (at time of writing): R2499 Weight: 360g per shoe. 720g per pair. Women’s version: Yes Intro The X-ULTRA 4 is Salomon’s beefed-up trail shoe. It might be referred to as a trail […]

Inov8 Adventure Lite 15
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Review: Inov8 Adventure Lite 15

May 2, 2021 Arno van der Heever 1

The Inov8 Adventure Lite 15 is a lightweight backpack, designed for long days on the mountain, where agility and continuous movement make or break an adventure. Key Information Price (at time of writing): R2399 Storage […]

Sea to Summit Alpha Set 2.1
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Review: Sea to Summit Alpha Set 2.1

Apr 22, 2021 Arno van der Heever 0

The Sea to Summit Alpha Set 2.1 is a perfect 2-person cook set, complete with nesting bowls, mugs and extremely useful strainer holes. Key Information Price (at time of writing): R1199 Weight: 521g Material: Hard […]

Icebreaker Tech Lite T-shirt
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Review: Icebreaker Tech Lite Short Sleeve T-shirt

Dec 4, 2020 Arno van der Heever 4

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
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Review: Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX

Nov 26, 2020 Arno van der Heever 5

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 […]

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