South African footwear manufacturer, Jim Green, makers of the rugged, no-nonsense Razorbacks, have a second hiking boot in their line-up: The Monster Waterproof Boot. I got my hands on a pair to see how they […]
The Naturehike Cycling Ultralight Silicone 1-Person Tent is exactly what it says: a lightweight 1-person, 3-season tent, which, despite its cycling-specific name, is brilliant for hiking too. Key Information Price: R2199 (at time of writing) […]
Key Information Capacity: 3-Person Weight: 4034g (excluding the stuff sack) Waterproof Rating: Flysheet: 2000mm; Tent floor: 3000mm Structure: 4 poles with 5 intersections; freestanding Price: R2699 (at time of writing) The All-Rounder I purchased a […]
The Vaude Sioux 400 SYN is a lightweight, synthetic sleeping bag designed for late spring to early autumn use in European conditions, which makes it ideal for all but the coldest mid-winter conditions in South […]
At first glance, one is immediately aware of the attention to detail that went into the design and production of this boot. From the eye-catching little Italian flag to the absolute precision of the stitching […]
Specs Price: R3220 (at time of writing) Capacity: 52L + 8L Weight: 1.53kg Dimensions: 72 x 35 x 30 cm Access points: Top, front, sleeping bag compartment Material: Main fabric: 79% Polyamide, 21% Polyester; 400 […]
The Fire Maple Fire-FORCE stove (FMS-103) is a compact screw-on canister stove that is an affordable, yet well-made piece of gear. It’s not quite as light or efficient as big names like the MSR Pocket […]
Specs Price: R4399 (at time of writing) Capacity: 70L Weight: 2.37kg Dimensions: 85H x 40W x 34D Access points: Top, front, sleeping bag compartment Material: Main body (210D Nylon); Bottom (500D Nylon) Intro The Aether […]
The First Ascent Nueva long sleeve shirt is the most comfortable hiking shirt I’ve worn. With a slight stretch in the fabric, highly breathable, abrasion resistant and a UPF rating of 30, the Nueva has […]
A spacious 2-person, 3-season tent that can handle all but the worst weather, weighing in at just under 2kg, all for R3199. The Mongar ticks every box! Tech specs Capacity: 2-Person Weight: 1941g (excluding the […]
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