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

April 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

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) […]

Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX
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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 […]

NatureHike CW400 sleeping bag
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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
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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 […]

First Ascent Vapourstretch rain jacket
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Review: First Ascent Vapourstretch Rain Jacket

July 6, 2020 Hiking South Africa 2

The Vapourstretch is First Ascent’s all-round hiking rain jacket, with all the features you need to stay comfortable and dry when hiking in the rain. Key Info Price (at time of writing): R2499 Weight: 470g […]

la-sportiva-tx4-feature
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Review: La Sportiva TX4

April 11, 2020 Arno van der Heever 15

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

March 17, 2020 Arno van der Heever 12

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 […]

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Review: Gregory Zulu 40 Backpack

February 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 […]

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