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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The First Ascent Amplify Down 900 is the ideal bag for hikers who plan on heading into South Africa’s mountainous wilderness areas during winter, such as the Cederberg, Drakensberg and Wolkberg ranges. Key Information Price […]
I’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with my rain gear. It enables me to confidently go on longer hikes without worrying too much about what the weather’s doing, but on the other […]
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 Spider Ultralight Silicone 1-Person Tent is exactly what it says: a lightweight 1-person, 3-season tent. Key Information Price: R2399 (at time of writing) Weight: 1618g (including the groundsheet) Waterproof rating: Flysheet: 4000mm; Floor: […]
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 […]
Key information Price (at time of writing): R4899 Weight: 785g per boot. 1570g per pair (size 11). Uppers: Perwanger® leather Women’s version: Yes Intro At first glance, one is immediately aware of the attention to […]
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