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Review: Vaude Assymetric 52+8 Backpack

April 23, 2019 Hiking South Africa 0

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 […]

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Review: Fire Maple Fire-FORCE Stove

March 12, 2019 Schalk Marais 1

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 […]

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Review: Osprey Aether 70 AG

January 29, 2019 Douwe Ganzevoort 2

Specs Price: R5199 (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 […]

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Review: First Ascent Nueva Shirt

January 17, 2019 Arno van der Heever 0

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 […]

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Review: Naturehike Mongar Tent

December 1, 2018 Dania Petrik 3

A spacious 2-person, 3-season tent that can handle all but the worst weather, weighing in at just under 2kg, all for R3399. The Mongar ticks every box! Tech specs Capacity: 2-Person Weight: 1941g (excluding the […]

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Review: First Ascent Lunar Tent

November 14, 2018 Arno van der Heever 11

The First Ascent Lunar is a 2-person, 3-season tent that offers amazing value for money and punches well above its 3-season rating, comfortably handling buckets of rain and near-gale-force winds. Quick Specs Size: 2-person tent […]

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Review: First Ascent Hurricane Jacket

October 2, 2018 Arno van der Heever 0

The Hurricane is First Ascent’s premium rain jacket. I’ve used it extensively throughout the winter and also took it along on the Eden to Addo corridor hike, where it got put through its paces as […]

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Review: Jim Green Razorback Boots

July 11, 2018 Arno van der Heever 14

I can’t resist a leather boot. Sure, modern synthetic or hybrid boots are lighter and more breathable, but a beautifully-made leather boot is unbeatable when it comes to aesthetics and durability. The classic full-grain leather […]

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Review: First Ascent Flint 25L Backpack

July 5, 2018 Arno van der Heever 3

The Flint 25L is a technical daypack designed for full-day missions. It sports an adjustable, ventilated suspension system, ensuring ideal fit and keeping you cool on those hot days. Convenient compartments make storing and accessing […]

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Review: SPOT Gen3 Satellite Messenger

June 12, 2018 Arno van der Heever 3

I love hiking in all its forms – day hikes, multi-day hikes, easy, challenging – but the type of hiking that truly captures my imagination is unsupported hiking in wilderness areas. Complete disconnect from everyday […]

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