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Review: First Ascent Vertex Expedition Jacket

November 24, 2021 Arno van der Heever 1

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: 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 […]

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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 […]

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First Ascent Manufacturing Medical Masks to Help Fight Covid-19

April 7, 2020 Hiking South Africa 2

In what has certainly been a challenging past 11 days, not only for South Africa but for the entire world, the demand for Medical Masks has risen drastically as South African Health Services tackle the […]

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Review: First Ascent Amplify Down 900

September 26, 2019 Arno van der Heever 4

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 […]

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Review: First Ascent Eclipse Tent

July 1, 2019 Willem Boshoff 4

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 […]

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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: 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: 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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