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Review: The North Face Activist FUTURELIGHT™

February 14, 2022 Arno van der Heever 0

The Activist FUTURELIGHT™ is a low-cut hiking shoe that offers the stability and support of a hiking boot, the light weight of a trail shoe, and a style that is equally comfortable in an urban […]

Hex Valley Down sleeping bag
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Review: Hex Valley Down Mummy Sleeping Bag

December 5, 2021 Arno van der Heever 5

Hex Valley Down have been producing high quality down duvets and sleeping bags for nearly 30 years and their sleeping bags have been used for everything from winter caravan holidays to summiting snowy peaks in […]

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Review: Forever Fresh Freeze-Dried Meals

September 25, 2021 Arno van der Heever 14

I assume, like me, you’ve been on some hikes, probably closer to the start of the month, when you’ve still got some money in the bank and thought you’d spoil yourself with one or two […]

Inov8 Adventure Lite 15
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Review: Inov8 Adventure Lite 15

May 2, 2021 Arno van der Heever 1

The Inov8 Adventure Lite 15 is a lightweight backpack, designed for long days on the mountain, where agility and continuous movement make or break an adventure. Key Information Price (at time of writing): R2399 Storage […]

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): […]

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Review: Naturehike Spider Ultralight 1-Person Tent

July 16, 2019 Arno van der Heever 7

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: […]

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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: Fire Maple Fire-FLEET Stove

April 12, 2018 Arno van der Heever 4

The Fire Maple Fire-FLEET stove (FMS-118) is a trimmed down version of the FMS-105. At 91g lighter (37% weight reduction), it is a great option for those who love the stability of a fuel line-fed […]

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Review: First Ascent Aero 5.5 Lightweight Mattress

March 27, 2018 Arno van der Heever 17

When packing my backpack for a multi-day hike, space has always been more of an issue for me than weight. Lots of fairly lightweight items that take up quite a bit space, like a sleeping […]

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