Gear Reviews

Review: First Ascent Vertex Expedition Jacket

Review: First Ascent Vertex Expedition Jacket

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...

Review: First Ascent Vertex Expedition Jacket

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...

thule AllTrail 45 backpack

Review: Thule AllTrail 45

Key Information Price (at time of writing): R2999 Capacity: 45L Weight: 1.6kg Dimensions: 70cm x 36cm x 30cm Access Points: Top & side Rain cover: Yes Material: 420D Dobby Poly,...

Review: Thule AllTrail 45

Key Information Price (at time of writing): R2999 Capacity: 45L Weight: 1.6kg Dimensions: 70cm x 36cm x 30cm Access Points: Top & side Rain cover: Yes Material: 420D Dobby Poly,...

Salomon X-ULTRA 4 shoes

Review: Salomon X-ULTRA 4

Key information Price (at time of writing): R2499 Weight: 360g per shoe. 720g per pair. Women’s version: Yes Intro The X-ULTRA 4 is Salomon’s beefed-up trail shoe. It might be...

Review: Salomon X-ULTRA 4

Key information Price (at time of writing): R2499 Weight: 360g per shoe. 720g per pair. Women’s version: Yes Intro The X-ULTRA 4 is Salomon’s beefed-up trail shoe. It might be...

Inov8 Adventure Lite 15

Review: Inov8 Adventure Lite 15

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...

Review: Inov8 Adventure Lite 15

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...

Sea to Summit Alpha Set 2.1

Review: Sea to Summit Alpha Set 2.1

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):...

Review: Sea to Summit Alpha Set 2.1

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):...

Icebreaker Tech Lite T-shirt

Review: Icebreaker Tech Lite Short Sleeve T-shirt

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...

Review: Icebreaker Tech Lite Short Sleeve T-shirt

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...