Gear Reviews
Review: Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX
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...
Review: Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX
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...
Review: Naturehike CW400 Sleeping Bag
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...
Review: Naturehike CW400 Sleeping Bag
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...
Review: First Ascent Contour 30l daypack
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...
Review: First Ascent Contour 30l daypack
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...
Review: Altra Lone Peak 4
The Altra Lone Peak 4 (and now 4.5) is a reasonably lightweight trail shoe with a distinctly wide toe box, zero drop, a protective mid-sole and a grippy outsole. Key...
Review: Altra Lone Peak 4
The Altra Lone Peak 4 (and now 4.5) is a reasonably lightweight trail shoe with a distinctly wide toe box, zero drop, a protective mid-sole and a grippy outsole. Key...
Review: First Ascent Vapourstretch Rain Jacket
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...
Review: First Ascent Vapourstretch Rain Jacket
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...
Review: La Sportiva TX4
People often ask which is better – boots or low-cut approach shoes/trail runners – and the answer has always been the same: Horses for courses. However, if I had to...
Review: La Sportiva TX4
People often ask which is better – boots or low-cut approach shoes/trail runners – and the answer has always been the same: Horses for courses. However, if I had to...