Gear Reviews

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Review: Vango Halo 300

If you’re planning on spending a lot of time camping in the rain, this is the tent you want to be in. A solid, semi-geodesic structure, trail weight of 3.89kg...

Review: Vango Halo 300

If you’re planning on spending a lot of time camping in the rain, this is the tent you want to be in. A solid, semi-geodesic structure, trail weight of 3.89kg...

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Review: Fire Maple Fire-FLEET Stove

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...

Review: Fire Maple Fire-FLEET Stove

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...

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Review: First Ascent Aero 5.5 Lightweight Mattress

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...

Review: First Ascent Aero 5.5 Lightweight Mattress

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...

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Review: Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Ultralight Tent

The first thing you notice about the Cloud Up 2 tent is how small and light it is when packed, weighing in at only 1,5kg (or 750g per person). It...

Review: Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Ultralight Tent

The first thing you notice about the Cloud Up 2 tent is how small and light it is when packed, weighing in at only 1,5kg (or 750g per person). It...

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Review: K-Way Summit 65

Price: R2099 (at time of writing) Retailer: Cape Union Mart Capacity: 65 litres Weight: 2.5kg Dimension: H: 85cm W: 50cm D: 30cm (when fully packed) Access Points: Top, front, sleeping...

Review: K-Way Summit 65

Price: R2099 (at time of writing) Retailer: Cape Union Mart Capacity: 65 litres Weight: 2.5kg Dimension: H: 85cm W: 50cm D: 30cm (when fully packed) Access Points: Top, front, sleeping...

Submit Your Own Backpack Review

Submit Your Own Backpack Review

Many hikers have gone through the time-consuming and often expensive exercise of finding the right backpack for their needs. If you’re one of those that’s already done the hard work...

Submit Your Own Backpack Review

Many hikers have gone through the time-consuming and often expensive exercise of finding the right backpack for their needs. If you’re one of those that’s already done the hard work...