Gear Reviews

Review: Naturehike 55 + 5L Hiking Backpack

Review: Naturehike 55 + 5L Hiking Backpack

Price: R1299.00 (at time of writing) Pros: Excellent price; Lightweight; Good suspension; Very comfortable; Thoughtful pocket design; Easy-access rain cover; Inner hydration sleeve (fits a 3L water bladder). Cons: Slight...

Review: Naturehike 55 + 5L Hiking Backpack

Price: R1299.00 (at time of writing) Pros: Excellent price; Lightweight; Good suspension; Very comfortable; Thoughtful pocket design; Easy-access rain cover; Inner hydration sleeve (fits a 3L water bladder). Cons: Slight...

litter-re-usable-water-bottle

Ultimate Wilderness Hydration Kit

In 2007, I hiked the Fish River Canyon with a group of friends. That year, Namibia had not received as much rain as usual and we experienced the effect of...

Ultimate Wilderness Hydration Kit

In 2007, I hiked the Fish River Canyon with a group of friends. That year, Namibia had not received as much rain as usual and we experienced the effect of...

kway-nerolite3-rocks-mountains2

Review: K-Way Nerolite 3 Tent

So, you’re new to multi-day hiking and you’ve decided it’s time to invest in your own tent. You are completely overwhelmed with all the specs and everyone seems to have...

Review: K-Way Nerolite 3 Tent

So, you’re new to multi-day hiking and you’ve decided it’s time to invest in your own tent. You are completely overwhelmed with all the specs and everyone seems to have...

Review: GSI Personal Javapress

Review: GSI Personal Javapress

If you’re still begrudgingly sipping on sub-par coffee when you’re on a multi-day hike, this is going to be your new favourite piece of gear out on the trail. Quick...

Review: GSI Personal Javapress

If you’re still begrudgingly sipping on sub-par coffee when you’re on a multi-day hike, this is going to be your new favourite piece of gear out on the trail. Quick...

Review: Fire Maple FMS-105

Review: Fire Maple FMS-105

Like most newbie hikers, my first hiking stove was a MSR Pocket Rocket: Light, small, almost indestructible…brilliant! The only downside of cooking on a small stove sitting on top of...

Review: Fire Maple FMS-105

Like most newbie hikers, my first hiking stove was a MSR Pocket Rocket: Light, small, almost indestructible…brilliant! The only downside of cooking on a small stove sitting on top of...