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The Quest for the Ultimate Dome Tent
The Dyneema® Project explores the design journey behind the Djedi Dome — a pioneering waterproof and breathable Dyneema® Composite Fabric tent developed by Locus Gear’s Jotaro Yoshida.
The Quest for the Ultimate Dome Tent
The Dyneema® Project explores the design journey behind the Djedi Dome — a pioneering waterproof and breathable Dyneema® Composite Fabric tent developed by Locus Gear’s Jotaro Yoshida.
Everyday Hiking Hero: Galeo Saintz
An inspiring Q&A with Galeo Saintz, founder of the Garden Route Walking Festival and one of South Africa’s most influential trail advocates.
Everyday Hiking Hero: Galeo Saintz
An inspiring Q&A with Galeo Saintz, founder of the Garden Route Walking Festival and one of South Africa’s most influential trail advocates.
Drakensberg Passes | Intro
An overview of the Drakensberg’s High Berg and Little Berg — their geology, access points, hiking routes, and famous passes like Injisuthi, Pins and Grey’s. Includes information on permits, maps...
Drakensberg Passes | Intro
An overview of the Drakensberg’s High Berg and Little Berg — their geology, access points, hiking routes, and famous passes like Injisuthi, Pins and Grey’s. Includes information on permits, maps...
Video: How to pack a backpack
A short, practical video from REI experts explaining how to pack a backpack correctly for comfort, balance, and accessibility on your next hiking trip.
Video: How to pack a backpack
A short, practical video from REI experts explaining how to pack a backpack correctly for comfort, balance, and accessibility on your next hiking trip.
The Himalayas | Everest Base Camp
In the final leg of his Himalayan journey, Eksteen reaches Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar — reflecting on the beauty, challenge, and meaning of trekking among the giants.
The Himalayas | Everest Base Camp
In the final leg of his Himalayan journey, Eksteen reaches Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar — reflecting on the beauty, challenge, and meaning of trekking among the giants.
The Himalayas | Part 3
A cold, demanding day’s trek from Dingboche to Lobuche — across windswept valleys, the Climbers’ Memorial and the gateway to the Khumbu Glacier, in Eksteen’s Himalayan diary.
The Himalayas | Part 3
A cold, demanding day’s trek from Dingboche to Lobuche — across windswept valleys, the Climbers’ Memorial and the gateway to the Khumbu Glacier, in Eksteen’s Himalayan diary.