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Review: First Ascent Peak Tent
The First Ascent Peak is an extremely stable tent that can handle very strong winds. I had it pitched in near gale force winds where the rain was hitting the fly sheet so hard, it […]
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Review: First Ascent Hiker Air Pillow
“Why do a gear review on a pillow?”, you may ask. Because I regularly hear people saying, quite pleased with themselves, that they save themselves the added weight and size of a pillow by just […]
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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 and true 3-person sizing, makes […]
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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 stability of a fuel line-fed […]
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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 bit space, like a sleeping […]
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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 fits squarely in the ultralight […]
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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 bag compartment Material: Polyester with DWR and PU coating The K-Way Summit […]
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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 and found the “ultimate pack”, […]
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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 slippage on shoulder strap buckles; […]
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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 it in the canyon. We […]