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Review: First Ascent Peak Tent

June 5, 2018 Arno van der Heever 9

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 […]

Review: First Ascent Hiker Air Pillow

May 21, 2018 Arno van der Heever 1

“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 […]

Review: Vango Halo 300

April 26, 2018 Arno van der Heever 9

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 […]

Review: Fire Maple Fire-FLEET Stove

April 12, 2018 Arno van der Heever 4

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 […]

Review: Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Ultralight Tent

January 12, 2018 Willem Boshoff 26

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 […]

Review: Naturehike 55 + 5L Hiking Backpack

November 28, 2017 Dania Petrik 4

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; […]