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Comms – 2
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Comms – 2

September 1, 2020September 2, 2020

Greetings from the wandering side. It’s been quite a while since I’ve been online – hopefully that will be changing. After my injury I was […]

Hennops – Zebra Route
Trails

Hennops – Zebra Route

April 9, 2018September 2, 2020

The Zebra Route is ideal for a Sunday morning hike – a short 5km trail with elevation gain of 110m. I reached the trailhead by […]

Gear

MSR Pocket Rocket 2 – Stove

April 8, 2018September 2, 2020

I added this powerful little MSR stove to my pack for its efficiency and lightweight composition and it came as advertised. Regardless of weather or […]

Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve
Trails

Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve

March 12, 2018September 2, 2020

The lovely town, Hartebeespoort, is a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Mostly known for the dam which the town was built around, you’d be […]

Gear

Capestorm 250C – Sleeping Bag

February 26, 2018September 2, 2020

The Capestorm 250C sleeping bag, has been a great addition to my gear. It has an excellent temperature rating, is super comfortable and not nearly […]

Gear

Quechua Forclaz 400L – Self Inflating Mattress

February 5, 2018September 2, 2020

The Quechua Forclaz 400L self inflating mattress is worth its weight in gold – that’s my opinion at least. While the mattress isn’t thick, it […]

Hennops – Krokodilberg Route
Trails

Hennops – Krokodilberg Route

January 18, 2018September 2, 2020

A short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria you’ll find the Hennops river. There are numerous hiking trails around the river; one of the most popular […]

Quechua Arpenaz 2+ Tent
Gear

Quechua Arpenaz 2+ Tent

January 16, 2018September 2, 2020

The Arpenaz 2+ tent is a great option if you’re on a budget or simply looking for a comfortable and spacious tent to start your […]

Gear

Capestorm Overland 75L Backpack

January 3, 2018September 2, 2020

The Capestorm Overland 75 is a multi-day backpack that offers a good amount of internal space, as well as some external expanding pockets and a […]

Wolkberg Serala Wilderness
Trails

Wolkberg Serala Wilderness

December 27, 2017September 2, 2020

I’ve been fortunate enough this year to have travelled to the Wolkberg (Serala) Wilderness in Limpopo. Hoping to experience the wilderness with all its challenges. […]

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