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Product Review: Petzl NAO RL Headlamp

Peter Kirk, November 2022 The New Petzl NAO RL might be light in weight, but [...]

Get your Braai Ready for Summer

Not many South Africans would have let our relatively mild winter put them off the [...]

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Portable Chemical Toilets for Camping

Since the toilet was invented by Thomas Crapper (Actually he invented the ballcock not the [...]

Travel Light with Compact Camping Equipment

Photo: Ferdinand Reus We go away to “get away from it all” – but quite [...]

Montagu – the enchanting Karoo town where adventure awaits

By Tony Lourens Montagu is a town of immeasurable beauty and character, situated about 180 [...]

Starter Guide to Food Smokers and Smoking

People have been smoking food as a way of preserving and flavouring for centuries. Portable [...]

Simply Delicious Potjiekos Recipe

There is just something about a hearty stew made in a potjie (cast iron pot) [...]

Four Safe Outdoor Activities You Can Enjoy After The SA Lockdown

South Africans have always been lovers of the outdoors, and during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s [...]

A Quick Guide to Climbing Gear

Climbing is an activity that combines athleticism, adrenaline, and a need for adventure. Anyone looking [...]

Hiking Table Mountain – Top 5 Most Challenging Hikes

There’s nowhere better to be than Cape Town for the avid outdoor enthusiast and explorer. [...]

The Top 10 Tentco Camping Products for your Outdoor Adventure

When it comes to camping, you’re going to want the best camping equipment to make [...]

The South African’s Load Shedding Survival Guide

Whether we like it or not, load shedding is here to stay, and we South [...]