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How to Choose The Perfect First Ascent Sleeping...

Whether you're prepping to summit Mt Kilimanjaro or, planning an overnight hike in your local mountain range—the... Continue reading

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Hiking Clothing / Apparel

How to Care For all your First Ascent Rainwear

Over time, waterproof jackets will lose their resilience, allowing water to penetrate through the jacket's surface.... Continue reading

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Camping

6 Great Campsites in South Africa

South Africa has many great campsites to book your next outdoor getaway. Here are a few of our favorite camping and... Continue reading

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Choosing the right socks for your outdoor activity

For any outdoor activity, like hiking or camping, you need to ensure you have the right gear. This is especially true... Continue reading

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Hiking

How to correctly pack you backpack for hiking

We have compiled a list of tips and techniques to remember when packing your backpack to ensure ideal weight... Continue reading

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Hiking

Top-10 tips to improve your wildlife photography

Capturing nature at its best can be one of the most rewarding outdoor activities. Wildlife photographer Wiehan van... Continue reading

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