Camping

Poyoukas Foods

Munchies? Pouyoukas gives you fuel on the go

23 May 2013

Hitting the outdoors requires body-fuel especially if you’re hiking, biking or exerting yourself putting up that big old tent. Pouyoukas offers a healthy snack for those of you on the [...]

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FieldCandy tent

Quirky tents from FieldCandy

22 May 2013

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We're all familiar with the heavy grade canvas tent and the thinner nylon version, but never before have there been such beautifully designed ones.

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iTent packed up

Reviewed: iTent

14 May 2013

I put a two man pop-up iTent to the ultimate test - the dusty conditions of AfrikaBurn in the middle of the Karoo.

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Bear sleeping bag

Five of the craziest sleeping bags

10 May 2013

With winter coming there is no possibility of sleeping outdoors without a warm sleeping bag. If you're sick of having a boring one, try one of these unconventional sleeping bags.

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Cadac Carri Chef

New from Cadac: Carri Chef reviewed

8 May 2013

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For 60-odd years skottel breakfasts have been a hallmark of South African outdoor culture, but there’s more to gas than just this.

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Woolworths dessert tins

Spotted: travel dessert from Woolworths

1 May 2013

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Woolworths has released a new array of tinned fruit in syrup perfect for travel.

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Consol Solar Jar lit at night

Take the sun with you: Consol Solar Jar

26 April 2013

The Consol Solar Jar is one of the most beautiful lights I have come across. Consol is known for making glass jars and this one uses solar energy to light up.

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AfrikaBurn

Gear up for AfrikaBurn 2013

18 April 2013

Congratulations! You’ve fought your way towards grabbing one ticket of 6500 to attend AfrikaBurn. Well, that’s just the beginning because the barren Karoo is not a forgiving destination and it’s best to go prepared.

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Front Runner Flip Pop Tent

Reviewed: pop-up tent from Front Runner

28 March 2013

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Why would you want to slave away, figuring out tent pole connections when you can watch the Front Runner tent flip and pop open right before your eyes?

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The full Flej set available in camo or pink

Great gear at the Getaway Show

17 March 2013

This weekend Cape Town hosted an impressive outdoor show (I’m a journalist so this can’t be biased) and there was plenty of cool stuff to see. Here's the great gear scoop.

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