Garmin South Africa sent me a Garmin fēnix GPS Watch to review. I like the chunky style — it has lots of character. If there was an East or a West Pole to discover, this watch says: “I will take you there”! [...]
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There are many functions on my Garmin Forerunner 910XT which I simply do not use, and whilst evaluating the Garmin fēnix I keep asking myself which of the functions I would pay extra for if the unit were sold with the functions as add-ons. The temperature function is seriously cool and one I would definitely pay extra for. I wish my Forerunner had it! [...]  I have tried a number of different brand of socks over the last couple of years, and appear to have settled on the Bridgedale brand. However, for some reason I have identified hiking with wearing leather boots paired with red wool socks ever since I was a child. I am not certain why it [...]  A great pair of hiking boots deserve a pair of comfortable hiking socks. I have matched a pair of Bridgedale Endurance Trekker Socks to my Merrell Gore-Tex Perimeter Boots. [...]  I find the ability to accurately log my training effort hugely motivating. I bought a Garmin Forerunner 310XT in 2010, and have been logging my training on it (and it’s successor, the Garmin Forerunner 910XT) ever since. As an additional motivation, and a first attempt at adding some structure to my training, I have started using Goals [...]  I have had my Petzl Tikkina2 for more than 3 years and still use it regularly. I went looking for a more powerful headlamp, and decided on the 200 Lumen Black Diamond Icon headlamp. [...]  One of the short adjustable straps on my beloved Merrell Waterpro Rogue sandals broke. I desperately tried to purchase a new pair but could not find anyone who stocked them still. Then I came across the details of Rocksole Shoe & Bag Repairs in Cape Town: problem solved! [...]  I have a collection of Nite Ize S-biner carabiner-style fasteners attached to all my packs. They come in a variety of sizes and finishes, and are available at Cape Union Mart, Sportsmans Warehouse and most other sports shops. [...]  I carry a pretty random assortment of first aid items in two bags, one in my car, and the other in my backpack when hiking. Included in both are Burnshield burn dressings, described as “Sterile Trauma Hydrogel Burn Dressings”. [...]  A headlamp is indispensable for any camping trip! Having both your hands free to pitch a tent, braai, cook makes all these tasks less of an effort. It is also a great idea to pop one into your pack for an emergency situation. [...] |
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