for the outsider inside of you
We long-time ago abandoned inflatable mattresses such as the Intex Queen Airbed as they inevitably puncture no matter how cautious you are. A far better bet is a 3-section folding foam camping mattress. They are far more comfortable, do not need to be inflated and do not puncture.
I keep a good supply of these on hand for penning down my tent’s guy ropes. Straight pegs are far more likely to get pulled out in strong wind, whilst the design of these pegs makes them far more secure.
Rule one of camping: you need a super-comfortable camping chair like this Natural Instincts Oversized Racing Chair. Not only will you appreciate the pure comfort of a comfortable seat, but it will prevent you from resorting to sitting your cooler box, which will invariably break!
My friends Amanda and Pierre introduced me to these handy new instant coffee sachets that have come onto the market recently. I think are great for hiking.
After great success with my Cadac No. 10 Flat Pot, I bought a Cadac Bread Pot. The TV show “The Ultimate Braai Master” with Justin Bonello showcases some creative camp-fire cooking, and I am keen to try some more adventurous meals.
For pure campsite luxury and laziness, get yourself into a “Ticket to the Moon” Parachute Hammock. I am always sure to choose a site at Beaverlac that has two convenient trees for mine!
The K-Way Panorama 3 person tent’s lightweight frame and relatively spacious interior makes it a great choice for any weekend campers. Reflective guy ropes prevent nasty night-time accidents, while No-See-Um mosquito netting provides both privacy and protection from unwelcome insects.
A “jaffle iron” is a closed metal skillet as such: it consists of two hinged halves. You place two slices of bread with a filling in-between on the one half, close the two halves together, and place it on your heat source. Butter the outside of the two slices of bread to stop them from sticking to the metal, and of course to give them a golden brown, flavorful crust.
I went looking for something to boil water and cook in on my Campingaz stove, and chose the K-Way 1 Person Cook Set from Cape Union Mart. The set consists of a lightweight pot and pan, each with foldaway handles. The pot has a capacity of 1 litre, and the pan flips over to double as a lid for the pot. Both have a non-stick coating which makes cooking and cleaning a pleasure.
