hiking gear – Cape Hike

GSI Outdoors Spice Rack

18 August 2016 David 0 Comment cooking, gear review, hiking gear

It’s a great idea to have a handy collection of containers at hand for camping and hiking. We got a GSI Outdoors Spice Rack set to carry small quantities of herbs and spices for cooking on hiking adventures.

Gear

FireFork

12 August 201612 August 2016 David 0 Comment camping gear, cooking, FireFork, gear review, hiking gear, Light My Fire

We recently used our FireFork at Windmeulnek Hut on the first night of our 3 day Outeniqua Hiking Trail trip: we decided to carry heavy on the first day to enjoy a steak and red wine feast that night. The FireFork was just the thing to turn those juicy steaks on the braai grid!

Gear

Blue Sky Gear FlexWare Bucket

12 August 201612 August 2016 David 0 Comment camping gear, gear review, hiking gear

This collapsible bucket is constructed from flexible BPA-free plastic reinforced with a sturdy plastic base, rim and carrying handle. It holds 5 litres and is heat resistant.

Gear

MSR WhisperLite™ Stove

4 August 201612 August 2016 David 0 Comment cooking, hiking gear, MSR, stoves, WhisperLite

The MSR WhisperLite™ Stove seems to be the de facto stove for more serious outdoor enthusiasts. I have used a Campingaz

Gear

Sea To Summit Delta Plate

18 February 201412 August 2016 David 0 Comment camping gear, gear review, hiking gear, Sea to Summit

I have a Sea to Summit Delta Bowl as well as a Sea to Summit Delta Mug: the two of them have managed to fulfill all my outdoor nosh needs in the past. I decided to add the Sea To Summit Delta Plate for making sandwiches and other general culinary tasks.

Bottom of big descent on Day 2, Genadendal Hiking Trail

News

Gearing up for an overnight hike

6 February 201410 August 2016 David 0 Comment 2day, gear list, hiking gear, overnight

So you are going on a two-day hike. Here is my guide to what you will need for your adventure. As I am a gear freak, I tend to pack fairly heavily.

Nutrition

Back Country Cuisine Freeze Dri Meals

4 May 20124 September 2016 David 0 Comment Back Country Cuisine, gear review, hiking gear, nutrition

I want to make it abundantly clear that these Back Country Cuisine Freeze Dri meals are absolutely delicious. Period. I don’t mean they are great as far as instant freeze-dried meals go, I mean delicious, period!

Gear

Spork

27 February 20129 April 2015 David 0 Comment camping gear, gear review, hiking gear, Light My Fire, Spork

Sporks are lightweight and extremely durable, and hygienic and easy to clean. Your Spork is available in a variety of bright colors, is 17cm long, and weighs a mere 9g. The serrated edge on the side of the fork actually does a great job cutting foods like cheese.

Gear

Sea To Summit Dry Sacks

11 November 201012 August 2016 David 0 Comment gear review, hiking gear, Sea to Summit

Even though my deuter Futura Daypack and Aircontact Backpack both have built-in rain covers, I thought it best to have a proper dry sack for cellphones and cameras, as well larger items such as sleeping bags.

Gear

CAPESTORM Tech Shorts

7 June 20102 September 2016 David 0 Comment CAPESTORM, gear review, hiking gear

My black CAPESTORM Tech Shorts are constructed from lightweight material that is durable and comfortable. They are solidly constructed shorts that I use with great success to hike and rock climb.