Sea to Summit Delta Spork
One of our much-loved Sporks broke. We could not find an original, so bought a Sea to Summit Delta Spork. Rather than a spoon on one end and a fork…
Gas cylinders
Cadac is probably the best know brand name in gas cylinders and gas appliances. The old gas cylinders had the key to adjust the gas flow. The new cylinders all have a knob to…
Formosa Peak
Peak Formosa, at 1675m above sea level, is the highest peak in the Tsitsikamma mountains. This route is at the very top of my bucket list right now! Getting there:…
first Ascent Lightweight Dry Bag
Our 2021 Wild Coast hike, Kei Mouth to Gonubie, included multiple river crossings. In preparation, we bought a couple of 12L first Ascent Dry Bags. I already have a collection…
ALNET Storm Net
Our awesome Natural Instincts Easy Pitch Gazebo is a real boon at campsites as our tent is limited when it comes to a longer camping stay. It is, however, like…
Surfski Thrills and Spills
This old post has been hanging about in my Drafts folder for a good few years… 13 December 2012: two surfski rescues in one day, both on the famous Miller’s…
Qora to Wavecrest Beach Hotel
We stayed in a rented house on the water’s edge next to the Kob Inn. Ferry across the Qora River and head south down the beach. Overnight at Cebe in…
Kei Mouth to Gonubie
Our 2021 Wild Coast adventure saw us walking from Kei Mouth south to Gonubie. Our previous Wild Coast adventures have included a day hike from White Clay to Hole in…