Improvements to amenities at Silvermine Reservoir
I recently went up to the Silvermine Reservoir to do some open-water swim training for February's Xterra Triathlon. I was pleased to see that a handsome new ablution block has…
JOBY GorillaPod Tripod
I have wanted one of these handy little GorillaPod camera tripods for my Canon PowerShot for ages! The articulated “ball-and-socket” leg joints mean that the tripod can be adjusted to…
Coghlan’s Backpacker Trowel
I couldn't bring myself to spend R299 on a Sea to Summit iPood (as much as I would like one), so instead bought a luminous orange Coghlan's hiking trowel from…
Matroosberg Peak 4×4-route Road-sign
This sign is near the start of the 4 X 4 Trail up to Matroosberg Peak in the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve.
first Ascent Flash Flood Pant
In my quest for total waterproofness, I bought a pair of first Ascent Flash Flood Pants.These long waterproof pants feature long boot zippers, a drawstring waist and two deep, zippered…
Yet another mugging on Lion’s Head / Signal Hill
I am reproducing the latest email from Andre of the Table Mountain Safety Action Group with the news of yet another mugging on Table Mountain (Sunday, 12 December 2011). The…
Cherry picking at Klondyke Cherry Farm
It’s cherry season! For an awesome day out, visit Klondyke Cherry Farm just outside Ceres. It’s a fair drive from Cape Town − 190km − so make a weekend of…