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    Buller’s Kop (two people’s thoughts)

    Last weekend I wanted to explore an area I did not know well. I wanted to check out Duiwel’s Kloof in the Banhoek Valley and also there… Read more “Buller’s Kop (two people’s thoughts)”

    October 9, 2020 by leorust

    The real cost of gear

    We live in a time of rentals Every month I look at the mortgage repayment. It is payment for something I use but have not fully earned… Read more “The real cost of gear”

    June 8, 2018 by leorust

    DripDrop hydration

    Back in the (good) old days. I am lying under a thorn tree in the dirt of the Namibian desert. Pretending that the thin branches actually contribute… Read more “DripDrop hydration”

    January 15, 2016December 21, 2016 by leorust

    bibs vs baggies

    The pre-teen kid looks at me. Actually he is staring at my crotch and pointing. He is about 2 feet away. His dad is trying to ignore… Read more “bibs vs baggies”

    September 8, 2015September 9, 2015 by leorust

    Customer Complaint: “My waterproof jacket leaks”

    (Spoiler Alert: check out the Notes below if you want to get to the meat of this article) This week I got the below mail. I get… Read more “Customer Complaint: “My waterproof jacket leaks””

    June 2, 2015November 25, 2022 by leorust

    Four Day crash course in Fastpacking:

    What I learnt from four days of lightweight backpacking or fastpacking: I have over 20 years experience in carrying very heavy loads (mainly climbing gear) up very… Read more “Four Day crash course in Fastpacking:”

    May 23, 2015 by leorust

    Items of beauty – and desire

    Beauty in simplicity. I first fell in love with an Opinel no 8 Carbon in 1991. Légion étrangère printed on the wood is now faded. No souvenir.  Judging… Read more “Items of beauty – and desire”

    December 7, 2014December 7, 2014 by leorust

    FAQ Hydration bladders

    What hydration bladder should I buy? My advice to first time buyers is to buy the best bladder you can afford. Go with the brands that have… Read more “FAQ Hydration bladders”

    November 26, 2014 by leorust

    Beyond the Mountain book review

    Steve House‘s actions speak loud, louder than words. The resultant art, painted on the canvas of big blank faces. And his book Beyond the Mountain tells that… Read more “Beyond the Mountain book review”

    November 21, 2014December 21, 2016 by leorust

    Le petit difference: Men’ / Women’s and Unisex backpacks

    We all know that men and women are shaped slightly differently. In general women are slightly shorter in the torso, hips are more angled and they have… Read more “Le petit difference: Men’ / Women’s and Unisex backpacks”

    November 9, 2014 by leorust

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