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)”
Tag: gear
Wetting Out / Drying Out
I got caught in a downpour this week. I was prepared and wearing my Rab Polartec Alpha synthetic fill puffy jacket. I was not exposed for long… Read more “Wetting Out / Drying Out”
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”
Spring time is here.
This is the season for insurance. Somehow it always happens. Somehow despite previous experience I always get caught out. No other season is like it. Summer is… Read more “Spring time is here.”
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””
PUFfer Preparation 301
I have had an interesting email conversation with a fellow trail runner on gear and how to best use it stretching over the last few weeks. This… Read more “PUFfer Preparation 301”
Black Diamond Comp results!
The news you have all been waiting for: When I was on the mountain between Kasteels Poort and Corridor Ravine in very heavy mist and a strong… Read more “Black Diamond Comp results!”
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