The great news is that summer is in full swing, and were I’ve been its been beautiful. The sad news (BIG SAD FACE) is that its already coming to an end. The silver lining is that most of the major gear retailers have already started launching their end of summer sales with up to 50% [...] Read more »
Using Mountaineering Headlamps in Freezing Weather
If you are going mountaineering you have to be aware of the impact on your light of the freezing cold that you will encounter at high altitude. Even if you have one of the best mountaineering headlamps, you will soon find yourself sitting in the dark if you don’t take the cold into account. This [...] Read more »
What to Look for in a High Mountain Tent
If you are only just starting to take up mountaineering or backpacking, one of the most expensive bits of gear that you will have to get is a decent mountain tent. To start out you should probably try to share with friends or borrow so you can get a feel of what you need [...] Read more »
Top Tips for Buying Cheaper Gear.
Shop During Sales – Doh! It’s so obvious why am I even saying this here. Well, I’ve managed to cut 40% to 50% from the price of most of my gear by waiting for sales to come around. Goods that I’ve bought on sale include top bands like a Marmot Liquid Steel Jacket, Marmot Oracle [...] Read more »
Climbing Aconcagua – Trip report
Climbing Aconcagua is a duanting undertaking. Posted here is a trip report by John Black, an equipment buyer for Cape Union Mart, a chain of South African hiking and outdoor gear stores that provide reasonably priced gear under the K-Way brand. I own and use some of their gear, which may not be the lightest [...] Read more »