Where to go wild camping in the Western Cape, legally 09 April 2021 | Henko Roukema There's something magical about sleeping under an open sky in the middle of nature. Henko Roukema shares his top wild camping dest...
My 5 Favourite Hiking Trails in Limpopo 07 April 2021 | Thabitha Rachoene Thabitha Rachoene divulges some of Limpopo's best-kept secrets as she shares her 5 favourite hiking trails in the province.
Our Guide to Fleece 24 March 2021 | First Ascent There are many reasons fleece is a winter wardrobe staple, with its super soft, warm and breathable properties, fleece has grown i...
The Cederburn - Cederberg Circuit in a day 15 March 2021 | First Ascent With 250km of gravel and almost 4000m of elevation, the Cederberg Circuit is not for the faint-hearted. When Troy Squires mates st...
Stamina 1-Person Hiking Tent: A Review 12 March 2021 | Seamus Allardice It’s light and compact, fits easily on the bars of my mountain and gravel bikes, as well as into my 35-litre hiking pack. The Firs...
Journey Cargo Bib Shorts Review 10 March 2021 | Seamus Allardice The First Ascent Journey Cargo Bibs are more than just bib shorts with cleverly located pockets, they’re super comfortable too wri...
Top 5 Tips for Pitching Your Hiking Tent 09 March 2021 | First Ascent Explore our top tips for pitching your hiking tent - no matter where your next overnight adventure takes you.
Gear Review: Gravel MTB Shoe 09 March 2021 | Seamus Allardice The First Ascent Gravel MTB Shoes are skate shoe style off-road cycling shoes, designed for use with flat and SPD pedals explains ...
Top 3 Tar Bikepacking Routes in the Western Cape 23 February 2021 | Seamus Allardice Looking for easy exploration options for DIY bikepacking adventures? These three all-asphalt tours will get you out the front door...
How to Pack a Backpack - Correctly 17 February 2021 | First Ascent A good quality backpack is equipped with all the support functions, to ensure a comfortable fit, but if your backpack is not corre...
Bikepacking: Top 10 Things I Learnt The Hard Way 17 February 2021 | Seamus Allardice Experienced bikepacker and avid adventurer, Seamus Allardice shares his top 10 tips he has learnt the hard way while bikepacking t...
Journey Cargo Bib: The Making Of 03 February 2021 | First Ascent Keep scrolling to get a behind the scenes look at the design, precision and expertise that went into crafting the Men's Journey Ca...
5 Pet Friendly Trails in Gauteng 28 January 2021 | Market Dog SA With the help of one of our favourite adventure doggos, @market_dog_sa, we've vetted a list of tried-and-trusted hiking trails in ...
101 of Bikepacking 14 January 2021 | Seamus Allardice "Bikepacking to me doesn’t just mean packing everything you’d need on your bike and heading off on an adventure. I, erroneously, u...
Top 10 Camping Spots in South Africa to visit in 2021 07 January 2021 | First Ascent Looking for the perfect camping spot for your next getaway? We've got your covered. Read below for our list of the Top 10 camping...
Top 10 Hiking Trails in South Africa 21 December 2020 | First Ascent Avid hikers Kobus Bresler and Dania Petrik share with us their Top 10 hiking routes across South Africa. From Cape Town to Mpumala...