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  1. February 2024 Kit List
    February 2024 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 February 2024
    Overland tourism in South Africa is growing with many gorgeous places to discover. Read on for our February Kit List all about car camping - our range where no comfort is spared.
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  2. How to Pack Food For a Multi-Day Adventure with Mama Alles - First Ascent Article
    How to Pack For a Multi-Day Adventure with Mama Alles
    Mama Alles
    05 January 2024
    Embarking on a multi-day hike can be an exhilarating adventure, but it's crucial to fuel your body with the right nutrition to keep you energized throughout the journey.
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  3. Summer Running & The Gear to Get Your There - First Ascent
    Summer Running & The Gear to Get You There
    Seamus Allardice
    05 January 2024
    Summer is the perfect time to hit the trails in South Africa. But for different reasons, you need the right gear to maximise your trail fun. This is Seamus Allardice’s kit list for summer runs.
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  4. Dryland Traverse 2023 - Corrie
    Dryland Traverse 2023 - Corrie
    Corrie van Niekerk
    22 December 2023
    Four days of running, camping, and chilling by the pool with ice-cold beers. This is what the Dryland Traverse offers.
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  5. January 2024 Kit List - First Ascent
    January 2024 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 January 2024
    January is all about setting new goals and resolutions - make this year your next great adventure. View our January kit list for gear and apparel that has been tested on Everest, Kilimanjaro and Antarctica.
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  6. My 2023 Misogi (UTCT 100 Miler) - with First Ascent
    My 2023 Misogi (UTCT 100 Miler)
    Jo Keppler
    20 December 2023
    Described by Jesse Itzler is “The notion around the Misogi is, you do something so hard one time a year, that has an impact on the other 364 days of the year”, roughly translated as taking on a challenge that radically expands your sense of what’s possible.
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  7. How to Pack your X-Trail Hydration Vest - First Ascent
    How to Pack your X-Trail Hydration Vest
    First Ascent
    20 December 2023
    Whether you're gearing up for a challenging trail run or a mountain adventure, hydration is key. In this guide, Nick, First Ascent’s Equipment Buyer, walks us through how to pack the X-Trail 5L Hydration Vest, to ensure you’re well-equipped.
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  8. The Right Gear of Summer Adventures - First Ascent
    The Right Gear for Summer Adventures
    First Ascent
    07 December 2023
    There are adventures or micro adventures to be had every day, but you have to be geared up for them. This article shows how Seamus kits himself out for any adventure in the summer.
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  9. December 2023 Kit List - First Ascent
    December 2023 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 December 2023
    December is the perfect time to get outdoors! Hopefully, you’re getting a well-deserved break with time to explore and adventure to your heart’s content. Or perhaps your friend is a nature nut and you’re looking for the perfect gift.
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  10. How to Choose a Sleeping Bag - First Ascent
    How to Choose a Sleeping Bag
    First Ascent
    08 November 2023
    Besides gorgeous views, fresh air, and a sense of accomplishment and adventure, the feeling of cosying up in your sleeping bag after a long day of hiking is a highlight.
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  11. Guide to Gravel - First Ascent
    A Guide to Gravel
    First Ascent
    27 October 2023
    Learn more about gravel biking and its techniques, our kit list for gravel adventures, and the difference between gravel and mountain biking.
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  12. November 2023 Kit List - First Ascent
    November 2023 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 November 2023
    Zip up and cleat in for summer cycling! With fresh new colours in our range, set off in style prepared for the road ahead. Check out our cycling kit list this November.
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  13. How to Create the Ideal Sleeping System - First Ascent
    Creating the Ideal Sleeping System
    First Ascent
    23 October 2023
    Choosing the right sleeping system is essential for comfort & safety when sleeping outdoors when hiking or camping. These are our top suggestions for sleeping systems in summer, winter and extreme conditions.
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  14. 24hr of Darkness - Stefan Van Neel
    24 Hours of Darkness: Finding Purpose Through Endurance
    Stefan Van Neel
    17 October 2023
    I have found a greater purpose for running through my passion for people and bringing awareness to mental health.
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  15. October 2023 Kit List - First Ascent
    October 2023 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 October 2023
    It’s October! In the run-up to Ultra Trail Cape Town and Dryland Traverse, it’s time to get some dust on those shoes and hit the trails. Our all-new hydration vest fits all the essentials, or take a lightweight daypack for a more relaxed hike.
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  16. September 2023 Kit List - First Ascent
    September 2023 Kit List
    First Ascent
    12 September 2023
    This month, we’re giving the ultimate Summer Adventure Prize with Felix Unite, ORMS, Wild Coolers, SKOON and Jack Black! You can win a trip for 6 to the Orange River, plus coolers, beer, sunscreen and a camera to capture those awesome memories. 
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