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Hiking Clothing / Apparel

How to Correctly Look After Your First Ascent...

Caring for your First Ascent Down Jacket correctly can ensure you stay insulated and warm for many years of... Continue reading

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Hiking Camping

5 Tips for Pitching Your New First Ascent...

The First Ascent tent range has been expertly designed, and performance tested in varying conditions to ensure... Continue reading

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Hiking Clothing / Apparel

How to Care For all your First Ascent Rainwear

Over time, waterproof jackets will lose their resilience, allowing water to penetrate through the jacket's surface.... Continue reading

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Camping

6 Great Campsites in South Africa

South Africa has many great campsites to book your next outdoor getaway. Here are a few of our favorite camping and... Continue reading

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Choosing the right socks for your outdoor activity

For any outdoor activity, like hiking or camping, you need to ensure you have the right gear. This is especially true... Continue reading

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Hiking

How to correctly pack you backpack for hiking

We have compiled a list of tips and techniques to remember when packing your backpack to ensure ideal weight... Continue reading

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