[Any Hiking Enthusiasts (Not Hitchhikers ;) )]

I do a bit of hiking. Used to do a great deal of it. Getting back to it now. Just bought a new pack, boots and tent. Off to the Berg in August. Did the Fish river a few weeks ago.

 

I prefer a bigger bag. Most packs have compression straps so if you don't fill its not a big issue and is only very slightly heavier than a smaller bag. I carry a 115L. My girlfriend who is very small carries a 65L. Berg in winter I try not to go over 20kg. Otter you should not have to go over 15KG. No tents needed.

 

A light pack is under 20% of your body weight. Medium about 25%. Heavy is around a third. A third of your body weight is tough. Very tough. Try not to go there. 

 

Where did you buy from if I may ask?

[Any Hiking Enthusiasts (Not Hitchhikers ;) )]

You couldn't have posted this thread at a better time.  I've just committed to joining friends on a 5 day hike - doing the Tsitsikamma hiking trail (cheaper than Otter and the likes).

 

Also need to get proper equipment etc.  I have an awesome day pack that I bought for hiking with my 8 year old (which means I carry all the food and clothing for the kids) but it won't be big enough for a multi-day hike unless we take the option of them transporting our bag between huts.

 

That's the thing with different hiking trails... I know the whale trail, the rangers carries the big bags between the huts, but the Otter, you have to carry your own stuff...

 

So, bigger bag definitely needed, but at the same time, What size and how strenuous to actually carry it?

 

So yeah... Looking forward to advice as well...

[Any Hiking Enthusiasts (Not Hitchhikers ;) )]

Any Hiking Enthusiasts out there?

 

Myself and a couple of buddies (all non-hikers) are planning to do the Otter Trail in November, but getting many different opinions and advice from previous hikers that did it...

 

What would you recommend (To those who have done it) to actually take with?:

 

• Size Back Pack
• Foodstuffs?
• Clothes?
• How to cross the river (a section of the trail suggests that you need to get through the river to continue with the trail)
• Or just any advice regarding this beautiful scenic piece of Heaven in our beutiful country

I used to do day hikes before in and around Cape Town area, but no overnight hikes... So I'm new to this....

 

Looking forward to this discussion...

 

Oh, and where's the best place to buy the things that we would/might need? I've been to various hiking shops (Outdoor Warehouse/Cape Union Mart, etc.), shoo, didn't expect stuff to be that expensive....

[Introduce yourself]

Hello I am Gummi

 

I like bikes,guns,knives and a watch nut[emoji106]

 

The confession of an Addict? 

[Giant introduce new Anthem, Trance, XtC and Fathom mountain bikes]

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Some subtle similarities... I must say that the Spark does look nicer though (each to his own)

[Giant introduce new Anthem, Trance, XtC and Fathom mountain bikes]

Where's that Scott Spark New Bike line up again, can someone post a pic of the Anthem next to the Spark?

[Where Giants Roam...post'em]

Congrats on the sweet ride man. What size is it?

 

Thanx, It's a 54cm (Medium)

[Scott announce all-new Spark and Scale bikes]

Those with the Giant quibs. Which model exactly cause I fail to see the resemblance other than the obvious that both are bicycles and therefor come with parts that are associaited with bicycles. 

 

Here is the new Scott

 

Here is a Giant Anthem

 

Is the default that everything with a shock mounted to the toptube is a Spez copy and the rest a Giant rip off?

 

Differences I can tell by a quick glance:

- Kink in top tube

- Position of bottom shock mount

- Rear strut vs none

- Higher pivot placement

- Smaller rocker

- 3 bolts where waterbottle go for possible "SWAT" type vibe (rip off!!!)

- Meatier rear chainstay on Scott

- Cable routing

- Dedicated 1x

- Different rear brake mount

 

And then you can go into the detail like completely different geo's, completely different suspension designs, Scott's use of new metric shocks, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc.

 

Other than that...

 

Try the trance...

[Scott announce all-new Spark and Scale bikes]

Looks a bit like a trance to me... Maybe I'm just squint... 

[Post your woodwork here]

very nice zak.

 

I really want a nice work room one day

 

I make use of my Makeshift Garage and the compact workshop of mine... But it works for me, I'm just glad I don't live in a complex with their restrictions... I can do as I please and my neighbours are quite cool and accomodating...

[Daily Deals and Specials]

Their shipping service is a bit below standard, but I do like thr fact that they are partnered with Pargo - meaning you don't have to be at your delivery destination when the delivery comes... (but I guess thata only neccescary due to the long / inconsistent delivery times).

 

You should also do your market research beforehand: a lot of their "deals" aren't deals at all.

 

Yeah, I know, but there are some nice deals sometimes...

[Daily Deals and Specials]

I actually don't like shopping on "One Day Only" purely due to their stupid policy of "If we need to pay for shipping, so should you" or something like that and the fact that there delivery time is really ridiculous...

 

Some nice bargains to be had, but their shipping time and policy puts me off...

[Post your woodwork here]

Another Addition to my tool collection, I don't know what this is worth and probably not all that much, but just love the way it was packaged, still need to make use of it proper...

 

 

[Post your woodwork here]

It's not

 

I actually love my day Job...

[Post your woodwork here]

I have a 25 year old Dremel, still works like a new one, pity as I would love to have a reason to buy a newer model. Fantastic tool if you have the need.

 

You could always find a need to use it...   

[Post your woodwork here]

Really nicely done...and have you continued after school?

 

Wish I did, probably would've been stress free... 

 

I haven't ventured too far off though, became a Fitter and Turner and now Mechanical Engineer, so kept to working with machines making things after school and now sitting behind a desk and every so often on site telling people what to do... 

 

Still love my workshop at home and try and create practical pieces for home and the kids...

[Post your woodwork here]

Some more stuff I made, but these were made in High School some 19 Years Ago...   Didn't realise it has been that long ago...

 

 

Imbuia and Jelutong mix, I know it's an odd combination, but worked well (Hardwood and Softwood mix)

 

 

 

 

Pine inlay on the Imbuia Side Supports

[Daily Deals and Specials]

https://www.onedayonly.co.za/darkhorse-wheels-high-modulus-full-carbon-clincher.html?utm_source=OneDayOnly&utm_campaign=8705946fc2-28_April_201628-04-2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_34763bf86d-8705946fc2-399813281

 

There are some others on sale also.

 OP or Mods, can I request for the topic heading be changed to "One Day Only Deals" please

[Daily Deals and Specials]

Awesome Deals on Camelbak Hydration packs on One Day Only today:

 

https://www.onedayonly.co.za/?utm_source=OneDayOnly

[Post your woodwork here]

Something I made, nothing fancy, made from pine that was stained and covered with a Matte Clear Rystix indoor Clear Coat

 

[Post your woodwork here]

what is it?

 

Abstract Art doubling up as a can holder?

[Which Unit : Polar vs Garmin]

I second Myles... I had a Sigma Rox before and I know this thread is not even closely discussing, Sigma, but when I changed to the Garmin Edge unit, it was by far better than the Sigma... I wouldn't change to anything else... Garmin FTW

[Post your woodwork here]

 

That's a busy piece of Art, but really really nice...

[Post your woodwork here]

Sjoe.. a lot of talent here.. keep posting pics that way I can just show them to hubby and say.. I want this, I want that, and this too.[emoji39]

The real question is, will he make it for you or just ignore you?

[Post your woodwork here]

Kind of like this...?

You can't work in an art gallery like that man... that is gorgeous....