Hike like the pros
Garth Oldacre
Most likely to be found in: Tsitsikamma
Recommends: Thule Guidepost Backpack 85L
‘The best feature is its size, as most other packs on the market are much smaller. When carrying gear in winter, a lot of the clothing is bulky, not necessarily heavy. It can also carry heavy loads though – I usually take about 25 to 30kg on a Northern Drakensberg Traverse. To help with this load, the pack has a swivel hip belt which eases the stress on your back considerably compared to a rigid hip belt.’
THULE GUIDEPOST BACKPACK 85L
R5 399, thulestore.co.za
This backpack has two striking features – the sheer size of it and the smart engineering typical of a Thule product. I can see why a guide, who normally carries extra gear, would love this pack with its ample packing space. And the clever
