The Kit Page

Here is some insight into what we are taking with us on our trip around the world…all available from Cape Union Mart.

Packs:

K-Way Advance 65 Backpacks

Technical Specifications

• Volume: 65 litres
• Weight: 2400 grams
• Front direct entry
• 2 x front pockets with waterproof zippers
• 2 x compartments with drawstring divider
• 4 x side compression straps
• Reflective piping on both sides
• Splash cover
• Air-vantage backing system allows ventilation in 3 directions

Water Bottles:

Seychelle Advanced Filter Stainless Steel Bottles

Technical Specifications

• World’s first and only stainless steel filtered water bottle
• Material: High-quality food grade 304 L.N. stainless steel
• Capacity: 800 ml
• Durable, lightweight, reusable and 100% recyclable
• BPA-free; non-leaching and lead-free
• No inner lining; clean tasting
• Ideal emergency preparedness survival bottle
• Filters everything but salt water
• BIOSAFE®, which removes up to 99.99% of pollutants as you drink
• Replaces up to 757 half-litres of bottled water
• Non-slip base
• Environmentally safe

Trist’s Shoes:

Merrell M’s Chameleon 2 Lace Shoe

Technical Specifications

• Slip lasted construction
• Leather, breathable mesh upper
• Injection moulded instep stability arm
• Breathable mesh lining
• 4.5mm anatomical footbed
• In-board compression moulded EVA footframe
• Air cushion midsole

Dom’s Shoes:

Salamon XA 3D Ultra 2 Womens Trail Shoes

Technical Specifications

• Non-marking running Contragrip outsole
• 3D Advanced Chassis
• Moulded EVA midsole with dual density EVA Energy Cell 2
• Moulded EVA Othrolite sockliner

Special Features

• Quick drying mesh upper
• Sensifit asymmetrical lacing for secure, customised fit
• Rubber toe cap/mud guard offers protection from debris

Windbreakers

Technical Specification

• Waterproof
• Breathable
• Seam-sealed
• 100% Polyester, 2 sides brushed and anti pill
• Removable inner fleece

Special Features

• Weight: 1222 g
• 3-in-1 jacket with a zip-in removable fleece
• Shell jacket fabrication: 100% nylon full dull 218T taslon, with milky breathable coating
• Finish: W/R + W/P 3000 mm and M/P 3000 g/m2
• The shell is 100 % waterproof, breathable and seam-sealed
• Lined with mesh for added breathability
• The hood is adjustable and can be folded away in the collar
• The jacket features 1 chest pocket, 2 hand warmer pockets and a single CF flap
• Adjustable cuffs and hem
• Fleece inner is 100% Polyester 310g /m2
• Fleece inner is 2 side brushed and anti pill
• Fleece inner features 2 hand warmer pockets and an adjustable hem
• All the zips are made by YKK
• One of the most useful features of a 3-in-1 jacket is the ability to remove the inner fleece, allowing the owner to wear either the jacket OR the fleece on its own.

Tek Towels

Technical Specifications

• Softest feel
• Microfiber with ultra-suede finish
• Remarkably absorbent and fast drying
• Compact size
• Machine washable

Dry Sack

Technical Specifications

• Volume: 4 litres
• PU laminated fabric with 10,000 mm waterhead
• Super strong and abrasion resistant 420 D nylon fabric
• Waterproof, double stitched, reinforced, tape sealed seams
• Hypalon® lash loops for secure attachment or stacking
• Waterproof Hypalon® roll top closure does not wick moisture
• Space saving, low profile, streamlined shape
• Oval base resists rolling- stays where you put it

Important Extras:

• Medicine Kit: all the essential things, such as bandages, plasters, disinfectant, medication, etc.
• Soap leaves, Shampoo leaves and concentrated washing liquid by Sea to Summit (biodegradable and easy to use)
• Sporks (just in case)
• Easy to wash, light and comfortable cargo pants
• Headlamp