How Wind Works in South Africa: A Practical Guide for Campers Wind is one of the hardest campsite conditions to judge. Rain is visible. Temperature can be measured. Wind may be gentle at one moment and violent a few minutes later. It can also behave very differently at two campsites only a short distance apart. …
Phala Rocket Stove The Phala Rocket Stove is a fold-flat, South African-made rocket stove for camping, caravanning, boating, stoep cooking and load-shedding backup meals. It gives campers a compact wood-burning stove that stores flat (you can store it in a couch), assembles quickly, and delivers focused heat for outdoor cooking. Phala Rocket Stove: A Fold-Flat …
From Campsite to Shop Shelf: The Red Gold Concentrate Story Camp cooking is different from home cooking. Space is limited, ingredients must earn their place, and every item in the caravan or camping box should solve more than one problem. Red Gold Concentrate was developed during three years of full-time camping as a practical way …
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Super El Niño 2026 South Africa: What Campers Need to Know 22 July 2026 Update: A Very Strong El Niño Is Becoming More Likely NOAA’s latest update, issued on 9 July 2026, shows that El Niño has strengthened further. There is now a 97% chance that it will continue into early 2027, and an 81% …
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Wind and Gusts when Camping: Understanding the Differences Winds and gusts when camping are important to understand with variable weather such as in South Africa. Wind speed refers to the average rate at which air moves across an area over a set period. Wind gusts are short-lived, intense bursts of wind that significantly exceed the …
Long-Term Caravan and Tent Camping in South Africa Long-term camping in South Africa, also known as “lankstaan,” is an increasingly popular lifestyle choice for pensioners, retirees, and remote workers. This way of living allows individuals to enjoy themselves in the natural beauty of South Africa for long periods, ranging from several weeks to months or …
Ultimate Guide to Camping Chairs: Comfort in the Great Outdoors Camping chairs are more than just a place to sit – they can enhance your outdoor experience by providing comfort, convenience, and a touch of home while you’re exploring the great outdoors. Whether you’re an avid camper, a beachgoer, or someone who enjoys watching sports …
Long-Term Camping in South Africa: Embracing Nature’s Retreat for Long-term Campers Long-term camping offers a unique opportunity for pensioners and long-term campers in South Africa to fully immerse themselves in what our beautiful country has to offer. As an escape from the routine of daily life, it allows for an extended period of tranquility and …
The trip from our 3-night stop at Van Stadens Resort to Yellow Sands, our first 3-month destination, was an eventful drive. We had a flat tire just before we reached Alexandria on our way to Yellow Sands. Not sure what happened but it wasn’t a pothole, so we suspect we may have hit a piece …
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Portable toilets for camping Camping toilets are portable toilets used by caravan, tent, and wild campers. Ever wondered how many people would be willing to go camping if it wasn’t necessary to share toilets with other campers? We’ve got good news for those people. Portable toilets are the answer to your prayers. Mobile toilets that …