A round up of innovative travel gear to help you see the world better.
1. Navstar Magic Binoculars
R1200, killerdeals.co.za
Yup, you read right. The Navstar 10×50 Autofocus Magic Binoculars don’t feature a focus dial between the eyes and do exactly as the name implies – automatically see everything crisply from 12 metres up to a kilometre away without adjusting anything but your breath. These nifty neck-hangers require no zooming or adjusting, but still have high-quality, fully coated optics, a decent depth of field and they’re dust proof for your next off-road Kalahari trip.
Read more: How to buy the right binoculars
2. Campworld Food Prep Station
R1230, campworld.co.za
Seasoned campers will tell you organization is key to a happy holiday – just ask the mom who bragged about eating tinned peaches and custard for dessert then found they’d already been eaten. The Campworld Food Prep Station is both kitchen worktop and pantry storage keeping the camp kitchen out of monkeys’ reach and displaying supplies for easy eating. It also folds flat and fits into a slim carry bag for convenient transportation.
3. Blue Sky’s Glo Tent Pegs
R99, capeunionmart.co.za
Prevent camp site accidents with high-impact durable plastic Blue Sky’s Glo Tent Pegs. The pegs charge in sunlight so you can see them and guy ropes at night. Each pack contains six. For a similar price, Outdoor Warehouse sells TrailBoss Glow-in-the-dark Rope.
Did you know?
Red light is better for stargazing because it doesn’t interfere with your natural ability to see in the dark, but you won’t trip over the telescope either. Attach some red cellophane to a torch using an elastic band for instant night vision.
4. Solar-powered GP SolarLite
R490, actiongear.co.za
The portable solar-powered GP SolarLite is an affordable and environmentally friendly off-the-grid lighting system. Featuring an LED lamp and high-tech solar panels it also charges a smart phone at least once using the built in 2000mAh battery. The one-year warranty and battery life indicator are great extras.
5. Evil Eye Evo Pro sunglasses
R2844, smartbuysunglasses.co.za
The adidas Evil Eye Evo Pro sunglasses mean business. Designed for cyclists and other outdoor adventures, the sunnies provide good visibility with a wider-than-normal field of vision and feature sturdy, but still comfortably flexible arms for a secure fit on rough rides. Protection against wind and glare are a given, but what sets these guys apart is a new adaptation of the adidas ClimaCool system – the fancy name for ventilation holes at the top, bottom, side and front of the frame as well as inside the sweat bar, which prevents the lenses from fogging up.
6. The PS4 Powercap
R360, outdoorwarehouse.co.za
The PS4 Powercap looks like your average peak cap, but it hides four built in 48-lumen LED lights in the peak seam. Now you can go straight from playing beach cricket to the crisping chops on the braai without worrying about hat hair. Expect 60 hours of battery life and about 13-meters of light. What will they come up with next?
