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First Ascent is one of South Africa's oldest and leading specialist outdoor brands having started in 1989. We enable you to perform at your best and control your unknown in any conditions, through gear that is technically designed and made for the outdoors, by people who love the outdoors.
First Ascent Blog
2w ago
Cape Point offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, while the cable car provides a convenient ascent to the iconic Table Mountain ..read more
First Ascent Blog
2M ago
Overland tourism in South Africa is growing with many gorgeous places to discover. Read on for our February Kit List all about car camping - our range where no comfort is spared ..read more
First Ascent Blog
3M ago
Summer is the perfect time to hit the trails in South Africa. But for different reasons, you need the right gear to maximise your trail fun. This is Seamus Allardice’s kit list for summer runs ..read more
First Ascent Blog
3M ago
Embarking on a multi-day hike can be an exhilarating adventure, but it's crucial to fuel your body with the right nutrition to keep you energized throughout the journey ..read more
First Ascent Blog
4M ago
Described by Jesse Itzler is “The notion around the Misogi is, you do something so hard one time a year, that has an impact on the other 364 days of the year”, roughly translated as taking on a challenge that radically expands your sense of what’s possible ..read more
First Ascent Blog
4M ago
January is all about setting new goals and resolutions - make this year your next great adventure. View our January kit list for gear and apparel that has been tested on Everest, Kilimanjaro and Antarctica ..read more
First Ascent Blog
4M ago
Four days of running, camping, and chilling by the pool with ice-cold beers. This is what the Dryland Traverse offers ..read more
First Ascent Blog
5M ago
There are adventures or micro adventures to be had every day, but you have to be geared up for them. This article shows how Seamus kits himself out for any adventure in the summer ..read more
First Ascent Blog
5M ago
Besides gorgeous views, fresh air, and a sense of accomplishment and adventure, the feeling of cosying up in your sleeping bag after a long day of hiking is a highlight ..read more