The great outdoors, a place where one can reconnect with nature and shed all those unnecessary societal norms like personal hygiene and clean socks. That one pair for the weekend will do just fine, now pack the important things like gin, lemon and fresh mint.

One thing people don’t really like to compromise on out yonder in the veld is a good, strong cuppa in the morning and a tasty meal at the end of the day. You could channel your inner Bear Grylls, vigorously rub those twigs together and harness the energy of a passing dragonfly to get your fire blazing or, like those of us on the more sensible (lazier) side of life, use the Portable Cartridge Gas Stove with Gas Canisters. How much? Just the R299, with free delivery nogal.

This simple yet powerful one-stove burner comes in a handy carry case, is a cinch to get up and running and is the only compact and lightweight cooking tool you will ever need.

Choose between these three options:

R299 for a Portable Cartridge Gas Stove with One Gas Canister (R399 value)
R329 for a Portable Cartridge Gas Stove with Two Gas Canisters (R449 value)
R359 for a Portable Cartridge Gas Stove with Three Gas Canisters (R498 value)

Of course now that you have your camping cooking sorted (you did buy your Portable Gas Stove HERE yes?) it’s time to decide where you’re headed.

It’s always a case of different strokes for different folks but if outdoor adventure is your thing it might be time to conquer the 22 km Groenlandberg Mountain Biking Trail. Located just the other side of Sir Lowry’s Pass (Jozi we lost you at mountain didn’t we?) the summit of this peak offers incredibly rewarding views over the ocean and farmlands. You may need a little help getting there, of course, and it pays to have a finely-tuned machine to power your way to the top.

If you’re not brave enough to camp, there are a number of fantastic places to stay in the area but our personal favourite is the Stonepeak Mountain Lodge, nestled in the forests of the Groenlandberg Conservancy and perfectly encapsulating the beauty of the surrounding areas.

There you go, all set to enjoy the outdoors and make the most out of living down here in the Cape. What a life I tell you…