Which Black Diamond trekking poles suit Kenyan trails, from folding Distance Z-poles for Longonot to Trail Pro poles for Mt Kenya, plus the Spot 400 headlamp and how to judge a thrifted pair in Nairobi.
Which Lowa hiking boots suit Kenya? We match the Renegade, Camino and Tibet to Kenyan trails, explain Lowa sizing, and show what to check on a thrifted pair in Nairobi.
Which Osprey backpacks suit Kenyan day hikes, overnights and Mt Kenya treks, how to get the fit right, and what to check before buying a second-hand Osprey in Nairobi.
Which Scarpa hiking boots suit Kenya? We compare the R-Evo, ZG TRK, Mescalito and Terra for Kenyan trails, explain Scarpa’s fit, and show what to check on a thrifted pair in Nairobi.
Hiking sunglasses in Kenya need a UV400 rating first, then the right lens category for the trail: category 3 for most hikes, category 4 for snow on Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya.
A practical guide to hiking hats in Nairobi: which sun hats and warm hats suit Kenyan trails from Ngong Hills to Point Lenana, how to choose and fit one, and where to buy.
When a balaclava in Nairobi is worth buying, which fabric and cut suit Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro summit nights, how to wear it without fogging, and where to get one on Thika Road.
How to choose down jackets in Nairobi for Mt Kenya, Kilimanjaro and cold camps: fill power and fill weight, down vs synthetic, thrifted buying checks and care.
Leg gaiters in Nairobi are a small buy that keeps mud, ash, scree and wet grass out of your boots. Here is what they do, which height to pick and where to get a pair.
Which hiking gloves in Nairobi suit Kenya’s cold trails? Gloves vs mittens, how to layer them for Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro, sizing, care and where to buy.
