Where to find our outdoor gear shop on Thika Road at Mountain Mall, how to get there by matatu or car, the best times to visit, and what to check on thrifted kit before hikes like Ol Donyo Sabuk and Mt Kenya.
The Keen Targhee Mid is a waterproof leather mid boot with a wide toe box. Here is how it is built, how it fits and which Kenyan trails it suits.
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.
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.
Which fleece jackets in Nairobi suit Kenyan trails? How 100, 200 and 300-weight fleece compare, fleece vs softshell and down, thrifted buying checks and care.
How to choose hydration packs in Nairobi: bladder size for Kenyan hikes, bladder vs bottles, a buying checklist, cleaning tips and where to buy on Thika Road.
