Stray Along The Way | I raced a professional trail runner up Table Mountain @Strayalongtheway | Uploaded June 2017 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
Sorry for the re-upload. The last one had some sound issues....
Those of you who know me will know that I'm not that good at running. Despite the fact that I have a runners build (tall and skinny) I don't quite have a runner's temperament - so it came as a surprise to me when I decided it would be a good idea to challenge a local professional trail runner to a race up Table Mountain.
I figured it would be a great way to experience Cape Town's Natural Wonder of the World a little differently as well as test my skills against an actual trail-runner.
To make things "interesting" we decided that the last one to touch the cairn at the top of the mountain would have to take a dip in the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Anyone who has swum in Cape Town will tell you that, that is not an attractive offer.
At the time it seemed like a great idea, but as race-day approached it became obvious that I was well out of my depths and I needed to make a plan quickly.
Check out how I managed to turn the tables, and give Meg Mackenzie a run for her money.
Sorry for the re-upload. The last one had some sound issues....
Those of you who know me will know that I'm not that good at running. Despite the fact that I have a runners build (tall and skinny) I don't quite have a runner's temperament - so it came as a surprise to me when I decided it would be a good idea to challenge a local professional trail runner to a race up Table Mountain.
I figured it would be a great way to experience Cape Town's Natural Wonder of the World a little differently as well as test my skills against an actual trail-runner.
To make things "interesting" we decided that the last one to touch the cairn at the top of the mountain would have to take a dip in the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Anyone who has swum in Cape Town will tell you that, that is not an attractive offer.
At the time it seemed like a great idea, but as race-day approached it became obvious that I was well out of my depths and I needed to make a plan quickly.
Check out how I managed to turn the tables, and give Meg Mackenzie a run for her money.
![Power banks for outdoor adventures [7 things to consider]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W2nU15xJvU4/hqdefault.jpg "Power banks for outdoor adventures [7 things to consider]
The first power bank I ever got was this Red-E RW100 which was given to me as a gift a few years ago. And its one of those devices that, once I started using it, I really wondered how I got along without it.
I use power banks all the time and for just about everything I do outdoors.
Power banks are great if you use any devices like mobile phones, GoPros, navigation hardware, or portable blue tooth devices.
They are especially great as backup power supplies, and in that sense, they can even be looked at as emergency equipment.
Power banks come in all different shapes and sizes and some are more suited to outdoor and adventure purposes.
In this video, we look at the different kinds of power banks you can get, and some of the things to consider when buying one.
Power banks mentioned in this video
Super light and compact:
Anker PowerCore 5000: https://amzn.to/2ZxQdpW
Small:
Anker Astro E1: https://amzn.to/3qyMkgH
High capacity power banks:
RAVPower 26,800: https://amzn.to/3azdRZE
Anker PowerCore 26,800: https://amzn.to/3s7C7YR
Multi-port:
Omni 20+: https://amzn.to/3qyA2EN
Quick charging:
RAVPower 15,000: https://amzn.to/2NFEK5j
Anker PowerCore II: https://amzn.to/3bo13ol
Waterproof:
Goalzero Venture 30: https://amzn.to/3uf5cDk
Outdoor Tech Kodiak Plus: https://amzn.to/2NEzeQe
Super rugged:
Fos Power Power Active: https://amzn.to/3pC1rV4
Zendure: https://amzn.to/2OIQC6U
Solar chargable:
Hiluckey Outdoor Portable Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3dE53DZ
Remote campsite power:
Anker powerhouse 2: https://amzn.to/3ubz4ke
Shop by brand:
Anker: https://amzn.to/3avivb9
RAVPower: https://amzn.to/2ZrtITQ
Omni Charge: https://amzn.to/2ZwCEHm
Goal zero: https://amzn.to/3pyRJTp
Outdoor Tech: https://amzn.to/3avzr1g
Fos Power: https://amzn.to/3ay0CbL
Zendure: https://amzn.to/2OIQC6U
Hiluckey: https://amzn.to/3pxJGGB")
