A good mallet can make or break camp setup. In this GearLab review, we put the Tentco 1.3kg Dead Blow Mallet to the test and discovered why it's become one of our favourite camping tools for tackling even the toughest ground.

KhakiBush Magazine made its debut at the East Coast Radio House and Garden Show 2026, bringing the spirit of adventure, overlanding, camping, and outdoor living to thousands of visitors at the Durban ICC. From connecting with passionate adventurers and building new partnerships to exploring the future of comfortable outdoor spaces, the event showcased how the love for Africa’s outdoors continues to grow.

The Loop That Teaches Patience The S56 isn’t just a road it’s a mood. One that changes by the hour. On a cool morning, I rolled out early with the INEOS Grenadier idling low and the Three Lads & a Toucan steaming strong. Within minutes, the bush began to wake ground hornbills booming, doves cooing, and a soft pink sky rolling open. The first lions were flat cats, sprawled across the opposite bank like spilled gold. Then came elephants dozens of them calves lying flat under their mothers,...