SOPHIA VAN TAAK

Hadidas Hoodie

How cool is this? South Africa’s most iconic avian inhabitant immortalised in a clever spoof. Everyone needs a hoodie in their travel bag and this one is certain to turn heads from Benoni to Bloubergstrand. R500 at komedie.co.za

Scrubba Wash Bag

Here’s one for the hikers: After a tough day on the trail, the last thing you want to do is rub your hands raw cleaning your shirt, shorts and socks for the next day. With the pocketsized Scrubba, simply pour in some water and washing liquid, close the bag and massage gently – the nodules on the inside do the rest. Bonus: Use it as a dry bag for your camera when you have to swim across a river. R750 at outdoorwarehouse.com

Zippo Hand Warmer

I first saw this clever contraption being used in Sutherland. It’s simple but effective: Remove the burner part, fill it with lighter fluid (12 ml should give you 12 hours of heat), replace the burner and light it, then close the lid, put it in its cover and voilà! You’ll be amazed how warm it gets. It’s about the size of a cellphone, and a bit thicker – big enough to warm not just your palms but also those chilly fingertips. I hope someone gets the hint and buys me one for next winter! R350 at mantality.co.za; lighter fluid sold separately (about R95 for 355 ml)