Holdfast

The Christmas in July weekend was big vibes!

We had a lekker time with the crew at Rooiberg Lodge, getting out and adventuring but also relaxing and catching up as you do on these sorts of tips 🙌

It was a great opportunity to show of and test out some of our Adventure gear that we have been working on as well!

More adventure time please ✅

We are thrilled to be heading off with the to Rooiberg Lodge for their annual Christmas in July 🎅 for a weekend of 4X4 shenanigans and good times!

The outdoor and adventure scene is an exciting one for us at Holdfast! We’re really stoked on the Adventure Racks that we have been designing and manufacturing here in Cape Town and there are more rad adventure gear items to come so watch this space 🙌

We’re off to the mountains! Checkin next week to see what we got up to!

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Looking for a bike rack that you can simply snap onto your car’s tow-ball and be on your way? 🤔

That is that our Snap-On Lite rack is all about!

It folds up nice and compact to be kept in the boot of your car, or out of the way in the garage, or even taken with on a flight ✈️ so that you’ve got a rack to use on the other side for riding trips! 👏

Click it into place with your hands and secure your bike with the sturdy flexi clamp straps and us the included cam strap for extra support ✅

The Snap-On also comes with extra bracing straps for when the winds are high and the roads are rough 💪

Check it out 👇

https://holdfast.co.za/product/snap-on-lite

Our journey started in the 1980’s manufacturing roof racks and bike racks for the South African market 🇿🇦

We have a great deal of pride in that products that we make; from roof racks to bike carriers, our legendary tie towns and all the other great products that we manufacture. Production of a quality product is our absolute priority. ✅

Our mission is to provide you with sports travel equipment that is simple, safe and easy to use to give you the opportunity to venture into the outdoors and enjoy sports and travel whether it’s with your best friends, family sports club or riding solo!

Get out there and chase your adventure with the brand and products that 💪

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Get racked up to chase the next swell with your mates! 🏄‍♂️

When you checkout on our online store you can choose to pay with 3 interest FREE monthly instalments and “Pay Just Now”! ✅

Roof Racks? Board protectors? Tie Down? Grab it all and get adventuring!

Hit the link below to shop all our surf products 👇

https://holdfast.co.za/surfing

Get your bike there with our range of bike carriers! 🚲

Whether you prefer to carry your bikes on your roof, trailer, tow-ball, boot, or spare wheel, we have a trustworthy and affordable solution for you! 💪

Shop our range of locally manufactured bike racks to support you on your next adventure, no matter where the road takes you 😎

https://holdfast.co.za/shop-bike-carriers

If you’ve ever transported a boat on your roof, you understand how much of a mission it can be without a proper set of cradles to keep everything stable and protected!

With our Kayak Cradles you can set the cradle angle and width to suit an infinite variety of craft configurations using our combo of slide-and-lock fasteners and a set of legendary tie-down cam straps included to secure the craft. ✅

What’s more, the non-marking rubberised edging grips surfboards and SUPs to ensure solid positioning without causing pressure dings to get you and your gear to the water in style!

Pop a set of our roof racks on (we have a set for every make of vehicle) and some cradles and your good to go on any paddling adventure 🙌

Check them out right here: https://holdfast.co.za/product/kayak-cradle

Stylish, functional and value minded! That is what our 2 and 3 Bike Tilting Racks are all about ✅

The tilting platform of this rack can easily get it out the way when you need to access the boot, even with your bike loaded.

The wheels and frame clamps are highly adjustable and easy to secure so your bike isn’t going anywhere even on the roughest of roads! 💪

Speaking of rough roads, it is built to our rigorous standard right here in South Africa and up for whatever adventure you’re heading out on! 🇿🇦

Check it out: https://holdfast.co.za/product/platform-sports-tilt-2024

The lightest Adventure Rack on the market is by no means a lightweight!

Kit your 3 or 5 door J-Wagon out with our Adventure Rack and get exploring 😎

Our cross bars run front-to-back to reduce wind noise on the open road and with a 1.35 X 1.55 m footprint, there is ample space up there for your adventure gear!

Check them out with the link below 😎

https://holdfast.co.za/adventure-4x4

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Get your gear now and then pay… just now 🙌

You can choose to pay with 3 INTEREST FREE monthly instalments when you shop online with us!

We want you to get out there and have the best adventures with the best gear so here is another way to pay 🙌

Look for the “Pay Just Now” feature when checking out on our online store!

Visit our shop here: https://holdfast.co.za

We are proudly South African 🇿🇦

Born in Cape Town where we continue to design, test, and manufacture our proven products and new additions to the garage 🙌

We have been making top class travel and storage gear for South Africans since the 80s and will continue to do so for decades to come 🇿🇦

No matter your vehicle, we have a roof rack for you! ✅

Locally made, affordable, and ready for whatever adventure lies ahead for you 😎 🗺️

Use the “Find My Fit” feature on our website to get the right rack for your ride 🙌

https://holdfast.co.za/find-your-fit

Get your gear now and pay.. just now! 😜

When you shop online with us you can pay for your gear in 3 interest-free monthly instalments 👏

We want you to get out there and have the best adventures with the best gear so here is another way to pay 💵

Visit our shop now: https://holdfast.co.za/ 🚀

Looking to do some surf travel this winter? 🏄‍♂️ 🛫

Make sure you’re taking good care of your board while you’re at it!

If you’re transporting your surfboard on roof racks make sure you’re using a board protector to keep it safe and undamaged on the road!

If you’re flying and renting a car or don’t have roof racks on yours, our Soft Racks can be secured directly to the roof of a car so that you don’t have to cram your boards inside and can keep them and the roof scratch free 🙌

Both of these products are affordable, compact and easy to chuck in your board bag so that you have it handy and easily accessible when you touch down!

Find them online on our store or pop by your local Holdfast dealer to get your travel essentials ✅

Happy travels and barrels 🌊

Gear up for the school holidays with our range of affordable and reliable bike racks to suit any vehicle!

Whether you’re looking for a roof or trailer mounted rack, boot mounted or tow ball mounted, we have you covered ✅

Check in with your local holdfast dealer or shop online with us to get sorted and get adventuring with the whole family!

Where is the adventure calling you this winter? 🗺️

If you're looking for ideas, don't forget to check out our Destination Mail series of blogs on our website (or sign up to our mailer to make sure you don't miss the next edition)!

We have detailed some inspiring micro and macro adventures to get you out and exploring our beloved country!

https://holdfast.co.za/destination-mail

📸 Jacques Marais

Looking to do some surf travel this winter? 🏄‍♂️ 🛫

We have a little hack for you that can make travelling with and looking after your board much easier!

Our board protectors work great with roof racks but they can also be secured directly to the roof of a rental car with a cam strap to transport your board around at your destination (if the rental company is cool with it 😉).

They are affordable, compact and easy to chuck in your board bag so that you have it handy and easily accessible when you touch down!

Find them online on our store or pop by your local Holdfast dealer to get your travel essentials ✅

Happy travels and barrels 🌊

Our premium 2 and 3 Bike Tilting Rack just got a whole new look and you can order yours today 👇

https://holdfast.co.za/product/platform-sports-tilt-2024

With Pay Just Now you can choose to pay with 3 interest FREE monthly instalments when you shop online with us 👏

This bike carrier is modelled off of the proven platform of our outgoing tilting bike rack but with a striking modern look and still comes in at a competitive price! ✅

Our top tier bike carrier features industry leading generous inter-bike spacing to make transporting E- Bikes simple and easy.

It includes adjustable wheel clamps to suit a range of wheelbases and tire widths up to 3 inches, secure and easy- to-use frame clamps that are lockable, and our proven reliable tow- ball attachment.

The tilting function is incredibly convenient for boot access while your bikes are mounted to the carrier, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!

Get yours now and lets the adventures begin 👏

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Did you know that you can choose to pay with 3 interest FREE monthly instalments when you shop online with us? 🤩

We want you to get out there and have the best adventures with the best gear so here is another way to pay 🙌

Visit our shop and pay just now: https://holdfast.co.za

As things dry up for winter in the northern and eastern parts of the country, it makes for a perfect opportunity to escape into the bush. As the vegetation thins out, you're more likely to catch a glimpse of those elusive species and once-in-a-lifetime sightings! 🐆

We are spoiled for choice in South Africa when it comes to National Parks. All across the country there are a multitude of incredible bushveld experiences that will make for the perfect holiday away from the city. 🙌

With an Adventure Roof Rack platform atop your vehicle you have the perfect mounting point for all of your essential equipment and gear, allowing you to head out and explore new horizons!

Follow the link here ->https://holdfast.co.za/winter-bushveld-adventures-south-africa-holdfast

and check out some of our top picks for National Parks that you need to visit and get some info on our Adventure Roof Rack that provides the ideal platform for your overland gear to be secured to as you venture into the wilder places! 🗺️

Seeking Adventure? 🗺️

Take your overland trips to the next level with the Holdfast Adventure Roof Rack. This full-sized roof rack is a durable solution designed to enhance your vehicle's carrying capacity for adventures.

We have various generic options available or you can find a specific fit for Toyota, Jimny and other popular brands. 😎

Crafted from high-quality materials, our Adventure Rack is designed to reduce wind noise and is also one of the lightest on the market! 🪶

Think of it as a blank canvas for you to kit out as you wish with your adventure essentials!

Shop them now: https://holdfast.co.za/adventure-4x4

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Not tow bar? No Problem!

Our Top Runner Pro mounts to your roof rack system freeing up access to the boot of your car and negating the need for a tow ball to mount a rack to. As a bonus, it is nice and discreet to leave mounted so that you always have a bike rack handy!

As with all of our products, the Top Runner Pro is built rugged to withstand life in Africa 💪

Wheels are secured with our easy to use clamps and the frame is simply strapped to the support bar with a cam strap! Quick and secure ✅

Check it out!

https://holdfast.co.za/product/top-runner-pro

It is incredible the difference that a set of good kayak cradles can make when it comes to transporting your surf ski, kayak, or other watercraft on your roof!

With our Kayak Cradles you can set the cradle angle and width to suit an infinite variety of craft configurations using our combo of slide-and-lock fasteners and then a set of legendary tie-down cam straps (included) to secure the craft. ✅

What’s more, the non-marking rubberised edging grips surfboards and SUPs to ensure solid positioning without causing pressure dings to get you and your gear to the water in style! 🏄‍♂️

Check them out right here: https://holdfast.co.za/product/kayak-cradle

To the moms who hike, bike, and explore. To the moms who raise adventurers and show us that adventure has no age limit - we celebrate you today!

May your Mother's Day be filled with trailblazing, wave-riding, and peak-reaching moments 🏔️ 🌊

Alright dad and kids, don't forget it's Mother's Day this weekend! 🙌

If you're looking for something fun and exciting to treat your rad adventurous mom with this weekend, the Holdfast website is the place to look!

Whether it's some neat storage products to keep her boards in order, a sleek wing bar roof rack, or a fresh bike rack to get her to the trail head in style, you'll find someone to make her day and say thank you for being the best mom around! 🎁 ⁠

You can thank us later 😉

This Thursday, 9th of May, is the Night Ride 🌙

Kids ride from 16:45 for 5-7km and Adults at 18:00 for 17-22km (bring a night light)👏

We are providing some cool gifts for the lucky draw so get there for the vibes and bring some luck!

Find all the info on their Instagram page: ✅

PC: Bike Park Uitsig

We're about to start a new month and that means it's the Trail Hub First Thursdays at Bloemendal this week 😎

Come along for a ride, good food and a fun time. We'll be set up at our Holdfast van and look forward to seeing you there!

📷: Bloemendal Trail Park

Join us this Saturday at the Prescient Freedom Paddle as surfski paddlers take on the challenge of racing around Robben Island.

All paddlers will score a custom set of Holdfast cam straps and stand the chance of winning a roof rack fitment (valued at R6109) and kayak cradles (valued at R2250) 🛶

Come say hi at our booth. We'd love to answer your questions and see how we can help you transport your surfskis with ease!

Looking for a new way to show off and store your new bike?

Our wall mounted pedal bike hanger makes sure your bike is safe and secure while taking up minimal space. And it is the perfect way to display your pride and joy🚲!

Considered putting J-Bay on the holiday destination list? 🏖️

The surf breaks around this iconic town aren’t only for the pros! It is a great place for you to learn the art of wave riding or hone your skills if you’re already hooked 🌊

Get the scoop on what this part of the world is all about with our Destination Mail: https://holdfast.co.za/surfing-jbay-and-riding-eastern-cape-3-rivers-trails

PC: Jacques Marais 📸