‘Just Like Papa’ is a concept born of a love for adventure and a deeply routed passion for self-reliance. It’s the place where adventure begins.
“They don’t make them like they used to” is not something you’ll be hearing within our store walls. That’s because we’re an outdoor store that specialises in curated collections of premium-quality adventure products that are authentic, trusted and stand the test of time. We’re talking products that get better with age, just like the stories they’re involved in. Just Like Papa is the urban adventur
NO FRIGGEN CLUE – EP 27
It’s officially the 1st day of Winter — Let’s get you warmed up.
29/05/2026
You can only pick two brands to accompany you on a desert island.
Who you taking?
27/05/2026
Not all saws are created equal. Some belong in the garage. Others belong deep in the middle of nowhere - The Silky Outback Editions were built for the latter.
Featuring the Bigboy 2000 360mm, Gomboy Curve 240mm, and Pocketboy 170mm, each designed with impulse-hardened teeth, ridiculous cutting efficiency, and enough bite to make short work of camp setup, trail clearing, or a stubborn piece of firewood that thinks too highly of itself.
Compact when packed away. Properly aggressive when opened.
Available online at www.justlikepapa.com, or in-store at our Shop at 73 Harrington Street, Cape Town. 🇿🇦
25/05/2026
A collaboration 155 years in the making.
Coming soon.
In Ten Words or Less - Episode 6
A Just Like Papa Studio series celebrating those who live by their craft — artisans, hunters, craftsmen and women, masters of tools and trade.
Quick-fire questions. Quick-fire answers. All in ten words or less.
Episode Six: Jason Lilley — Baker / Father / Business Owner
20/05/2026
The writing’s on the wall.
axes have been handmade in Gränsfors, Sweden, for the past 124 years. Hand-forged, heirloom-quality craftsmanship built on generations of knowledge, skill, and stubborn attention to detail.
There’s a reason they’re considered the finest traditional axes in the world.
Google it.
Some rituals are more sacred than others.
understood the assignment.
12/05/2026
Let Cold Just Be a Word.
From the legendary Original Artex Knit Watch Cap to the Superstretch Classic Cuff Beanie, Wool Cuff Beanie, and Waffle Cuff Beanie, our Artex selection is built for mornings that bite a little harder.
Heavyweight knits. Proper warmth. No unnecessary extras. Just beanies designed to do exactly what they’re supposed to.
Available online at www.justlikepapa.com, or in-store at our Shop at 73 Harrington Street, Cape Town. 🇿🇦
11/05/2026
Go.
08/05/2026
Frankie is ready for you.
Come and get it.
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