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Never Be Complacent In The Great Outdoors
Complacency kills. Many of the people who have lost their lives in New Zealand’s outdoor regions have fallen victim to being unprepared and not exp...
Food For Thought From The Fire Service
Backcountry meals are a heck of a lot tastier than they used to be. Back in the day, everything seemed to be meat and veg and while those meals are...
A Simple Way To Enjoy A Warm, Comfortable Sleep
Everyone in the team at Gearshop agrees: using a sleeping mat in NZ conditions makes a lot of sense. In fact, we think a sleeping mat should be an ...
Why We're Sold On Sea To Summit
Sea To Summit has to be one of the best things out of Australia since...we don’t know! Their outdoor and travel range is next level in terms of qua...
The Great Kiwi Hut Upgrade
A camping stove in NZ will be taken to a lot of wonderful outdoor destinations over the course of its lifetime. So will much of the camping gear we...
How To Reduce The Risk Of Hypothermia
Much of the outdoor clothing in NZ won’t light up the catwalks of Paris, Rome or New York. But it could save your life. As far as we’re concerned, ...
How Much Camping Gear Is Too Much?
Going camping? Good idea. In these current times, when we can’t go any further than the beautiful country we’re in, camping is the perfect way to e...
Don't Let A Windy Day Leave You Hungry
Buying a camp stove in NZ is a process that involves you asking a lot of questions, and people like us providing just as many answers. For exampl...
When Buying A Sleeping Bag, Don't Forget The Liner
For anyone buying a sleeping bag in New Zealand right now, we say don’t forget the liner! A sleeping bag liner will not only help you enjoy a b...
Consider Hiking Shoes Instead Of Boots For Day Walks
Hiking boots in NZ are big sellers right now. The weather is getting warmer and the countryside is drying out, making for excellent hiking conditi...
Rest Easy With Thermarest
Like many of the smart innovations we use while exploring New Zealand’s outdoors, Thermarest was borne out of necessity. In this case, we’re talki...
Pack It Safe With Pacsafe
We’re big on adventure and sending people on their travels as well-equipped as they can be. Even if our travel horizons are limited at the moment, ...
