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Posted by Nicki | February 17, 2012
Get yourself geared up at Gear-Zone for the greatest sporting event in British history. London 2012 is set to launch a tidal wave of interest in swimming, athletics, boxing, cycling and much, much more, as the Olympics arrive for the...
Continue reading →Posted by Nicki | February 09, 2012
English climbers in the 1940s and ‘50s selected well-rounded stones to place in cracks in the rock face to act as chocks and aid their ascent. Granite stones from Wales ended up this way in Derbyshire, no doubt posing an...
Continue reading →Posted by Nicki | February 03, 2012
This is it - the most breathable, waterproof and climatically controlled fabric on the planet! Active pursuit enthusiasts have always had to live slightly outside their true comfort zone, within the age-old restrictions of waterproof versus windproof versus breathability, and...
Continue reading →Posted by Nicki | January 25, 2012
The Mammut Element Barryvox could save your life - and those of your companions. In an emergency, every second counts. And never more so than in the mountains during winter, where avalanches can be all too common. The Mammut Element...
Continue reading →Posted by Nicki | January 20, 2012
With the skiing season in full swing, here at Gear-Zone we’ve got a terrific selection of skiwear for men, women and children. Combining practicality, performance and - sometimes most importantly - style, you’ll find the very best from Killy ,...
Continue reading →Posted by David | January 13, 2012
Gear-Zone Beginners’ Guide to Crampons Crampons are designed for serious snow- and ice-climbing, where they are used to give extra traction and improve mobility. From the first prototype over 100 years ago, commercialised a short time later by the founder...
Continue reading →Posted in Climbing, Gear Guide
Posted by David | January 09, 2012
An Introduction to Rab Here's a video introduction to one of Gear Zone's most favourite brands, by its founder Rab Carrington.
Continue reading →Posted in Outdoor Brands
Posted by Neil | November 16, 2011
If waterproofs keep the weather out – what keeps the heat in? How do outdoor pursuits’ enthusiasts stay warm when the temperatures plummet? The answer, of course, is in the insulation – whether in the soft down of a body-hugging...
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Posted by Neil | November 10, 2011
Winter is suddenly waiting in the wings, and that means the skiing season is not far away. Here at Gear-Zone, we already have a terrific selection of ski clothing on offer, combining practicality, performance and style. From some of the...
Continue reading →Posted in Outdoor clothing, Winter Gear
Posted by Neil | November 02, 2011
Winter is nearly upon us - a time for wrapping up warmly in furry boots , thick fleecy jackets ...and woolly hats . Here at Gear-Zone we have hats for every outdoor occasion, ranging from the most colourful ski hats...
Continue reading →Posted in Fleece & Warmwear, Outdoor clothing, Winter Gear