Posted by Neil | May 27, 2011
Gear Zone is of course, highly professional, and would never endorse a bit of Friday afternoon diversion. But if we did we'd definitely recommend checking out the incredible survival tips of 'The Naturist' (It's an America site, I've no idea...
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Posted by Neil | May 27, 2011
“Comfort is defined as when we are neither shivering nor sweating. This occurs when a successful balance is achieved between the heat produced by the body and the heat it loses to the environment” “Discomfort is the result of...
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Posted by Neil | May 26, 2011
Gear Zone have been proud stockists of Teva for the past 9 years, we love their sandals..but here's a model we don't think we'll be carrying any time soon! Teva's latest Creation
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Posted by Neil | May 26, 2011
Camping is a great way to get out and about, whether in the UK or abroad. It's usually cheap and can help you see bits of the countryside you'd normally miss in hotels or B&Bs...sunsets over lakes or mountains, stuff...
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Posted by Neil | May 26, 2011
In Part 1 of this guide we'll explore arguably the two most important important things to consider when buying a tent; how many people you want to fit in it, and when/where you want to use it. As with sleeping...
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Posted by Neil | May 24, 2011
Designed specifically for women, the Shewee is a revolutionary portable urinating device you can use standing up without removing your clothing. Every one of us has almost certainly been ‘caught short’ at some time. To men this is not such...
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Posted by Neil | May 11, 2011
Brand new for Gear Zone, the Suunto M Series Heart Rate Monitors are an ideal training tool for those seeking to optimise their workouts. All include a heart rate monitor as standard, and there's a model available to suit every...
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Posted by Neil | May 10, 2011
For many, a tent may be the most expensive single piece of outdoor equipment they buy, and for those that use them regularly, a faithful companion on trips and treks that over time, becomes as familiar and loved as your...
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Posted by Neil | May 05, 2011
Baselayers are exactly what they say – the very base of any layering system for active pursuit enthusiasts. And, just as with the enormous range of jackets and fleeces we’ve been focusing on in our Gear-Zone outdoor clothing guides, there...
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Posted by Neil | May 03, 2011
Sleeping bags , like many areas of outdoor equipment, can cause a lot of confusion. There's a lot of choice, and construction methods which can often make choosing one seem over-complicated. It is however, deceptively simple if you know what...
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Posted by Neil | May 02, 2011
Continuing our Gear-Zone Guide to some of the U.K.’s quirkiest days out ever, with our July to December diary featuring the weird and wonderful world of sporting challenges. World Snail Racing Championships Congham, Norfolk This competitive competition for mighty molluscs...
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Posted by Neil | May 02, 2011
Here’s the latest of our Gear-Zone guides to outdoor clothing – and this one features what could be the crème-de-la-crème, a breakthrough in the age-old quandary of windproof versus waterproof, with effective breathability thrown in for good measure. Fabric Guide:...
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