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Win a The North Face Nuptse 2 Jacket with Gear Zone

Posted by Neil | September 29, 2011

Last week we gave you a brief low down on the brand new The North Face Nuptse 2 Jacket, and the differences between it and the Classic Nutpse.  This week we're giving you the chance to win one of these...

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Gear-Zone Guide to The North Face Nuptse

Posted by Neil | September 22, 2011

Baffled by the differences between The North Face Nuptse and the Nuptse 2 ? It’s understandable – because the difference lies in…the baffles! The Nuptse is one of the best down garments on the market today, a classic, high-loft, 700...

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Posted in Outdoor clothing

Gear-Zone Guide to Air Travel: Baggage Allowances

Posted by Neil | September 15, 2011

Q. What’s the cabin allowance for hand luggage? A. As a general guide, it’s 56 cms long by 45 cms wide by 25 cms deep. However, each Airline usually has its own rules - here’s a few of the main...

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Posted in Travel

Rugby Arrives At Gear-Zone

Posted by Neil | September 07, 2011

It’s Rugby World Cup time…and outdoor sports specialists Gear-Zone have just added rugb y to their ever-growing portfolio of sportswear and equipment. Most famous of their rugby brands are Gilbert – who provide the world cup match balls – and...

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Gear-Zone Guide to Nordic Walking Poles

Posted by Neil | September 02, 2011

Q. What are Nordic walking poles ? A. They’re used in one of the fastest-growing forms of exercise in the U.K. Nordic walking, as its name suggests, has its origins in Scandinavia - in 1930s Finland to be precise -...

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Posted in Walking Poles