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Dispose Of Your Old PLB In An OK Way
The most common reason for replacing a personal locator beacon with a new one is the battery is about to finally expire in the current device. But ...

Floating Sunglasses Are Better For Your Eyes
Floating sunglasses in NZ are becoming increasingly popular. We know this to be a fact because we’re selling more of them than ever before! Their p...

How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep In The Great Outdoors
If you want to get a good night’s sleep while in the great outdoors, then a sleeping mat in NZ conditions is virtually essential. It will give you ...

An Engraved Swiss Army Knife: The Perfect Personal Gift
Looking for a personal gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life? We have just the thing. A Victorinox Swiss Army knife engraved with their name...

Use Your Head To Keep Bugs At Bay
You’re not the only one who loves exploring New Zealand’s great outdoors. The local bug population, including mosquitoes and sandflies, shares that...

Stay Hydrated And Stay Healthy
We’re very proud to sell Osprey backpacks. The range is high quality and world-class. No matter where you go and no matter what activity you’re int...

Your Tent Should Have A Footprint
Are you looking for a tent? We strongly recommend you check out Big Agnes tents. The award-winning Big Agnes range is designed with a special empha...

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...