Why your favourite tramping gear might not be available this Christmas

December 2020

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December 2020

Martin Walker of Christchurch outdoor retailer Further Faster says demand for gear has been huge. Photo: George Driver
Unprecedented demand combined with production and freight delays means outdoor retailers are struggling to keep their shelves full. Outdoor gear retailers and distributors are advising trampers to buy their gear early this summer or risk missing out as unprecedented demand, production issues and freight delays have created shortages. It comes as more people are heading […]
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