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The Open Road, Episode 2: Off the Grid
Envoy and elite runner Marilyn Arsenault knows the power of a day off. As a coach and professional athlete, her days are often tightly scheduled and her time’s often spoken for. So when the opportunity...
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Inside the Line: Hiking Redesigned
For spring 2014, our design team took a step back from MEC’s traditional hiking collection, and asked if it was possible to do something different. Something that looked, fit, and moved differently,...
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How to S#&t in the Woods… the Leave No Trace Way
Leave No Trace Master Educator Shawn Campbell has spent hundreds of days and nights in the field. Part of enjoying the backcountry is learning to dispose of waste – all kinds of waste – properly. Shawn...
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4 Things to Think About When Picking A Daypack
Even on quick hikes, daypacks keep things more comfortable and safer by letting you bring extra clothes, food and essentials. But they come in a bewildering variety of shapes and sizes. Here’s what to...
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The raw power of nature in action
On a recent hike to BC’s Flathead Valley a group of teens and I saw the raw power of nature in action. Our trip was part of Wildsight’s Go Wild! Program, which aims to connect teens to wilderness areas...
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The Open Road, Episode 4: Summer Mindset
Snow midway up our minivan’s tires was not how I expected our summer weekend to start. But we were determined to find the quintessential summer camping experience and no amount of getting lost, getting...
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Faithful Companion: MEC Silicone Guides Tarp
As a Wet Coast paddler, I’ve developed a serious fixation with tarps and tarp rigging. Here’s my take on tarps in general and the MEC Silicone Guides Tarp in particular. – Post by MEC staffer Philip...
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Amp Up Your Cooking: PowerPot Charger Review
I’m a big fan of solar panels for recharging my e-toys in the backcountry. In theory, at least. In practice, for sea kayaking on the West Coast, they can sometimes be suboptimal. Enter a whole...
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12 Favourite Canadian Campsites, As Suggested by our Facebook Fans
A few weeks ago, we asked you to tell us your favourite Canadian camping destinations, and the responses came flooding in. From the suggestions we received, here’s a list of 12 Canadian camping...
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How to pick a backpack for hiking overnight and beyond
Ever been on a dayhike so perfect you didn’t want it to end? When you have the right backpack to carry your food and shelter, you can stay out overnight instead of heading back to the trailhead early....
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Protected: Squamish Valley Music Festival = Best Weekend Ever
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6 things to look for in a quality tent
A tent is like your home away from home. You want it be a dry, comfy shelter – and you don’t want to have to replace it every year. James Brittain, MEC Senior Equipment Designer, has years of...
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Infographic: Guide to Day Hiking
Do you know the most important items to carry with you on a day hike? Whether you start with a calm walk or set out to tackle craggy scrambles, make sure you’re well equipped for the trails ahead....
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9 Last Minute Experiences to Gift This Holiday
We can’t deny there is something to those holiday gifts you see every year. Candles, blankets or a hot-ticket book (“The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray”, we’re looking at you) are always great options,...
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MEC picks: day hikes across Canada
Follow MEC Ambassadors and staff as we list some of our favourite hikes across the nation, east to west. Nova ScotiaLeft Middle Head TrailRecommended by: MEC staffer Haley M. Distance: 3.8km loop...
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A coffee addict’s guide to camp coffee
They say camping without beer is just sitting in the woods. Most MEC staff feel the same way about camping without coffee. As of this summer, we carry more than 100 different kinds of coffee-making...
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Vancouver to Ottawa: Finding Adventure At Every Turn
From five days in the fast lane to 5500 memories. Julian DeSchutter from Chasing Sunrise shows us how to find perspective and adventure on our next road trip.The task was simple: move from Ottawa to...
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Camp Kitchen Secrets
MEC camp experts reveal a few closely kept secrets for achieving total camp-kitchen success.Want your camp-chef repertoire to consist of more than hot dogs, chips, tang and warm beer? You just need...
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Next-Level Hammock Set Ups
Fact: sun–soaked summer days were made for hammocking. Set up your rig and sway away – the #hammocklife is the good life. To celebrate our favourite way to snooze through an uncomplicated afternoon, we...
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Craft s’mores: boost your camp snack game
Seriously, these are worth a try (and they have bonus pairing suggestions).Can we take a moment to discuss the genius of the camp s’more? Melty, crunchy and beautifully gooey – it’s probably the best...
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