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Ready for larch trees, uncrowded parks, crisp weather and colourful foliage? Us too. Get outside and hike, camp or paddle in (arguably) Canada’s most beautiful season: Fall. Here are 15 gear items to elevate and inspire your outdoor experiences...
Here’s a bit more information, not covered in the video: by the time we unpacked and cleaned the cooler (another 6-7 hours later), there was still ice floating in the cold water, though the melting was more significant. This...
Summer, we hardly knew ye. With Labour Day weekend signalling the spiritual end of the Dog Days, we’re looking back at the best of the past couple months and milking September for all it’s worth. There have been some good...
As awareness of the ecological impact of the fashion and textile industries grows, both consumers and brands are increasingly turning to more eco-friendly options to reduce carbon footprints. Between organic cotton and recycled fibres like polyester and nylon, one...
I love playing card and board games with my friends and family. When I was a kid, we had family game nights and played The Game of Life, Risk and Clue, but it wasn’t until I was an adult...
One of the most valuable tools we can bring with us to ensure our safety when heading outdoors is nearly invisible—a RECCO reflector that’s sewn into our outdoor gear. These small and lightweight passive transponders increase any adventurer’s chances...
As I slid my son back in his carrier, a thumb popped through my favourite merino-liner gloves. It wasn’t the first hole I’d had to stitch up. I wear these on every cold weather adventure, so it wasn’t surprising...
Do you love spending sunny summer days out on the water? Are you constantly planning your next canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding trip? Then this gear guide is for you. We’ve rounded up 12 of the best gear items...
I got myself two new Mountain Hardwear tents to try out for this camping season: one for backcountry canoe trips (Meridian 3) and one for front country camping (Bridger 4). Both are brand new designs for 2023.
Now, after...
Summer is here—it’s time to go camping! Enjoy a night (or several) snoozing outside beneath the twinkling stars, slumbering in a canvas tent, breathing in the aroma of fresh pine trees and feeling refreshed by lakeside breezes. From clothing...
In summer, the days are longer and so are the adventures. The sun acts like a key, unlocking dawn-to-dusk adventure and beckoning you to spend more time outdoors. (Come on, stay the night—or three!) Whether you’re journeying along trails...
Owning a collection of Nalgene bottles, marked with stickers and scratches from endless drops on the trail, is almost a rite of passage for outdoor enthusiasts. It quickly becomes your emotional support water bottle. It’s been by your side...
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