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The Gear I Love: One Pro Climber’s Summer Essentials
To get right to the point, I love gear, and I love clothes. I love clothes for how they look and make me feel. And I love how they function and help me perform. As a climber and skier, I spend a lot of...
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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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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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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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Your Favourite Places to Wake Up Camping
We’re rounding up the best of #FromtheTentFridayWith the rise of camping inspiration accounts on Instagram, we all want to get in on the action. Last year we launched a hashtag to showcase favourite...
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Climbing Pants, from Ferrrata to Constantia
Pants for modern climbing, plus a visual history of climbing pants through the years.A long time ago, preparing for one of my first trips to the mountains, I bought a pair of MEC Ferrata Pants. At the...
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3 Ridleys for 3 Roads
Every road gives a different feeling – some inspire us to ride fast, some beckon to be explored, others encourage us to just take it in. Ride enough, and you realize that bikes are the same way – some...
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Mountain Bike Review: The Ghost 2016 SL AMR
I had the opportunity to ride the redesigned Ghost 2016 SL AMR on a multi-day trip to BC’s Southern Chilcotin Mountains. The design changes make it a very different bike from the original AMR. After...
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You may be in avalanche country and not even know it
More and more people are exploring beyond resorts this winter, so we turned to Avalanche Canada to talk about extending safety and awareness beyond the obvious backcountry situations. If you’re...
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MEC Spicy Hoodie Giveaway
MEC Ambassador, Sarah Hart snapping a quick selfie at Cloudraker Mountain, BC. Read on for a chance to win a hoodie similar to the one Sarah is wearing. Do you have a piece of gear or clothing that you...
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New Balance Giveaway
Do you run outdoors in the winter or prefer to run on a treadmill? We know that maintaining your routine this time of year is a challenge, so we’re giving you a chance to win a running outfit to keep...
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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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Mountain Bike Bag Dump
It can be tricky to choose your kit for a multi-day mountain bike ride. On the one hand, you need appropriate protection from the elements. But on the other hand, you need gear that’s nimble and mobile...
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Review of The 2015 Ghost Bikes Riot LT
I had the chance to take Ghost Bikes’ latest all-mountain machine, the Riot LT 8 LC, out for a test ride. It has some distinct differences from the Riot 7 LC I rode in 2014, and here are my thoughts on...
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Trailbreaker Jacket and Pants from Outdoor Research
First light. First tracks. It’s a manta for those hungry enough to break trail to reach untouched backcountry snow. But with this very specialized love comes the need for a specialized clothing system,...
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Back to School: How to Pick a Kids’ School Bag
You’ve picked up all the school supplies on their list. Now your young scholar can’t wait to show off their new stuff to their classmates. Send them back to school with a comfortable pack for their...
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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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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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Feels Like Nothing: MEC Running Gear
The Quantum short-sleeved shirt and Phenom shorts are like nothing MEC has made before. – Review by MEC Envoy Jasper BlakeI got a package in the mail, opened it up, and thought it was odd that a...
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-50°C Dreams: Therm-a-rest NeoAir X-Therm Sleeping Pad Review
Packing for a three-week ski expedition into the massive St. Elias Range is a bit like trying to stuff 20 marshmallows in your mouth at once. You might be able to do it, but it’s a bit of a struggle....
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