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Meet Horny Toad
We’ve recently started carrying men’s and women’s apparel from Horny Toad. We like their designs, their value system, and their affinity for grilled cheese. And we think you’re going to like them too....
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Inside Scoop on Spring
Janna, one of our apparel designers, gives us the inside scoop on what women can look forward to with MEC’s spring 2014 Active Life collection. These performance pieces are made to mix and match, so...
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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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MEC Cragalot Backpack Review
Sarah, a “kitchen-sink” cragger, reviews the MEC Cragalot backpack, both stripped back to essentials and loaded with too much crap. When I go cragging around home in Squamish, I like to bring a lot of...
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The Elements of Helium: Review of Ridley Bikes Helium SL
A bike with a Tour de France pedigree comes fully loaded with expectations. To see how Ridley Bikes’ flagship lightweight race machine performs, MEC Cycling Envoy Allan Prazsky took it out for a spin....
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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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10 Tips for Travelling With Your Bike
You know what’s great? Spring bike trips. You know what’s not? Excess baggage charges or a damaged bike. MEC Envoy Paul Stevens travels a lot with his bike, and has some great tips for travelling or...
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Big Waves: Titan Genesis Boat Review
“The best big wave freestyle boat on the market, hands down,” are the words that come to mind when people ask me about my Titan Genesis kayak. – Review by MEC Envoy Kalob GradyOver the past season,...
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How to Pick A Waterproof Bag for Paddling
What’s the best way to end a day of kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddleboarding? With gear that’s still dry and on board. Find the waterproof bag that’s right for you with these three simple...
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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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-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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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