MEC packing lists

Campers with tent and camp kitchen setup

Camping checklist

All the camp essentials plus a few extras to make your campsite extra sweet.

Day hiking checklist

What to bring for a day out on the trail, including the 10 essentials.

Appalachian Trail checklist

Have big hiking goals? Start with this Appalachian Trail packing checklist.

Cape Chignecto Coastal Trail checklist

Your must-have packing list for the Cape Chignecto trail in Nova Scotia.

Juan de Fuca Trail checklist

What to bring for a multi-day hike on the Juan de Fuca trail in BC.

West Coast Trail checklist

Pack these items for hiking the West Coast Trail in BC.

Camino trail packing list

Planning to walk the Camino? Use this checklist to cover the essentials.

Mountain biking gear checklist

Pack along these trail essentials for your ride.

Climber getting gear organized at the crag

Rock climbing checklist

A gear list to help you plan a climbing day trip.

On-water safety: mandatory gear

The Canadian Coast Guard requires that paddlers carry certain items, including an approved PFD.

Canoe campsite in Algonquin Park, Ontario

Algonquin Park canoe trip checklist

Pack wisely when portages are involved.

Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit checklist

Get ready to canoe through BC wilderness with this gear packing list.

Travel checklist

Spend less time packing and more time adventuring.

Snowshoeing checklist

Use this helpful checklist to plan your snowshoeing trip, even if it’s a short one.

Winter camping checklist

A handy list of what you need to camp in the snow.

Some of the items to pack in your emergency kit

Emergency kit checklist

Learn what to pack in your emergency preparedness kit.

Camping checklist

Day hiking checklist

Appalachian Trail checklist

Cape Chignecto Coastal Trail checklist

Juan de Fuca Trail checklist

West Coast Trail checklist

Camino trail packing list

Mountain biking gear checklist

Rock climbing checklist

On-water safety: mandatory gear

Algonquin Park canoe trip checklist

Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit checklist

Travel checklist

Snowshoeing checklist

Winter camping checklist

Emergency kit checklist

Winter boot guide: warm, waterproof and versatile

Your guide to the warmest jackets from MEC

Ski touring checklist

10 tips to stay active outside, even when it’s cold and wet

MEC packing lists

Camping checklist

Day hiking checklist

Appalachian Trail checklist

Cape Chignecto Coastal Trail checklist

Juan de Fuca Trail checklist

West Coast Trail checklist

Camino trail packing list

Mountain biking gear checklist

Rock climbing checklist

On-water safety: mandatory gear

Algonquin Park canoe trip checklist

Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit checklist

Travel checklist

Snowshoeing checklist

Winter camping checklist

Emergency kit checklist

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