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Camp gear we’re wild about

We’re pumped to share what’s climbed to the top of our 2020 gear list. Check out this handpicked collection of favourite camp gear and time-tested brands to hit the trail when the time is right.

Your best sleep yet

Today’s sleep gear is highly compact and so comfy it feels like home. Absolute warmth, plus responsibly sourced down or recycled synthetic insulation.


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Find your sleeping pad

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Tents built to last

Ultralight set-ups, tents you can stand up in, fabrics with a reduced environmental impact – we could talk tent tech for days.


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MEC Label tents: now with DriBase™

“Our DriBase tent floors have a waterproof rating of 5000mm and are engineered to last. We trust the durability of our waterproofing so much that we don’t include a footprint with our tents – because you won’t need a footprint to stay dry.” – James Brittain, MEC Label Design Manager

DriBase waterproof floors only at MEC MEC Spark Tents MEC Spark Tents

Now you’re cookin’

Choose from a full spread of outdoor cookware from top brands – compact, packable and sturdy for years of sipping and stirring.


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Packs for your path

Rugged designs with clever features – suspension systems, sweat-wicking panels, Recco reflectors, and pockets in just the right places.


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New: Recco in packs

All new MEC packs have built-in Recco reflectors. These tiny gadgets are detectable from helicopter searches if someone is lost in the backcountry.

Daypacks From trailblazing brands Backpacking packs Designed for comfort Waist packs Faster and lighter Osprey: More than 40 years of innovation in every pack

How to plan an overnight hiking trip

Dreaming of future backpacking trips? Planning is the first step – now is prime time to do the groundwork.


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