MEC backcountry camp
The spirit of the backcountry has always lived here. Find everything you need to explore and escape.
Lightweight tents for the backcountry
DriBase™ in all MEC tents
This durable, waterproof floor reduces the need for footprints (and lasts a really long time).
Sleeping bags for billion-star sleeps
Sleeping pads for total camp comfort
Explore our full camp lineup
Roomy tents, camp pillows, freeze dried Pad Thai – all your must-pack items, right here.
Explore our full camp lineup
Roomy tents, camp pillows, freeze dried Pad Thai – all your must-pack items, right here.
Build your backcountry set-up
Backcountry basics
Gearing up for your first overnight or multi-day hike? Get set with top picks to go far without busting your budget.
A quality tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad set-up is a small investment for a lifetime of backpacking trips – all this gear is tested to last.
Backcountry basics
Gearing up for your first overnight or multi-day hike? Get set with top picks to go far without busting your budget.
A quality tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad set-up is a small investment for a lifetime of backpacking trips – all this gear is tested to last.
Fast, light and technical
Bag peaks and drop grams with lightweight and highly technical gear that goes the distance. Fastpackers and thru-hikers: this is for you.
Skip the full sleeping bag and go for a quilt. Snooze on a pad that gives you plenty of cushion, but weighs as little as a few energy bars. And to top it all off? A tent that adapts to an ultralight fly-and-footprint setup.
Fast, light and technical
Bag peaks and drop grams with lightweight and highly technical gear that goes the distance. Fastpackers and thru-hikers: this is for you.
Skip the full sleeping bag and go for a quilt. Snooze on a pad that gives you plenty of cushion, but weighs as little as a few energy bars. And to top it all off? A tent that adapts to an ultralight fly-and-footprint setup.
How to plan a backpacking trip
From packing to permits, see tips for your first overnight hike.
How to plan a backpacking trip
From packing to permits, see tips for your first overnight hike.
Human-powered adventures outside
And the gear to get you there. It’s what we’ve always been about.
Human-powered adventures outside
And the gear to get you there. It’s what we’ve always been about.