Hiking Equipment

gear suppliers3Hiking equipment is the equipment normally taken on outdoor walking trips. Hiking is usually divided into:

  • day-hikes
  • multiple-day hikes, called backpacking, trekking
  • walking tours

The equipment selected varies according to the duration, distance, planned activities, and the environment. Additional factors include weight and preparedness for unplanned events. The level of preparedness can relate to remoteness and potential hazards; for example, a short day hike across farmland or trekking in the Rockies. The length and duration of a walk can influence the amount of gear carried.

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    Web Link Mountain Equipment Coop

    MEC is a popular retail co-operative that sells outdoors equipment exclusively to members. Lifetime memberships are $5 CDN.Top quality items; can be a bit pricey.

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    Web Link Mighty GPS

    MightyGPS.com delivers GPS hardware and software navigation solutions and maps. Low prices. Fast delivery.

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    Web Link Taiga Works

    Taiga Works is an outdoor gear & sports clothing company producing leading edge outdoor gear including down jackets, fleece apparel, cycle wear, hats, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and kayaks. Taiga Works is a Vancouver based manufacturer of outdoor gear and equipment.

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    Web Link Atmosphere (formerly Coast Mountain Sports)

    New product selection tries to bridge the gap between sporty outdoor pursuits such as hiking, scrambling and kayaking, and every day outdoor activities like walking, camping and just hanging out.

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    Web Link GPS Central

    Canada's #1 GPS Store and 100% Canadian. I've found their service to be fast and efficient with good prices.

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    Web Link The Outdoor Shop

    Find a huge range of Clothing and Equipment perfect for Rock Climbing, Trekking, Mountaineering, Backpacking, Hill Walking, Hiking, Rambling and all other types of Adventure Travel & Outdoor Activities.

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    Web Link Higher Ground

    Higher Ground offers a unique combination of fashion and technical wear whether it’s a climbing trek down under or an updated look for “Casual Friday” with a sales team of sport and/or fashion enthusiasts.

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    Web Link Arc’teryx Yorkdale
    Located in the Canadian Coast Mountain wilderness, Arc’teryx is built on the principle of obsessive, precise design and production. Keep pace on long routes, multiple days and elevation gains with kit specifically designed for mountain environments. Visit them at their new Yorkdale location, or shop their Hiking/Trekking collection online at: http://www.arcteryx.com/ProductFind.aspx?country=ca&language=en&gender=Mens&Collection=Traverse