From the Coast Mountains to Tokyo
Before gorpcore was a thing and before technical shells became city staples, Arc’teryx and BEAMS were building one of the most influential collaborations in outdoor culture. For a quarter century,…
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THE GEAR SHED
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Altitude Sports Has Your Fall-to-Winter Kit Sorted
Shop Altitude Sports, Canada's top outdoor gear store. Find durable winter jackets, boots, and gear for men, women and kids. Free shipping on $74+ orders.
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Built Different: KEEN UNEEK Trekker Sneaker
KEEN's latest UNEEK model adds more grip, cushioning and trail capability.
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Three Shoes in One: KEEN Roam
With the Roam, KEEN returns to trail running with a shoe designed for the way many of us actually run—linking pavement, gravel and singletrack in a single outing. A New…
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Field Tested: Pioneer Camp Women’s Tops
We put two light layers to the test in Jasper’s high country.
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Scandinavian Design, Ready for Autumn
Four Fjällräven pieces built for crisp mornings, changing weather and outdoor adventures.
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Design scandinave, prêt pour l’automne
Quatre essentiels Fjällräven conçus pour les matins frais, la météo changeante et les aventures en plein air. L’automne est sans doute la saison pour laquelle Fjällräven semble avoir été créée.…
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On Cloudsoma Hike: Connected Comfort
Tested on the rocky, root-strewn terrain of the Bruce Trail, On's Cloudsoma Hike delivers a rare combination of trail feel and smooth movement.
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Gregory Paragon 50 Backpack: Built for Walks on Iceland’s Wild Side
From volcanic-desert highlands and river crossings to relentless wind and hard-trudging days, Gregory’s Paragon 50 proved itself a comfy, capable companion on Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail.
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The Basecamp For Big Ideas
The KORE Outdoors Summit, Canada’s only outdoor gear design conference, returns to Kimberley for its fifth year on September 17 and 18.
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Garmin Venu X1: A Smartwatch for Fitness, Nav & Everyday Wear
With its big display, slim profile and deep training/activity toolkit, the Garmin Venu X1 feels like a new direction for Garmin—one that blends performance-watch credentials with broader appeal.
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Back to 0: Can Arc’teryx Close the Loop on a Mountain-Grade Hardshell?
The mountain brand’s most ambitious project yet tackles repairability, recyclability and product recovery to bring circularity to tech outerwear.
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Camp, Ride, Paddle, Repeat: A Gear Shed for Summer’s Best Days Outside
From inflatable tents and packable camp furniture to trail-ready outerwear, premium sunnies and sleeping bags, a kid-sized dirt jumper and more, this Gear Shed is built to make the most of summer adventures.
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When the Skyline Weather Turns
We took Pioneer Camp’s Lightweight Training layers into Jasper’s high country. Then the weather changed.
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ML Tested: Yakima SkyBox NX 16
Our new road-tripping best friend. On a nine-day camping road trip to Montana, Yakima’s roof cargo box turned a “we’ll have to leave something behind” trip into a “bring it…
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ML Tested: Revitalize Your Fave Boots with Sole
Sure, new gear is awesome, but have you ever tried OLD gear? Those proven, time-trusted pieces of equipment that feel like an old friend? Hiking boots in particular, can get better with age—but what happens when they don’t?
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Cold Water Secrets Revealed
Notes on comfort, survival and the gear you want on BC’s coastal waters and rivers. Words :: Feet Banks Forget cold plunging, the secret to having real fun in, on…
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Salomon AERO BLAZE 4: Everyday Comfort + Speed
A road runner for everyday comfort and uptempo performance.
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Portable Power Pairing: BLUETTI SORA 220 Solar Panel + Elite 200 V2 Power Station
Compact, capable and easy to deploy, the BLUETTI SORA 220 solar panel and Elite 200 V2 power station strike an impressive balance between portability and off-grid performance.
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From Dock to Drift: Columbia PFG Dry Tortugas Boot & Pro Guide Pants
Columbia’s PFG Dry Tortugas Boot and Pro Guide Pants combine fishing-focused technology with everyday comfort, proving that technical gear can perform well beyond the boat. The Evolution of Columbia’s PFG…
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