Gear

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content, Winter
How To Stay Active And Warm In The Cold
Getting outdoors in the cold is part of our Canadian nature. Don’t let the chilly temperatures stop you from exploring!

Why You Should Never Donate These 5 Outdoor Gear Items
When it comes to life-saving equipment, the rule is simple: upcycle or retire it responsibly.

Editors' Picks, environment, Gear, Ski and Snowboard, Winter
The Best Sustainable Ski Gear
As skiers, snowboarders and winter sport enthusiasts, we have a responsibility to protect the mountains we cherish.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content
Explore Tests New Winter Tires in Winterpeg
These tires will handle Winnipeg’s notorious icy patches with remarkable grip.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content, Travel
How to Pack for Adventure with YETI
Here are five packing tips for your next adventure.

Adventure, Gear, Ski and Snowboard
Ski Poles That Don’t Suck: Yardsale’s New Take on an Old Gear
Making two sticks of metal fun and different is difficult, but Yardsale’s ski poles have done just that.

Camping, Gear, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Axe Lovers’ Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
If you’re shopping for a Paul Bunyan wannabe this Christmas, check out these gift ideas that any axe lover would love to see under the tree.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Gear
The Best 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Nature Lovers
Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoorsy nature lover in your life?

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content
The Best 6 Christmas Gifts From YETI
With these holiday gift ideas from YETI, you’ll be done shopping and kicking back by the fire with a mug of eggnog before you know it.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content
Columbia’s New Gear Lets You Explore Like A Polar Bear
Columbia Sportswear discovered how Mother Nature designed the world’s warmest coat.

Editors' Picks, Gear, Ski and Snowboard
Roundup: The Best Winter Gear For 2025
Here are 10 new, exciting and essential gear items for winter 2025, tested and reviewed by the explore team.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content
The Best Reasons To Get Winter Tires Now
Besides ice cleats and a warm toque, a good set of winter tires will be your prized companion this season.

Editors' Picks, Explore Magazine, Gear
The Best Black Friday Deals on Explore’s Outdoor Adventure Gear
Holiday shopping, especially during Black Friday, can be so overwhelming. Stressed-out shoppers shoving and pushing each other for discounts, or …

Camping, Gear, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Esker’s Multi Winter Tent Is Pretty Awesome
The Esker Classic had its drawbacks. Now the new Multi Winter Tent has stepped it up a notch. To me, it’s a game-changer.

10 Ways To Put Your Paracord to Best Use
Here are some fun and practical ways to use a paracord to fulfill your entertainment or survival needs in the outdoors!

Gear, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: My Top, Most Useful Gear Picks of 2024 for Canoeists
It’s also time to reflect on the paddling season and decide on which new gear were my favourite pieces.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content
We Found the Best Way to Enhance Hydration: Liquid I.V.
Whether you’re going on a fall hike, paddling adventure or a short run, mix one packet of Liquid I.V. into 500 mL of water, give it a shake and enjoy the hydration boost!

An Epic Overland Adventure Drive with Mitsubishi
By the end of my overlanding experience, it was obvious that Mitsubishi has created a vehicle that’s both capable and approachable, making it an ideal choice for adventurers who refuse to compromise on comfort.

Adventure, Gear, Paddling, Partner Content
This Exciting New Dry Suit Will Get You Paddling Year-Round
So when is paddling season? September, October, November, December… January… If you can stay dry, you can stay warm: Which means that with the Quadra Dry Suit—paddling season is when you make it.

Camping, Gear, Partner Content
The Best All-in-One Adventure Tool
Everything but the garden shed: One essential tool to take on your next adventure