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canoeing outdoor gear

Adventure, Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Well-Tested Gear In 2025

Here my top five gadgets and gizmos that I’d definitely haul out for paddling season 2026.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

From the Arctic to Everyday, the New SOREL Horizon Collection Delivers What Adventurers Want

Performance, heritage, versatility and quality come together in this new collection by SOREL.

Adventure, Gear

Winter 2025 Gear Guide: Hottest Trends for the Coolest Gear

Whether you’re gearing up or gifting out, make sure it’s on trend this winter with these 19 pieces.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Gear

Black Friday: 25 Adventure Essentials to Snap Up Now

Black Friday 2025 deals that you need to snag now for your next adventure!

toque happy camper

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Gear Up with My New Merchandise!

We now bring you a curated line of apparel and accessories designed to inspire your next outdoor adventure.

running outdoors

Adventure, Gear, Hiking

Two Unlikely Runners: Columbia Konos Featherweight vs. KEEN Seek Trail Runners

Today, we’re testing two contenders from brands you may not immediately associate with running shoes: the Columbia Konos Featherweight and the KEEN Seek.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

Gear Test and Review: Mustang Survival Hudson CCS Drysuit

Our field editor Ryan Stuart tested the best clothing for cold weather paddling.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

Glamping Under the Stars with the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station

Don’t miss BLUETTI’s Fall Prime Day sale on power stations from Oct 7th to 10th!

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

Gear Test and Review: Northern Sun Takes on the Yukon

We review Northern Sun’s gear in the best Canadian testing ground: the Yukon.

Portrait of five friends sitting on a rock in countryside

Editors' Picks, Fall, Gear

Fall Gear Guide: The Best Adventure Items for Autumn 2025

These 13 gear items will make your autumn adventures a breeze—you’ll be fall-ing for them in no time.

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

The Layer You’ll Never Regret Packing—Woolove Merino Wool Gear Test and Review

Here’s the thing about hiking and camping in the Canadian Rockies: it’s going to get cold. After experiencing a wetter, …

dog and beach chair

Adventure, Gear

The YETI Hondo Beach Chair Will Make Your Summer Better

YETI has thoughtfully crafted a chair that is worthy of hours of your time.

picnic travel outdoors

Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

BLUETTI’s Elite 30 V2 Powers Easy, Breezy Mornings and Fun Lake Days

Meet your new camping and outdoor cooking bestie.

MEC tote bag

Adventure, Camping Gear, Gear

6 Epic Things You Can Pack in MEC’s New Massive Tote

MEC’s new tote is your new adventure bestie (I know it’s mine).

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Camping, Camping Gear, Gear

10 Underrated Items That Will Upgrade Your Camping Trips

You probably aren’t taking these 10 dope things camping, but you should be.

outdoor adventure paddleboarding

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

An Unfiltered Review of The Wild Tribe’s Stand-Up Paddleboards

We gear tested The Wild Tribe’s paddleboards… here’s our verdict and review.

trangia micro set

Camping Gear, Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Reviewing Trangia’s New Micro Cookset

Trangia’s Micro is the company’s smallest and most compact cookset.

vanpackers rv camping

Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

The Ultimate Outdoor Companion: Vanpackers’ SUV Car-Camping Kit

Adventure comfortably without the hassle with Vanpackers.

outdoor power station

Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

Charge Up Your Adventures: Meet the New BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

Power your outdoor adventures with BLUETTI Elite 100 V2.

summer gear adventures

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Gear

Roundup: 15 Best Gear for Summer Adventures

From your head to your toes, your back to your brain—we’ve got you covered with the best gear for Summer 2025.

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    Adventure, British Columbia, environment, News

    Newly Released Records Show What Happened After More Than 100 Trees Were Felled at Mount Seymour

  • 45 Outdoor Adventures Rooted in Indigenous Culture and Storytelling
    Adventure, Canadian, Indigenous

    45 Outdoor Adventures Rooted in Indigenous Culture and Storytelling

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