Summer hiking, backpacking & nordic walking gear
We proudly stock some of the very best hiking, backpacking, and nordic walking gear available. We are certified merchants of the brands listed below. Please call (403) 249-5451 for more information on ordering or click here to email your enquiry. Telephone orders by VISA and MasterCard will be shipped via Greyhound or CanadaPost.
Featured Hiking, Nordic Walking and Backpacking gear
To help you chose the very best gear for your uses, we've compiled some general advisory information in PDF form. The links are below:
Hiking Boots
- Asolo - One of Europe's best known hiking and mountaineering boot manufacturer.
- Mammut - Formerly Raichle, high quality European made boots.
- Lowa - Italian & German made for that perfect fit.
- Aku - Top end Italian outdoor footwear.
Packs
- Osprey - One of the best, with packs and hydration kits for every size and use.
- Asolo - Tough and adaptable day packs.
- Lowe Alpine - World class packs for almost 100 years.
- Bergans - 130L, for the guide or heavy hauler.
- Littlelife - Comfortable and well equipped child carriers.
Tents, Sleeping Bags and Sleeping Matts
- Big Agnes - Super light tents, sleeping bags and matts.
- Asolo - heavy duty gear for all conditions.
- Exped - the best sleeping matts in the world.
Clothing
- Rab - Expedition level shells and hiking gear.
- Bergans - Norway's premium outdoor clothing brand.
- Craft - Super wicking base and mid layers.
- Dale of Norway - Merino base layers.
Nordic Walking
- Leki - Walking, hiking and convertable photographic poles.
- Gabel - Nordic walking poles.
- Swix - Nordic walking poles.
- Louis Garneau - Gloves.
Outdoor Accessories
- Wenger - Pocket and folding knives.
- Jetboil - Portable, light weight gas stoves.
- Light My Fire - Fire starters and Sporks.
- Ruffwear - Dog leads, collars and jackets.
- Granite Gear - Dog packs.
- Hiking and backpacking guide books.
- Topographical hiking maps.
- Frontiersman Bear spray, we also stock bangers and flares.
Washing and Waterproofing
- Nikwax - We carry a full range of washing and waterproofing products for all outdoor clothing, down, and footwear needs.
Roller Skis
- Eagle Sports - High grade roller skis.
- Skike - The original nordic on/off road skates.
- Jenex - Skate and classic roller skis.
Canoes
- Ally - Folding canoes, the ideal accompaniment for your northern adventure.
- Bending Branches - Wooden canoe paddles.
Bicycles
- Montague - Premium quality folding mountain bikes and hybrids.
- Yakima - Bicycle roof racks.
- Sirius - Cycle trainers.
Sunglasses
...and much more.
