COOLGEAR FOR THE SPRING SEASON SVEN 21" FOLDING WOOD SAW – $33.75 Rip through deadfall or driftwood easily. The Sven’s blade cuts on both the push and the pull phase of the stroke. For carrying, the blade folds safely inside the handle, so you can slip it into your pack. For cutting, the frame forms a rigid triangle shape. This longer model makes trail maintenance and wilderness furniture construction go faster. Look for it at mec.ca ECOXGEAR ECOSTONE WATERPROOF WIRELESS SPEAKER – $169 Can’t patch your MP3 through the 8-track player? This waterproof, buoyant speaker lets you take your music anywhere, hot tubs, campsites, and rental cars with broken stereos. It hooks up via Bluetooth to the device that has your music. It even acts as a speakerphone so you can take your important calls in the tub. Look for it at mec.ca/.
MEC EXPLORER DOWN SLEEPING BAG 0C ‑ INFANTS TO YOUTHS (UNISEX) – $149 Let the younger members of your expedition enjoy the body-hugging warmth only a down-filled mummy bag can deliver. During the day, they (or maybe you) will also appreciate the small size and lightness when it's in the pack. Look for it at mec.ca/.
BIOLITE BASECAMP GRILL – $340 A group-sized version of BioLite’s super-efficient woodstove/USB charger. The BioLite BaseCamp is bigger than the CampStove and improved in many other ways. A side-loading fuel chamber lets you add wood without taking your pot off the flame. The dual-purpose cooking surface adjusts from boiling to grilling with a flame spreading lever. The internal battery runs the fan and banks power for future use when you’re not charging devices. An LED dashboard helps you adjust the fire for the best charging efficiency for phones or other USB-chargeable device. Consider it essential gear for any well-appointed basecamp or bugout location. Look for it at mec.ca
SPEEDMINTON S400 SET – $119.99 No court, no rules, no limits – from a relaxed game at the beach to an adrenaline-charged volley in total darkness. Just play — without keeping score — for fun and action wherever you have enough space. This competitions set includes two speed racquets made of carbon composite and stiffer frames to allow a higher string tension. A multifilament string is used which creates a higher rebound effect in the sweet spot area. Look for it at www.speedminton.ca/.
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