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How to Pick A Waterproof Bag for Paddling
What’s the best way to end a day of kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddleboarding? With gear that’s still dry and on board. Find the waterproof bag that’s right for you with these three simple...
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The Open Road, Episode 4: Summer Mindset
Snow midway up our minivan’s tires was not how I expected our summer weekend to start. But we were determined to find the quintessential summer camping experience and no amount of getting lost, getting...
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Stand up paddleboarding: Get on board
A stand up paddleboard (SUP for short) represents the buffet of the watersports world. Racing, surfing, touring, getting fit, finding your Zen – SUPs do it all. So what’s SUP (right? who could resist...
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Stand Up Paddleboarding: 5 Exercises to Build Strength and Burn Calories
You might not guess it from looking at serene paddlers, leisurely gliding along, but stand up paddleboarding is a workout. Like, a full body “burn up to 500 calories in an hour” kind of workout.To give...
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SUP Yoga: 5 Poses for the Water
Racing, touring, exploring, exercising – the mighty stand up paddleboard does it all. Knowing that versatility is a large part of a SUP’s appeal, we wanted to add another option to what’s possible on...
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Faithful Companion: MEC Silicone Guides Tarp
As a Wet Coast paddler, I’ve developed a serious fixation with tarps and tarp rigging. Here’s my take on tarps in general and the MEC Silicone Guides Tarp in particular. – Post by MEC staffer Philip...
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Stand up for your Homewaters
Fresh water touches all of us. It’s where we play, recreate, feel alive, at home. MEC is standing up for fresh water, and we want to inspire you to do the same. – Post by MEC CEO David LabistourWe love...
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#MyHomewaters: Behind the Image, with Tiffany Orpana-Kennedy
On July 25, MEC launched Homewaters, a multi-year commitment dedicated to preserving Canada’s fresh water from coast to coast. To kick things off we held a contest, asking our Instagram followers to...
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9 Last Minute Experiences to Gift This Holiday
We can’t deny there is something to those holiday gifts you see every year. Candles, blankets or a hot-ticket book (“The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray”, we’re looking at you) are always great options,...
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Where to Polar Dip this New Year (and why it’s the ultimate start to 2016)
Looking for a fresh start in 2016? Looking no further than the polar dip, the popular annual tradition of dunking yourself in ice cold water with fellow weirdos to welcome the New Year. We give the...
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