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MEC: A Heritage of Awesome Gear

MEC has a rich heritage of high-value, sustainable, and durable gear. It’s latest adventure backpacks are a testament to its history.

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Meet Big Outdoors, A Cottage Gear Online Retailer

Our philosophy is, if you’re a seasoned outdoorsman and you know a lot about the outdoors, you can go to our site and know there’s quality products on there. Inversely, if you know very little about the outdoors and just need some stuff you know will be good, you can go to Big Outdoors and find a couple options that will work.

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The State of Cottage Gear: Interview with EnLIGHTened Equipment

“Backpacking gear is a series of tools, not a goal in itself.”

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Kickstart the Freestyle BivyPack, the Transforming Tent Backpack

Kenny Flannery and Helium Hiking Equipment launch the Freestyle BivyPack, a 50 L backpack that transforms into a one-man bivy sack. Support the Kickstarter now!

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Enlightened Equipment: The Ultimate in Backpacking Quilts

Enlightened Equipment is the premier ultralight backpacking quilt company. It has a 10% store-wide holiday sale that ends November 30. Get it while you can!

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