Gifts for Beginner Campers

Woolpower Socks 200, 400, 600 g/mCold feet? Not with Woolpower socks - combine different weights to keep your feet toasty in any conditions.

Esker Folding Wooden BucksawEsker's folding take down wooden buck saws are made in Canada (Ontario) from locally sourced birds eye maple, cherry, hickory, or walnut woods and feature Esker's "comfort grip" wooden handle, where the contoured edge faces into the palm for a more natural, comfortable feel and fit while sawing, and includes a high quality Bahco 24" green/multi-wood blade.

Fox 40 Micro WhistleThe lowly whistle is an essential piece of kit when outdoors - indispensable in emergencies, or for convincing unwelcomed wildlife to move on. The Fox40 Micro outputs 110 decibels and sports a sleek, flat design with no pressure points: perfect for wearing under clothing or on lifejackets.

Fox 40 Sharx WhistleThe Fox40 Sharx is a LOUD (120 db) 2-chamber pealess whistle designed specifically for the outdoors and watersports. Essential for emergency situations, or for convincing unwelcomed wildlife to move on, it can be heard up to 1.6km away.

Stormproof MatchesUnlike other “waterproof” or “windproof” matches, our stormproof matches are easy to light, and will stay lit for up to 15 seconds, even after being submerged in water - yes, it's true!

1.9oz Silnylon Tundra Tarp w Quad LoopThe CCS 1.9oz Silnylon Tundra Tarp is constructed from 1.9oz silicon coated nylon; making them light weight and strong, and is designed to give you maximum flexibility for set-up to match any campsite you may find yourself in. Made in the USA.

Dr. Bronner Pure Castille Liquid Soap 2ozDr.Bronner's soap is unlike any you’ve ever used. A combination of organic extra virgin coconut, olive, jojoba and hemp oils, together with pure essential oils, creates a unique soap that cleans effectively without being aggressive and produces a velvety-lather that leaves the skin silky-smooth and refreshed.

EOG V3 Pocket BellowsThe EOG V3 pocket bellows is an ingenious, compact, collapsable means of aerating a fire to increase core temperature, and fire output. Highly focussed and directional, the pocket bellows are extremely handy when trying to get a fire going with wet wood, or for ramping up a camp fire when adding fuel.

Knife & Axe Blade OilKnife & Axe Blade Oil is plant based, non-toxic, petroleum free, odour free, biodegradeable, and perfect for protecting axe and knife blades from corrosion, without the use of petroleum. Made in Canada.

FORJ Repair TapeFORJ repair tape is somewhat of a wonder material. Incredibly strong once heated, it can be used to repair broken tool handles, paddles, canoe seats and gunnels, can function like a chain, line, or rivets, and can even assist when treating fractured or broken bones.

Recreational Barrel Works HarnessThe Recreational Barrel Works Expedition Barrel Harness is designed to accommodate either 60L, 30L or 20L canoe barrels, is highly adjustable, and features generous padding on the shoulder straps, hip-belt and back-pad.

Top 70 Canoe Routes of OntarioNewly updated for 2023, Top 70 Canoe Routes of Ontario adds 10 more routes and over 50 more pages, making it THE classic guide to the very best canoeing the province of Ontario has to offer.

Trangia Moment Outdoor CookbookThe Trangia Moment Outdoor Cookbook is a collaboration with local Swedish outdoor chefs Nathalie Spjälle and Eric Tornblad. Divided into 3 parts (Brunch, Dinner and Snacks), it has meals to suit everyone from meat eaters to the gluten intolerant and vegans, and ideas for elevating your outdoor offerings. Some of our favourites? Lemon risotto with asparagus and fried apple pie.

Legends From The ForestLegends Of The Forest is a collection of foundational stories that are indispensable for understanding boreal culture of the North. Told by Chief Thomas Fiddler, these various tales of Weesakajac (teacher and fool), and other creatures, medicine battles between clans and others stories dramatize the socio-cultural dynamics of Fiddler's homeland and provide a view as to the how-and-why, mysticism, and mystery of boreal cultural.

Stormproof Match KitThe UCO Stormproof Match Kit is a waterproof case that includes 25 stormproof matches and 3 strikers. The case features an integrated striker on the outside to provide an easy location for lighting matches and can hold up to 40 matches.

Firestix Bark & Spruce Resin TinderFirestix firestarters are hand picked, and fully produced in northern Saskatchewan by several First Nations communities. This all natural mix of bark and resin provides a long lasting tinder that not only works great, but smells amazing! Made in Canada.

Woolpower Sit PadMade from the offcuts and trimmed material of the Woolpower garment making process, Woolpower Sit Pads are the perfect companion when at the arena, stadium, or in a camp chair when sitting 'round the fire in the fall or spring.

Dr. Bronner Pure Castille Liquid Soap - 237 mlDr.Bronner's soap is biodegradable, and is made with organic and certified fair trade ingredients. Use it for your face, body, hair, dishes, laundry, mopping, pets and more —clean your house, body, and camp site with Dr.Bronner's. All one!

RBW Paddler Canoe PackThe new RBW Padler Canoe Pack is a mid-sized framed pack with a 105L volume that's designed in the same manner as the more capacious 125L Expedition pack, but is smaller in size. The ability to add a framesheet provides the means to carry heavy loads more comfortably over long distances, and the Paddler Canoe Pack can also be used in conjunction with a tumpline.

Thrive - Long Term Survival GuideJuan Pablo Quinonez: survival specialist, outdoor professional, and winner of The History Channel's "Alone" Season 9, has written an excellent guide to all things survival, bushcraft and living off the land in the boreal forest in "Thrive - Long Term Wilderness Survival Guide". Complete with step-by-step instructions, skills, tips and over 400 illustrations, it's an excellent resource and guide.

Morakniv Companion Hi-Vis Stainless Steel KnifeThe Mora Companion Hi-Vis Orange model sports the same stainless steel and form factor as the Mora MG Companion, but sports a bright, highly visible sheath and handle accents - making it easy to find if misplaced at dusk, or dropped along a portage or trail.

Bushbox LF Stick StoveThe Bushbox LF stick stove is Bushbox's newest stove that sits in the "goldilocks" zone between the original Bushbox stove, and the Bushbox XL.

The New Trailside CookbookThe New Trailside Cookbook is an essential cookbook packed with easy, lightweight, high energy, gourmet recipes and comprehensive outdoor cooking information for hikers, day-trippers, canoeists and wilderness campers written by Kevin Callan and Margaret Howard.

Complete Guide to Winter Camping 2nd EditionWinter camping is a burgeoning activity in Canada, and Kevin Callan's Complete Guide to Winter Camping 2nd Edition provides information and tips on every aspect of snow and ice fun and safety including advice on setting up shelters, choosing sleep systems, warm clothing, how to track animals, check ice thickness, operate a snowmobile and even catch a fish while winter camping - a down to earth, easy to read guide for the novice and seasoned pro alike.

Outdoors the Scandinavian Way - Using a KnifeLars Fält's guide for all things Knife: knife history and use by indigenous peoples, how to use a knife safely, how to teach children to use a knife, sharpening, care, cleaning and maintenance of not only the blade, but the handle and sheath as well. Lars Fält has a long and storied history in the Swedish outdoor and survival community, and a lifetime of knife use, and knife use instruction.

Outdoors the Scandinavian Way - Using an AxeLars Fält's guide for all things Axe: axe history, what you can use an axe for, how to safely use one, how to correctly sharpen an axe, how to replace an axe handle, how to care for it. Lars Fält has a long and storied history in the Swedish outdoor and survival community, and is responsible for the design of the Gransfors Bruk Outdoor Axe.

Trangia 25-2 UL CooksetThe Trangia 25-2 UL cookset features ultralight aluminum and includes 2 saucepans (1.75 and 1.5 litre), 1 frypan (22 cm), and a kettle (0.9 litre).

Mountain Backpacker Medical KitThe Mountain Backpacker Medical Kit is designed up to 2 people for excursions up to 4 days in length, and includes supplies to deal with cuts and scrapes, splinters, ticks, blisters, bug bites, wounds and bleeding.

Trangia 25-1 UL/GB/SB CooksetThe limited edition 25-1 UL/GB/SB cookset offers flexibility for cooking setups and styles, as it comes with 2 burners: Trangia's alcohol burner, and Trangia's gas burner (for isobutane). The 25 -1 kit has two saucepans (1.75 and 1.5 litre), a 22 cm frying pan, windshields (upper and lower), a pan grip and a strap. 50% stronger than ordinary aluminum, and as light as titanium, Trangia's UL series are lightweight, compact, and portable.

Mora Kansbol - Dala Red Edition The Mora Kansbol - Dala Red Edition is a robust, durable knife that features a partial tang (making it lighter in weight) and a profile grind which aids in thin slicing and food prep. The Dala Red Edition takes inspiration from wooden Dalarna Horses and the bright "Falu Red" colour used to paint them - a popular cornerstone of Swedish culture.

Mora Companion - Dala Red EditionThe Mora Companion Dala Red Edition sports the same stainless steel and form factor as the Mora MG Companion, but takes inspiration from wooden Dalarna Horses and the bright red colour used to paint them - a popular conerstone of Swedish culture.

Esker Made In Canada HatchetThe Esker Hatchet sports a 1.6lb head, and 16" handle, making it the perfect companion to ride along on a pack, or on the wearer's hip, and is adept at limbing, splitting smaller firewood, as well as finer tasks requiring more finesse and control like shaving and carving. Made in Canada.

Kevin Callan - The Happy Camper - The Essential Guide to Life OutdoorsThe Happy Camper is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated, highly entertaining compendium of basic wilderness instruction and well-tested campsite advice. One of North America's top canoeing and outdoors experts, Kevin Callan explains how to get the most from your camping experience -- no matter where you pitch your tent, what you forgot to pack or what the weather.

Exped Lyra II TentThe Exped Lyra II tent is a two-person, three season tent that features 2 doors and 2 vestibules, is extremely quick and easy to set up, and packs up small and compact, weighing in at a mere 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs). The top portion of the tent is mesh, which makes for excellent ventilation and star gazing on clear nights, and Exped's usual attention to detail and functional touches permeate throughout the tent design and construction.