Gifts for Backcountry Campers

Exotac TitanLIGHT LighterThe titanLIGHT is a precision machined, ultra-durable waterproof lighter that uses two o-ring seals to prevent your fuel from evaporating or leaking when it's not in use. The titanLIGHT features an easily replaceable flint wheel, and uses standard lighter fluid as fuel (Zippo or equivalent).

Savotta Hatka 12L DaypackThe Savotta Hatka 12L is simultaneously a 12L daypack, and a modular pack that can be attached onto Savotta's larger hiking packs for grab and go functionality while at camp.

Extra Large External Barrel PouchThe new Recreational Barrel Works Extra Large Barrel Pouch attaches to the outside of barrel harnesses or other packs, and provides adjustable access to larger items best kept separate from food (fuel, stoves), or larger items best kept at the ready: rain gear, saws, axes, camp chairs, fishing rods, etc..

Bushmen ULTRA TarpThe Bushmen ULTRA tarp is constructed from 100% waterproof ultralight 20D silnylon with a micro rip-stop weave, and features Dyneema reinforced stitching with loops that are hot welded, thereby creating a strong, permanent bond with the silicone layer. Great for hikers, solo canoeist and campers, and available in 3 sizes, the Bushmen ULTRA tarp packs up small and light - coming in at a mere 280g (0.6 lb) for the 2x3 size. Made in Poland.

Casstrom Swedish Strop PasteCasström has created their very own, high-quality stropping compound with three grits to choose from. Designed to bring back a razor-sharp edge, when used in conjunction with a leather strop.

Ivanhoe Women's Merino Long Sleeve UnderwoolIvanhoe Women's Merino Long Sleeve Underwool is a lightweight (160 g/m²) 100% merino wool base layer designed specifically for women that wicks moisture away from the skin while helping to retain body heat.

Ivanhoe NLS GatersIvanhoe of Sweden's NLS Wrist Gaters provide warmth for your hands while also allowing you to still perform tasks that require dexterity. They are 100% pure wool, made without the use of dyes, chemicals or plastics - making them a great sustainable option for adding a thermal layer and protection on their own, or as an additional layers when wearing mitts.

Trangia Micro Cookset - Original Light HAThe Trangia Micro cookset is Trangia's smallest and most compact cookset. Comprised of a 0.5L (17oz) Trangia T-cup with lid, spirit burner or gel burner and windscreen, the windscreen and burner nests into the cup when not in use, taking up very little space in a pack, and provides quick and easy boil ups or fast lunches for 1 - 2 people.

Ivanhoe NLS Rib HatThe Ivanhoe NLS Rib Hat is a 100% wool toque free from chemicals and dyes - colour variations are achieved by mixing dark and light wool. Woven in a ribbed pattern, this toasty wool cap achieves a new level of sustainability while keeping your head warm.

RBW Camper Canoe PackThe new RBW Camper Canoe Pack is an unframed pack with a 76L volume that's designed for youth and smaller adults. It features padded shoulder straps and hipbelt, 7 padded grab handles, two side pockets and compressions straps, a large zippered lid pocket, a top cuff under the lid for extra storage volume, daisy chains on the lid for the attachment of ancillary gear, as well as double layers of fabric in the bottom for durability.

Coureur Two-Part Canoe PackPart of RBW's "Heritage Line", the Coureur 2-Part Canoe Pack is a unique modular pack designed for those who need a smaller single pack for personal items or group gear, an extra pack for use with their existing canoe pack, or for solo paddlers where splitting the load makes for more stability in their canoe while paddling, but can be combined into a single pack and load when portaging. The included removable shoulder straps, and option for tump use also allow the Coureur to do double duty as tank bags for winter toboggans and pulks when winter camping.

60L Blue Canoe BarrelOur 60L Waterproof Camp Barrel is a sturdy, water tight, gasketed, UN certified food grade virgin HDPE barrel designed to be used with a harness that provides protection for your food and/or gear, keeps critters from getting in, and also serves as a cutting board/prep table, camp table, or camp chair. Made in the European Union.

1.1oz Silnylon Tundra Tarp w Quad LoopThe CCS 1.1oz Silnylon Tundra Tarp is constructed from 1.1oz silicon coated nylon; making them very light weight without sacrificing strength, and like all CCS tarps, are designed to give you maximum flexibility for setting up in many configurations, at any campsite you may find yourself in.

30L Blue Canoe BarrelOur 30L Blue Canoe Barrel is the little brother of the 60L barrel - better suited to shorter, or one or two person trips. The 30L barrel can be used with a harness, or stowed in a larger canoe pack, and offers a sturdy, water-tight container for food or gear, as well as doing double triple as a cutting board/table/camp stool.

Savotta Medic Pack 18LThe Savotta Medic Pack 18L is designed as a dedicated medical pack with a total capacity of 18 litres, and features numerous compartments, attachment points and organization/configuration options to allow for customization and to to suit a multitude of setups and contents.

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!

Fisher Backpacker Pen Fisher Backpacker Space Pens are available in two colours, that make it easy to find if you happen to set it down during any of your adventures. The ring on top of the cap allows you to attach it around your neck via lanyard or simply add it to your key ring so you're never without a writing utensil. Fisher space pens are guaranteed to write in the most extreme of conditions: underwater, upside-down and in temps from -40°C to +120°C!

Katadyn Gravity Befree 10L Water Filter The new Katadyn Gravity BeFree 10L water filter, is the quickest, easiest way to purify water at camp. Featuring Katadyn's EZ-Clean Membrane, the Gravity BeFree 10L has a fast flow rate of 2L/minute, a see through water indicator window, a quick release hose system, and a capacity of up to 1000 L before changing filters.

Orkso Ultralight Tree TableUltralight collapsible and eminently packable tree table - perfect for using stoves, prepping meals, or just having a place to put things off the ground when at camp. Made in Canada.

Barrel Kitchen Organizer/Utensil Roll - SmallThe new, smaller Recreational Barrel Works Barrel Kitchen Organizer/Utensil Roll makes a great addition to your 30L barrel system, or for those looking for a more compact kitchen organizer for larger barrels. Featuring 2 main compartments (one with sub-divided gusseted sections, one with mesh) the small kitchen organizer can be rolled up to take a minimum of space, and clips in to the RBW barrel harness when at camp.

Minimalist Barrel HarnessThe Recreational Barrel Works Minimalist Barrel Harness is can accommodate either 60L, 30L or 20L canoe barrels, and provides 4 carrying handles for getting barrels in and out of boats. Extra long yellow securing straps have been added for balancing and adjusting when using in conjunction with other packs and harnesses when portaging.

RBW Voyageur Canoe/Toboggan PackPart of RBW's "Heritage Line", the Voyageur pack does double duty as a traditional style canoe pack (that can hold a 60L barrel with room to spare), and a tank bag for winter toboggans. Made from tough 1000 denier nylon, the Voyageur comes with modular shoulder straps and a removeable Super tump line.

SlackSeatThe SlackSeat is an ingenious add-on for solo canoe paddlers, that allows one to kneel comfortably with a lower center of gravity and with more comfort than traditional seats or thwarts. Easily adjustable, and requiring no tools to install or remove, the SlackSeat does not require modification to canoes to use, is easily packable and stowable, and can also be used as a third seat for kids.

Kevin Callan's A Paddler's Guide to Algonquin Park - 3rd EditionOnly 320 kms from Toronto, Algonquin Park is one of Canada's foremost canoeing destinations; a paddler's paradise of spectacular lakes and rivers. This 3rd edition book by Kevin Callan features 64 more pages, 10 new canoe routes (for a total of 35), new photographs by Mr.Callan, and detailed redesigned maps showing portages and permitted campsites.

Trangia Mess Tin Multi-DiscTrangia's new multi-disc for mess tins is made from bio-based plastics, and provides the means to strain noodles or rice cooked in the mess tin, as well measures for wet/dry ingredients (rice/pancake mix/etc..). The mess tin multi-disc also functions as a small cutting board, and stows inside the mess tin when not in use - ingenious!

RBW Wanigan HarnessDesigned to be used with wannigans, coolers, or other cases that would not otherwise be easy to portage, the new RBW Wannigan Harness with included Super Tump makes quick work of carrying all sorts of odd shaped or sized containers.

Bushbox XL StoveThe Bushbox XL stove is the largest stove in the Bushbox family, and features a fully connected, collapsable structure: all parts (including bottom tray and ash pan) stay connected, and fold flat into the stove when not in use. The Bushbox XL can support large pots and pans, and can use twigs, leaves, pine cones, and other organic matter as fuel - perfect when on longer outings where packing fuel can be cumbersome.

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.

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.

RBW Modular Shoulder StrapsRBW's Modular Shoulder Straps are replacement straps designed for use with their "Heritage Line" of packs (Voyageur, Coureur, and Wanigan Harness).

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.

Palisade Attachable Portage PackAdd additional storage to your canoe pack, or keep important gear at your fingertips with the Palisade Attachable Portage Pack.

Ivanhoe Merino Underwool TubeThe Ivanhoe Merino Underwool Tube is made from 100% mulesing free merino wool and can be worn as a neck gaiter, head band, face mask, hood or toque, providing thermal protection to neck, face and head. Available in 3 colours.

Observing Nature By Canoe & KayakRenowned naturalist and award-winning photographer Michael Runtz takes readers on a journey through the waterways of Northeastern North America in this portable, pick-up-and-read field guide, with more than 350 species of flora and fauna beautifully captured in full-colour photographs.

Wool Essentials Active Wear JacketBushcraft Essentials' Wool Essentials Active Wear Jacket is a 100% virgin wool jacket made from premium, chemical free boiled wool, and is knitted and hand crafted in Germany. Built with durability and functionality in mind, it sports a high collar, removable hood, three outer and one inner pocket, and thumbholes on the sleeves.