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Spring to fall, rain or shine, when the outdoors is calling – you answer. As the back-to-school season approaches, it’s that much more important to make your supplies work double-duty.
MEC is Canada’s go-to for everything from camping gear to backpacks that can withstand the weight of all your textbooks. While you might be ready to head back to class, we understand if your heart is still on the trail.
Luckily, MEC has everything you need to make the most of it!
Any avid adventurer knows that the right gear can make all the difference between turning around when the weather worsens or continuing on. If your goal is to stay out until the last bit of light disappears — we get it.
Here are our top back-to-school picks from MEC to get the most out of the fall season, without cutting your adventures short.
If you’re looking for the perfect shoulder season jacket, you can’t do much better than the MEC Northern Light Hoodie or the Patagonia Nano-Air Hybrid. These work great as standalone layers or overtop a sweater, so you’ll be ready for anything.
When the weather is unpredictable, you want a quality shell to keep you dry. The MEC Aquanator is lightweight and waterproof while the Patagonia Torrent 3L Jacket will keep you dry thanks to its PFC-free DWR coating. It can also be easily compressed and thrown into your backpack when you’re not using it.
Whether it’s a chilly day at school or you want to stay extra cozy by the campfire, the newly redesigned Fireside Fleece Pullover or Patagonia’s classic Lightweight Synchilla Snap T Pullover will keep you toasty all day long.
Of course, you can’t go anywhere without the right backpack for all your gear (school or otherwise). The MEC Vista 28L is designed for optimal comfort and is made with weather-resistant fabric to keep everything you’re carrying dry. The Patagonia Black Hole 25L is a roomy daypack that’s perfect if you’re a little rougher with your stuff. Its thick exterior layer can handle the bumps and scrapes of travel, whether that’s on a hike or the daily commuting crush.
Check out all the back-to-school gear available at MEC, and get everything you can out of the fall season!
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