MEC Calgary

For any outdoor enthusiast who wants or absolutely needs the best equipment available for weekend camping or climbing Everest, this is the spot. This place is filled with quality clothing and gear intended for the serious hiker, camper or climber. There are rows of water and tear-proof clothing, endless selections of sleeping bags and tents, and bins and racks filled with the portable clamps, clips, lights and utensils needed for adventurous pursuits. The staff is knowledgeable; some are actually climbers selling climbing gear, and so on: they know their stuff.