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Monday, January 20, 2014
Wilderness Supply Named "Best Outdoors Store in Western Canada"!
We are very proud to announce that we have just been named "Best Outdoors Store in Western Canada" in the Get Out There Magazine Reader's Choice awards. A great big thank you to everyone who voted - believe us, the feeling is mutual!
Big shout out to our friends at Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing and Dirty Donkey Run, who won "Best Adventure Race" and "Best Obstacle/Mud Racing Event" in the western region. You can see the full awards list in the February issue of Get Out There Mag, available now.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
15% OFF all 2013 Model Boats... Only Until Christmas!
Starting today until Christmas Eve, all remaining 2013 canoe and kayak models are on sale 15% OFF at Wilderness Supply!
Whether it's a fishing kayak for Dad, a family canoe for your daughter and her crew, or a sleek sea kayak just for yourself, it's your last chance to get this year's pricing on all 2013 boats...plus a little extra off as our holiday gift to you!
Come and browse the largest canoe and kayak selection in town and find a gift that's sure to wow them on Christmas morning.
(Here's hoping there's enough space under your tree!)
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Bivvys, Pelican Cases and Dry Bags all make Kives' "Gifts for Gearheads"
As Bartley Kives (of the Winnipeg Free Press) points out, it is the time of year for buying stuff. Whether you're purchasing for yourself or someone else, some trail-tested gear advice is always appreciated, and Kives has picked out several great outdoor gifts coming in at under $30.
Featured on his list were the Heatsheets Thermal Bivy, Pelican cases, and SealLine Dry bags. We couldn't agree more with his assessments:
Heatsheets Thermal Bivy
"If you ever head into the wilderness, you will at some point make a mistake that will require a night outdoors without a tent or sleeping bag. Whether you get lost, run out of sunlight or simply plow a car into a ditch, you'll need some means of staying warm while you stay put until it's safe to move again.
Every glove compartment and daypack has room for a thermal blanket with a reflective-metal liner -- the kind they've been stuffing into car survival kits since the '70s."
How necessary is a bivvy? Kives admits, "I haven't tested this thing, but can cite two occasions where I wished I had something like it in my pack."
Pelican Case
"It wasn't long ago when the only valuables people took into the bush were a bit of emergency cash and maybe a clunky camera. Now, iPhones and other electronics have insinuated their way into the outdoors. You need waterproofing to keep 'em safe...Pelican, which makes all manner of protective cases, makes a bomb-proof Micro model" recommends Kives.
SealLine Dry Bags
"If all you need is waterproofing," suggests Kives, "SealLine roll-top bags sell for $13 to $17, depending on the size. I stow a small camera and spare batteries in a Pelican case and stuff cash and essential documents into a tiny SealLine that winds up getting stowed in my PFD pocket on paddling trips. Both are more reliable than baggies."
You can read Kives' full article online.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Extended December Shopping Hours
December just never seems to have enough time in it!
Here at Wilderness Supply, we're big believers in getting all the little things sorted so you are free to spend your holidays with the family and friends that matter most. To help you clear up your list so you can get out and enjoy the season, we are offering extended shopping hours all through the month, including Sundays at select stores!
| Winnipeg West | Winnipeg East | Thunder Bay |
| Monday - Wednesday Thursday - Friday Saturday Sunday | Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday | Monday - Wednesday Thursday - Friday Saturday Sunday |
Stop by for a coffee and some great gift ideas for any budget.
Prefer to do your holiday shopping online? We offer flat rate shipping and free instore pickup! Check out great holiday gift ideas without ever changing out of your PJs!
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
You're Invited to the Wilderness Supply Wishlist Event
“Don’t worry. You don’t have to get me anything”
Someone on your list hard to buy for? Or maybe you're the one with picky (er... discerning!) taste in gifts. If your boyfriend doesn’t know the difference between a kayak and canoe paddle or your wife always buys the wrong coloured sweater, our wish list event is for YOU!
Joins us for an evening of pre-holiday window shopping at your local Wilderness Supply store, guaranteed to help the right gear find its way under your tree.
Much on some delicious holiday treats as you browse our store full of outdoor gift ideas. Our friendly Wilderness Supply elves will be on hand to answer any questions and help you create the gear list of your dreams, complete with all your colour and sizing preferences.
You get a copy to take home and stick on the fridge, and we keep a copy in our store – Send your hapless gift buyers around to one of our locations, and we’ll point them in the right direction!