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The best new gear to help you make the most of your time in the Canadian outdoors, whether hiking and camping, road-tripping, heading out on an expedition or researching in the field

The Apple Watch Series 5 casing is made of titanium and comes with the new Always-On retina display, international emergency calling and more. All photos courtesy of Apple

Photo courtesy Apple
The new Apple Watch Series 5 is available for presale today

Dancers perform for international media at The Donum Estate in Sonoma County, Calif. Photo shot on the new iPhone 11. (Photo: Andrew Lovesey/Canadian Geographic)

Photo: Andrew Lovesey/Canadian Geographic
With Apple’s new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max now available for pre-order, you can leave your DSLR at home
Justin Barbour pulls his canoe upstream with his dog Saku in it

Justin Barbour drags his canoe up the Red Wine River in Labrador wearing his PFD. (Photo: Justin Barbour)

Photo: Justin Barbour
The adventurer behind the Man and Dog expedition puts a life jacket through its paces in the Labrador and northern Quebec wilderness
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A drone captures a bird's eye view of Matthew Ayre and Michael Moloney in their Zodiac near Buchan Gulf, Nunavut. (Photo: Matthew Ayre/Nova Zembla Expedition)

Photo: Matthew Ayre/Nova Zembla Expedition
Matthew Ayre and Michael Moloney review the MEC items that helped them discover the whaling vessel wreck in the High Arctic
hikers in the Cariboo Mountains

Hikers traverse a rocky slope in eastern British Columbia's Cariboo Mountains. (Photo: Javier Frutos/Can Geo)

Photo: Javier Frutos/Can Geo
Hit the trails with these offerings from MEC, Tilley and more
Therm-a-Rest Questar HD sleeping bag

The Therm-a-Rest Questar HD 20 sleeping bag (Photo courtesy Therm-a-Rest)

Photo courtesy Therm-a-Rest
Can Geo photographer and cycling tour operator David Trattles puts the lightweight sleeping bag to the test
A cup of espresso on a table beside espresso grounds
Photo: Kendra Stieler/Canadian Geographic
The hand-operated espresso machine seems like a good idea — until you use it

The Columbia Women's Heatzone 1000 Turbodown hooded parka performs admirably in Jasper National Park. (Photo: Sabrina Doyle)

Photo: Sabrina Doyle
With powerful warmth and a pretty profile, the Columbia Heatzone 1000 Turbodown may just be the perfect winter coat for the average Canadian
2017 editors' favourite gear
Here are the best items we tested for our Gear Review series in 2017
Great gear gifts for outdoor lovers

Great gear gifts for outdoor lovers!

From a multi-tool that will help you tap into your inner MacGyver to an outdoor cocktail set for stylish fireside sipping, our editors have rounded up some last-minute gift ideas for the nature lovers in your life
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