![]() Re-waterproof your gear, like jackets, rain pants and hiking boots.Look (and smell) your sleeping bag and liner – is it finally time to give it a wash?.Sweep out last season’s dirt while you’re at it. Set up your tent to make sure all poles and pegs are accounted for, and that there are no holes.Fire up your camp stove to make sure it’s working white gas/multi-fuel stoves need regular maintenance.Inflate your sleeping pad to check for leaks same with camp pillows.Biodegradable soap, hand sanitizer, scrubber pads.Sunscreen and bug spray (check expiry dates if you have bottles from last year).First aid supplies – take a look to see what’s missing.Maybe that means a down sleeping bag, a cushier sleeping pad, a lighter tent, a faster boiling stove – you get the idea. It’s also a great time to consider upgrades based on your goals. If you have existing camping gear, now’s the time to restock and assess. New to camping? Check out our camping checklist and backpacking checklist to gear up. Get a Discovery Pass now: Buy now from your local MEC store for unlimited admission at more than 80 Parks Canada locations that typically charge a daily entrance fee. ![]() Learn the basics: If you’re new to camping, especially at national parks, check out Parks Canada’s Camping 101 guide for info on services, reservations, etiquette and more.Check back again later: Didn’t get your spot? Cancellations happen and campsites might be released again for you to hop on it.Try somewhere new: Check out Parks Canada’s list of 10 alternatives to Canada’s most popular national parks to discover a hidden gem.US Special Forces that there was a Taliban training camp hidden up there. Consider a mid-week trip or regular weekends, and have a few dates to choose from when you’re booking. jackets, thermal underwear, GoreTex coats, boots, socks and fuel stoves. Be flexible with timing: Long weekends book up quickly.Plan ahead: Do your research and choose campsites up front, so when booking opens, you’re ready to go.Provincial park campsite reservations launch dates vary across Canada, so check your region to see when you can start to book. Details and exact dates for each Parks Canada campsite location are available on the Parks Canada reservations site. ![]() MEC is proud to call Parks Canada one of our community partners. ![]() You better believe we’re counting down the days, so we want to spread the excitement with plenty of tips to get prepped for camping season. Camping season is so close we can almost taste the s’mores, smell the forest, and feel the morning breeze. ![]()
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