The Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co.

06/19/2026

Canoe season is in full swing. Have you checked out the SlackSeat yet?

Lightweight, packable, and easy to bring along, it adds extra comfort when you’re spending long hours on the water solo, provides better positioning when soloing in a tandem canoe, and can be used as an extra seat in the middle for kids.

A simple upgrade for canoe trips, check it out on our website for details.

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06/17/2026

Father’s Day Giveaway!

What’s one piece of camping advice your Dad gave you that has always stayed with you?

Share your answer in the comments for a chance to win a Gränsfors Bruk Limited Edition Medium Carving Axe with a Walnut handle. It makes for a beautiful, practical, and lasting gift for the dad who knows his way around his workshop.

To enter:

1. Comment on this post with your answer.
2. Tag a friend who would appreciate this giveaway (each tag counts as an additional entry).
3. Like this post.
4. You must be following us on Instagram and Facebook to be eligible.

Bonus: Share this post to your stories for 5 extra entries.

One winner will be selected by random draw from all eligible entries received across Facebook and Instagram. The winner will receive the ultimate Father’s Day gift: a Gränsfors Bruk axe.

Entry deadline: June 22nd, 1 AM EST. Winner announced on June 24th.

Good luck!
This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook. No purchase necessary. Open to Canadian residents 18+. Void where prohibited. Entries may be submitted on Instagram or Facebook; one (1) winner will be selected from a combined list. By entering, you agree to Instagram’s and Facebook’s terms of use.

06/15/2026

Not that we need a dedicated month to celebrate the Canadian outdoors (around here, every month is a good month to get outside), but apparently, June is Great Outdoors Month, and we’re happy to take the opportunity!

Consider this your harbinger to give your favourite outdoor adventure a go this summer, whether that means camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, or all of the above.

The season is here - get outside and make the most of it however and whenever you can!

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Don’t forget, Stephan Kesting’s book signing is happening tomorrow at COEC.

Join us in-store from 1 PM–4 PM to meet Stephan, get your copy of Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic signed, and spend an afternoon with fellow outdoor readers and backcountry travellers.

See you there!

06/11/2026

Do we need a reason to have a picnic? No.
Is International Picnic Day a good enough excuse? Absolutely.

This year, skip the packed lunch and cook your picnic fresh outside - 'cause a meal always tastes better when it is made outdoors.

A Trangia cookset makes it simple. Compact, reliable, versatile, and quiet, it turns almost any outdoor spot into a place to cook a proper meal, from the backyard to the backcountry.

Need help choosing the right Trangia? Check out our complete guide to Trangia cooksets and find your perfect outdoor cooking setup.

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06/09/2026

Summer is just around the corner and Father's Day is coming up soon. Show your appreciation and find the perfect gift for your dad who loves the outdoors.

• Gransfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet
• Suluk 46 Yuka 240 Pull Saw
• Esker Folding Wooden Bucksaw
• Lars Fält EDC folding knife
• Savotta Kahakka 25L daypack

Which one would you choose?