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Testing Mark’s permethrin-treated clothing

Testing Mark’s permethrin-treated clothing

When Mark’s suddenly released a line of permethrin-treated clothing under its WindRiver label this past spring, it came as a huge, personal surprise. For several years, I had been questioning why Canada was reluctant to approve insect-repellent clothing while it...
Permethrin-treated clothing arrives in Canada

Permethrin-treated clothing arrives in Canada

After years of frustration, Canadians are now able to purchase clothing that is commercially treated to protect against mosquitoes and ticks and the diseases they can carry. Using “No Fly Zone by Burlington” technology, Marks (aka Marks Work Wearhouse)...
Review: Katadyn BeFree Microfilter

Review: Katadyn BeFree Microfilter

After years of searching for the perfect water filter for the backcountry, I recently discovered  the Katadyn BeFree Microfilter with Hydrapak 0.6L flask—a water filter and soft, collapsible bottle that comes very close to the good old days of scooping water...

Made in Canada for hikers

Canada has a lot to celebrate on its 150th birthday. Not the least being  companies that design and manufacture innovative and quality products in Canada for hikers. I’m a big fan of “Made in Canada”, and I recognize the quality of the Canadian...