Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
*Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside to get your free sample pack with any purchase!
I tested backpacking gear from Canada's most popular outdoor brand, Mountain Equipment Company, on a three day backpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies! MEC is often referred to as, "Canada's REI" but you rarely see MEC gear on trail in the United States. So I journeyed to Alberta, Canada to test the "REI of Canada" in the Canadian wilderness, as well as a few other pieces of gear from Canadian made or designed brands, to find out if Mountain Equipment Company gear was worth more attention. Of course I couldn't embark on this adventure without one of Canada's most popular backpacking YouTubers showing me the ropes of what it's like to backpack in the remote Canadian Rockies. I am talking, of course, about my good friend @JustinOutdoors! Justin We spent 3 stormy days together backpacking a rugged section of the Great Divide Trail, and had epic fun, as well as some serious struggles, along the way. How did MEC gear fare on this rain drenched adventure? Watch the video to see! Full gear list below! 👇
Intro: 00:00
Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 1: 1:13
Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 2: 29:17
Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 3: 56:39
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 58:25
Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 3 (con't): 59:12
Conclusion on MEC and other Canadian gear: 1:11:29
Outro: 1:13:00
Canadian gear in this video -
MEC Delphinus -9C Sleeping Bag: mec.ca/en/product/6031-097/mec-delphinus-9c-down-sleeping-bag-womens
MEC Vectair UL 4S Sleeping Pad: mec.ca/en/product/6020-374/mec-vectair-ul-4s-insulated-sleeping-pad-regular-unisex
MEC Deluxe Pillow: mec.ca/en/product/5046-842/mec-deluxe-pillow
MEC Serratus Pack*: mec.ca/en/product/6026-801/mec-x-serratus-pace-ul-40-pack-unisex
*used to be called Sirrus
MEC Mini Stove: Unavailable?
MEC Wanderwall Pants: mec.ca/en/product/6026-495/mec-wanderwall-pants-womens
Kupilka Cup: amzn.to/4gR7NMQ
Pika Pot Lid: alnk.to/e79FmyE
Arc’teryx Coelle Rain Jacket: rei.pxf.io/YRa3qr
All other gear -
Adotec Bear Bag: alnk.to/5jnMjCH
Pillow Strap: alnk.to/44Y44S8
Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M
M!GO Water Bottle: mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle
Hardside Hydration: hardsidehydration.com/products/swig-rig-ultralight
Toaks Pot (750ml): rei.pxf.io/MA1L7n
Nitecore Power Bank: alnk.to/cwTMxN0
EE Torrid Booties: alnk.to/dAokuo4
Coros Apex Watch: rei.pxf.io/qzjX2g
Garmin InReach Mini 2: rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a
SamBob Sun Shirt: alnk.to/2QzaAd7
EE Torrid Jacket (Women's): alnk.to/5FcyALB
EE Torrid Jacket (Men's): alnk.to/7frnq73
SamBob Fleece: https://sambob.biz/
REI Baselayers: rei.pxf.io/OeJxPr
Topo Pursuit Shoes: rei.pxf.io/mOBmQa
Teva Universal Sandals (Women's): rei.pxf.io/vPmdRe
Teva Universal Sandals (Men's): rei.pxf.io/N9EadK
Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from the affiliate links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content, and allows me to keep making videos for all of you! Be aware that prices shown may not reflect tariffs :/
Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! 💚 If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
The Miranda Goes Outside crew -
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Sr. Editor: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Editor: Doug Linstedt
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan with additional editing by Rainer Golden!
Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
Backpacking with Gear From Mountain Equipment Company!
#backpacking #ultralight #summer #hiking #camping #canada #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #greatdividetrail #gdt
*Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside to get your free sample pack with any purchase!
I tested backpacking gear from Canada's most popular outdoor brand, Mountain Equipment Company, on a three day backpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies! MEC is often referred to as, "Canada's REI" but you rarely see MEC gear on trail in the United States. So I journeyed to Alberta, Canada to test the "REI of Canada" in the Canadian wilderness, as well as a few other pieces of gear from Canadian made or designed brands, to find out if Mountain Equipment Company gear was worth more attention. Of course I couldn't embark on this adventure without one of Canada's most popular backpacking YouTubers showing me the ropes of what it's like to backpack in the remote Canadian Rockies. I am talking, of course, about my good friend @JustinOutdoors! Justin We spent 3 stormy days together backpacking a rugged section of the Great Divide Trail, and had epic fun, as well as some serious struggles, along the way. How did MEC gear fare on this rain drenched adventure? Watch the video to see! Full gear list below! 👇
Intro: 00:00
Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 1: 1:13
Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 2: 29:17
Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 3: 56:39
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 58:25
Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 3 (con't): 59:12
Conclusion on MEC and other Canadian gear: 1:11:29
Outro: 1:13:00
Canadian gear in this video -
MEC Delphinus -9C Sleeping Bag: mec.ca/en/product/6031-097/mec-delphinus-9c-down-sleeping-bag-womens
MEC Vectair UL 4S Sleeping Pad: mec.ca/en/product/6020-374/mec-vectair-ul-4s-insulated-sleeping-pad-regular-unisex
MEC Deluxe Pillow: mec.ca/en/product/5046-842/mec-deluxe-pillow
MEC Serratus Pack*: mec.ca/en/product/6026-801/mec-x-serratus-pace-ul-40-pack-unisex
*used to be called Sirrus
MEC Mini Stove: Unavailable?
MEC Wanderwall Pants: mec.ca/en/product/6026-495/mec-wanderwall-pants-womens
Kupilka Cup: amzn.to/4gR7NMQ
Pika Pot Lid: alnk.to/e79FmyE
Arc’teryx Coelle Rain Jacket: rei.pxf.io/YRa3qr
All other gear -
Adotec Bear Bag: alnk.to/5jnMjCH
Pillow Strap: alnk.to/44Y44S8
Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M
M!GO Water Bottle: mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle
Hardside Hydration: hardsidehydration.com/products/swig-rig-ultralight
Toaks Pot (750ml): rei.pxf.io/MA1L7n
Nitecore Power Bank: alnk.to/cwTMxN0
EE Torrid Booties: alnk.to/dAokuo4
Coros Apex Watch: rei.pxf.io/qzjX2g
Garmin InReach Mini 2: rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a
SamBob Sun Shirt: alnk.to/2QzaAd7
EE Torrid Jacket (Women's): alnk.to/5FcyALB
EE Torrid Jacket (Men's): alnk.to/7frnq73
SamBob Fleece: https://sambob.biz/
REI Baselayers: rei.pxf.io/OeJxPr
Topo Pursuit Shoes: rei.pxf.io/mOBmQa
Teva Universal Sandals (Women's): rei.pxf.io/vPmdRe
Teva Universal Sandals (Men's): rei.pxf.io/N9EadK
Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from the affiliate links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content, and allows me to keep making videos for all of you! Be aware that prices shown may not reflect tariffs :/
Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! 💚 If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
The Miranda Goes Outside crew -
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Sr. Editor: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Editor: Doug Linstedt
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan with additional editing by Rainer Golden!
Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
Backpacking with Gear From Mountain Equipment Company!
#backpacking #ultralight #summer #hiking #camping #canada #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #greatdividetrail #gdt
